2004 Pontiac Grand Am: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical · AZ

Gm reimbursement for consumers out-of-pocket repair expenses incurred prior to the gm recall. *mw consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer was informed he would not receive reimbursement, because the known defect and correction was not apparent in the repair invoice. *jb the consumer stated on three separate occasions he and his wife experienced loss of engine power resulting in the vehicle being towed. The ignition switch was replaced. *jb the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Updated 02/05/15

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 166,000 miles · NY

During traffic my 2004 pontiac grand am just shut itself off! Moments before I did hit a pothole. Suddenly, the lights in dash illuminated, bells sounded, and my key independently moved from the on position to off. I lost power steering, brakes. The car slowed to a stop. I called 911 in desperate fear of being hit.-car wouldn't restart, key wouldn't come out of ignition. I became angered and pounded on the ignition area and near the radio. The car then was able to respond and turn on. I learned that my car had been recalled in july, but there is no remedy on how to fix it. I was towed to the dealer. Mechanic, at dealer, said no codes came up to indicate a problem. He said though I had some miles on my car, the car was in terrific condition and didn't appear to be this old. I told him that I have been impeccable with my car. The service manager told me they aren't going to do anything because there is no remedy. However, the service manager said my car is not safe. I was never so scared in my life. All I could think about was my children. My life was endangered as there was no way to make my care indicate there was a problem- flashers weren't responding. On may 23, 2014, I hit a pot hole pretty hard while entering a parking lot (I was going slow), my car shut off and on in moments, lost power steering momentarily. The key was stuck between on and off, not coming out of the ignition. I was towed to the dealer, they replaced the ignition. According to my paperwork and repair by the dealer, gm has advised me that my car in involved with a recall and I should seek reimbursement for the ignition switch I had repaired.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · OH

We own a 2004 pontiac grand am. Wondering why it is not included in the gm recall. We have had 3 separate incidents while driving where we lost power and the car was hard to control due to loss of power steering and brakes. My 17 year old son was driving and lucky for us he was in the neighborhood going extremely slow or it could have killed him if he was on a highway going at a higher rate of speed. Doing an internet search turns up hundreds of people having the same problem with their grand ams. Could you please explain why this vehicle is not also being recalled. Thanks.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 7,100 miles · CA

My 2004 grand am is having several ongoing problems. It wont start and when it does it dies constantly. I almost ran into a ditch after it lost power going 50 MPH. Another time it lost power in the middle of a three lane street with a green light. I was barley missed by two different vehicles going 45mph. My pontiac grand am' has a security problem involving a passlock failure. I got in my car today, and it wouldn't start again. Pontiac says to turn the key on for 10 min and reset the computer every time I try to start my car. I work late nights. I can't take the chance to see if its going to start or I have to sit in the dark for ten minutes and wait for my car to start. I also have had to replace the hazard relay and the multifunction rely like hundreds of other grand am owners. In 2003 pontiac recalled cars with the same issue. Im not sure why they aren't taking care of the 2004 problems.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Engine · 9,300 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. While making a turn, the engine surged and lost power. The contact was able to pull off the road and stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was able to be restarted and driven. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed. The engine size, # of cylinders, and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 9,300.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 400 miles · OH

Dt: while driving in rainy weather it sounded from the right front corner of the car under the hood like something was grinding or abrasion. It sounded like two bearings rubbing against each other. Took the car to the dealer, and they were not able to hear it. The dealer took it for a test drive, lifted it up onto the lift and was not able to hear any noise.*ak updated 8/14/2006 - the right front tire warped. The brake calipers warped shortly after the vehicle was purchased. Both front rotors had to be replaced due to warpage. The consumer heard noise on the driver's side front end. The dealer replaced the upper strut mount, bearing plate and aligned the front end. The vehicle would lose power while driving. The dealer reprogrammed the engine control module. The master cylinder leaked and had to be replaced. Power steering pump leaked and was replaced. The tramsmission was slipping.