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2002 Pontiac Grand Am: adaptive cruise control problems

5 of the 395 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am describe adaptive cruise control problems.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Adaptive cruise control problems by model year

  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    5
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    5
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    4
  • 1996
    3
  • 1995
    3
  • 1994
    3
  • 1993
    2
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    2

What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the cruise control failed but returned to normal function when the engine was restarted. The contact also stated that the brake warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Acceleration · 107,935 miles · VA

Set cruise control at 55mph. About .5mile later speed began to increase. Tried toslow with brakes every time let off brakes speed would climb to 70mph. Tried turning cruise off. Speed remained at 70mph. Tried to hold speed down with brakes for 3 miles. Seen an exit ahead and locked brakes up to bring car to stop near exit. Contacted local police and restarted car. Engine was running 4000rpm's. Had to have car towed to local dealer. They charged 40 dollars to disconnect cable from cruise control module to throttle linkage. Estimated 480 dollars to replace cruise control module.

Filed Feb 7, 2007 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · OH

I drove to the mall, my car ran fine. After I was done shopping (about 2 hours later) I went to leave, and my car would not start. It left me with my 2 children stranded and a tow bill. After I had the car towed home, it started right up! I am afraid to go anywhere now in fear that my children and I will be stranded again, and I will have a large tow bill. My cruise control has quit working too.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Acceleration · 42,617 miles · OH · crash

While driving at 5 MPH the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and crashed into a tree. As a result there was damage to the front of the vehicle. The dealer was notified. *ak the incident occurred as the consumer pulled out of the parking space. The inspection revealed no failure on any parts to cause rapid acceleration. The cruise control was possibly activated due to the location which was very close to the steering wheel. *scc

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Acceleration · WI

Cruise control turned itself on and set itself. I noticed the gas pedal flutter and looked down and saw the cruise was on and set.

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Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am adaptive cruise

Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am?

5 of 395 owner complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (1%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am

Won't start 52Stalling 28Fuel pump 19ABS 10Brake failure 9Grinding brakes 8Engine failure 8Overheating 8Check engine light 7Loss of power 7Power windows 6Knocking 5Fire or smoke 5

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