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.
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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.
Turn signals started not working some time . Turn signals now do not work at all. After doing research there are several online discussions about this issue. I've replaced the hazard light switch as recommended by everyone. Hazards work still no signal. Talking with pontiac they are no help with this issue other than to say they had a recall up to 2001 nothing further. This is a serious safety concern to say the least. Not to mention a possible ticket from local law enforcement. I hope you will look into and address those issue. Thanks in advance.
I own a 2002 pontiac grand am gt. My blinker only works some times. I have replaced the fuses but it has not changed anything. As I tried to research this issue online for my make and model I was surprised to see a numerous amount of postings by people with pontiac grand sam's with the same issue. I was also surprised to see there was not yet a recall for this problem as were other owners as I read there complaints. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I did not purchase my vehicle to have to worry about a risk of an accident or getting a ticket. Please this issue needs to be resolved.
In reference to the federal safety agency action number pe05055 (recall 03v327), turn signal/hazard switch policy, gm was to update the special policy to cover vehicles not covered under recall 03v327, for a no cost replacement. Letters to owners were supposed to go out june 2006. After contacting a local gm/pontiac dealer, I was told that the multi-function switch/turn signal and hazard switch was not covered under any special policy or recall. However, after researching this issue online it is clear that the hazard switch is not the main problem, it is the multi-function switch. Even if they had replaced a hazard switch it would not have fixed the issue, which is contaminated grease that had bridged the contacts of the multi-function switch. This is a serious safety issue and needs to be addressed immediately by gm/pontiac.
Turn signals started to make clicking noise after the turn had been completed and light had already stopped blinking. Soon after the clicking noise would start intermittently whether or not the turn signal had been used. Now the lights are not flashing intermittently when turn signal is turned on.
I have been having major issues with the turn signals, I cant get the turn signals or emergency flasher to work half the time, I called gm and they said there was no recalls. Not sure what's up but this needs fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the turn signals failed to illuminate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 94,600. The current mileage was 95,200.
I live in tidewater virginia. Very busy highways. I had just left my home. First stop sign at the end of my street. Indicated a right turn and no blinker came on. Through my entire trip no blinkers came on. Very scary. It does work when it wants to,but you don't know when. Lately it has gotten much more frequent. I pound above my radio, which is were the relay/switch is located I can usually get it to work. Still after learning of this info. It disturbs me very much.
In reference to the federal safety agency action number pe05055 (recall 03v327), turn signal/hazard switch policy, I had my car taken in and looked at for the same problem, and they switch out a multi-function switch. They would not fix it under the recall 03v327. The dealer said that it is the hazard switch that is covered and not the multi-function/turn signal switch. However, after researching this issue online it is clear that the hazard switch is not the main problem, it is the multi-function switch. Even if they had replaced a hazard switch it would not have fixed the issue, which is contaminated grease that had bridged the contacts of the multi-function switch.
Turn signals operate intermittently. Clicking sound inside car. Gm has special issuance for repair. Dealership replaced hazard switch. Problem still exists.
2002 pontiac grand am. Consumer states issues with blinker sounds not turning off
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact was driving 35 MPH and attempting a turn when the turn signals malfunctioned and would not operate. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the multi-function switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not replac the multi-function switch. The failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that both turn signals would only operate intermittently. The dealer was called and informed the contact that his vehicle was not under recall and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was called and informed him that his VIN was not included in any recalls. No other assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 104,812.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am gt. Whenever driving at any speed, the contact noticed that both turn signals would stop functioning intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.
Blinkers sporadically work. I have read online forums about the same problem in grand am 2002, but no recall is issued for my vehicle year. There is one for the 2001 grand am, but since mine is a 2002, gm will not fix the problem under the recall. This is a major safety issue, especially at night.
1. No knowledge of events leading to failure. 2. Turn signals and hazard lights are inoperative. Signals and hazards fail to work aprox 75% of the time. When the turn signals are inoperative the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn resulting in a crash. 3. No replacement parts have been installed. Currently awaiting response from dealership in regards to issue.
Turn signal clicking when not engaged, sometimes a puff of smoke is visible afraid this is a fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the blinker and hazard lights would fail intermittently. The contact stated there was a shortage in the solder wiring from becoming un-welded from the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. There were no recalls and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 9/13/10 *cn the consumer stated there was a recall for the 2000 model, but not the 2002. Updated 09/15/10
I have a clicking noises that sounds like it is coming from turn signals or emergency flashers. Flashers do not make any sound when either is activated.
I have a 2002 pontiac grand am that has a defective turn signal relay, or emergency flasher. Sometimes the signal will work, sometimes not, which is pretty dangerous when driving on the freeway. I have researched this issue on the internet, and see that gm is aware of this problem with their vehicles. I called the 1‑800‑620‑7668 and was told no recalls were on my car. It is a safety hazard.
2002 grand am there has been a short in my multifunction switch for quite some time. That's what the dealership told me it was. When I took it to them and I was aware of the tsb but they said it was not covered because it's not a safety issue. Something linked to that is clicking in the dash. If I depress the hazard button 1/2 way it stops but I can't exactly drive around like that. It's not constant and as far as I can tell the signals are working fine when I use them.
I purchased my 2002 used with 73k miles 12/09. After approximately 4k miles just driving to and from work I took an 800 mi road trip. When the car got up to running temperature in humidity the turn signals didn't function. I stopped and checked to make sure there weren't any blown bulbs or fuses, but there weren't any. After letting the grand am cool down, I went back on the road. Again, the signals didn't work. I was careful and didn't have any accidents, but this issue is causing great concern, and I don't want to cause anything. There has been a tsb 034-327 that is for the same multifunction switch. Why didn't this tsb cover the switch for the 2002 grand am?
Why aren't 2002 pontiac grand am's included in the multifunction switch recall 03v‑327? It is the same malfunctioning part so it should require the manufacturer's to cover the cost of replacement and labor.
The turn signals in my 2002 pontiac grand am either work properly, flicker or fail to work at all at any given time.
On february 23, 2009, I purchased a black 2002 pontiac grand am gt sedan, from log cabin auto located in murphy north carolina (cherokee county). I paid in full exactly 4,011 dollars to the car sales men, mark kissel. The second day I had the car I had to change a 0 2 censor. One week after I had made the purchase, the left and right blinker signals failed to operate. When the first initial incident occurred, I returned back to the dealer. When I got there the signals had resumed their proper function. I often have to turn my emergency blinkers on to get my signals to operate. Until this day they do not always work. The following week, I am driving in the pouring rain with my infant child in the back seat, when my wind shield wipers failed to work. Week after week something defaults on this vehicle. By this point I'm getting suspicious about the validity of the vehicle. So I return to the car lot and ask for all my paperwork, and a car fax report. At the time, he could not furnish any paper work. So I go to a certified gm motor dealership, also located here in murphy north carolina, and have them to provide me with a car fax report. This is when I found out the vehicle had been wrecked; also it had failed an emissions safety inspection and has fraudulent mileage. On 05/10/2002 the mileage registered as having 17 miles, 06/11/2002 it had 1,016, 05/22/2003 it had 108,190, 10/22/2008 it had 85,000, when I paid for the car, I signed a legal document stating that I agreed to purchase the vehicle with the knowledge that it had 84,156 miles on it. Finally, after a week of waiting he furnishes me with all the copies. My brakes have completely gone out, my catalytic convertors and exhaust system needs to be replaced. Tonight on 04/28/2009, my rear lights completely burnt out and my sunroof flew off the car and shattered onto the highway. I'm a struggling college student, was an orphan of the state (north carolina, until I aged out of foster care) and I am single mother.
I recently purchased a used 2002 pontiac grand am se. Within a few days of purchase, it began to experience turn signal/hazard problems. The turn signal and/or hazard lights will work sometimes and then other times they will not work at all. Sometimes, it will start working when you first start driving and then stop working while you are driving and will also start with them not working when you start driving and then start working later, all without restarting the vehicle. Also, the turn signal will make clicking noises when not in use. This is very dangerous because people do not know when I am turning and I have had a few close calls with other vehicles!!!!
The turn signal clicks as if it is on (but at a faster-than-normal speed) when it is off. The lights do not flash. I have already had the switch replaced through the recall because the signals would intermittently stop working. I had my repairman (not the dealership) look at it, and he didn't know what the problem was, so he called his friend at a gm dealership. The friend said that this problem is very common on these cars. Today, the steering column started smoking, so I took it to the dealership. I googled "pontiac grand am turn signal", and there were a lot of people who were having this same problem with the grand am.
I have a 2002 grand am. It has been giving me problems with the turn signals. Unlike the recall, the signals are still working, they just click rapidly when they are not in use. The noise lasts for a long time. I replaced the flasher/switch unit and the problem persists. Randomly, the flasher relay will click and then stop and start again. When it is clicking, no lights flash (either turn or hazard) but if I engage hazards or turn signal, they operate normally. Once turned off, the clicking will randomly continue.
I have a 2002 grand am gt. I drove it off the lot new with 34 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. The low oil sensor has been replaced 3 times. The gasket intake valves were leaking causing my lifters to melt together. I had to have the lifters replaced in the engine at 70,000 miles. Being that my salesman worked with me, all I had to pay was the cost of labor. That was still $1000. At 81,000 I had to have a new catalytic converter put in. One year later I have been told that I need another new catalytic converter. I have also had trouble with the blinkers and brake lights as others have written. My security light has also just started coming on. I have had nothing but gm vehicles up to this point, as have the rest of my family. I even had family that worked for gm. I had a grand prix before this, and it was great. However, I will never, ever, buy another gm vehicle for as long as I live. They do not produce a product that they will stand behind. No wonder they need a bailout!
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