2003 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · IN

Hi it happend about 2 weeks ago I stop to get gas in the car an when I left I started noticeing the car was running kinda of weird I get to were I was going an turn the car off for about 10mins an then tried to start it bck up an it acted like it wldnt I had to get a jump to get it barely started an when started driving it wld misfire an all the gauges on the dashboard came on an I cld hardly get the car up to speed an when I finally made it home an the car off my fuel gauge went from half a tank to full an the car wldnt start bck up

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. Upon entering the parked vehicle, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was on fire. The contact did not see the fire because it extinguished itself. The fire and police departments were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Body, Electrical · IL · fire

Recall on engine pulled into driveway open hood car with smoking then it united fire there is oil on the drip pan but that's been going on for years never got a recall note in the mail

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Electrical · 110 miles · MO

While driving on the highway head lights went out, heard a very loud pop as if something burst, no longer does the rear defroster, air conditioner, heated seats, or information panel work. Running daylights no longer work as well.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the key would inadvertently release from the ignition switch and would continue to operate without it. In another occasion, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the ignition switch and the wire from shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · NJ

Ignition switch circuit faulty checked on line seems like there is a lot of complaints pertaining to the same problem.

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Electrical · 164,000 miles · OH

I have a 2003 pontiac grand prix that has not been included in the recall, I went to start my car and right before I pulled off it shut down. Thank goodness it happen before I drove off because my mechanic found a faulty electrical system and the wires had melted which could have resulted in a fire. More over the ignition cylinder needs to be replaced now.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 78,000 miles · TN

There were several problems with my car beginning with rear defrost not working. The air would only work on high. Then as I was driving home one night I turned the fan to the air/heat off and my headlights went out nearly causing me to run off the road. Then at some point my car would not start and I would have to keep trying. Then it would not start at all. At first I was told it was the starter so I had that replaced, only to find out it was not the starter. Finally the problem was solved amazingly enough it was the ignition switch. There should be recalls on all these vehicles before more people are injured or killed because of a faulty product.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was started; however, the vehicle could not be turned off with the key in the ignition. The dealer stated that the ignition was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. While idling at a red light, the engine revved and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they were unable to duplicate the failures more than once. In addition, the key would become stuck in the ignition and prevent the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.