Pontiac Grand Am door locks problems

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 Aug 5, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · 78,152 miles · CA

Car won't start. Leaves me (widow) stranded wherever I am, awaiting tow truck. These are what have been repeated culprits - defective pass door lock, defective hazard switch (2 replacements) faulty ignition switch (2 replacements), faulty ignition pass lock sensor... This car has alot of faulty replaced over and over again since 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010... Latest replacement of faulty pass door lock sensor is listed below...

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

2004 grand am will randomly not start. I have had the fuel pump and key switch replaced and the car still does not start sometimes. Twice the car has shutdown while driving. The door locks will unlock when the cars shuts off while driving.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Electrical · DC

1994 pontiac grand am had a problem with the door locks but it turned out to be the fuse. *nj the consumer believed the fuse that he replaced was a harbor freight 15 amp. Recently a penny fell into the cigarette lighter and created a short and the fuse did not blow. This resulted in melting the wire harness.

Filed May 27, 2007 · 28,400 miles · OH

I have the passlock security system on my 2003 pontiac grand am. I was parked at a store. I was sitting in the car with the key on in the ignition. My wife lifted the handle on the passenger's door. The door was locked, but my door was open. The car was running and after she lifted the door handle the ignition shut off. I tried restarting the car. The car was cranking but would not start. The security light was flashing on the dash board. I had to have the car towed. I wasn't able to restart the engine. The key was bought used in october 2006. The car only has 25,000 miles on the engine and is up to date on maintenance schedules. I have read on several internet sites that the passlock system has a history of cutting off the engine even with the car's key.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · OH

I am the original owner of a 2002 pontiac grand am - four door vehicle. It currently has approximately 40,000 miles. All four tires leaked air and I needed to constantly to check and fill all four tires. They seemed to leak a random paces losing air at different rates. I have had multiple problems with this vehicle, including noise from the tires shortly after purchase. The dealership agreed to replace two of the tires per some service bulletin but once they were rotated, the noise started up again. Also, had problems with my windshield wipers remaining on when utilizing mist for up to 25 swipes. The wipers also stop in the middle of the windshield when using mist or the intermittent option. The electric door locks and window buttons only worked on occasion other than those on the drivers side. At approximately 33,000 miles while having a routine oil change, a valve had to be replaced due to antifreeze/oil leaking with the potential of burning out the engine. Clearly this has been just one problem after another. Am completely disappointed in pontiac. This was my first (and last) pontiac purchase due to the number of issues with the car. The intent at purchase was that this vehicle could then be passed to my teenage daughter who will begin driving this year, knowing that I have maintained the car and it has low mileage. At his point, I am concerned for her safety.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · IL

Turn / flasher switch was recalled..I had it replaced by dealer and after a month it has started again with the constant clicking noise. My security system also has failed costing me $500 to have repaired..and now my auto door locks do not work , my automatic dash lights come on and off..my guess is a major wiring problem!

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Electrical · KY

Sept. 2005 my 1997 pontiac grand am wouldn't start. The steering wheel was completely locked. Couldn't get the key into the switch,tried to shake steering wheel and tried banging on the switch and tried forcing the key in, but nothing worked. Had to take cover off under the steering wheel and push a bottom that I found and it unlocked, then it started. Even the dash light stopped working. Been driving with no dash light for a while. It started doing it again, but his time the button under the steering wheel wouldn't work. Had to put a toggle switch in, to even start. I turned the key on pushed the toggle switch and it started. That lasted till 6-7-06. That day I turned on the switch and it sounded like the starter was hung. Now my power windows wont work, the power door locks still work. Found recall online, the code number is 02008b, it says the engine fails to start when the driver holds the key in the start position for a period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces heat to melt internal switch parts. Towed car to pontiac dealer 6-22-06 thinking maybe the recall would fix my problem. I told him to do a diagnostic test on it and it came back the ignition lock cylinder is bad. Then he told me the price and I said, I cant afford that. He said, that it had to be fixed before he could fix the recall. They wanted $222.86 for the part and $275.88 for labor, $7.27 for misc. $14.58 for taxes then he changed it $20.00 for misc. Totaling to $533.32 to fix the cylinder. I told him I found recalls online and even copied them and brought it to him. But he said, that he's got to go by what he has on his recall from gm. I saying if its not on his recall then it should be. This should be a recall on the ignition lock cylinder. So I had it towed to another place that would put the ignition lock cylinder in for $239 including parts and labor.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Dt: the problem began on 6/14/05 when all lights came on and all guages went to zero, the power door locks and windows failed as well. The vehicle had no brakes, it coasted to a stop, and shut down, owner was locked in vehicle. The alternator and belt were replaced, owner got in back seat because air bag light came on. Tow truck driver tried to restart the vehicle but it had a completely dead battery. Owner was able to get out finally when they were trying to restart the battery. She grabbed the handle and was able to get out. Vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and the alternator was changed at tow place by a mechanic. It was 90 + degrees outside and no fresh air was coming in the vehicle.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Electrical · 74,899 miles · CO

While driving. The dash illuminated and then shut down. The battery cable came undone. Shutting the vehicles electrical system completely down. The consumer his wife, and dog were trapped inside the vehicle. The windows would not come down the doors would not open, the brakes became inoperable. They coasted to the side of the road. The automatic key button would not work. Also the brakes went out. Please provide any further information. Door handles would not open door. Breathing became difficult while the consumer and family had no way to exit the vehicle.