CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (45 reports).
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Most common 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Power Train | 41 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
What owners report
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.
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (45), Power Train (41), Steering (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.