Is the Pontiac Grand Am Reliable?

Q: Is the Pontiac Grand Am reliable?

The Pontiac Grand Am scores 67/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Good" for the 1992–2005 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Grand Am is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am scored highest with a reliability score of 83/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Grand Am last?

With regular maintenance, most Pontiac Grand Am owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Grand Am.

1992–2005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

67/100

Good

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

3120

Owner Complaints

214

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Own a Pontiac Grand Am? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Pontiac Grand Am Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2005	2	61	3	—	83	Excellent
2004	3	166	13	—	72	Good
2003	4	233	16	—	68	Good
2002	3	294	13	—	72	Good
2001	5	360	10	—	67	Good
2000	4	513	29	4	39	Poor
1999	4	668	54	4	39	Poor
1998	0	132	13	—	83	Excellent
1997	1	330	18	—	76	Good
1996	2	363	45	—	70	Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Grand Am Compares to Similar Vehicles

Pontiac Grand Am67/100

Sedan Category Average72/100

The Grand Am scores 5 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Pontiac Grand Am Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

325

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

121

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Based on 3120 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pontiac Grand Am reliable?+

The Pontiac Grand Am scores 67/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 28 recall campaigns and 3120 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Grand Am is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Grand Am achieved the highest reliability score of 83/100 with 2 recalls and 61 complaints.

How many miles does a Grand Am last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Pontiac Grand Am owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Grand Am will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Pontiac Grand Am VIN

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