Model year
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 148 complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (41), POWER TRAIN (23), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (18). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 461 complaints
- 2001 308 complaints
- 2002 330 complaints
- 2003 106 complaints
- 2004 454 complaints
- 2005 148 complaints
- 2006 239 complaints
- 2007 220 complaints
- 2008 143 complaints
Recalls
14V400000 · Jul 3, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM)…
Complaints
148 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 5, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09025 | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID;… | May 13, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Grand Prix · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Prix · 3.8L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Grand Prix · 5.3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.