The ignition key gets suck and won't turn and leaves marks on key. Sometimes the key won't start the car
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: won't start
9 of the 454 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 109,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 72 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. Upon attempting to start the vehicle, the key would not turn over into the on position. The contact made multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure began after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
Just driving and my car starts hard steering and no power to engine car start to drift fast to curve I manged to stop before crashing lucky me the key ignition was ajared and shifting manually which makes the car ah weapon and not deemed safe to drive so I need this fixed I had my kid in the car when it happened still hung up on this .now car won't start and says disabled starting due to electrical throttle control I need answers quick 30 day tags bout due plz check your VIN make sure your riding safe.
Car won't start when key is in the ignition then a few minutes later it will start.
I've read two other complaints (10187874 - 10154674) in regards to the no-start. I've had concerns with this for over a year. Rarely, the car will start fine. Mostly, I found that I must give acceleration at start-up for a successful start. Otherwise, the car will either not catch or it'll jerk and stall out. Other than this, the car is fine. It's annoying, but I've grown used to it since it's on an every-day level. I live in tn, so we are in relatively warm climate. It's not an issue of weather. I contacted my local pontiac retail facility and they advised me they have two other gp's with the same issue. They said it may be the fuel pump going out. I haven't taken it in yet.
When the car is parked for two days or longer it will not start. I have to charge the battery every time to get it started. Dealership told me it was the radio and disconnected it but this did not solve the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. The vehicle would not start intermittently. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but could not duplicate the problem.
When I first purchased the car it wouldn't start. The dealership had to jump the car. I made it 11 mile and had to have the car towed back to the dealership and they had to replace the battery. (which is supposed to last the lifetime of the car. That is what they said) since then I have had to have the car jumped many times. 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I have had the car for just a little over a year now.
When I first purchased the car it wouldn't start. The dealership had to jump the car. I made it 11 mile and had to have the car towed back to the dealership and they had to replace the battery. (which is supposed to last the lifetime of the car. That is what they said) since then I have had to have the car jumped many times. 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I have had the car for just a little over a year now.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
9 of 454 owner complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (2%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 2 recalls and 72 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 53Headlights 47Stalling 37ABS 31No deployment 19Power steering loss 13Hesitation 12Harsh shifting 10Loss of power 9Steering lock-up 8Check engine light 7Steering noise 7Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Water leak 6Ball joint 5Knocking 5Oil consumption 5
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