Pontiac Grand AM Automotive Locksmith

The Pontiac Grand AM was produced 1985–2005. It is a discontinued passenger car, which mainly affects blank and fob availability rather than whether the work can be done — older platforms are frequently easier to key than new ones, not harder.

The Grand AM’s 1985–2005 run crosses two key generations: model years 1985–1995 predate transponder immobilizers in the US market, so a replacement there is usually a cutting job rather than a programming one; and 1996–2005 sit in the transponder era, where the key carries a chip and often a remote head, so the work is cutting and programming together. Which one applies to a particular Grand AM is decided by its model year and trim, not by the nameplate, so have the year ready when you call.

A Pontiac Grand AM of this age is at the point where original keys start to show wear and remote batteries have often been replaced several times. If the key has become gradually harder to turn, that is the vehicle reporting cylinder wear rather than a sudden fault.

Eligibility for the Pontiac Grand AM is confirmed against the exact model year and trim before a job is treated as scheduled, and proof of identity and vehicle ownership or written authorization is required before any key is originated or programmed.

Other Pontiac models from the same era

• Pontiac Firefly 1985–2000
• Pontiac Sunbird 1985–1995
• Pontiac Sunburst 1985–1987
• Pontiac Fiero 1984–1988
• Pontiac Safari 1987–1989
• Pontiac Tempest 1987–1991
• Pontiac J2000 1982–1983
• Pontiac 6000 1981–1991