2003 Pontiac Grand AM engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle constantly overheats cooling fan does not come on. Fluid level needs replenished constantly. Engine pressure build up from the overheating. Still cannot resolve the problem and very costly to repair in the shop. Please do something with these cars have researched lots of the same issues on…”
filed Feb 8, 2012
“Was on the freeway when car started over heating and just shut off. I had to roll onto the side of the freeway was almost hit by two differnt cars. Had it taken to dealership I bought it from they fixed the head gaskets, but car is still overheating. *tt”
filed Aug 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 54 | 14% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 75 | 14% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 111 | 16% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 133 | 16% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 23 | 13% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 83 | 22% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 74 | 16% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 60 | 15% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 73 | 19% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 54 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.