2005 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 117,880 miles · AZ

When I took my foot off the accelerator pedal, the pedal stuck and did not return back up. Instead it stayed down as though it was still being depressed causing the engine to rev. I had to physically grab the accelerator pedal and pull it towards me to try and return it back to its normal position. This happened on several occasions and I had to have the entire accelerator assembly replaced, I called gm only to be told that the recall on this known problem was for the 03 grand am models, not the 05 models. I wonder how many people have to die before gm decides they are better off financially to recall the 05 models?

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · CA

This is my second complaint about the smell of fuel fumes a lady that I spoke to stated there should be an investigation about this issue. For my make and model but not my VIN number there has been numerous recalls for a situation due to the fuel system. Given my job responsibilities I have to charter adults with disabilities and I've been place under non vehicle compliance due to the strong odor of gas entering my vehicle. I also have my 2 children in my vehicle at all times which for me this is my only transportation. Again there's have been over 500 vehicles of my make and model who's has filed complaints on this situation and has been recalled for those vehicles.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,810 miles · CO

I took my car in for the recall last wednesday, october 29, 2014 after receiving the notice to a gm dealership here in denver, co to fix the ignition problem in the recall. I was told by the service center they cant fix the problem with my ignition without the original set of pontiac keys from the manufacturer. I bought this car from drivetime dealership in aurora in 2011, and the sets of keys that I received for the car were cut keys from the local hardware store. Right now I cant get this fixed, this car is dangerous to drive, the fuel line shuts down at any given random time. Im making payments on a car I cant drive, its unsafe. I was hoping the recall would fix this problem. I called drivetime dealer this morning nov, 4th, 2014 to see what they can do for a key and was told they cant help me, the keys that were given to me are the keys they had at time of sale of the car, my car was bought at an auction she said....where do I get the manufacture original pontiac key for this vehicle, since pontiac is no longer in business? Would gm be able to make me a key to this car from the VIN so I can drive it? I would like to drive this car without being scared it will shut off, it did last saturday morning on the highway, fortunately no one has been was behind me when it decides to shut off so far !

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact merged to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed May 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 97,500 miles · IA

I had several times I would be driving down the road and even the highway it has died on me. Luckily I was able to get the door locks come unlock that I knew the car died. When I am driving my flashers on my car continue to make a ticking noise. When I try to start the car sometimes I have to pump the gas and I had already had fuel pump replaced. When I start it I have to wait for a service engine soon before I can start it. Sometimes I be driving and my headlights will go dim and I turn it up as far and bright . It still don't work.

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · KY

I had no ideal this car had so many recalls, I purchased the car used about a year ago my daughter complained about gas fumes in the back seat, and the front end has popped and cracked since I got it the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong and my signal lights tore up completely on halloween night, no signal would work however my emergency flashes did the mechanic checked them and told me it was in the switch that controlled my signal and emergency flashers . It has a short in it after working on it about an hour he got the signal lights working and told me not to turn my emergency flashers on again because my signal lights would tare up again also they are a issue with my headlights where one headlight won't burn, it goes out sometimes and sometimes it burns the garage could not find anything wrong with it they said it must be in the wiring my fog lights also will not work it seems that they are something wrong with the wiring I have still not got these issues fixed.

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline being emitted from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the regulator had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified a dealer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 119,764 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that minutes after starting the vehicle, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump regulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that approximately one year prior, the vehicle stalled right after refueling. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 119,764 and the current mileage was 127,479.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 108,180 miles · GA

Gas smell inside the car coming through the vent when the car is first turned on, when I press the breaks, or when I turn.

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, he noticed an overpowering gasoline odor. The contact then discovered fuel leaking from the fuel pressure regulator. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The failure and current mileage was 127,000.