2002 Pontiac Grand Am: won't start

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · 179,486 miles · NV

My pontiac grand am se 4ds 3.4 liter engine 2002 has a problem with the security light keeps coming on & stays on & then when I shut it off & then get back in car to start it , it wouldn't start the security light flashes & I have to wait 10 minutes or for it to go out leaving the car in on position for 10 minutes or more every time I get in the car to start it but once I wait 10 minutes the light go's out & then start car the security light stays on again without flashing then when I get shut the car down & then start again the security light flashes again can't start the car again & this happens continuously non stop this happens every time I park my car at a shopping center or my parking spot at my condo. I tried everything to disconnect the battery under the hood for 20 minutes it resets but it starts all over again with the security light on when I start the car up then have to wait 10 minutes for the security light to stop flashing then restart it again after the stops flashing then it starts but security light comes back on again. Then if I shut off I have to wait 10 minutes every time . What can be done about this problem please.

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 Aug 24, 2016 · MA

Pass lock sensor.wont start due to security light.have to wait 10 min until it stops flashing to turn car on.happened 4 times this month.getting worse.a friend had this problem also,she told me what to do.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · IA

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 111,089 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 140,000 miles · MI

I bought my 2002 grand am about a year ago. About a week after I bought it, the turn signals made a buzzing noise coming from behind the radio it seems. Sometimes the signals work correctly. Other times they blink too fast, too slow, make a buzzing noise with no blinking or they buzz and blink. This is highly annoying. I have already gotten a ticket for failing to use my turn signal. It just buzzed with no blinking and when I went to prove it to the officer that there was a problem with them, it worked perfectly fine! How convenient! Also, sometimes when I go to start my car it wont turn over or crank. I've noticed the security light comes on around the time this happens. I have to leave my key on the on position for 15 mins and then it will start. From the research I've done this is a pass lock security feature which shuts down the fuel system.

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · TX

This vehicle, along with many others according to what I have seen online, many others are affected by the same issue, the same model, just varying in years. The car will not start. The ignition switch fails to start the car whatsoever. And due to no problem being reported by general motors, mechanics have little idea of what the problem is. Causing a massive waste of money, this issue has plagued our car for over a year. And due to no issue being reported by general motors, multiple mechanics have said it is the fuel pump. We have wasted hundreds of dollars on false diagnosis when the issue is the ignition switch! I am doing this now because we have heard of all the recalls gm is doing with other vehicles dating back to their 2003 models. And when I see that our model isn't even on any of the lists, even for the newer years. It bugs me. Just a couple of weeks ago, because of the same issue, out car died in the middle of a busy interstate highway! We could have been killed! Luckily we were able to pull over, it took about a half an hour of using the ignition reset trick to get the car started again! Many others have this issue from what I've seen, I see other people with this car complaining. And online I see a whole lot of people dealing with this exact same issue! This problem could kill somebody!!!

Filed Mar 14, 2013 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · IL

Ongoing problems with the security passlock system. Security light comes on and within the next few times starting the vehicle it will not start. Spent a lot of money over the years at gm authorized dealerships attempting to fix the problem. Gm mechanics do not know how resolve the problem and they tell you the fix is replacing the ignition lock sensor, have the body control module reprogrammed, etc and they are just guessing and wasting my money. A quick internet search on this problem shows an unbelievable amount of "hits" and so many other vehicle owners are experiencing the same problem. It is frustrating that gm offers no solution to a very common problem that ultimately is a safety issue. This is a safety issue if the vehicle owner cannot start their vehicle and they are stranded in the middle of nowhere, extremely cold weather, a bad neighborhood, etc.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · WI

My car started to stall out on me as I was crossing a very busy highway. I barely managed to get over to the other end and pull over before the car died completely. The battery light came on as the car stalled out. After trying to restart the car a few times, the key would turn and it would sound like it would try to start the engine, but never enough power to get it going. After having the car sit in idle for half an hour, waiting for a tow truck to get there, the car would make a clicking sound when the key is turned, but it wouldn't start. Also, the security light stays on when the key is turned to "on". So far I have replaced the battery thinking that was the problem, checked all the fuses, fuel pumps, got a new alternator, and new oil pressure sensor. This seems to be a very common problem that has to do with security bypass in pontiacs. Gm customer service wasn't at all helpful. I understand they will not do a recall because this common issue is not considered to be a safety issue, but in my case, the car died on me as I was crossing a busy highway, and I could've easily cause an accident. I'm sure my case that involved safety is not an isolated one.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Electrical · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated the security system failed and the vehicle would not start and the security light began flashing when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, but they were unable to determine what caused the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · MI

Sometimes but not always the security light will come on. When you turn the car off, when you go to restart it the car will not turn over. All the lights are fine I had the alternator and battery checked, they were fine. I tried to jump the starter from the battery and that wouldn't work. After loading the car on the trailer and bringing it home I tried to start the car one last time to drive it off the trailer and it started just fine. I shut it off and tried again and it works normal. Approximately one month later I was on my way to close on my house leaving the bank the car wouldn't start. The next day I started looking online about 2002 grand am gt wont start and got many results. They say to solve the problem leave the key on acc for 10 min. And the passlock security system will reset. I also read that if you have it replaced that it will still do the same thing. It has since happened to me again all within 3 months and I tried the 10 min. Acc trick and it worked. But that doesn't mean anything to me if I have to drive my child somewhere in an emergency. With that being said I also read reports od peoples cars turning off while driving. This needs to be looked into. I typed 2002 grand am gt wont start into yahoo and got 4,740,000 results. I understand its the internet but that's a big problem. So far I have only been a little late for things that can wait, but I do not want to have to wait for 10 minutes when I have to take my wife to the hospital for her to have our baby. Thank you.