On multiple occasions, I have to go through a timely security re-set procedure due to the system disabling my ability to start my car. I have read that this is a recurring issue with other car owners like mine. The vehicle is stationary when this happens. It happens at random times.
2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems
140 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 140
- of this car's complaints
- 48%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module12
- Ignition: switch5
- Ignition5
- Wiring: interior/under dash4
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Starter assembly1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical
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Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 2004 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I pulled up to a stop light and my car just shut off. I tried to start it several times but all I got was a click. The ignition isn't catching.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact took the vehicle to waldorf chevrolet cadillac (2298 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 645-7000), but they refused to perform the recall repair because the rubber covering on the key was fractured. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 231,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The local dealer (neil huffman auto group, 3810 springhurst blvd #310, louisville, ky) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 162,000. **tr consumer stated car failed to start on many occasions. Online complaints include not starting possible ignition shut down write operating car. Passlock code faulty. Vin is invalid updated 10/26/18
Transmission solenoids burnt out due to overheating tcc solenoid pressure solenoid will not let me go in reverse or drive
Vehicle is blacking out while driving at a stopping happened once now key does not turn do to ignition lock not being replaced at recall old key get stuck as well as new key if I die driving at least I can say I still like my poniac
My car stalls out from time to time because of the ignition switch I took it to gmc they told me that they couldn't help me because I didn't have the original key
Every year that we fix the intake valve on the car not even a month later the check engine light will come back on and it will be the same intake valve. This clogs all the valves in the system causing the car to sometimes it's slow or cut off. Car will not pass emissions even after you fix this issue. I have contacted gm and notified them of this issue and they state that it's not an issue. Also the blinkers will stop working you have to hit the hazardous blinkers for the blinkers to start working again this could cause a rear-end accident I also told the manufacturer about this issue and they are not wanting to fix it.
The ignition system or sensor doesn't work.some time it want start.after waiting for the security light quick flashing it will start sometime.
Security light flushed 2 days ago, and when I turned the car engine off the car would not crank or start. Took the battery to be charged, and it still would not crank or start. I spent all night on the internet to find that the pontiac grand am's from 1999 - 2005 can have security passlock issues that cause the car not to crank or start. With the key turned on the lights will come on and the windows will go up and down, but you can't crank the car. I found a procedure that will temporarily bypass the security passlock, which involve following the sequence of turning the key to on position wait 10 - 12 min. Turn car to off (hopefully the security light in display will go off completely) then turn the key to start. That work for me, but the security light display in the dash panel did not go off. I have to hope that I will later be able to crank the car up again. I think this is ridiculous, and dangerous. You could be somewhere far away from others and stranded. Thus you could be in potential dangerous from the elements or environment or could become a victim of violence if the right person(s) approach you when you are stranded.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical
Does the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 140 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most electrical complaints are 2001 (232 complaints), 2002 (148 complaints) and 2004 (140 complaints).
Other 2004 Pontiac Grand Am problems
Lights 54Engine 29Airbags 21Body 20Brakes 19Acceleration 18Steering 15Fuel system 14Transmission 11Visibility 9Driver assistance 7Suspension 7Tires 6Seat belts 3Locks 2Wheels 2Seats 1
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