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2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe

The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe is a 2.2-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,125 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Grand Am measures 186.3 inches long on a 107.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,091 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,125 ($38,482 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L I4
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP225/50R16
Tires RearP225/50R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length186.3 in
Width70.4 in
Height55.1 in
Wheelbase107 in
Front Track59 in
Rear Track59.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,091 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear37.2 in
Legroom Front42.1 in
Legroom Rear35.5 in
Shoulder Room Front53.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front52.4 in
Hip Room Rear52.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 2-DR.
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 4-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac GRAND AM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 3, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

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 number for this recall is 14350.

NHTSA campaign 14V400000

Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

Mar 12, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

NHTSA campaign 07E021000

Feb 14, 2005 · SUSPENSION:REAR

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS THAT ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD FRACTURE UNDER HIGH LOADS THAT CAN OCCUR IN SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURE, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE KNUCKLE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING COULD OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

NHTSA campaign 05V054000

102 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac GRAND AM

Owner Complaints

102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac GRAND AM (15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System40
Exterior Lighting12
Fuel System11
Gasoline11
Air Bags10
Engine10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 24, 2020 · Electrical System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE KEY…”
Apr 24, 2020 · Steering, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
“RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.”
Mar 8, 2019 · Electrical System
“THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS A PASS LOCK RESET IS PERFORMED.”
Mar 2, 2019 · Electrical System
“ALL LIGHTING COMES ON BUT CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WILL NOT START”
Dec 13, 2018 · Electrical System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE IN A STRAIGHT POSITION, THE HORN WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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