Pontiac Grand Am won't shift problems

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Transmission · 193,966 miles · MS

I had just gotten off and exit ramp and was getting on the interstate. When my car got up to 40 MPH, it bogged down and down shift. I removed my foot from the gas pedal and let it get down to 30 MPH, and applied my foot on the gas pedal again. This time when it got to 40 MPH, it bogged down the only difference in the first time, it jerked. When I got off the interstate, I pulled into a parking lot and let the vehicle cool down for about 30 minutes, I started the car, but now it would not go into reverse or drive 1. I had to push the vehicle out of the parking spot, when I put it into drive, it went with easy. I noticed that the vehicle was not changing out like normal and the RPM gauge read 2500 RPM at 50 MPH. This has never happen before december 15th. I would love to know what is going on with my vehicle.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 171,708 miles · WA

Car would not start. Steering locked and transmission stuck in park.key would not turn. Towed car home. Removed the ignition switch and found the ignition lock had melted. The obvious fire hazard prompted a recall search for the make and model finding an ignition recall has been issued. I contacted pontiac customer service. The representative asked me if my VIN was covered. I have confirmed the VIN is on the recall list although the rep. Failed to acknowledge this. The seriousness of the recall, potential fire hazard and validity of my complaint was ignored and [xxx] (pontiac rep.) would not assist me further. I am stuck now with trying to resolve getting my car repaired in a timely manner. Please advise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · MS

Key gets stuck in ignition switch, with the gear shift in park. Sometimes gear shift will not shift out of park until a few minutes after starting car. Had the gear shift replaced, but problem persisted. Isn't as much of a problem in warm weather.

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 31,500 miles · AL

Vehicle will not shift out of park, and the key sticks when the consumer tries to remove it or place it into the ignition. Vehicle has not been serviced for the existing defects.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

Brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced after 20,000 miles. Have had to replace 5 yr batteries 3 times now at my own expense. Last time resulted in car needing to be towed and key not being able to be taken out of ignition. Tried jump starting and electrical system over heated. My complaint is this I just received a safety recall stating that if the car is hard to start it could start on fire if jump started more then 3 times and if the key is on the on potion to long. They want to install a relay device to prevent fires but why is the electrical ignition problem not being fixed. Why do we have to replace the battery every year. The relay device will not fix the original problem it will only fix the fire threat. Also side mirror adjustment knob has fallen inside car door and windows will not roll down or up. Car will not shift into reverse at times. Front tires wore on the inside out and had to be replaced shortly after purchase.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Transmission · GA

Transmission - won't shift out of second.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · NC · crash

Erls fuse blows, ignition switch failure, replaced ignition and repaired wires, heating and air AC/compresser wil not come on, compresser shorted out, auto trans will not shift into overdrive and passing gear, transmission replaced once, will replace again.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · KY

We have had continuous problems with this vehicle. The door panels peeled off the two rear doors and were replaced, the tire pressure light continually comes on, the hinges on the driver door keep getting stuck and sometimes the door won't even shut, it will not shift into first gear, and now the rotors/brakes are out. It is currently in the shop again. We take it monthly if not more often. This is certainly a burden. The service department is not informative. They don't explain why these things happen nor do they tell us if they have ordered parts for the vehicle. We get cards in the mail when the parts are in and we must schedule yet another trip to the dealership. The vehicle is completely unreliable. The brake issue is extremely scary when we only have 16,000 miles on the vehicle. Never before have I owned such a lemon. This is our second brand new car and the other has had zero problems and it is a 1998 malibu with almost 60,000 miles. This makes no sense and pontiac is doing little to resolve these issues.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Electrical · SC

The headlights went dim while driving, the vehicle cut off / would not restart, resulting in complete loss of power. The key was stuck in the ignition and would not go into park. Consumer was trapped in vehicle for 20 minutes because doors and windows would not open. Dealer was not contacted yet. *ak

Filed Dec 30, 1998 · Transmission · TN

When purchased vehicle transmission did not shift right. At stop sign it would die. The transmission was not disengaging. Specialist at nappa auto stated a solenoid in transmission failed. Needed a modification kit to remedy. Dealer contacted and has not returned call to remedy problem. Provide further information.