2004 Pontiac Grand AM lighting problems
60 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am se. She stated that the hazard lights would intermittently and rapidly turn on and off. The contact stated there was a burning wire smell when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnostic testing. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 97,366.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the turn signals failed intermittently. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in any recalls and did not offer any further assistance. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 151,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
- Electrical system 144 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints