2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT PASSLOCK FAILS AND CAUSED CAR NOT TO START. CAR NOT ABLE TO START UNTIL COMPLETE A 30 MINUTE RESET PROCESS. COULD BE VERY RANDOM, AND THEREFORE DANGEROUS PROBLEM FOR GM CAR USERS. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET AND THINK THE GM AND PONTIAC SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION BEFO…
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2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT PASSLOCK FAILS AND CAUSED CAR NOT TO START. CAR NOT ABLE TO START UNTIL COMPLETE A 30 MINUTE RESET PROCESS. COULD BE VERY RANDOM, AND THEREFORE DANGEROUS PROBLEM FOR GM CAR USERS. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET AND THINK THE GM AND PONTIAC SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION BEFORE THIS SYSTEMATIC PROBLEMS CAUSES A TRAGEDY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10142515
73,785 miles · Nov 11, 2005
Electrical System
CAR WAS AT GAS STATION AND WOULDN'T START. HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP AND THEY SAID THE PASSLOCK CODE FAILED. THEY STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACED. WELL I REPLACED THE SWITCH AND NOTHING. SO I CALLED A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE LOCK CYLINDER HAS WENT OUT AND NEEDED REPLAC…
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CAR WAS AT GAS STATION AND WOULDN'T START. HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP AND THEY SAID THE PASSLOCK CODE FAILED. THEY STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACED. WELL I REPLACED THE SWITCH AND NOTHING. SO I CALLED A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE LOCK CYLINDER HAS WENT OUT AND NEEDED REPLACED. SO I HAVE ORDERED THE LOCK CYLINDER IT WAS 160.11,THE SWITCH WAS 60.00 DOLLARS. THE SHOP WANTED 900.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR,ILL DO IT MYSELF. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10142478
47,000 miles · Oct 4, 2005
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY TURN SIGNALS ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN I USE MY SIGNALS, AFTER IT CLICKS OFF, IT STILL CLICKS AND ON 2 OCCASIONS THERE WAS SMOKE THAT CAME OUT OF MY STEERING WHEEL. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AND AFTER EXPLAINING WHAT WAS WRONG WITH…
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I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY TURN SIGNALS ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN I USE MY SIGNALS, AFTER IT CLICKS OFF, IT STILL CLICKS AND ON 2 OCCASIONS THERE WAS SMOKE THAT CAME OUT OF MY STEERING WHEEL. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AND AFTER EXPLAINING WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR (THAT IS STILL UNDER GM WARRANTY) THEY TOLD US THAT WE STILL HAD TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I KNOW OF AT LEAST 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL CAR AS I AND THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED FROM MY MECHANIC THAT IF THE WIRING WORK IS NOT DONE SOON, THERE WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE A FIRE. I DON'T FEEL THAT I AS A CONSUMER AND WITH IT STILL BEING UNDER WARRANTY, SHOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR REPAIRS THAT ARE CLEARLY THE MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THIS DEFECT RISKS THE LIVES OF MY CHILDREN AS WELL AS MYSELF AND ANYONE ELSE WHO RIDES IN MY VEHICLE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10138421
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingParking Brake
2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EQUIPMENT. *MR THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD HANG UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYED ON. THERE WAS AN OCCASION WHEN THE CONSUMER COULD NOT GET T…
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2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EQUIPMENT. *MR THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD HANG UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYED ON. THERE WAS AN OCCASION WHEN THE CONSUMER COULD NOT GET THE TRACTION CONTROL TO RE-ENGAGE. THE DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE FOUND NOTHING. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS WHICH WAS STATED TO BE BEYOND SPECIFICATIONS. THREE LOUD BANGS HAD COME FROM THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND OIL LEAKS. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10133439
59,000 miles · Jun 9, 2005
Electrical System
DT: VEHICLE KEEPS SHUTING OFF AND WILL NOT START). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. CONSUMER VEHICLE TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND TO OTHER MECHANICS, THEY WOULD NOT FIXTHE PROBLEM . THEYTOLD CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALE. THE SOURCE…
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DT: VEHICLE KEEPS SHUTING OFF AND WILL NOT START). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. CONSUMER VEHICLE TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND TO OTHER MECHANICS, THEY WOULD NOT FIXTHE PROBLEM . THEYTOLD CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALE. THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FOUND OR FIXED, THE VEHICLE'S SECURTY LIGHT COMES ON, AND IF CONSUMER SHUTS OFF VEHICLE THEN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, CONSUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT BEFORE CONSUMER PURCHASED IT USED FROM DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10124810
53,000 miles · May 16, 2005
Electrical SystemFire
AS I WAS DRIVING MY PONTIAC GRAND AM (2002) THE ENGINE OUT OF THE BLUE STARTED ON FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME IN THE DAY USING MY CAR AND I DROVE ABOUT THREE MILES AT 30 MPH TO A SHOPPING PLAZA. AS I WAS LOOKING FOR A PARKING PLACE AT 5-10 MPH A MAN RAN UP TO MY CAR AND TOLD ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE IT …
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AS I WAS DRIVING MY PONTIAC GRAND AM (2002) THE ENGINE OUT OF THE BLUE STARTED ON FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME IN THE DAY USING MY CAR AND I DROVE ABOUT THREE MILES AT 30 MPH TO A SHOPPING PLAZA. AS I WAS LOOKING FOR A PARKING PLACE AT 5-10 MPH A MAN RAN UP TO MY CAR AND TOLD ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE APPEARED TO START IN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE. I PARKED THE CAR AND IT WAS ON FIRE ABOUT 15 MIN UNTIL FIRE TRUCKS CAME. THE CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE CAR TO MAKE IT START ON FIRE OUT OF THE BLUE. GM WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBLITY FOR THIS AND I AM OUT OF 14,000. THIS INCIDENT PUT ME AND MY 14 MONTH OLD SONS LIFE IN DANGER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #10121040
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2005
Electrical System
BLINKER SWITCH SOUND KEEPS ON TICKING AT A RAPID PACE EVEN THOUGH THE BLINKER IS TURNED OFF. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE WITH 2000 AND 2001 GRAND AMS AND HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS IN 2002. WHY NO RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #10114464
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2005
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WAS BAD. HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND COMPUTER REPROGRAMMED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10108549
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2004
Electrical System
THE BLINKER SWITCH WILL KEEP TICKING LIKE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ON BUT THERE IS NO FLASHING JUST THE SOUND WHILE YOUR DRIVING.IT EVENTUALLY LED TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF OF ALL DASH CONTROLS AND LIGHTS COULD NOT EVEN START MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT WOULD EVEN SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING.I HAD THE BLINKER SWITCH REPLACED AFTER BEING IN T…
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THE BLINKER SWITCH WILL KEEP TICKING LIKE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ON BUT THERE IS NO FLASHING JUST THE SOUND WHILE YOUR DRIVING.IT EVENTUALLY LED TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF OF ALL DASH CONTROLS AND LIGHTS COULD NOT EVEN START MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT WOULD EVEN SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING.I HAD THE BLINKER SWITCH REPLACED AFTER BEING IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES.THE BLINKER SWITCH COMES WITH A 2000 MILE WARRENTY.IT HAS BEEN ABOUT 3 OR 4 THOUSAND NOW AND IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN.IT IS A $130 PART.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102213
28,000 miles · Aug 14, 2004
Electrical System
CAR HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FIRST THREE TIMES QUICKLY FIX WORKED, TURNING KEY TO ON POSITION FOR 15 MINUTES THEN RESTARTING VEHICLE. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. 4TH TIME CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER 2 TRIES WITH THE "QUICK FIX". NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY DEALER OR GM TO RESOLVE…
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CAR HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FIRST THREE TIMES QUICKLY FIX WORKED, TURNING KEY TO ON POSITION FOR 15 MINUTES THEN RESTARTING VEHICLE. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. 4TH TIME CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER 2 TRIES WITH THE "QUICK FIX". NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY DEALER OR GM TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. FAITH IN PONTIAC PRODUCTS IS RAPIDLY DECLINING. *AK
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) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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