2004 Pontiac Grand Am: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

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

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · WV · fire

Regular occurrences started at 120k miles, these are all issues which previously complaints have been filed by current 2004 grand am owners but have not been corrected and I have called every 6 months filing these complaints. 1) gas fumes are coming in the car when it is running or sitting still idling, 2) blinkers start blinking on their own around 80 degrees f outside temperature, mechanic said it was because grease in steering column becomes thin and shorts out other wiring causing the smoke (fire) which comes from steering column, this occurs every summer to fall when temps are 80 degrees or higher), 3) horn does not work, mechanic replaced horn mechanism but it did not fix the issue & I am concerned the air bag system won't work either since they are inter twined in the steering column, 4) the dash is warping, cracking and breaking horribly, it causes a sticky haze (gas) on my windshield causing issues when driving at night, I continually wipe off but it does not help, 5) the service engine soon light has been on for 2k miles, the mechanic states it is a fuel system indicator code, indicating the fuel cap is not fitting correctly, which he has confirmed is incorrect. Starting at 142k the car overheats (I just got the water pump and thermostat changed), the car shakes tremendously and shuts off while driving when temperature gauge is indicating this overheating, leaving the car unable to be driven since no power steering etc, the replacement of the parts has not corrected the issue. I am very tired and worried about my family's safety in this car. Please assist as I have been calling since 2013 about the #'d issues. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 131,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while reversing, the ignition key was encountered and fell out of the ignition switch causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle failed to restart and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch had no connection to the starter. As a result, the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj; updated 4/10/18 *jb

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · NY

My daughter went to start her pontiac grand am 2004. It would not start, and the security light in dash was flashing. This happened 3 times in 1 and half hours. It was parked in front of the house 2 times, and once when I accompanied her to fill up for gas. This has happened 3 times with me driving her car in the past 8 months. And has happened atleast once a week with my daughter the past 4 months. I found out on line after doing some research into the problem that this is a recurring issue with the pontiac the car does not start, not even a click. The security light flashes. Reading up on this. You have to turn the key on and wait approximately 10 long minutes. In the cold and heat. My daughter is a new driver, and should not have to deal with this known gm problem. If it stalls or does not start and an emergency arises. Now she has to wait. This is unacceptable for anyone, let alone a young driver. Gm needs to own up and fix this issue.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 179,053 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the security warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,053. Updated 4/30/15

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Electrical · 109,658 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 109,658.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 116,000 miles · MI

I had my ignition lock cylinder tumblers replaced by a lock smith because key kept sticking and now my car does nothing when I go to start it with key. It starts w/ remote start but odometer hand and etc go side to side really fast. My head lights, heater and dash lights don't work. Security light is not on. The key will turn the car off when I use remote starter. Car turned off while driving twice before and after tumbler replacement.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. While the vehicle was idling, the driver's knee came in contact with the key and the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 4/15/15

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact indicated that the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred several times but the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but, after waiting for longer than three hours, the contact was notified that the part was not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled as all of the lights in the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical · 60,230 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact indicated that after restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition cylinder lock was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 60,230. Updated 8/29/2014

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.