2002 Pontiac Grand Am: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 18, 2018 · Electrical · 170,377 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and security warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road, but failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle, but it would not start. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the security electrical system wiring failed and needed to be repaired. The contact called autonation chevrolet at (407) 680-0751 (located at 3707 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 170,377.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was restarted after a few minutes. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times and was taken to a different dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer assistance. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 25,000 miles · MO · crash

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.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Electrical · MI · crash · 2 injuries

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

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Airbags · 200,456 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the air bag compartment emitted smoke and made an abnormal noise. Additionally, all of the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,456. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Engine · 95,798 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled and the vehicle did not restart. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,798.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Electrical · OH

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.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

When it rains, at take off the car stalls and will not run until it dries out. This has been going on for a year or more. I have almost been hit from behind several times as drivers behind me think I am going and the call stalls. One time my husband was driving on the expressway at 70 and the car shut down. Most time it seems to be when coming to a stop then taking off it stalls. The car will start then as soon as you hit the gas or put it in gear it shuts down. My daughter has a 2003 alero that does the same thing. This is very dangerous and we have seen multiple posts online about this and nothing is being done. My husband took it to the car wash and it starting acting up so he decided to try to get it to an automotive, it barely made it there. The repair facility had it for 10 days and could not figure out what was causing it. I guess if I get killed then maybe there will be an investigation and something will be done. I guess here is my proof I filed a complaint in case I die.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 99,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a sudden hesitation as the engine stalled with the illumination of the trac warning indicator. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition lock cylinder, fuel pump and battery would need to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.