I just bought my 2002 grand am used from a dealership. Since then 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.
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Multifunction switch defective brake lights keep going out. Window clip broken.
During my daily drive to and from work my turn signal and hazard lights started to work intermittently on my 2002 pontiac grand am gt. One minute the turn signal would work great and the next second it would stop. This occurred infrequently at first, but got progressively worse. Two weeks after the problem started, the turn signal and hazard lights stopped working altogether. Turn signals are an essential part of driving to safely indicate to other drivers that you need to enter another lane or are making a specific turn. Without my blinkers I almost got into several wrecks because I needed to switch lanes, but was unable to indicate this to other drivers during heavy traffic times. If I had broken down I wouldn't have my hazard lights to indicate to other drivers that I was stranded. After reading several web posts I determined that the switch that controls the turn signals and hazard lights was the problem. I replaced the part for $40 at the dealership and my blinkers and hazards have been working fine since. I was surprised to see the number of people that had the same problem on the internet. I also found out that the switch I replaced was actually recalled on earlier models of my car. The recall for this switch should be expanded to include the 2002 model.
I received a recall notice about the turn signaling system failing years ago. Since this was before I had any problems, I threw the notice away. But this month I started to have this problem. The signals do work most of the time, but once a week they refuse to turn on.
I have a 2002 pontiac grand am gt and I received a letter from gm about the signals not working properly to contact the dealer and they would fix it but when I called they said they don't know anything about it and no letters went out so here I am a few years later and my signals still don't work all the time.
My 2002 grand am has a clicking sound coming from the dashboard. I took it to greenfield pontiac after hearing about a service bulletin. They told me the bulletin did not cover the problem I had and that since it did not create a safety hazard, it was not covered. The cost to me would be about $300 for a new 'multifunction switch' which is the blinker/directional arm. My turn signals do function properly when I need to use them, and as far as I know the lights are not actually flashing. The clicking is not constant, or everyday, but when it gets going, sometimes it does not stop for 10 to 20 minutes. I think I'm going deaf from turning the radio up so I don't have to hear the clicking. I've had several other bad experiences with this vehicle that were not covered (I.e. Timing went at 40,000 mi--big bill!). I will never buy another gm product--they do not stand behind their vehicles!
I took my car to marc miller pontiac to have the turn signals fixed. The emergency flasher on the dash kept clicking and the turn signals would work periodically. The turn signals finally went out. The incident I am referring to is gm service bulletin 04098a. I can't understand if this applies to my 2002 pontiac grand am. I was charged for this a total of $314.17 and am not sure if it was a recall.
The turn signals will intermittently stop working.
I own a 2002 pontiac grand am and the turn signals will all of a sudden stop working, creating a hazardous driving situation. From what I've read of others complaints, this was recognized as a problem by gm in 2001 however a recall was not issued. I was told by the dealership this would cost me about $500 to repair and I've not been able to afford to do so. I think gm should fix this problem with no charge to me since so many others have complained of this problem also.
There is a very distracting clicking sound in the dash, as if the blinkers are running, but they are not. Sometimes it's a fast constant clicking sound, sometimes it's a slow clicking sound, but it's always there. Very annoying.
I own a 2002 pontiac grand am gt and the turn signal indicators will randomly stop working. The first time this happened was on 5/20/08. The indicator arrows inside the car were not going off when I tried to signal. Luckily I was able to pull over and exam the exterior lights only to find that no signal lights outside my car worked either. This problem now occurs every couple of days and I find it very dangerous on busy roads. I feel it could lead to a preventable traffic accident. Through research I have found that this is a common complaint from fellow pontiac owners. I also found that a recall investigation was filed back in sept. Of 2005 (#pe05055) but was closed in jan. Of 2006 with no recalls being issued. I have contacted my mechanic and it is going to cost me around $300 to fix this. I am upset that this same malfunction was recalled in the 2001 grand am models (03v327000) but will not be fixed for my 2002. When is gm going to take ownership of it's manufacturing errors??
Lower intake manifold gasket replace for leakage 5/06 water pump replaced for leakage 9/06 power steering rack and pinion replaced for leaking 2/08 multifunction switch still malfunctioning all work performed at dealership and records have been retained. All maintenance on car is up to date with records to validate.
Erratic turn signal behavior. When turning the signal to the right or left it works but then when it is turned off I continue to hear the clicking noise as if the turn signal is still on when it's not.
My turn signals intermittently fail, the left turn signal flashes extremely fast when it does work.
Clicking noise coming from behind hazard switch in 2002 pontiac grand-am. Found a recall with related information on this vehicle, however, gm-pontiac show no recall with my VIN# and never received letter to have replaced.
Turn signals only work intermittently.
When the turn signal is not in use the clicking noise of the turn signal continues to sound.
An intermittent "turn signal" clicking noise coming from above the radio. I have been told this is a defective multi-function switch and is very expensive to repair. Very distracting while driving.
Clicking noise in dashboard after the blinker is activated and turned off. Noise is distracting to driver and potentially hazardous.
Hazard flasher switch was replaced on 3/9/07 because of a constant clicking like the turn signal being on. This did not stop the clicking but slowed it down. The clicking was still there , and traced to the steering column-turn signal switch. Some days this was constant, others it was slow but very annoying.
The blinker switch was clicking on and off, sometimes it would go off, sometimes not. They said it was my multifunction switch.
For several months the vehicle has emitted a clicking noise from the central dash area that has become more frequent. It is usually triggered by using the turn signal - once the turn signal stops, the clicking noise continues for varying amounts of time. The dealer said it is not related to the service advisory on the hazard flasher, but that it is the wiring to multi-function switch in the steering column shorting out. From internet searches this sounds like a fairly common problem and a short sounds like a potential fire hazard. Should there be a recall or at least a warranty extension on this failure mode? The repair cost will be about $350 at the dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle shut down. The turn signals failed and were operating intermittently. The fuel pump was replaced. The fuel pump failed for 3 weeks, and the turn signal failed for 6 days. The contact was hospitalized after the vehicle failed , and she received frost bite while waiting on the tow truck. The failure mileage was 67,180 , and the current mileage is 68320. *ak spoke with consumer 10/16/07, need to re-send form. Updated 01/11/08. *lj a police report was filed because the incident happened on the nys thruway. The ignition switch was replaced updated
Our 2002 pontiac grand am also developed the annoying "clicking" noise that sounded as if the blinkers were on when they were not. This is a known issue with the multi-function turn signal switch supplied to gm by trw. How do I know this? A good friend of mine is employed with trw as the quality engineer on the p90 line and informed me of a design change to the switch during the 2002 model year. He supplied me with a replacement switch that corrected the issue. When will/is gm going to step up to the plate and acknowledge this issue and recall all affected vehicles?
I purchased my 2002 grand am used in july 2005 with 25,000 miles on it. Have since replaced the timing and everything that goes along with that ($2000+) and we are trying to get some of that money back from gm as we are aware there was a service bulletin that had something to do with what happened. Now... I had received a "recall" regarding the blinkers about an issue where they stop working. The issue I'm having, of course, is not covered by the recall. In december, I began hearing a clicking sound coming from the dash which sounded like the blinker was flashing. The blinkers are not flashing but it sounds like they are. They do seem to be working fine when I am actually trying to use them. Doesn't happen all the time, but sometimes it clicks just a few times and stops, sometimes it clicks alot to the point where I just turn the radio up so I can't hear the clicking. The dealer told me this would cost $300 to replace the whole arm--which apparently involves removing the steering column. Luckily, I know a mechanic who will do this repair for the cost of the arm. What is the problem with gm and these grand ams? They sure don't stand behind their product! I love my car, but this is getting ridiculous...to the point that I'm tempted to buy a foreign car next time!
Turn signal failure. Replace fuse, but it blew it several times. They just stop working.
I have a 2002 pontiac grand am gt and the turn signal indicators work at random, they work for awhile and then just stop working for awhile. No turn signal lights outside the car and no indicator arrows inside the car. Then, they begin to work again but only for a awhile.
I have a 2002 pontiac grand am. I am having problems with the turn signal switch. The blinker switch keeps clicking after I turn. It is aggravating to me and I have read of a lot of 2002 grand am owners having the same problem. I took it into the shop to see about getting fixed but it will cost me over $400. This is ridiculous and something should be done about this. Also, I have had to have the catalytic converter replaced. I wish I would have never bought this vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a defective multi-function switch, which produced a buzzing sound. The service dealer stated the switch had to be replaced. The manufacturer stated they would not replace the part because it was not the part they were reimbursing for. Updated 09/06.
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that I feel should not have. The fuel pump and fuel relay? Failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. Twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. The dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the VIN# plate. The dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. Cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. The driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. The worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.
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