Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact was traveling 10 MPH and discovered that both turn signal lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,328.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle was running low on coolant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the turn signals only illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician advised the contact that the turn signals failed intermittently. The technician stated the failure could possibly have been related to the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that when the turns signal was activated and would not function, she would then activate the hazard lights and the turn signal would operate normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Recall number: 03v327000 dates manufactured: mar 2000 to may 2001 number of vehicles affected: 670740 date owners notified on: feb 2004 certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. I tried calling pontiac today and they refused to inspect my car free of charge. The also tell me that this is not a valid recall number. I have seval issues with my car. I have paid several thousands of dollars on this car.
Turn signal work on and off intermittent failure to work.
I have a 2001 grand am and I keep having the same problem with the security pass lock system. I first had this problem in 2004 and paid 400.00 to fix it. Well it started again june 07. I don't have the funds to fix it again so I keep resetting it.I also never received the info on the turn signals and hazard lights and now mine is messing up. They need to recall this system.
I am having the same problem with my signal/hazard problem as the recall of the 2001 grand am but my VIN number is outside the range so thus it is not covered in the recall.
Gm recall #03043 the federal safety agency action#03v327000 hazard warning switch overheats leading to solder joint cracking which in turn leads to an open circuit that causes intermittent/inoperative use of hazard lights/turn signals they have refused my recall because they say the car was built 10 days after the cutoff of 670,740 units that were affected.
I never received the recall on the exterior flashers. Had to have interior and exterior flashers changed at my expense. Also have had rotors and brakes changed 6 times in last 1 1/2 yrs. Was told its a problem but not on recall list.
We were on our way home from vacation, we heard what seem to be a clicking noise that sounded like one of the turn signals was on. They were both off but the clicking sound kept going on and off. On our way to our house, we put the turn signal on to turn and it would not shut off and smoke started coming out of the steering column, like it was starting a fire or something in there. It got hot so we shut the car off. When we turned it back on the turn signal was off and the smoke was not noticeable. So we continued to take it home. I am afraid to drive it in fear that it might do it again and catch fire. Please help me. I seen that there was a recall on the exterior flasher and turn signal parts but what about the interior electrical parts.
Multifunction switch went bad. It is a known problem from gm. However, there was never a recall on this switch because gm doesn't want to pay the costs. It could cause problems with turn signal blinkers posing a safety hazard to the driver and other motorists. I had to take my vehicle to the garage and parts were replaced for $316.40.
Related to recall #03v327000 had my hazard switch replaced via recall. New switch is same as old switch and is defective. Pontiac won't replace. Purchase new switch yesterday and is also defective. Replacement switches are also defective. Recall does not remedy problem.
My husband bought me a 2001 grand am gt in october 05' @ 80,000 miles. I had problems with the front driver and passenger windows in a year. The driver side window regulator popped and blew out then about 2wks later the passenger side window went out!! My ignition switch doesn't work, I can take my keys out of the ignition while the car is still on. My signal lights went out I replaced them. My driver side seat does not maneuver @ all. My fog light in the front on the left side has came off completely while the car was still parked. I have noticed other grand ams @ drive through restaurants who's windows don't work and you have to get you're food through the door!! This is completely unacceptable and should be fixed free of charge to all owners asap!! Its a shame we pay so much for so little!!
I have a 2001 grand-am. There was a recall on the hazard light switch #the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 03v327000 component: exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch details: certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Consequence: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. Corrective action: dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537. Units potentially affected: 670740 recall initiated by: odi date added to the federal safety agency database: 09/04/2003 I have called pontiac because I am having the exact problem but they say my VIN puts my car out of the almost 700,000 cars effected. What can I do?
Tl*contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. She noticed that there was a leak under her vehicle for a few years. On several occasions the dealer was unable to find the cause of the leak. The dealer later stated that the leak was coming from the gas tank line and it was a fuel leak. They also told her that there was a related recall; however, her VIN was not related. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved and request that her VIN is a part of the existing the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e021000. The dealer information is not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. The consumer stated the vehicle is still located at the repair shop awaiting word from the corp office. The dealer stated replaced hazard lights switch, speaker radio rear door, molding windshield side pillar, exterior bulbs, and wiper blade. Updated 10/31/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the turning signal light would become stuck each time it was activated. She stated that the switch began smoking. The dealer previously repaired the turn signal, however, the failure still occurred. The dealer was notified, but no repairs were made. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 56,146 and failure mileage was 56,140.
On 4/3/07 my pontiac grand am was worked on at greiner pontiac in victorville california because a constant ticking noise was coming from the console when I used my turn signals, also air bag light came on and the area where the radio is became very hot. On 4/3/07 greiner pontiac found the multi-function switch to be failing. Greiner pontiac replaced the switch. When they finished my car, as I drove away I noticed that the steering wheel was tight and made a tick noise when I turned. I went back to greiner to inform them of this, and they said that is normal from replacing that switch. On 8/27/07 the steering locked up on me while driving and the horn started beeping on its own. I called greiner when I returned home and they told me it sounded like the power steering pump went out. They advised me to take it to ideal auto center who does work on gmc vehicles. Took my vehicle to ideal auto center approx 10:10 in the morning of 8/27/07. On 8/28/07, tuesday afternoon I called ideal , talked to mike he stated when greiner pontiac put the multi-function switch in on 4/3/07 they had put it in wrong and that my car should have never left their lot that day in the condition they left it in. On 8/31/07 , approx. 11:30 am, I called ideal auto center, spoke to mike, he stated that my car should be ready in about an hour. I then went down to ideal auto, and mike stated that my car should be ready shortly. About and hour and a half went by, I asked the cashier clerk if she can check the status of my car. She told me that the steering wheel was broke, had a crack . When their mechanic tried to un-loosen the steering wheel, a loud noise sounded off. Ideal auto said when greiner did the work on 4/3/07 they tightened the steering wheel too tight which caused pressure to crack the steering wheel in side.
Clicking coming from the dashboard behind the hazard switch. Hazard switch has been replaced due to recall, but clicking continued. It clicked constantly, hazards and turn signals work.
I have a 2001 pontiac grand am. I received a notice that the hazard switch was recalled and I took it to the dealer ship to have it replaced. After that I had a clicking noise that was intermittent so I took it back and they replaced it again...still have the clicking noise. Then they told me it was the multi function switch. After doing some research this seems to be a known problem in the pontiac's and should be recalled along with the hazard switch. If the problem was not such a known issues I would not be complaining. Matter of fact this is my first complaint ever on a vehicle. I hope pontiac realizes there is a problem before it causes fire or something that is a safety issue. However, I do think it is a default and pontiac should be reimbursing for this problem.
Tl*- the contact stated that the turn signal on the 2000 pontiac grand am was inoperative. The contact stated when attempting to use the signal it will start then, without warning, it will become inoperative. Sometimes the turn signal would not work at all. The contact spoke with pontiac, and they informed him that vehicle was not part of recall 03v327000. The vehicle was never taken to the dealership for repairs. The vehicle currently had 93000 miles.
"hazard switch" recall has been replaced twice on my 2001 pontiac grand am and I am still having the same clicking noise, sounds like a turn signal, and it is getting worse. I am told by the dealership that I will need to replace the turn signal switch, that the recall has to do with the hazard light not the turn signal. The noise being heard has "always" been the turn signal noise, it just comes from the center of the car where the hazard switch is located, and I have seen plenty of reports from other individuals that are having the same issue. Pontiac "gm" should have to fix this problem, not the consumer! I am also having a problem with the security light coming on and having to turn the key and wait 10 minutes before I can start my car. There is nothing that the service department will do about it because by the time you take it to be repaired they cannot find the malfunction. Gm should have to fix these ongoing problems that many consumers are having with this model vehicle.
Grinding sound in front brakes. Dealer replaced rotors at my expense. Still making grinding noice. Breaks seem to have been a problem since I bought the car new in 2001. Recall of blinker switch. Blinking (inside above radio) noise came back after 1 year. Dealer says that recall was for the hazard lights not the turn signals? Car won't start and security light on. Have to wait 10 minutes with car in (on) position and then car will start..this information is located in the owners manual (are they expecting this problem?) dealer said at first that my key was worn out that's why it's not reading it correctly and then later stated that the sensor was bad in the ignition switch. Had to replace ignition sensor switch at my expense. Rear floor board behind drivers side gets wet. No known cause. Recently the service vehicle soon lite came on. Dealer repaired at my expense. Dealer said that the headlights were out and a part was cracked. Heater/AC buttons 1 and 2 do not work. Recently noticed that when I drive I hear grinding sounds seems to be coming from the body of the car, like it's coming unscrewed. Just took my car in for repairs of ignition switch, 4 new tires, a back seat seatbelt replacement and my drivers side automate seat adjuster was working the morning I took it in. When I picked up my car it was making a grinding sound and the seat cushion was torn. Service manager says they will replace the seat cushion but they don't think they broke the seat adjuster and the service manager says that maybe the seat adjuster just decided to go on that particular day. I'm now fighting to have them repair what they broke. I will never go to nucar pontiac in delaware for repairs again. This is the worst car I've ever owned. I think most of these problems should be recalls since many people have them. I will never buy a gm car again. Please someone help to make the car makers responsible for their poor workmanship.
Where to start...I have a 2001 pontiac grand am. Within 2 months of buying it, my fuel pump & computer went out at the same time. Next was my water pump & timing chain. Then was the security system, then the turn signals, then the windows wouldn't roll down. And now my brakes are having to be replaced on a consistent basis. The only thing covered by gm was the turn signal switch. All other replacements were at my expense. After researching on this site, I see numerous complaints of the same kind. I notified gm and they refused to help at all. I explained that since there are multiple complaints for the same things, it has to be a manufacturing defect. They shrugged that off. They finally sent me a letter stating that they would no longer "entertain" any of my comments or complaints. Do not buy a pontiac!!! Junk city!!!
I just recently replaced the coolant intake in my 2001 pontiac grand am se 6 cylinder. The mechanic told me that he has seen this many times before and that it is a costly manufacturing error. I also have to replace my multi-function switch when the turn signal recall came out. I have done a little research on the coolant intake problem and as I have stated I have found that as well as my gm dealer have all noted that there is a design flaw with the gasket in it's relation to the dex-cool coolant (the coolant is acidic and eats away at the gasket which leads to coolant getting into engine or oil getting into coolant). I would like to looked at further.
The turn signals and hazard lights are defective and do not work 99% of the time. I have taken it to the dealership I purchased the car from and they did not fix it for me. Dealership said that it was not part of the recall. Have had several tickets due to not properly using my turn signals.
I have had a failure with my multi-function switch causing my turn signal sound to constantly be going off. A couple of times, my steering column has started smoking from this. It is also a distraction from paying attention to driving.
Brake light on driver side defective will not illuminate both lights. Bulbs were replaced. Circuit board was replaced, after a few months, the same problem occurs. The brake lights will not illuminate both lights.
It started with a very annoying fast clicking noise. It got worse and worse! Then, smoke started coming out of the steering column. I had the hazard switch replaced under the recall. I took it to the dealer today and they told me that it is my multifuction switch, it shorted out the hazard switch, which I already had replaced. Now, I am getting charged 315.00 to get it fixed! I have seen many many complaints on many years of the grand am. You would figure that if the company knew about it, then they would take the time and money to correct the problem, the right way. I have told everyone that I know about this, and not to ever buy a pontiac they don't take care of their consumers!!
The A/C- heater speed control selection 1 and 2 stopped working in 2002 shortly after I purchased my vehicle. On april 10,2006, the selections 3 and 4 are also not working. This is now the 9th probolem I've had with my vehicle. To include both power window brackets breaking, my hazard flasher, transmission, steering, and A/C. I've unknowingly had jackson auto group of hawaii do repairs without so much as a word about the recalls. What proactive steps have been taken to notify the dealers about the recalls and defects?
Front driver side wheel bearing failure. I have had me wheel bearing replaced twice in the last year and it is going bad again so that will make it 3 times in 12 months. The first failure was under warranty and was replace free of charge. The second failure happened just after is was out of warranty and I had to pay to have it fixed even though it was replaced 5 months earlier. Now is it bad again. I have never had so many problems with one car. The turn signals work sometimes, the car doesn't start all the time.
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