Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled while slowing down to get off the ramp without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard in order for the vehicle to stop. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
2002 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the front and rear turn signal lamps failed to operate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 03/18/16*lj the consumer stated the signal switch was replaced. Updated 03/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cylinder in the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact also stated that prior to the recall repair being performed she had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2002 pontiac grand am. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated on june 3, 3014, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The repair shop recommended the consumer visit the dealer, because a recall had been issued for the problem. The dealer informed the consumer, his VIN was not included in the recall. The consumer returned to the repair shop, where he had the ignition lock cylinder housing replaced at his expense. The consumer received the ignition recall notice in october 2014.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contac stated that after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle failed to restart after shutting off the engine. The failure was not experienced before the recall was serviced. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and, upon recharging the battery, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
When trying to turn on my car it wont start and a security message turns on on dashboard.I always have to wait atleast 10 minutes for the security message to disappear,but lately it does it twice in a row causing me to wait 20-25 minites for the engine to turn on. Also the car turns off while on parked position.
When I try to start the car the security light comes on keeping the car from starting so I have to turn the switch to the on postion and wait 10-15 minutes to get it to start and it's an on going thing .
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under the recall. The contact felt that the recall remedy was not a permanent repair for the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/17/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the rear wheels seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the rear driver side crashed into a curb, deflating the tire. The air bags failed to deploy. The ABS and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injures that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the ignition switch would remain stuck. In addition, the key could be removed and the engine would remain powered on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. After the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the anti theft light illuminated on the instrument panel, which prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact did not experience the failure until after the repair was preformed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the key was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 pontiac grand am. While making a right turn at approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained femur and kneecap fractures and whiplash injuries that required medical attention. The person that was in the other vehicle sustained numerous injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that no notification was received until months after the crash. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 8/28/15
I have had my car since november 2014. I go into the mall for a few hours and come back out to start my car and the key would not turn in the ignition. I turned the steering wheel and everything else I could think of. Still nothing... I have it towed to a gmc ( winegardner brandywine maryland).. They tell me I need a new ignition lock cylinder ( $851.00) because I can not afford that hefty repair I have it sent to my personal mechanic and the car turns on perfectly for him. I don't understand how a car can go a week and a half without turning on. Multiple people tried the key and then the car turns on. I don't feel safe driving this car at all. After looking at recalls and other complaints this car is garbage.
This has been reported to gm by certified mail 4/14/2014 to gm headquarters, po box 33172, detroit mi 48232 attn: pontiac ignition problems etc. - address given to ome by ms. Corina on 4/14/14 ref#[xxx], showing between 3/19/11 and 10/22/13 ignition module & coil, security system shutdown, ignition starter switch/lock/tumbler, window reg/motor/holder, window reg/motor/holder, window reg/motor/holder (happened several times and had to replaced several times). Reported to dotvsh on 7/6/14 call ref#[xxx], office defect inv #[xxx]. Never have received any result. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2002 pontiac grand am. Consumer states vehicle have many problems including car shutting off at any time while in motion. *ta the consumer stated the engine and transmission mounts were replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at a low speed, the security light flashed and then suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the security sensor needed to be recoded. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pass lock sensor, the ignition switch, and the key needed to be replaced. Additionally, the cylinder needed to be recoded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 01/23/15*lj updated 03/17/15*lj updated 10/7/2015 *js updated 10/19/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the left and right turning and hazard signals failed. The contact mentioned that the failures were getting progressively worse. In addition, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the entire instrumental panel illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Updated 1/7/15*cn updated 10/5/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving 20 MPH, the electrical system became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn updated 5/26/2015
Where is my recall notification letter ?? This car continues to die/shut off at any time - I love riding in my casket and waiting for the day of my funeral to come - [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was on. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would remain on. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
When I asked a service manager at sullivan parkhill gm dealership in champaign, il. He stated that gm has had no such agreement regarding the federal safety agency action number : pe05055 and if I want that component repaired it would be on a "time and materials" procedure. Do I have any other recourse regarding the federal safety agency action number: pe05055 cordially, [xxx] the federal safety agency recall campaign number : n/a vehicle make / model: model year(s): chevrolet / malibu 2002 oldsmobile / alero 2002 pontiac / grand am 2002 manufacturer(s) : general motors llc component(s) : exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch exterior lighting:turn signal:switch date investigation opened : september 27, 2005 date investigation closed : january 13, 2006 summary: in december 2004, gm issued a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327. The policy covered turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurred first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. Gm sent letters to owners starting december 30, 2004. In january 2006, gm will update the special policy to include my 2002 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v‑327. The policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. Gm will send letters to owners starting late april 2006. The actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
There are a number of problems: but right now I can turn the ignition and the car will give the sound of starting up but will not. I had the following items checked: fuel pump operation: pressures are good injector pulse - engine has spark body control module: b2965 - key ignition fault recommended to see dealer for possible recall and or ignition diagnose.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the passlock anti-theft system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage is unknown.
The car will not crank over at all due to pass code yet another ignition problem my last gm product if this is not resolved.
I bought a 2002 pontiac grand am and lately the turn signal and hazard lights work whenever they want. I just started experiencing this problem. I researched this website to see that there was a recall back on the problem but it has since closed. I was wanting to know if I can get any assistance with this problem. I you can help please let me know.
The recall for my grand am faulty ignition switch, their remedy is to replace the key, key ring, and plastic key cover... Not the actual defective switch now, I am no engineer, but, wont the ignition switch still be defective,, even if they issue titanium, or carbon fiber keys, if I hit a bump the bad ignition switch (the lock attached to the actual electrical switch is pretty heavy)could still shut the engine off...(even if there wasn't a key in it) the switch is defective, not the keys, they (including my spares) all still work!!!! Are they going to fix their power steering recall by removing the leather from the steering wheel???? Please have an actual mechanic, and electrical engineer read this and think about it, not an office person,, please...peoples lives depend on this!!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the front brakes wore prematurely. In addition, the contact stated that the turn signals and the power window switch failed to activate when engaged. The contact also mentioned that water penetrated through the sunroof. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
I bought my pontiac a year ago. A few weeks after buying it, it had trouble starting. It only happened a couple of times, but it would always eventually start. However, last week it took us almost two hours to get it started. After that it seems to lose power going up a hill or even when at a stop. My brother-in-law has replaced the fuel pump and sensor and it still is doing the same thing. It is so frustrating that so many people are having the exact problem but nothing is being done about it. It shows what kind of a dealer gm really is! They only care about the money and not the safety of its' customers!!!
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