The combination switch for the head lights/turn signal, and cruise control failed. As a result, while driving the head lights shut off without warning. *ak headlights repeatedly went out while driving.
1995 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Consumer states that there was a problem staring the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced the starter.
Would have knocking under the vehicle when changing gears. Also, there would be some loose wires that would need to be placed on the battery to get vehicle to start. The brake lights come on at the wrong time. Vehicle also will be squeaking. The lights fail to work properly because the electrical system is not working. Have taken vehicle to arbitration. The dealership was suppose to do repairs on the problems, but failed to do so. Problems still exist.
Erls fuse blows, which causes the cruise control to stop working along with the A/C, also the reverse lights stop working, and when driving at 70 MPH instead of the RPM's running about 2500 they are at 3500 when the fuse blows. Brought it to dealer to be fixed, they put a 25 amp fuse in it when it only takes a 15 amp fuse and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Of course that blew eventually along with some smoke from the fuse panel.
Nar 6-03-2003 *mr ignition switch fire hazard.
The consumer states that after the recall for the starting problem, the vehicle starting problem had gotten worse. (will sometimes take 3-4 times to start) the consumer had taken the vehicle in for the reacll and they had placed a wiring harness in but that only made the problem worse.
When putting key in ignition and turning it, vehicle will not start. Consumer has to try at least three times before engine will turn over and start.*ak
Ignition switch was burned out and had to be replaced.
Received recall notice 00v287000. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle on appointed date and had recalled ignition repaired. Since repair, remedy for it had failed , and caused more problems.
Ignition switch burned out in steering column starter. Vehicle became difficult to operate, upon starting smoke emmitted from the steering column. Mechanic replaced starter and ignition.
Vehicle was turned off when smoke came from under the steering wheel. Seconds later it was ignited, but didn't spread. Cause has not been determined. Consumer will contact dealer and manufacturer. Please provide more information.
Prior to the recall notice the consumer had a problem with the ignition system. The dealer installed a new relay kit. The consumer is asking for reimbursment.
We purchased the car in june of 2001. The car had problems right away with the driver side door locks and the signal lights. The signal lights would not work after using them once each time the car started. The dealer repaired the signal lights. In september of 2001 the car began hesitating to start. It sometimes takes an extra few seconds to begin to start. One day it refused to start after some errands. It also had a very foul smell. That evening it started again. I took it to a mechanic who checked the charging system and other misc. Ideas and couldn't find the source of the problem. It's still hesitating to start most of the time. The electric windows also short out now.
Vehicle caught on fire starting at steering column.
Consumer received recall notice 00v287000 in mail, and dealership performed service. Dealership will not release vehicle until consumer pays a $60.00 diagnostic fee. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The faulty starter caused the ignition coil to burn, this failure occured prior to recall notice 00v‑287, the consumer request reimbursemt but has not recieved any compensation yet. Nlm
Consumers vehicle was towed into dealership due to a faulty ignition switch that was being recalled from manufacturer, consumer stated the recall stated that the new switch would be replaced and installed free of charge, dealership was aware and stated they would honor recall, on june 13,2001 vehicle was ready to be picked up and consumer was given a bill for $311.31 consumer states there should have been no charge for labor or parts because the installation was free, the chemical and material disposal fee should not have been charged because the parts were asked to be given back, an oil filter was removed in the process in order to reach certain wires, but a charge for disposing it and its oil is covered by the recall because it is part of the overall installation, consumer feels she should not have been billed for a recall.
Recall 00v287000/ manufacturer's recall 0079; vehicle doesn't start, and when trying it sends power surges, causing it to smoke. Relay is bad and will be replaced by manufacturer. Consumer was responsible for ignition switch although this vehicle was not included in recall.
The instrument cluster displays the check oil light guage as on even though the oil level is fine. I continue to check the oil but I have always maintained my car in excellent condition. This is dangerous though because the user will not be able to know if the car did develop a large oil leak. The check oil light would be on but it has always been on. The engine could seize or an accident could occur. I do know that there is a technical service bulletin already published which describes this same problem on this year and make of pontiac.
The consumer feels that the defective ignition the the vehicle which caused it to smoke is directly related to recall 00v‑287, the component failed prior to notification and the consumer requested reimbursement but was told that she was not entitled to refund. Nlm
Consumer parked vehicle at 8:15 am, when she came back to vehicle between 9:30 and 10 am, and it was burning. Fire department put out fire. Vehicle was totalled. Cause unknown at this time. Received recall letter 00v287000, but repairs had not been performed.
Ignition started smoking from the steering column and then would not start, the ignition switch was replaced, consumer later received recall 00v287, dealer stated there was no way to tell if the problem was related to the recall because the relay switch had not been installed, consumer is requesting reimbursement if her repairs are related to the recall.
Ignition will not remain in the on position. It is possible to start the vehicle and gently release the key but as you drive down the road a bump or some type of contact with the key will cause the ignition to shut off. Losing all power immediately.
In early spring of 2000, the horn started by itself. It would start blairing at any time. It happened off and on during the next few months. I would estimate 3-4 times, while I was driving and in the middle of the night. The only way I could stop it was to tap on the horn. In late june, it happened 5 - 6 times in one week. I finally pulled the fuse and took it to stan olsen pontiac here in omaha. They replaced the horn module. I was told it was bent, but they could not tell me how this could have happened. I was also informed that this bent plate was putting pressure on the air bag, and I was very fortunate that the bag never deployed, otherwise, I could have been in an accident which probable would have been quite serious. I paid a total of $692.74 to have this replaced. I have always taken great care of my car, but as you can understand this is of great concern. After receiving the recall on the ignition switch, which I had replaced, I became concerned that maybe this module could have been defective from the manufacturer.
Consumer stated that vehicle just stopped completely and would not start again, consumer had been awaiting parts for recall on relay kit, consumer had car fixed at own expense and was told she would be reimbursed monies paid out of pocket.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repair 00v287, dealer stated repairs would take about 3 hours, however repairs were never completed on that day, consumer has to schedule another day off work for recall work to be completed.
Prior to recall notification (00v287000) in which consumer states she did not receive, experienced unusual car trouble, consumer states as she turned the key to the start position nothing happened, after a third time of trying to start vehicle she noticed smoke coming from the dashboard/steering column area consumer then removed key from ignition and evacuated the vehicle, the vehicle was towed to dealership and consumer was advised about recall and repairs that were performed.
Brake lights are on all the time. Took vehicle to dealer 8 times. Dealer said that wiring harness needed to be replaced. *ak
While trying to start vehicle, the vehicle made a terrible sound and consumer could smell burning around the ignition, the starter and ignition switch were replaced, a week later consumer received recall p00079-s, consumer is requesting a refund.
Prior to recall notification (00v287000) consumer's vehicle caught fire in the switch of her vehcile while driving, consumer states she did not receive notification until five years later and after the damage had already been done, manufacturer investigated the incident and consumer was advised that they were unable to determine any manufacturing liability because the vehicle had already been repaired.
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