2002 pontiac grand am gt passlock fails and caused car not to start. Car not able to start until complete a 30 minute reset process. Could be very random, and therefore dangerous problem for gm car users. I have read countless similar complaints on the internet and think the gm and pontiac should take immediate action before this systematic problems causes a tragedy.
2002 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Car was at gas station and wouldn't start. Had it towed to shop and they said the passlock code failed. They stated the ignition switch and the ignition lock cylinder needs replaced. Well I replaced the switch and nothing. So I called a dealer and they stated that the sensor in the lock cylinder has went out and needed replaced. So I have ordered the lock cylinder it was 160.11,the switch was 60.00 dollars. The shop wanted 900.00 dollars to repair,ill do it myself.
I have been having trouble with my turn signals on my 2002 pontiac grand am. When I use my signals, after it clicks off, it still clicks and on 2 occasions there was smoke that came out of my steering wheel. My husband and I have brought the car to the dealership on a separate occasion, and after explaining what was wrong with the car (that is still under gm warranty) they told us that we still had to pay for a diagnostic test. I know of at least 3 other people with the same year and model car as I and they have had the same problem. I was informed from my mechanic that if the wiring work is not done soon, there will most definitely be a fire. I don't feel that I as a consumer and with it still being under warranty, should have to pay out of my pocket for repairs that are clearly the manufacturer's fault. This defect risks the lives of my children as well as myself and anyone else who rides in my vehicle.
2002 pontiac grand am developed problems with the brakes and the emergency brake equipment. *mr the vehicle stalled as the consumer backed out of the driveway when the vehicle was placed in drive. The emergency brake would hang up. The traction control light stayed on. There was an occasion when the consumer could not get the traction control to re-engage. The dealer claimed to have found nothing. The rotors were replaced along with the emergency brake pads which was stated to be beyond specifications. Three loud bangs had come from the left rear wheel. The consumer experienced numerous electrical problems and oil leaks.
Dt: vehicle keeps shuting off and will not start). Took vehicle to dealer three times, but problem was not fixed. Consumer vehicle took to another dealer, and to other mechanics, they would not fixthe problem . Theytold consumer that the problem was with the manufacturer, and consumer had to take it to the deale. The source of the problem still has not been found or fixed, the vehicle's securty light comes on, and if consumer shuts off vehicle then the vehicle will not start, consumer believes vehicle was in accident before consumer purchased it used from dealer.
As I was driving my pontiac grand am (2002) the engine out of the blue started on fire as I was driving. It was the first time in the day using my car and I drove about three miles at 30 MPH to a shopping plaza. As I was looking for a parking place at 5-10 MPH a man ran up to my car and told me to get out of the car because it was on fire. The fire appeared to start in the back of the engine. I parked the car and it was on fire about 15 min until fire trucks came. The car was very well maintained and in very good condition. There was a defect in the car to make it start on fire out of the blue. Gm will not take responsiblity for this and I am out of 14,000. This incident put me and my 14 month old sons life in danger. Please look into this issue.
Blinker switch sound keeps on ticking at a rapid pace even though the blinker is turned off. I know this has been a recall issue with 2000 and 2001 grand ams and have heard numerous complaints regarding this in 2002. Why no recall?
While driving. The vehicle completely shuts down. The check engine light illuminates. Took the vehicle to the dealer. Was told the ignition circuit was bad. Had the ignition switch replaced and computer reprogrammed. Please provide any further information.
The blinker switch will keep ticking like the turn signals are on but there is no flashing just the sound while your driving.it eventually LED to complete failure of of all dash controls and lights could not even start my car.sometimes it would even shut down while I was driving.I had the blinker switch replaced after being in the shop 4 times.the blinker switch comes with a 2000 mile warrenty.it has been about 3 or 4 thousand now and it is going out again.it is a $130 part.
Car has failed to start on 4 separate occasions. First three times quickly fix worked, turning key to on position for 15 minutes then restarting vehicle. Called dealer and they told me there was nothing they could do. 4th time car wouldn't start after 2 tries with the "quick fix". Nothing has been done by dealer or gm to resolve this issue. Faith in pontiac products is rapidly declining.
Blinkers malfunction on 2002 grand am. I had to replace the multi-function switch to fix the problem. Gm said that there is no recall for this item. A clicking noise from the dash indicated that the switch was bad. You had to wiggle the blinker lever to get the clicking noise to stop. The problem got worse as time progressed.
I have had my car in the shop several times for problems and they can typically replicate the problem, but cannot fix it. I have had 3 brake jobs on my car, as well as the calipers rebuilt, and my brakes still do not work right. The ABS system fails constantly. I experience slides on dry surfaces even. I also have transmission, coolant, and fueling problems. I have had a fuel pump replaced finally, after the 3rd time of taking it in for not starting, 2 times prior there was nothing supposedly wrong. Also, I am still getting only 125 miles on a tank of gas. They an reciprocate the problem but will not fix it. I also keep getting a low coolant and check engine message lights but they say nothing wrong. The power windows also drag and make marks on the window surfaces. They are very slow rolling up. The light in the radio area fades in and out, and the radio goes off and on alot as well as only the front speakers work primarily. Back do not. Accelerator pedal sticks, and causes car to rev up to 5000 rpms very scary!
I purchased a brand new pontiac grand am gt1 in july 2002. Shortly after, I noticed that it was hard starting. Usually the third time started in one day, it would sound like it was turning over but nothing happened. I would shut it off and try again and it would work. Took it to the dealer where I purchased it, they kept it for 4 hours while I waited. Told me nothing was found. Immediately went to my car to start it and it did the same thing. Went back in, told the mechanic it just happened. They checked it again and came up with nothing. No repairs done. The fog lamps stay on when the car is off. At least once a week my neighbor calls me to tell me my lights are on. I have to start the car and toggle the switch until they go out. A few hours later they are back on and the switch is in the off position. When closing the windows, there is a scratching sound. Both windows in the rear are scratched. The car is clean and was checked by another mechanic who found nothing inside the door that would cause the scratches. There is also a high pitched sound coming from the front of the car. It sounds like the wheel on the driver's side. It seems to go away when I apply the break but comes back. After it rains, there is a gurgling sound coming from the front passenger's side door. Can't tell if its the speaker or what. Just little things that bother me considering this is a brand new car only owned by me and well taken care of. There are just under 16,000 miles on the car. So far, no repairs done.
Car has not started on four different occasions. The first about a year ago. The last three were within the last two weeks. All within one week. The starter cranks the engine, but the engine will not start. On the first incident the "quick fix" worked. That is turn the ignition switch on for 15 minutes then try again. The car was driven to dealer but no problem found. The last three times the car was towed to dealer. All three times no problem found. The ignition switch was replaced on the second occasion, the crank sensor was replaced on the third, nothing replaced on fourth. Dealer says they understand our concern.
I have a 2002 pontiac grand am that is not so grand. At 1100 miles the transmission was replaced after fighting with pontiac. They finally authorized the dealership to drop the transmission pan and they found metal shards in it from the transmission. I had the molding around the rear window replace, both electric mirrors fixed because they get "stuck." the ignition has been replaced three times since I got the car, twice in the last 4 weeks. The key will not turn in the ignition and the steering wheel is not locked. This really affects the usage of the car. I am waiting to get stranded somewhere because the car won't start. I have spoken to a pontiac rep several times, been lied to and brushed aside.
When the vehicle is not start in two to three days, the electrical system is some how draining the battery. The dealer has replaced the battery on three occasions so far. They could not find the problem. The dealer stated that if the vehicle is not started within ten days, the battery will lose its charge. When the problem occurs, the remote locks will not work. There is no power to any of the instrument panels. Car will not start.
While driving 45mph gauges/odometer, and tail lights go out.
Vehicle shut down while traveling on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak also the drivers power seat is inoperable at times, it makes a grinding noise, and at times would not move at all, there was a pulsation when brakes were being applied, brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced, starter was replaced, there was a clunking nosie when driving straight or making turns, the dome light fell off, trunk is hard to close, consumer has to slam trunk to get it to close, the dealer found the latch out of adjustment, when starting vehicle there is a noise from the engine area, there was a noise coming from the wheel area, dealer could not duplicate consern, alternator was replaced, vehicle stalled, delaer replaced fuel sending unit, the clock radio was loosing time, the remote keyless entry will only work when consumer is close to the vehicle, the windows were making a scratching noise when being rolled up, the air conditon has an odor, steering wheel has a mild vibration when driving.
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