Car did not start, security light flashing. Called mobile mechanic, he had no clue, cost $85. Decided not to tow the vehicle to dealer as recommended by user manual. Did my own research online, wow, a lot of people with the same issue! Used 10-minute fix seen online, which worked. This happened approx. 1xweek almost every wk., keep using 10-minute fix. 6 months later, while making a right turn in a parking garage, the engine stopped dead, the security light flashed - I almost hit another car as the steering went out. Afraid this will happen again on the road. Still having pass lock issues about once weekly, scary not knowing when it will occur or where. I cannot afford $1,000+ to get this 'fixed' (no guarantee I'm told); this is a product defect and should be recalled before someone gets hurt, whether by being stranded in a dangerous situation (night, weather, location) or in an accident while driving. Just because the car hasn't burst into flames doesn't mean this isn't dangerous.
2004 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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On my way to work security light came on and car shut off in the middle of the highway and I had to coast to the side of the road. Tried to start car and the security light was flashing and car would not start. Had to put the key in the on position for 10 minutes before car would start. I was really lucky no one was on the road since I work at night and the road was deserted. This is the third time this has happened in two months and it is getting frustrating because one day the car will start fine then the next it won't start at all and I have to wait 10 minutes.I called the dealer and it will cost almost $700 to fix. There really needs to be a recall on this before someone is seriously injured or dies.
Car randomly will not start. Passlock system if flawed, with time the electrical terminals/connections start failing and causes system to think you are trying to hotwire the car and it engages security override. Sometimes comes on while you are driving and you must pull over and turn your car off or else it will stop while you are driving. You must put in the key turn to the on position for 15min then start car, that doesn't always work either. Passlock system is bad and apparently from research the issue runs across the board for gm vehicles from this time frame.
There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. The turn signal light is not flashing nor is the indicator flashing. However the signal indicator noise just continues. The problem is becoming worse with time.
Car just will not start after the security light came on.. I stop at the grocery store, came back and the car would not start. A guy give me a booster but nothing happened. I had the car towed. This is the 5th times I could not start my car. The security light comes on and the car would not start. My mechanic started it up but it doesn't work for me. The pass lock system is bad. General motor knew of the issue but they never issued a recall on it. I am sick of towing and getting struck in a parking lot in cleveland. This car has a security system on the key or ignition. I need help very bad. I am 61 years old and can not afford to repair my car. I called gm customer services to get help in starting my vehicle. They tried to help by telling me the procedures to follow to get it start. It still will not started. This last time, my mechanic told me to take it to the dealer for service on the security system. Do not tow it to his shop. This seems costly!
Car randomally will not start. Looked up online this is a huge issue with grand am, you must put in the key turn to the on position for 15min then start car, that doesn't always work either. Passlock system is bad. Chevy knew of the issue but they there is no recall on it.
Vehicle won't start. It doesn't happen every day, just when I'm in a hurry or late for appointment. Called dealership. Funny this is, they knew exactly what to do! Turn the key to the on position and wait 10 minutes. It always starts....for now! I don't understand why gm hasn't recalled this. Also, the dash is warped and putting pressure on windshield. I'll never own another gm vehicle.
There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. I am not sure at this time if the light is also flashing with the noise, but the indicator on the dash does not flash. The problem is becoming worse with time.
Won't start without holding key to on position for 10 minutes. Turn signal keeps making clicking sound for up to 2 minutes after turning off signal.
Fire started under hood and continued through dashboard.
There are times when I go to start the car and nothing happens, all light work fine just don't start. The security light flashes and you wait 10 mins and then the car starts. I had the sensor replaced and now a year later the same problem. I have done lots of research online and this is a huge problem and gm never owned up to by doing a recall. This affects pontiac, oldsmobile and several others. I think they need to step up here and come up with a solution to what is their problem. Thanks
Turn signal keeps making a clicking sound minutes after signal is off,also theft light comes on once a week not recognizing key.
I drove home sunday night and monday morning when I attempted to start my car it would not start the radio and lights came on but the engine would not start. I was told it was the pass code and now that I look it up online there are many other people with the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while stopped, she began to use the vehicle cigarette lighter and the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle, but the doors and windows would not open. The contact then attempted to sound the horn, but the horn would not function. The contact was able to successfully unlock the doors and exit the vehicle after repeated attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the vehicle was not examined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,695.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was contacted and had a computer technician inspect the vehicle at the contact's home. The technician ran a diagnostic test and determined that the pass code needed to be replaced within the ignition system. The technician was able to start the vehicle but did not guarantee the failure would not recur if the pass code was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My 2004 pontiac grand am makes a constant clicking noise like the turn signal is on, but they are not. The noise varies from a very slow speed to really fast and just starts and stops at random.
Gm vats/passlock system shuts down vehicles anytime, anywhere, without warning....even in -10 degree temps in blizzard conditions ten miles from the nearest house. The dealers soak people for $600 - $1200 to replace fuel pumps, key cylinders, ecms and bcms but the problem persists. Your organization shows a post for a few drops of oil while braking but this passkey issue is a danger to anyone who owns a 1999-2005 gm vehicle. The car just stops right in the middle of the thruway, during rush hour, in some cases. Thousands of people are having this problem and gm refuses to issue a recall or even offer a reliable solution that we're more than willing to pay for. Our cars turn into lawn ornaments and that's about all.
Fast clicking noise coming from radio/hazard light area. This happens when no signal lights is on.
2004 pontiac grand am with approximately 65,000 miles. Clicking sound normally associated with directional/turn signal is being heard, even when directional is not in use. Sometimes the clicking is activated by moving or turning the steering wheel. The clicking is not constant or consistent, but it does occur every time the directional signal is used. The sound appears to come from the dashboard area (near the radio and hazard light button). The dealership is aware of the issue and has diagnosed it as a faulty/dirty multifunction switch, which he says he replaces frequently. If this is a known issue, I believe general motors (pontiac) should address the issue before it turns more serious.
On 02/23/2008, vehicle would not start and was taken to gm certified auto center. Performed diagnostic circuit check - passlock systems failure. Replaced passlock cylinder and switch. On 05/22/2008, taken to a different gm certified auto center. Diagnostic found ignition cylinder loose internally causing loss of contact. Replaced ignition cylinder and switch for the second time in only four months. On same day (05/22/2008), driver reported a clicking type noise as if turn signals were on when they weren't. Diagnostic found internal failure in multi-function switch - replaced. On 12/29/2010, clicking noise returned and vehicle taken to gm certified auto center. Diagnostic found internal short/failure in multi-function switch and it was replaced for a second time. When leaving auto center, "service engine soon" light on. Diagnostic indicated ignition switch needed to replaced, for a third time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The vehicle will not start because the battery was drained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. Upon starting the vehicle she noticed that the security light located on the dashboard was illuminated. After driving for approximately 30 minutes the warning light shut off. The failure continued to recur intermittently for approximately two weeks until the vehicle would no longer start. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Passlock security system is failing. Car will start up perfectly one day but then the next day it may not start and the security light will be flashing. Takes ten minutes to reset. Basically you don't know when and what day that your car will start and its a huge nuisance. I'm not spending over 600 dollars to get this fixed when this product should have already been recalled. It's ridiculous.
I own a 2004 pontiac grand am. There is an electrical problem with the car that causes a security malfunction. On numerous random occasions when I put the key in the ignition and try to start my car and security light comes on the car will not start. I have to wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off and then re-start the car. I have not been able to correct this failure. I bought the car august of 2010 and have had the problem the entire time.
The turn signal switch in the car or the hazard switch seem to be defective. It constantly keeps clicking after I use it and sometimes rarely I can see smoke from the steering column. I have seen multiple complaints on this issues I am not sure why it hasn't been recalled.
Security light came on while driving in interstate 80 to kearney nebraska. Dealership in fremont told me not to turn off car until I got to destination. Told it may not start again. Talked to two different dealerships one in kearney nebraska and one in fremont nebraska. The dealership in kearney said they could not get to it due large volume of business. Told me to leave it in on position for 10 minutes then restart car. I got back to fremont and the dealership in fremont verified the problem. The security sensor was having trouble acknowledging the key and thought someone was stealing the car. The car possible not start again or shut down.the fremont dealership replaced the ignition cylinder and wiring harness. It cost $630.00. I asked if they had heard of this problem. They said yes, that they had seen it quite frequently. I checked the internet and there were numerous blogs and statements to the same situation that others had experienced the same problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that when the security light came on, the vehicle stalled. If the key was left in the on position, the system would reset itself and the vehicle would function normally. A mechanic told the contact that resetting the system could cause the electrical system to fail. The contact previously owned a grand am that caught fire because of this failure. The dealer stated that the pass lock system was failing. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 52000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the electrical gauges on the instrument panel failed to function. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and attempted various repairs such as replacing the battery, instrument panel and other wiring to no avail. The failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a different dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 12,644 and the current mileage was 45,725.
My 2004 grand am I have a clicking noise from the dash area and ever so often smoke from the steering column. Also the driver side weather stripping does not fit right. Weather stripping flew off while driving on the highway.
Passlock system 2004 grand am pontiac, the security light is blinking and read the manual follow the steps but my car wont crank up
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