Pontiac grand am.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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1. The vehicle has had a gas smell since purchase in 03. I had it into dealership whom said there was no problem. I found out from internet pages this is a common intake seal problem that should have been repaired while under 2 year extended warranty. Smell of gas has made persons sick. 2. Fan control switch fails and only works on #3 setting or higher. 3. Turn indicators fail intermittently. 4. Electronics computer fails intermittently and has to be reset by turning the car off and restarting. (was this made by microsoft?).
Dt: the contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times for diagnostic testing, no codes have been detected. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the ABS light had illuminated, the dealer found lack of volts for ebcm, the problem was traced to a faulty relay. The lower intake gasket had ruptured. The horn had stopped working due to a blown fuse. The left power window was slow to roll up. The rear defogger grid shorted out. Updated 01/11/06.
I have had constant electrical problems in my vehicle. It started with the turn signals working intermittently, then my power windows would work intermittently, then my sunroof would do so as well. I have had the switch replaced for my turn signals, and they have worked fine since. I had the motor replaced for my sunroof, and it has also worked fine. However, the power windows still work intermittently, and the motor has been replaced 3 times. Gee, maybe it isn't the motor?!?!?! I have also had brake rotor wear problems, which almost caused an accident. Dealer said rotors looked as if I had been storing my vehicle for years they were so rusted. I urge anyone considering the purchase of a pontiac to re-think their decision.
2000 pontiac grand am could not defect whether or not the door was closed.*mr
My wife was driving my car to work at 6:30 am on highway. It is a 2000 pontiac grand am with 88,000+ miles. Never had a problem like this before. The factory installed cd stopped playing. She reinserted it. It stopped again. She glanced in her rear view mirror to see what appeared to be a silvery glow at the rear passenger side speaker. Then a fire from the speaker. By the time the car was able to stop along side the highway, the flames filled the whole rear window. She tried to open the door, it remained locked. She tried to open the driver window, it would not release. The flames were now over head and along the passenger seat . She shut the car off, pulled out the key and the door finally opened. She got out of there, opened the back door and got out her purse on the floor. She beat it down the highway. She looked back and could see flames now under the car and the inside completely burning. Two trucks had stopped and the guys had fire extinguishers to put out the fire. Then the fire truck and police arrived. The fire was completely doused out. The only thing not burnt was the front end and the engine. She came seconds from losing her life. National will treat this as a total write off but I almost lost my wife (it could have been me that day). Have you ever heard of anything so freaky? A speaker on fire?
I purchased my 2000 pontiac grand am used. I've had it 3 years and have had break problems for at least 2 of the 3 years. My mechanic can not find any reason why I've had so many problems and when I spoke with pontiac headquarters they informed me that since I did not have a documented case through a car dealership there was nothing they could do. I informed them that my private mechanic kept detail records but pontiac informed me that even if I did use a dealership the problems I'm having are part of the normal wear and tear of a vehicle. My breaks have been grinding, squealing, thumping and now the whole front end is creaking. I've gone through several pairs of breaks front and back. I've gotten new rotors, have had the rotors cut. I've gotten new calipers but this still hasn't fixed my problem. At times I feel I am riding in an unsafe vehicle. My car has been looked at one month and less than 30 days later my brakes will be fully worn down. I just don't know how to have the problem corrected. On top of it all, the ignition has been changed, the drivers side seat springs are coming through the seat, the radios volume will go up and down for no reason, I've had to replace the whole turn signal / hazards signal part, the trunk leaks and of course none of it is under warranty. I still have a little over a year left to pay on the vehicle and pontiac could care less.
Faulty security system; the car will start and run one minute and the next time the car will not start because the anti-theft feature will activate for no apparent reason the only thing the dealership tells me is the same put the key in the ignition turn to acc position wait ten minutes and try to start, and it usually does. I had a friend take his 2002 grand am to the dealership for the same reason and they replaced a chip on his computer and charged him 400.00 dollars which did not fix the problem, and they tell him the same thing put your key in turn to acc position and wait ten minutes , and low and behold the car starts, I could have told him that and not charged him 400.00 dollars. Basically no one seems to know how to fix this issue, I was told how to deactivate the anti-theft device by removing two yellow wires and hooking them together the problem with that is the security light stays on all the time, but will always start. This problem is really starting to wear on me and as I said their is a lot of other grand am owners from the 90's to present that have the same problem . G.m doesn't know how to repair the problem, or doesn't care.
On 4/27/2005 I replaced the combination switch on my 2000 grand am, because it was making a clicking noise for about 2 weeks, when the turn signal wasn`t on and I noticed some smoke coming from the steering column. A week later I received a recall notice on the switch. Gm`s consumer services sent me a form to fill out for a refund. I sumitted the forms and my claim was refused because the recall was performed on 4/26/2004. I checked my records and they did replace the switch 1 year earlier. My concern is that gm was replaceing bad with bad. My service request # 1-348061917. Customer relationship manager; krystal keel.
Recurring problem with water getting into passenger side fuse box. We have repaired 4 for the same problem. Gm has a tsb letting you know about this problem, due to either a defective water deflector in the door or a passenger side "a" pillar seam problem. Should be a recall as we have already repaired one customer once and they are coming in again for the same problem.
Consumer states: that when they turn off blinker lights that there is a tickng sound inside the dash, as if the blinker were still on. It also does it even when just driving without using the blinker and so as you start vehicle
While driving, the vehicle completely shut down. The steering became inoperable. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the control panel board.
While driving 60-80 MPH vehicle shut down. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times, but problem recurred. *ak the consumer called the vehicle a lemon.
My wifes 2000 grandam gt is having the same problems as stated in recall#03v327000 hazard warning switch. The dealership would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included in the recall.
On 2 separate occasions the key failed to turn in the ignition. Vehicle had to be towed on both occasions. Vehicle sat for 2 days before it will turn in the ignition. Dealership was unable to identify what was causing this to occur.
1. (all lights) twice I have been left without any lights at night. Suddenly, all interior lights go out, and blinkers cease to work. The only lights that remain operating are the headlights.... Then additionally, I have the problem with the blinkers and hazard lights. And when it rains, the blinkers cease working. 2) the dashboard light that indicates the time and radio station information fades out. Half of the number shows. I.e. The number "0" will look like a small "u", or a numberr "5" will look like a small backwards "c" ... I returned to greenbrook pontiac about this problem and was informed that nothing had been posted about it and they were unaware of a resolution to the problem. It has been occurring since approximately 8 months after purchase of vehicle.
Car intermittently will idol at about 1600 RPM's. May go on for a period of time and then correct its self. Most noticeably happens when first starting or am at a stop light.
While driving in inclement weather water leaked into fuse box and ran onto the floor of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall and warranty expired.
Problems with braking system on 2000 pontiac grand am. *mr the brakes squealed, the front end would shake, the passenger and driver side windows were broken, the regulators in the doors were busted, the volume on the radio control was improper, the steering hose broke, the brakes and rotors were replaced 12 times, the vehicle would shake when braking, the transmission slipped, the vehicle burned excessive oil, the passenger side strut was bad, the power steering leaked, the engine acted as if it was going to stall, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, and the rear compartment filled with water. *sc
The problem that I am having with my vehicle is that the security light comes on when trying to start the vehicle and will not let me start it. I have two children and am pregnant and was stranded in the middle of a storm because of this problem. After the light comes on, I usually have to wait for 30min.- 1 hr. Before it will go off and the vehicle will start. This problem has happened 7 times now in the past 6 months. I have complained several times to the service dealer, and they keep giving me the run around and say nothing is wrong and can't find anything. If nothing is wrong, why does it keep happening?? A friend of mine has the same vehicle and is having the same problem. I think this needs to be looked into and something needs to be done about this! I have children and cannot afford to get stranded.
While driving the engine traction system light illuminated. The , consumer pushed the eps button yet the system failed to reset. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection. Please provide any further information.
Heard loud noise coming from front part tires while driving. I knew it wasn't the brakes. Took it to my regular mechanic and was told it was a bad wheel bearing. $400 later it was replaced. This is not my first problem with this car. 1st problem: blower motor went, 2nd: water pump went, 3rd: was told ignition column needs to be replaced, 4th: shoe over timing belt wore away because of water pump problem. There have been numerous other problems including replacement of the brakes. My car only has 53,000 miles on it and was bought brand new in june of 2000. For the money I have spent on it, I could've had a lexus!
On the day I bought the car I took my family out to dinner. We returned to the car after finishing our dinner and the car would not start. We tried for almost 1/2 hour then called for the road side assistance. They came and picked up the car and we went to the dealership. They told me it was a computer component and the car would be ready the following day. After arguing on how we would get home since the dealership was now closed as was the rental car place they finally agreed to let a porter take us home, the porter had a small car that would only hold 4 people and there were 6 of us. Theis meant 2 trips and we lived nearly 30 minutes away. Long story short a very dissapointing first day with my new vehicle. Within a few months my drivers window would not work or worked when it felt like it. I took it in and they replaced the window regulator. Problem solved, then a few months later the window would not work again with the regulator. It worked for almost 2 years then it started up once again and still being under warrenty (gmpp) they took the car in to look at. I left it for a day and returned to be told the window was fine and yes it was working. A few more months go by and the window is not working so I go in again and again it works for them not me. This goes on with me taking the car in and the button works when the tec looks at it then after I leave it does not. I was in town 05/03/2004 and the window went part way down and stuck, I quickly went to rally chevrolet, where all the repair services have been done, and showed them the window would not go up or down. I thought finally this will be taken care of but no I was told taht the warrenty was out and I was over mileage and the cost for the front and rear window would be nearly $1,000.00. I told the service manager that the problem existed before the warrenty ran out and I felt that they should honor that and not charge me.
When using the turn signals consumer noticed that the turn signals would work intermittently. The hazard light also worked intermittently. *ak if the dash were tapped above the flasher button, it would sometimes make the turn signal begin to work. When the key was turned in the ignition the trunk lid immediately opened and a security message was displayed on the dash. Once the trunk lid was closed the car would not start. A later attempt to start the car was successful, however after shutting off the car, the next attempt opened the trunk lid again. The left front window quit working around the same time that the turn signal started to act up.
Trouble starting vehicle due to problems with the security system. *ph consumer went to three different dealerships to have it fixed but was told that the problem was a defect with the vehicle. Consumer finally able to find a dealer to fix the problem. The ignition cylinder was replaced which solved the problem. Consumer now asking if the problem is a defect with these vehicles, will the consumer be reimbursed for the replacement of the ignition cylinder.
Electrical malfunction--blinkers intermittently working--trunk opens when turning ignition switch and car does not start.
The traction off light turns on and off randomly. When it rains the check engine light comes on then shuts off. The radio display only displays part of the numbers sometimes. The turn signal won't work all the time, I have to turn on the hazards and it will sometimes kick the turn signal on.
This car has had one eletrical system failure after anothere caused the following problems:1) terminals in the tail light assembly are not greased and have rusted away. Hence turn signals and brake lights do not work.2) all four back up lights do not work at all. 3) the 5 speed heater/AC blower only works on speeds 3-5. 4) engine power surges in cold weather.5) service engine lights, ABS light, traction control off light and check engine light all come on and go out without reason. 6) on one occasion the car stalled while cruising at 65mph. Once I got it to the side of the road, I was able to retart the engine and continue driving. 7) fuel regulator sometimes leaks, causing a gas oder in the cabin. 8) the volume control on the radio doesn't work. I am listing the number of failures as 730, because every day during the last 2 years at least one of these things has happened.
Consumer parked in the driveway and shut vehicle off. A family member informed consumer that vehicle was on fire. Consumer called the emergency rescue department to put the fire out. Fire department informed consumer that the fire started from the dashboard.
Blinkers & hazards do'nt work properly brakes always making noises and rubbing sounds
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