TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED BUT RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED BUT RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10616838
143,000 miles · Jul 16, 2013
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control
A SURPRISE STORM HIT ON I-4 WESTBOUND IN ORLANDO, FL. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. THE ROADS GOT WET VERY QUICKLY AND TRAFFIC BACKED UP FAST. AS I HIT THE BRAKES WITH FORCE TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT, THE CAR…
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A SURPRISE STORM HIT ON I-4 WESTBOUND IN ORLANDO, FL. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. THE ROADS GOT WET VERY QUICKLY AND TRAFFIC BACKED UP FAST. AS I HIT THE BRAKES WITH FORCE TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT, THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE A POWER DRAINAGE/LOSS FOR A SPLIT SECOND. AT THIS MOMENT, WITH HOW HARD I HIT THE BRAKES, THE CAR SLID, THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE AND I HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO GET SOME TRACTION AND WITHOUT WARNING SWERVE INTO THE DRIVING LANE TO THE IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF THE LANE I WAS IN SO NOT TO HIT THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BUT THAT STILL DOES NOT FIX NOR DOES IS CHANGE THE FACT THAT SOMETHING WENT WRONG AND A VITAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT SEIZED TO FUNCTION. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE FOR AN ANSWER FOR THIS AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE DEALING WITH THIS. THIS IS UNSAFE AND THE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY SCARY. NOBODY SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT KIND OF ISSUE NOR SHOULD FEEL THAT SCARED IN THEIR LIVES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10525165
107,935 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 55MPH. ABOUT .5MILE LATER SPEED BEGAN TO INCREASE. TRIED TOSLOW WITH BRAKES EVERY TIME LET OFF BRAKES SPEED WOULD CLIMB TO 70MPH. TRIED TURNING CRUISE OFF. SPEED REMAINED AT 70MPH. TRIED TO HOLD SPEED DOWN WITH BRAKES FOR 3 MILES. SEEN AN EXIT AHEAD AND LOCKED BRAKES UP TO BRING CAR TO STOP NEAR EXIT. CONTA…
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SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 55MPH. ABOUT .5MILE LATER SPEED BEGAN TO INCREASE. TRIED TOSLOW WITH BRAKES EVERY TIME LET OFF BRAKES SPEED WOULD CLIMB TO 70MPH. TRIED TURNING CRUISE OFF. SPEED REMAINED AT 70MPH. TRIED TO HOLD SPEED DOWN WITH BRAKES FOR 3 MILES. SEEN AN EXIT AHEAD AND LOCKED BRAKES UP TO BRING CAR TO STOP NEAR EXIT. CONTACTED LOCAL POLICE AND RESTARTED CAR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING 4000RPM'S. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. THEY CHARGED 40 DOLLARS TO DISCONNECT CABLE FROM CRUISE CONTROL MODULE TO THROTTLE LINKAGE. ESTIMATED 480 DOLLARS TO REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466355
42,617 miles · Dec 10, 2003
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AS A RESULT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE INSPECTION REVEALED NO FAILURE ON ANY PARTS TO CAUSE RAPID ACCELERA…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AS A RESULT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE INSPECTION REVEALED NO FAILURE ON ANY PARTS TO CAUSE RAPID ACCELERATION. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS POSSIBLY ACTIVATED DUE TO THE LOCATION WHICH WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034340
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL TURNED ITSELF ON AND SET ITSELF. I NOTICED THE GAS PEDAL FLUTTER AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE CRUISE WAS ON AND SET.*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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