Pontiac Grand Am fuel pump problems

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 172,000 miles · NC

On 01/19/2018 I purchased 03,grand am gt.the same day the car cut off in the middle of an intersection.it was towed to my home then back to where I purchased it I was advised that it needed coil pack , alternator,.these repairs where made by me out of pocket.on 03/09/18the car over heated and again had to be towed home then to a shop where I paid to have a water pump put on again out of pocket.after having these parts put on the car would not start.I was informed that it may be the fuel pump.I then paid out of pocket to have a fuel pump put on.it still would not start.on 03/20/18 I contacted gm and was advised that there was infact a recall about all of the issue's I am having with this car.I was given an apt for 03/22/18 to be brought into the gm dealership.upon my arrival I was advised that these recalls had been preform ed on (11/1/02 (jcn 25863)and again on 12/3/14 (025777) .I was the advised that I would be charged 111.00 dollars just for diagnosis. When I contacted gm they failed to inform me of any of this information.I found it to be a waste of my time as well as the gm dealership.had they informed me of a fee I would not have taken it in on that day as I did not have the funds to pay for the what needed done. I was given a ticket number(8-4018839531) and advised that someone would be in contact.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was restarted after a few minutes. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times and was taken to a different dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer assistance. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 208,720 miles · MS

'm writing to notify gm about a dangerous issue with my 2001 pontiac grand am. The security system activates preventing the car to stop for 10 minutes until it resets, causing many work related issues. This security issue prevents the fuel pump from activating, allowing the car to start. The problem has gotten so severe, the car now shuts down mid drive while on the interstate. Living in louisville, tn away 10 hours from home, I have no other choice but to keep using this vehicle to get back and forth from work. Now I'm forced to remain in the outside lane to quickly get over onto the shoulder when the car shuts off. This has happened no less than 15 times a week, almost causing an almost fatal accident. I've been to a trusted mechanic where we replaced the ECM two separate times, but the issue still persists. Has there been many issues reported about the car stopping in the middle of a drive?

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · 190 miles · PA

You have to mess with the key to get it to start and it overloads my fuel pump and makes the fuse blow and I have to get it fixed. The key has been like that since before I purchased it and according to the original owner it's been doing that since he purchased it.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 58,494 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the preceding vehicle reversed and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel pump and ignition lock cylinder switch. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that a technician from the manufacturer came out to assess the vehicle, but the contact believed the procedure was not done correctly. The failure mileage was 58,494.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 108,000 miles · CO

To: general motors I just signed the following petition addressed to: general motors. ---------------- recall faulty passlock systems thousands of people are being LED in circles by any vehicle with a passlock ii system and it is an unsafe problem with these cars that needs to be fixed. It prevents vehicles from restarting in potentially dangerous areas while the vehicle resets and can permanently disable the car if not addressed. The problem lies in a design oversight and cutting a material cost by putting in a cheap component that any basic chemist could tell you would go bad within a year or two. Change your ignition switch contact from nickel to gold plated connectors and oxidation will not cause faulty readings to trick your vehicles into thinking that they are being stolen and shutting off the fuel pumps. Remuneration for individuals impacted by this financial burden for the purchase of your vehicles is also a request as this problem is a gold mine for car mechanics, both gm certified and freelance, to troubleshoot numerous systems before identifying the problem proper. ---------------- [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 87,202 miles · NY

There are a number of problems: but right now I can turn the ignition and the car will give the sound of starting up but will not. I had the following items checked: fuel pump operation: pressures are good injector pulse - engine has spark body control module: b2965 - key ignition fault recommended to see dealer for possible recall and or ignition diagnose.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The contact mentioned that when the dashboard was banged the abnormal noise would temporarily go away. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 4-way flasher, ignition switch, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OH

I bought my pontiac a year ago. A few weeks after buying it, it had trouble starting. It only happened a couple of times, but it would always eventually start. However, last week it took us almost two hours to get it started. After that it seems to lose power going up a hill or even when at a stop. My brother-in-law has replaced the fuel pump and sensor and it still is doing the same thing. It is so frustrating that so many people are having the exact problem but nothing is being done about it. It shows what kind of a dealer gm really is! They only care about the money and not the safety of its' customers!!!

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.