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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G2NE52E35M••••••2005 Pontiac GRAND AM
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2005 Pontiac GRAND AM build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
89on the model
28builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Visibility 1Structure 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2008
The contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. While driving 15 mph, the air bags deployed without cause, which caused a crash into an unknown object. In addition, the crash bent the front passenger rim. The air bag warning light illuminated after the deployment. The road conditions…
Electrical SystemJun 2010
I own a 2005 pontiac grand-am. The issue I've been having is that periodically the 'security' light will display. Shortly after (no specific or exact time elapse) the car will not start and the 'security' light on dash blinks. I wait 10 minutes (as suggested in owners manual),…
Fuel SystemFeb 2009
There was a recall on my 2005 pontiac grand am ( pressure regulator) I didn't know that there was a recall on the part until the company that fix it told me that it was a recall part. I went on the internet and found the information about it. When I start contacting the…
Exterior LightingApr 2008
There is an intermediate blinker noise coming from the dash board, when the blinkers are not on. Occasionally the blinkers become stuck. I've also noticed smoke coming from the steering column. I've tried replacing the blinkers and hazard fuses, but this has not helped
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2008
Had to replace intake manifold gasket due to gm dexcool coolant corroding the gasket. If not replace engine failure would occur
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G2NE52E35M214241 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.