2003 Pontiac Grand Am: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 172,000 miles · NC

On 01/19/2018 I purchased 03,grand am gt.the same day the car cut off in the middle of an intersection.it was towed to my home then back to where I purchased it I was advised that it needed coil pack , alternator,.these repairs where made by me out of pocket.on 03/09/18the car over heated and again had to be towed home then to a shop where I paid to have a water pump put on again out of pocket.after having these parts put on the car would not start.I was informed that it may be the fuel pump.I then paid out of pocket to have a fuel pump put on.it still would not start.on 03/20/18 I contacted gm and was advised that there was infact a recall about all of the issue's I am having with this car.I was given an apt for 03/22/18 to be brought into the gm dealership.upon my arrival I was advised that these recalls had been preform ed on (11/1/02 (jcn 25863)and again on 12/3/14 (025777) .I was the advised that I would be charged 111.00 dollars just for diagnosis. When I contacted gm they failed to inform me of any of this information.I found it to be a waste of my time as well as the gm dealership.had they informed me of a fee I would not have taken it in on that day as I did not have the funds to pay for the what needed done. I was given a ticket number(8-4018839531) and advised that someone would be in contact.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 58,494 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the preceding vehicle reversed and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel pump and ignition lock cylinder switch. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that a technician from the manufacturer came out to assess the vehicle, but the contact believed the procedure was not done correctly. The failure mileage was 58,494.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The contact mentioned that when the dashboard was banged the abnormal noise would temporarily go away. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 4-way flasher, ignition switch, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 198,000 miles · OH

We began having problems starting our car, the security light was on and stayed on. Some days it would start and others it wouldn't and then it eventually would not start at all. After being in the shop for a week and stumping the mechanics, we still have not solved the issue. Everything has been checked from the fuel pump to the sensors and they all tested good. Our ignition went bad and since we had it replaced it has been bad. This car has left us stranded places with three small kids. We have to leave the key in the on position for about ten minutes then turn to off then start and sometimes it takes three or four times before it works.

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not initially start up. After a few moments, the vehicle was able to be started and taken to a local repair shop, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that when driving for more than 30 minutes with the heat or air conditioner on, the vehicle would suddenly stall and shut down. She let it sit for 30 minutes and it would restart, but the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where a fuel pump was installed but the failure occurred again after the repair. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 113,000. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 07/01/11

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Electrical · 102,630 miles · OK

The security light in my car flashes and my car wont start leaving me & my kids stranded. This happens all the time. We have changed the fuel pump and now we are being told to change the brain or the ignition. Tired of being stranded w my kids!

Filed Jan 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

My 2003 grand am suffered a failure of it's fuel pump on feb. Of 2005 during a trip to the bay area. I was fueling up at a willits ca. Gas station on a friday afternoon . I filled up my gas tank and then attempted to start the pontiac. It wouldn't start. I was told by the mechanic who looked at my car and who made the subsequent repair that it was due to a manufacture defect. I had just filled up and my tank was at one quarter full prior to this and when I attempted to re-start the vehicle, I could not get the motor to turn-over and start. Fortunately for me the repair shop was right next door to the gas station and so the car was looked at and diagnosed almost immediately by the mechanic. I was subjected to having to wait for the repair since it occurred on a friday and the mechanic did not work on weekends and plus he had to wait for the part to be shipped from a ukiah chevrolet dealership. This put a strain on my travel plans however the mechanic was kind enough to loan me his wife's car for I had to make my trip because I was picking up my son at u.c. Davis and he was coming home to celebrate his birthday with us,his family. I was given the car back with the new fuel pump the following friday. I understand that there is a defect on this pontiac grand am also concerning the fuel gauge. It is not accurate. I seek remedy to the effect of total reimbursement of said repair bill of 850.00 dollars.

Filed Dec 12, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 53,512 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the rotors on the vehicle at the time of purchase were completely worn. The dealer replaced the rotors, but would not replace the brake pads or the bearing. The hub bearing on the driver side needed to be replaced. While driving 50 MPH, the fuel pump failed and was replaced by the dealer. The fuel filter was the initial cause of the fuel pump failure, but it was not replaced. The current mileage was approximately 57,000 and failure mileage was 53,512.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel pump failure. Model #fg0375.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Electrical · 47,212 miles · GA

Passlock theft deterrent system activates for no reason, which shuts down fuel pump and will not allow car to start.

Filed May 19, 2007 · Fuel system · VA

In october 2006 the car would not start. It was towed to my mechanic. He replaced the fuel pump. Also, he told me that the security switch had been triggered so it stalled the engine. If it happened again I was supposed to turn the car to the on position and wait 10 minutes then start it. The car worked until april 3, 2007. The same poroblem recurred. The mechanic replacedd the starter, but couldn't find anythingelse wrong. Now I have to turn to the on position and wait for the fuel pump to engage then start it. This only worked about half the time. The other half I have to put it in neutral then start it. This was a safety concern because I never knew when I will be stgranded.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Fuel system · 42,881 miles · TN

Tl* - the contact's vehicle was sitting at a red light when it started shaking. The battery light turned on and the vehicle lost power. The car would not restart, and had to be towed away. The contact drove the vehicle earlier and there were no warning signs or lights. This was the first time this had happened. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as a fuel pump failure. The vehicle has been repaired. \*ak updated 02/22/07.