Theft system activates on car w/o warning when trying to start car. Car thinks it's being stolen. It starts and then shuts down with theft system light blinking. Can only move by towing it away. Have had it to dealer on 5 different occasions. Last time replace instrument cluster module, the next day hit a bump and thft system light came on. Did this on 4 occasions but car started after cutting it off. Last time about 5 weeks after last repair, it gave me no warning when I tried to start it. The theft system activated and it shut the car down. It was towed to dealer that did previous w ork (from ga. To fla.), they informed me I needed new keys and a locking system. This has been an ongoing problem since february 2000, I have had the car towed 5 times, twice in one day.
1998 Pontiac Grand Am steering complaints
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While driving steering wheel locked up without warning , causing loss of steering control. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Power steering fails when on wet road. Loss of power steering caused loss of control into deep puddle and subsequent water damage to engine
Transmission- r&r trans to replacethird gear input and replaced bushing reconditioned trans asssembly and replaced axle seal / steering wheel replaced streering wheel sensor bushing , dealer claims they could never find problem / brakes dealer said this was not under warranty went to midas replaced pads, left caliper , right caliper both had damaged boots uneven pad wear drums were hardspotted and out of round hoses -steelined were rust spotted ./ replaced front bushing.dealer said they could never find problem with brakes when first reported to them
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