Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the key released from the ignition and all the lights on the instrument panel turned off. The failure recurred several times. The dealer diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 138,000.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact had the vehicle towed more than three times due to the vehicle stalling and the key failing to turn over into the on position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact was later notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v140000 (structure) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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.
I noticed the ignition key could be removed from ignition regardless of position. Since hearing of gm including the 99 grand am in its recall I called the local gm dealer. I was told there was noting that could be done until I receive a recall notice from gm. I contacted gm and was told I could get it repaired at my expense and them file paperwork to get reimbursed. I relaise there is probably a huge back-up related to parts. As this is a known problem and my car is effected by the recall, this is unacceptable. I would not expect gm to fix the problem immediately, but I do think it is reasonable to be able to be put on a waiting list. As things stand right now, gm will do nothing to correct the problem. I am a toyota master technician, ase master technician, and was a nissan master technician, so I do understand how recalls work ate the dealer level.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred fifty times over a one year period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the ignition module. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the contact's VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
1999 grand am turn signal sound coming from hazard switch area on dash. The sound is intermittent & goes off randomly. It is not the turn signal itself nor the hazard switch. They work fine.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to the failure of the passlock anti theft system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
1999 pontiac grand am, passlock security system.
Passlock security system defect on my 1999 pontiac grand am gt. The failure is the security comes on and does not allow the car to start. It takes about ten minutes and than car will fire on up like if nothing. Never got it fixed yet. I read on the internet all over that its a gm defect and I want them to cover the cost.
Passlock system in my car is malfunctioning. Randomly my security light will blink when starting my car thus my car wont start! I have researched and discovered this is a passlock system failure. This is a $600 fix!!!!!
1. The security light turns on while operating vehicle. 2. When trying to start car, the car will not continue to run. This happens on a monthly basis (frequently) and is at least an annoyance. To date this has not happened at a time when I needed the car in an emergency, but it is a real possibility that it could. 3. The car will restart after turning the ignition to on and waiting 10 minutes. I have read that it is a common problem that should be recalled and that it is caused by a faulty ignition lock.
The security light would come on and the car would not start. I was frequently late to appointments due to having to wait for the car to finally start. I finally had to take it to the dealer and yes..$500 later it is now repaired for the most part.
Security light went on my 1999 pontiac grand am while driving. Upon reading owner's manual which told me to go to an authorized dealer. $500 later I have a new passlock sensor on my car as I cannot afford to be stranded by a vehicle that will not start.
Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. Found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. I started noticing the smell of antifreeze. Took to my mechanic of 22 years. Thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. This was replaced. Nope. Still leaking. Car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. The car never once overheated. Mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said it was a faulty computer... Indicates, tires need checking, flashing lights, ABS off/on...which by the way was causing me to not have my car pass inspection to add insult to injury!! Found I was all of a sudden replacing antifreeze by the gallons. Was still paying off mechanic from previous issues. Don't ask, while trying to figure out the antifreeze problem! Brought car in to have radiator checked by friends mechanic, fluid was literally pouring out of bottom of car. $1600. Later!! Head gasket set,waterpump,serpentine belt, radiator hoses, thermostat & gaskets, crossoverpipes, airfilter...now? 1 1/2 months later? Well hey.guess what? Riding merrily to work last sat. Car stalled all the way...& yipee another visit, another mere 900. Bag of shells consisting of crank shaft, bearings. Can you believe it? I don't have it!!.....I thought this guy was putting me on...I've lost work since I'm 45 min. Away. I've spoken to pontiac several times. They want nothing to do with this. Act dumb- the american way...weird, I've read more complaints about this issue, I'm surprised you guys don't demand some resolution for consumers. What gives? It's so incredibly obvious this is a real solid complaint about engine defect with all the evidence to back it up!! I think it was minnisota or missouri that consumers actually won a class action suit against pontiac for these specific complaints. Namely head gasket, engine related issues..
When security light flashes on my 1999 pontiac grand am, the fuel pump is disabled for 10 minutes. Has happened intermittently in the past. Today, it took over 2 hours to start.
After shopping at wal mart I went out to my car to start it and the key wouldn't turn! I tried every key messed with the steering wheel everything I could possible think of. I tried for 4 hours while trying to find away home because I am new to the state and town I was in and don't know anybody. It was very aggravating and don't make any sense for the keys to just not work. I am 5 months pregnant and had to wait in 30 weather to find a ride while trying to fix my car. So far no one knows what is wrong with it. Now I have to tow my car to some kind of shop for them to figure it out when they have no idea! Its a waste of my time and I have places to go and things to do! I have had many problems with pontiac I didn't want the car to start with and I would never buy a pontiac again!!!!! Especially with no explanation of why this is happening and sitting in the freezing cold waiting to figure out how to get some where!!
The passlock system keeps the car from starting and you have to wait 10 minutes before the security light stops blinking. I have a 99 pont. Grand am and this seems to be an ongoing problem in this car and others. It seems gm would like to satisfy its customers and repair this problem. With the economy the way it is now, they need all the satisfied customers they can get,whereas we might be more apt to repeat business with them if they would do the correct thing and recall this vehicle for this problem. This problem occurs at least once a day ,everyday.
Passlock going bad on car will cost about 400.00 to get fixed this is very common in gm car garages claim . I believe it a factory defect.
5 speed fan motor relay switch failed after only 22,000 miles on a 1999 pontiac grand am se sedan. Four speeds will not work at all. 5th speed works, but is the highest speed. Lower speeds are needed for adequate ventilation of interior. Was told by dealership that replacement/repair of relay would cost $200.00 for labor and parts. I have read online of similar failure of this part from reading hundreds of complaints from other owners with the exact same occurrence happening to them. I was told that the 5th speed of this relay was "the only one hot wired", and that the others were not, so that the fan will fail eventually, no matter if it is turned on or not. I have never owned a car that the fan switch quit working, ever. I think this constitutes a safety hazard and should be covered by gm as a safety defect.
Ignition shorting out causing problems with other electric parts not working or working when shouldn't be when call to order switch told by rep that its probably the cylinder not switch due to many complaints it not working and causing things to short out.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was able to immediately be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they could not correct the failure. The current mileage was approximately 110,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03-07-08 *bf the consumer stated various lights illuminate on the instrument panel such as: oil pressure light, air bag, engine light ABS. The security passlock system was inoperative. The hazard and turn signal lights did not work properly. There was hesitation upon acceleration. The traction conrol was inoperative
1999 pontiac grand am passlock feature constantly causes my vehicle to not start. I have been stranded at times for over an hour, missed work, etc. This is a safety issue as it could shut down making an accident possible.
1999 pontiac grand am gt - the ignition theft deterrent passlock system malfunctions - prevents car from starting - "security" light remains on. Very common problem - many owners complaints are found here: http://www.pontiacowners.com/pontiac/tags/passlock/ gm needs to pay for this via a recall.
Passlock on my 1999 grand am will not let my car start sometimes and I have to wait 10 min. To get it started,after I bought this car and this first happen to me I ask the guy I bought this from and he said he has had the same problems with it so this has been going on,and from reading on the internet forms this is happing to alot of people with this car and many other models.
I have owned my 1999 pontiac grand am for over 3 yrs and I am going on my third bcm body control module I find it very unfair that this runs me $450 every time it happens I understand that I bought a used car and it is my property and I have to maintain it but if this is a common problem with the grand am I think some action should be taken.. At least a solution to prevent this part from breaking..
There where no events leading up to the failure. I had purchased this car about 6 months ago (a 99 grand am se), and the security light has slowly been going off more frequently. Just last night it stranded me for 30 minutes (when the alarm goes off, I have to leave the key in the ignition for about 15 minutes). This is becoming a huge hassle, and really is making the car more trouble then it's world.
While at work..car( 99 pontiac grand am) sat for approx 10 hrs during work shift...let car idle for approx 5-10 min to warm up..smelt smoke learned car was fully engulfed in flames,car locked self and could not get into car,,car was a total loss!!!!!!!!!
Passlock system engaging when you turn key and are starting vehicle. Causes personal problems late appts. Serious problem and should be addressed by general motors.
My 1999 pontiac grand am has a ticking sound on the dash board which sounds like the blinker going nuts. This mostly occurs when you have just used the turn signal. I am not the original owner of the vehicle, but I do know that the previous owner had some type of a switch replaced and the problem went away for a while. Now it is back and getting increasingly worse. I found an internet forum with a bunch of people with different grand am model years and they all have the same problem. Some of them have had the hazard and multi function switch replaced to fix the problem. The cost of repairs is huge. I have a student driver now using this vehicle and I'm very concerned about the distraction this ticking noise is causing while he is learning how to drive. Many people have complained to pontiac, but no recall has been made.
While parked in driveway, car caught on fire. Car had been sitting for approximately 1 hour after being driven a short distance. Completely engulfed and was a total loss.
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