2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
209
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
The 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX has received a total of 209 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (41 complaints), Power Train (23 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, potentially affecting up to 5,878,697 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's...
View full details →Recall 09E005000 — STEERING
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
209 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact asked his daughter to remove the keychains and lanyards from the key. The vehicle was started after removing the lanyards and keychains. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift the vehicle into gear. There was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact was also informed that a spacer was missing. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Other unknown motor vehicles are in the same area and and different times of day monitoring my vehicle. I get car washed and park I return I have spray on the sides, hood, and directly in front of glass.
The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she does no longer own the vehicle. There was no further information provided.
THE CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS START. HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES AND THEN IT FINALLY STARTS. SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP AND THEN SOMETIMES I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES TO START.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
General Motors, LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-0000186251-A — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-09132-E — STEERING
09132E - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION (REVISED EXPIRATION DATE). CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 OR V8 ENGINE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER STEERING COOLER LINE MAY LEAK OR SPLIT. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, THE PRESSURE ON THE HOSE IS SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN IN WARMER...
G-159458 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09132D - Customer Satisfaction Program (revised expiration date). The power steering cooler line may leak or split when the vehicle is started in cold weather. This would result in fluid spotting under vehicle when the vehicle is parked and a decrease in power steering assist. If enough fluid were lost,...
050525009 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT ON, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON, SERVICE BRAKE/ABS/TRACTION/STABILITY MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTCS C0241, C0550, P0856 SET. *TT
050523006 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE MOAN AND/OR GROAN NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY. *TT
050138003 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HVAC BLOWS COLD AIR FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) VENTS WHEN USING REMOTE START (NO FIX AT THIS TIME, FIX UNDER DEVELOPMENT). *TT
050601011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE PROGRAM FOR 2005 MODEL YEAR LS4 ENGINE. *TT
050898001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
LAMINATED STEEL - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR WHEELHOUSE REPLACEMENT - FRONT, EXTENSION REPLACEMENT FRONT COMPARTMENT SIDE RAIL - REAR AND RAIL REPLACEMENT - LOWER. *TT
3183 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE MESSAGE. *EH
3190 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PCM PROGRAMMING CONCERN (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
- 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 588 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 427 complaints
- 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 410 complaints
- 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 136 complaints
- 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 624 complaints
- 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (current)
- 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 365 complaints
- 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 323 complaints
- 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 199 complaints
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