Pontiac Grand Am steering noise problems

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Steering · ND

My steering column makes a vibrating noise... This happened after the red security light came on the left part of the dash.... Also since I purchased it in july there has been an issue with the key not starting it right away usually have to wait ten seconds or even up to 30 seconds before you can start my vehicle. I'm looking to prevent any accident before it occurs. I do not want my car locking up on me. I prefer safety over speed.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel made a popping sound when turned. The dealer stated that the electrical system was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · MI

Fast clicking sound around steering column (sounds like the blinker is going but it is not).

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Steering · NY

When going around a roundabout in city the steering made loud popping noise then failed to steer almost causing head on collision. The welds broke that hold the steering rack to frame. I now have researched this and found many exact same complaints. These vehicles have a design flaw and are deadly to be on the road.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Lights · 74,000 miles · OH

Vehicle has 74233 miles. While driving clicking sound normally associated with directional/turn signal is being heard, even when directional is not in use. Sometimes the clicking is activated by moving or turning the steering wheel. The clicking is not constant or consistent.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · OH

2004 pontiac grand am with approximately 65,000 miles. Clicking sound normally associated with directional/turn signal is being heard, even when directional is not in use. Sometimes the clicking is activated by moving or turning the steering wheel. The clicking is not constant or consistent, but it does occur every time the directional signal is used. The sound appears to come from the dashboard area (near the radio and hazard light button). The dealership is aware of the issue and has diagnosed it as a faulty/dirty multifunction switch, which he says he replaces frequently. If this is a known issue, I believe general motors (pontiac) should address the issue before it turns more serious.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Steering · 104,718 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the steering column with smoke emitting. The engine was turned off. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the steering column multi-function switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified and they advised that there was not a recall related to the defect. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 104,718.

Filed Mar 27, 2010 · Electrical · 250,000 miles · 00

My signal light wont stop clicking which leads to the steering column smoking.

Filed Dec 20, 2007 · Electrical · TN · fire

I bought my 2002 grandam when it was a year old with 22,000 miles on it, I'm the second owner. I had problems within a few months. Smoke came from the steering column and there was a clicking noise in the dash. Then the blinkers didn't work right...would only work randomly...took it to the place where I bought it and they replaced the turn signal arm...still having trouble to this day with the blinkers. A few months ago the car wouldn't start...it was turning over but it wouldn't actually start. Repair shop replaced fuel pump, didn't solve the problem but the car ran for a few weeks and then it wouldn't start again. Repair shop said the passcode security/ignition sensor had to be replaced. They did it, and it worked for about 3 months and the other day the car wouldn't start, same thing as the first time. I called the local pontiac dealership and all I said when the mechanic answered was "I have a 2002 grandam and it won't start" without hesitation or any other information he asked me "was the security light on?" I said "yes! How did you know that?" he said it's a very common problem w/ these cars and the only thing to do is have the passcode sensor replaced but there's no guarantee that it won't happen again because they have no way of bypassing the security/passcode system. Well, I told him I already did that a few months ago, so he said a temporary fix for right now is to put the key in the ignition and turn it to acc, wait 10-15 minutes and it should start, but this is temporary. Well, it did work and has for the last few days but I know it will happen again and I'm worried that I'll get stranded or left helpless someday. It's ridiculous to have to deal with this problem and keep putting money into a problem that there's no solution to. I loved this car when I first got it and now I hate it and will never buy another pontiac again. I'm so disappointed.

Filed Sep 1, 2007 · Lights · 47,950 miles · CA

On 4/3/07 my pontiac grand am was worked on at greiner pontiac in victorville california because a constant ticking noise was coming from the console when I used my turn signals, also air bag light came on and the area where the radio is became very hot. On 4/3/07 greiner pontiac found the multi-function switch to be failing. Greiner pontiac replaced the switch. When they finished my car, as I drove away I noticed that the steering wheel was tight and made a tick noise when I turned. I went back to greiner to inform them of this, and they said that is normal from replacing that switch. On 8/27/07 the steering locked up on me while driving and the horn started beeping on its own. I called greiner when I returned home and they told me it sounded like the power steering pump went out. They advised me to take it to ideal auto center who does work on gmc vehicles. Took my vehicle to ideal auto center approx 10:10 in the morning of 8/27/07. On 8/28/07, tuesday afternoon I called ideal , talked to mike he stated when greiner pontiac put the multi-function switch in on 4/3/07 they had put it in wrong and that my car should have never left their lot that day in the condition they left it in. On 8/31/07 , approx. 11:30 am, I called ideal auto center, spoke to mike, he stated that my car should be ready in about an hour. I then went down to ideal auto, and mike stated that my car should be ready shortly. About and hour and a half went by, I asked the cashier clerk if she can check the status of my car. She told me that the steering wheel was broke, had a crack . When their mechanic tried to un-loosen the steering wheel, a loud noise sounded off. Ideal auto said when greiner did the work on 4/3/07 they tightened the steering wheel too tight which caused pressure to crack the steering wheel in side.