Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy after crashing into another vehicle. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. In addition, the contact stated on another occasion while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the service engine soon warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
2005 Pontiac Grand AM airbags problems
critical 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
7crashes
4injuries
1fatality
When does it fail?
Of the 8 airbags complaints filed for the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?
It's a serious issue. 8 complaints have been filed, including 7 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 116,370 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Pontiac/Grand AM.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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