1999 Pontiac Grand Am: airbag warning light

Filed May 20, 2016 · Steering · 149,000 miles · CO

Clock spring has a disk that is not a uniform desgine due to it splitting and bowing out. Steering wheel sticks when turned either direction and horn is set off as well. The airbag light is also on and would assume that it would not inflate in the event of a frontal collision. Pontiac feels that the disk that should be one solid piece that I believe is two pieces, im responsible for their defective craftsmanship.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · IN

Driving down the road ABS, battery and air bag lights come on 99-2005 pontiac grand ams have a common problem with water going through blower motor going on to the floor the air bag module located under the carpet on the passenger side gets wet causing air bag failure this is a safety issue that needs addressed again a common problem general motors has known about but all they did was create a service bulletin to fix water leak which still doesn't save air bag if you don't catch the leak.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. While driving 35 MPH the contact drove over a manhole cover ,causing the driver's side airbag to deploy. The airbag warning light was not illuminating prior to the incident. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled since the airbag deployed. The contact could provide a copy of police report and photos.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Dt: the problem began on 6/14/05 when all lights came on and all guages went to zero, the power door locks and windows failed as well. The vehicle had no brakes, it coasted to a stop, and shut down, owner was locked in vehicle. The alternator and belt were replaced, owner got in back seat because air bag light came on. Tow truck driver tried to restart the vehicle but it had a completely dead battery. Owner was able to get out finally when they were trying to restart the battery. She grabbed the handle and was able to get out. Vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and the alternator was changed at tow place by a mechanic. It was 90 + degrees outside and no fresh air was coming in the vehicle.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY

Dt: contact owns 1999, pontiac, grand am. The contact stated while going around a curb she lost control of steering. The ABS light and the air bag light came on. While pushing the brakes it was like the vehicle was not even starting because brakes would not stop the vehicle. When the contact finally got off the road she pulled on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. She turned the vehicle off, and when she went to restart the vehicle wheel loosened . She put vehicle in drive, pushed on the accelerator, and then pushed on the brakes and everything was fine. Also, contact stated that while starting the vehicle the rpms and speed odometer revved up to 120 MPH and back to 5 MPH before she even moved the vehicle or pressed on the accelerator. This almost caused her to hit another vehicle.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Airbags · 43,134 miles · SC

The air bag light came on. Consumer parked the vehicle and went inside the home. Upon returning to the vehicle the passenger's side and driver's side air bags deployed. Manufacture denied the claim and the insurance company refused to pay for repairs.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY

Horn is located beneath the SRS module. Pressing the horn at the SRS module will not work. When lock button on the security is pressed horn will sound off. Cruise control and airbag do seem to be affected. Dealer was notified and are inspecting clockspring. *jg