2005 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 26 complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated when vehicle was turned in either direction there was a chocking noise. The dealership determined that the intermediate steering shaft was defective. But he dealership offered only a temporary solution, the could lubricate the shaft so that the chocking noise will not be heard. But, there was no permanent solution to the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints