2008 Pontiac Grand Prix: won't start

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · OH

I filed a complaint in aug of 2017. Never heard anything. My car is worse. In the shop again. The car will die out in park or while driving it. Dies out waiting at a red light or at a stop sign. It also starts when it wants to start. The engine cranks over normally when you attempt to start the car, but the engine does not start at first attempt. Can take up to 4 attempts and 15 minutes (give or take minutes) between each attempt to finally start. 3 auto places and no one can find out what it wrong. This car can cause an accident when it dies out while driving.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Electrical · OH

Recall for my car 14v400. I was given 2 little key rings for my keys, and a little black rubber insert was placed in the key slot. The rubber insert, by the way, always comes out (3 days after it was put in) it will not stay in at all. I am very worried driving my car. My car has died out 3 times at a red light after I had the little key rings and rubber insert. ( I have nothing on my car key hanging when it goes into my ignition ) . I do have proof of one time it died out, its on paper from spitzer's auto. They were trying to find out why my car won't start at first attempt, and why it totally dies out. This issue is still going on. It is really getting worse. It will not start on 2nd or 3rd try any more (waiting for 10 min. In- between tries. Its worse, it takes 20 min to 40 min in-between tries for it to start. My car dies out on me at red lights, its a shorter time period in-between tries. When it dies out, takes 10 to 15 minute wait, try to start it again, it will start. I dont feel safe in my car. I really need this looked into. From reading the paper I was sent explaining about the recall .. I feel that if my car ignition is going to the "run" position, by itself, then the key rings and rubber insert did not fix the problem. If you need any further info please let me know. Thank you .it is asking down below "when did this happen" ..I have several dates, it will only let me choose one.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Electrical · 194,400 miles · MT

Anti-theft deterrent system (passcode 3?) fails to recognize and enable vehicle keys as replaced from previous (ignition) recall. Car will not start, even after reset procedures per gm. Vehicle stationary. New keys coded city motor, great falls, mt electronic component blocks owner from using dealer recall keys.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Engine · 63,000 miles · IN

Driving to work 25-30mph car turned of and coast down street. Tried to start and would not start. Got towed home. Two hours later starts shacked sputters. Took to mechanic says possibly the catalytic converter. Could have been a very deadly if on highway and this happened.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 92,159 miles · IN

We got this 2008 pontiac grand prix from a second hand dealer that sold 2008 or newer, we were on a lease with this auto we also had a warranty as well. We took a short trip to ohio and we checked into the hotel , went out got into the car was heading to their casino for the night was driving on interstate 75 doing about 72 MPH. While I was in the fast lane I lost all power didn't know what had happen had to try to get the car all the way over to right side of the highway. This was in on june 26,2012 police came I called the warranty company they stated that we would have to have the car towed to a gm dealership so we did, the next morning I got up and called the dealer told them what happen while I was driving the car it cranks and does not start check and please advise. While waiting on them I called the lease company to see what kind of help we could get from them the answer was point blank none was never late on payments with them the car only had 92152 miles on it at this time we got it back in aug.2009. So the dealer called back and told us the the car had a bad ignition control module and coil , this not the killing part we had to pay $705.88 and wow general motors saying they don't have any recalls on this model or year. I have been trying to get reimburse for the amount we paid to have this done, I know that it's a whole lot of people out here that have had some of the same issues that I have had but didn't get them repaired. Other issues (1) power sterring(2) brake lights staying on alot of the time(3)airbag ,and the list goes on.

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

Accelerated to on ramp of expressway, reached approximately 60 MPH. Vehicle immediately decelerated. I pulled off to the side of the expressway and turned the car off. Attempted to turn car back on. It did not turn over. Battery was ok, engine was not. Car had to be towed to service center. Ignition control module, ignition coils, spark plug wires replaced. Hefty repair bill. One week later, accelerated to on ramp, reached 70 MPH, car jerked as I attempted to increase speed. Check engine light flashed rapidly twice. Got off expressway, reached speeds up to 40 MPH. Possible catalytic converter to be replaced. Both situations could have LED to serious injuries.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

When I fill my car up to full tank my car doesn't start. The ignition switch takes two tries.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 96,000 miles · MO · crash

A vehicle turned in front of me causing a subsequent crash resulting in front damage to my car. Airbags did not deploy although bumper was torn off and hood bent. Additionally aside from the crash, my car has started losing power while driving. I was driving on the highway when it lost power. I was able to maneuver and get it to the side of the road. It finally restarted. It will not start sometimes. Had the engine light checked and it shows there is a sensor problem. Will not identify which pedal sensor. Frustrated and will not drive it on the highway.