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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G2NF52E94M••••••2004 Pontiac GRAND AM
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Pontiac GRAND AM build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
220on the model
89builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Exterior Lighting 2Air Bags 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2007
My sister was driving my 2004 pontiac grand am when she was rear ended by a car behind her because a car hit the car behind her and causing my car to hit the car in front of my car. My car has a lot of damage to the front and back and is now considered a total loss and my air…
Electrical SystemJan 2015
Gm reimbursement for consumers out-of-pocket repair expenses incurred prior to the gm recall. *mw consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer was informed he would not receive reimbursement, because the known defect and correction was not apparent in the repair…
Service BrakesSep 2008
The contact is a mechanic and has serviced four different 2004 pontiac grand ams. He stated that the rear passenger brakes have failed on each vehicle and caused a leak. The leak comes from the wheel cylinder, which prevents proper braking. He believes that the failure could…
Electrical SystemAug 2010
Security light came on while driving in interstate 80 to kearney nebraska. Dealership in fremont told me not to turn off car until I got to destination. Told it may not start again. Talked to two different dealerships one in kearney nebraska and one in fremont nebraska. The…
Electrical SystemDec 2009
The contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the keys had to be in the ignition in the on position for ten minutes before the vehicle would start. After ten minutes the ignition reset the path lock system. The dealer confirmed that the failure is normal for…
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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 1G2NF52E94M686570 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.