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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 reports
10,396 miles · Jan 1, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC GRANDAM GT. I PURCHASED IT IN THE END OF 2001. WITHIN MY CAR REACHING 10000 MILES THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THERE WERE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS. AFTER TAKING IT IN I WAS TOLD THE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS ON BACK ORDER. THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE M…
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I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC GRANDAM GT. I PURCHASED IT IN THE END OF 2001. WITHIN MY CAR REACHING 10000 MILES THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THERE WERE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS. AFTER TAKING IT IN I WAS TOLD THE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS ON BACK ORDER. THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE MANIFOLD AFTER TWO WEEKS. BUT THE CAR HAS NOT PERFORMED THE SAME. THE CAR STILL SLIGHTLY OVERHEATS AND THE DEALERSHIP MENTIONS THAT IT IS OKAY THAT THE CAR RUNS SLIGHTLY WARM. AND AT TIME I SMELL THE COOLANT WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. I FEEL THAT IF THE MANIFOLD WAS FIXED THEN THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT ALOT OF OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE MANIFOLD. I FEEL THAT AFTER THE WARNTEE IS OVER THAT THE CAR WILL HAVE PROBLEMS LATER.
NHTSA ODI #10000674
27,000 miles · Dec 19, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP RAN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MAIN COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA ODI #10001200
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGE BETWEEN SEVEN TO EIGHT ON A PERIOD OF EIGHT MONTHS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES BUT THE MASTER CYLINDER THE CALIPERS THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE PROBLEM STILL THERE. TS
NHTSA ODI #8023869
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2002
Wheels
THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND IN WHEELS WHEN DRIVING LOW SPEEDS AS WELL AS TAKING TURNS. DT
NHTSA ODI #769693
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2002
Steering
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A WINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *MR
NHTSA ODI #8020271
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2002
Steering
STEERING COLUMN TILT IS BROKEN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8020049
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2002
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 30-35 MPH IMPACT AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
NHTSA ODI #8019234
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2002
Electrical SystemPower Train
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH GAUGES/ODOMETER, AND TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018569
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2002
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A RETAINER WALL AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB CONSUMER WAS IN THE FAST LANE AND HIT THE RETAINING WALL, THEN TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO GET CONTROL AND THEN BACK LEFT WHERE AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE STRAIGHTENED AND W…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A RETAINER WALL AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB CONSUMER WAS IN THE FAST LANE AND HIT THE RETAINING WALL, THEN TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO GET CONTROL AND THEN BACK LEFT WHERE AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE STRAIGHTENED AND WENT HEAD FIRST INTO THE CEMENT RETAINING WALL. THE CONSUMER LOCKED BOTH ARMS HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BRACED HIMSELF UPON IMPACT. *SCC
NHTSA ODI #8017912
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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