IllustrationTHE LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT I HAVE REPLACED ALL BULBS AND NOTHING THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO DOSENT WORK MOST OF THE TIME THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING THRDAY AFTERBI BOUGHT THE CAR.
2002 Pontiac Grand Am
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Grand Am years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am are substantially higher than the model-year median of 82.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
5125–50K
6350–75K
5875–100K
49100–150K
25150K+
270 reports with mileage · 125 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 148 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports3 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
395 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. IT TOOK OVER TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. IT TOOK OVER TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,848. UPDATED 05/17/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REPLACED. UPDATED 09/20/2017*JS
TRANSMISSION IS SLIGHTLY SLIPPING I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE WHEEL HUBS CHANGED FOUR TIMES I'M ONLY THE SECOND OWNER THE FIRST OWNER WAS 80 WHEN THE CAR WAS SOLD IT HAS 122K ON IT AND IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE I WILL BE CONTACTING MY LAWYERS VERY SOON
OIL LEAK OIL LEAKING ON HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING FIRE WHILE EITHER RUNNING OR DRIVING MAY CAUSE ENGINE FIRE DON'T SEEM SAFE TO ME SOMEONE OWNNG AND DRIVING THIS CAR AS I SMELL OIL BURNING WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR NOT SAFE TO ME IF GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT'S THE WAY I WANNA GO CAR FIRE SAFTY ISSUE HMMMM.
PASS LOCK SENSOR.WONT START DUE TO SECURITY LIGHT.HAVE TO WAIT 10 MIN UNTIL IT STOPS FLASHING TO TURN CAR ON.HAPPENED 4 TIMES THIS MONTH.GETTING WORSE.A FRIEND HAD THIS PROBLEM ALSO,SHE TOLD ME WHAT TO DO.
HELLO, I'M NOT SURE WHO TO CONTACT IN REGARDS TO THIS, BUT I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL, (THE IGNITION/SECURITY RECALL.) I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, ONLY TO DISCOVER THEY NEVER FIXED IT AND WHEN I CALLED TO ADDRESS THEM ABOUT IT, THEY REASSURED ME THEY DID, AND HAVE HA…
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HELLO, I'M NOT SURE WHO TO CONTACT IN REGARDS TO THIS, BUT I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL, (THE IGNITION/SECURITY RECALL.) I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, ONLY TO DISCOVER THEY NEVER FIXED IT AND WHEN I CALLED TO ADDRESS THEM ABOUT IT, THEY REASSURED ME THEY DID, AND HAVE HAD SECOND AND THIRD PARTIES, (MECHANICS,) LOOK AND THEY IF FACT, DID NOT. AS A RESULT, I'VE INVESTED SO MUCH MONEY AND AM NOW IN CAR-LESS, AND AM A WIDOW WITH 4 CHILDREN GOING TO COLLEGE FULL TIME ONLINE. I'VE TRIED TO FIX IT MYSELF AND HAVING OTHER MECHANICS WHO DON'T SPECIALIZE IN THIS FIX IT. PLEASE ANY HELP OR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
OIL LEAK OIL LEAKING ON HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING FIRE WHILE EITHER RUNNING OR DRIVING MAY CAUSE ENGINE FIRE DON'T SEEM SAFE TO ME SOMEONE OWNNG AND DRIVING THIS CAR AS I SMELL OIL BURNING WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR NOT SAFE TO ME IF GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT'S THE WAY I WANNA GO CAR FIRE SAFTY ISSUE HMMMM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE IGNITION FAILED TO TURN. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER JIGGLING THE KEY, THE IGNITION TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE IGNITION FAILED TO TURN. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER JIGGLING THE KEY, THE IGNITION TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 185,000.
Official recalls
114V400000 · Electrical System:ignition
Jul 3, 2014
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE05055 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Sep 27, 2005 · Closed Jan 13, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights: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.
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.