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14V400000 Jul 3, 2014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 1,518
Nov 27, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Twice in one month my vehicle has died while driving. I have been braking and turning when this has happened and it dies without warning. No check engine lights are on the vehicle and it has 150,000 miles. It turns right back on when this happens, not sure what’s happening I lose all power to my c...

Nov 27, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Twice in one month my vehicle has died while driving. I have been braking and turning when this has happened and it dies without warning. No check engine lights are on the vehicle and it has 150,000 miles. It turns right back on when this happens, not sure what’s happening I lose all power to my c...

Jan 5, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

When I was gassing up my car, a fuel leak occurred in the gas tank and my car caught on fire. The gas station attendant used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I had 113,262 miles on my car. As you can see, the leak in the plastic gas tank caused the gas tank fuel pump to burn up and burn...

Jan 5, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

When I was gassing up my car, a fuel leak occurred in the gas tank and my car caught on fire. The gas station attendant used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I had 113,262 miles on my car. As you can see, the leak in the plastic gas tank caused the gas tank fuel pump to burn up and burn...

Feb 1, 2021 Exterior Lighting 1,500 mi

DIRECTIONAL TURNING LEFT/RIGHT LIGHTS SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

Feb 1, 2021 Exterior Lighting 1,500 mi

DIRECTIONAL TURNING LEFT/RIGHT LIGHTS SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

Jul 7, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Jul 7, 2020 Electrical System 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Jul 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Jul 7, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Jul 7, 2020 Electrical System 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Jul 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR WAS IN MOTION AND CAR DIED LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR POWER. HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO IGNITION OR SECURITY IT HAS KILLED A BATTERY. TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. GETTING VERY COSTLY.

Mar 22, 2019 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAI...

Mar 22, 2019 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAI...

Oct 10, 2018 Electrical System 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD LIGHT...

Oct 10, 2018 Exterior Lighting 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD LIGHT...

Oct 10, 2018 Electrical System 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD LIGHT...

Oct 10, 2018 Exterior Lighting 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD LIGHT...

Aug 13, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE TURN SIGNALS SEEMED TO OPERATE AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS MANEUVERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAM...

Aug 13, 2018 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE TURN SIGNALS SEEMED TO OPERATE AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS MANEUVERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAM...

Aug 13, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE TURN SIGNALS SEEMED TO OPERATE AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS MANEUVERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAM...

Aug 13, 2018 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE TURN SIGNALS SEEMED TO OPERATE AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS MANEUVERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAM...

Nov 24, 2017 Steering

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 ST...

Nov 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

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 ST...

Nov 24, 2017 Steering

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 ST...

Nov 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

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 ST...

Apr 22, 2017 Electrical System 165,000 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS, MY VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS I WAS COMING EITHER TO A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT...

Apr 22, 2017 Electrical System 165,000 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS, MY VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS I WAS COMING EITHER TO A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT...

Apr 6, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNALS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Apr 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNALS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Apr 6, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNALS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Apr 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNALS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Apr 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNALS, BUT THEY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE IS...

Apr 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNALS, BUT THEY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE IS...

Mar 16, 2017 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FELT ABNORMAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS BEING HELD ON BY A SINGLE B...

Mar 16, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FELT ABNORMAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS BEING HELD ON BY A SINGLE B...

Mar 16, 2017 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FELT ABNORMAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS BEING HELD ON BY A SINGLE B...

Mar 16, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FELT ABNORMAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS BEING HELD ON BY A SINGLE B...

Feb 21, 2017 Electrical System 211,000 mi

BLINKERS JUST STOP WORKING SOMTIMES FOR HOURS AND THEN BACK ON WHILE DRIVING AND A CADILLAC CONVERTER IS MAKING NOISE.

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 211,000 mi

BLINKERS JUST STOP WORKING SOMTIMES FOR HOURS AND THEN BACK ON WHILE DRIVING AND A CADILLAC CONVERTER IS MAKING NOISE.

Feb 21, 2017 Electrical System 211,000 mi

BLINKERS JUST STOP WORKING SOMTIMES FOR HOURS AND THEN BACK ON WHILE DRIVING AND A CADILLAC CONVERTER IS MAKING NOISE.

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 211,000 mi

BLINKERS JUST STOP WORKING SOMTIMES FOR HOURS AND THEN BACK ON WHILE DRIVING AND A CADILLAC CONVERTER IS MAKING NOISE.

Jan 24, 2017 Electrical System

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WHEN WE USE OUR TURN SIGNALS. MOST OF THE TIME OUR SIGNALS DON'T WON'T WORK UNLESS WE WIGGLE (WITH FORCE) OUR HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. THEN WE HEAR BUZZING AND CRACKLING THAT IS MOSTLY CONTINUOUS IN OUR HAZARD BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. IT DOES STOP C...

Jan 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WHEN WE USE OUR TURN SIGNALS. MOST OF THE TIME OUR SIGNALS DON'T WON'T WORK UNLESS WE WIGGLE (WITH FORCE) OUR HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. THEN WE HEAR BUZZING AND CRACKLING THAT IS MOSTLY CONTINUOUS IN OUR HAZARD BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. IT DOES STOP C...

Jan 24, 2017 Electrical System

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WHEN WE USE OUR TURN SIGNALS. MOST OF THE TIME OUR SIGNALS DON'T WON'T WORK UNLESS WE WIGGLE (WITH FORCE) OUR HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. THEN WE HEAR BUZZING AND CRACKLING THAT IS MOSTLY CONTINUOUS IN OUR HAZARD BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. IT DOES STOP C...

Jan 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WHEN WE USE OUR TURN SIGNALS. MOST OF THE TIME OUR SIGNALS DON'T WON'T WORK UNLESS WE WIGGLE (WITH FORCE) OUR HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. THEN WE HEAR BUZZING AND CRACKLING THAT IS MOSTLY CONTINUOUS IN OUR HAZARD BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. IT DOES STOP C...

Sep 17, 2016 Electrical System 208,720 mi

'M WRITING TO NOTIFY GM ABOUT A DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREVENTING THE CAR TO STOP FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL IT RESETS, CAUSING MANY WORK RELATED ISSUES. THIS SECURITY ISSUE PREVENTS THE FUEL PUMP FROM ACTIVATING, ALLOWING THE CAR TO START. THE PROBL...

Sep 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 208,720 mi

'M WRITING TO NOTIFY GM ABOUT A DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREVENTING THE CAR TO STOP FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL IT RESETS, CAUSING MANY WORK RELATED ISSUES. THIS SECURITY ISSUE PREVENTS THE FUEL PUMP FROM ACTIVATING, ALLOWING THE CAR TO START. THE PROBL...

Sep 17, 2016 Electrical System 208,720 mi

'M WRITING TO NOTIFY GM ABOUT A DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREVENTING THE CAR TO STOP FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL IT RESETS, CAUSING MANY WORK RELATED ISSUES. THIS SECURITY ISSUE PREVENTS THE FUEL PUMP FROM ACTIVATING, ALLOWING THE CAR TO START. THE PROBL...

Sep 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 208,720 mi

'M WRITING TO NOTIFY GM ABOUT A DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREVENTING THE CAR TO STOP FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL IT RESETS, CAUSING MANY WORK RELATED ISSUES. THIS SECURITY ISSUE PREVENTS THE FUEL PUMP FROM ACTIVATING, ALLOWING THE CAR TO START. THE PROBL...

Sep 9, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION WAS MANUALLY TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE KEY SLIPPED OUT OF THE IGNITION. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY WOULD FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Sep 9, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION WAS MANUALLY TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE KEY SLIPPED OUT OF THE IGNITION. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY WOULD FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Aug 17, 2016 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

GRINDING NOISE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES.ALSO GRABBING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES.

Aug 17, 2016 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

GRINDING NOISE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES.ALSO GRABBING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES.

Aug 11, 2016 Electrical System

TAKATA. EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG WITH THIS CAR. PLEASE ME CALL ME. [XXX], BROUGHT THE CAR NEW. GAVE TO MY DAUGHTER HER NAME IS [XXX] , HER PHONE NUMBER IS, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 11, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TAKATA. EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG WITH THIS CAR. PLEASE ME CALL ME. [XXX], BROUGHT THE CAR NEW. GAVE TO MY DAUGHTER HER NAME IS [XXX] , HER PHONE NUMBER IS, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 11, 2016 Electrical System

TAKATA. EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG WITH THIS CAR. PLEASE ME CALL ME. [XXX], BROUGHT THE CAR NEW. GAVE TO MY DAUGHTER HER NAME IS [XXX] , HER PHONE NUMBER IS, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 11, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TAKATA. EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG WITH THIS CAR. PLEASE ME CALL ME. [XXX], BROUGHT THE CAR NEW. GAVE TO MY DAUGHTER HER NAME IS [XXX] , HER PHONE NUMBER IS, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 4, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Mar 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Mar 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Mar 4, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Mar 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Mar 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND LEFT KNEE INJURIE...

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 190 mi

YOU HAVE TO MESS WITH THE KEY TO GET IT TO START AND IT OVERLOADS MY FUEL PUMP AND MAKES THE FUSE BLOW AND I HAVE TO GET IT FIXED. THE KEY HAS BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE BEFORE I PURCHASED IT AND ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER IT'S BEEN DOING THAT SINCE HE PURCHASED IT.

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 190 mi

YOU HAVE TO MESS WITH THE KEY TO GET IT TO START AND IT OVERLOADS MY FUEL PUMP AND MAKES THE FUSE BLOW AND I HAVE TO GET IT FIXED. THE KEY HAS BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE BEFORE I PURCHASED IT AND ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER IT'S BEEN DOING THAT SINCE HE PURCHASED IT.

Jan 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR STARTS UP AND THEN SHUTS OFF AFTER 5 SECONDS. THE SECURITY SYSTEM WILL NOT LET IT STAY RUNNING.

Jan 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR STARTS UP AND THEN SHUTS OFF AFTER 5 SECONDS. THE SECURITY SYSTEM WILL NOT LET IT STAY RUNNING.

Nov 3, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Nov 3, 2015 Steering Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Nov 3, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Nov 3, 2015 Steering Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER ON 10/25/2001 IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM AS WE WERE DRIVING CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND FLIP DOWN HILL. MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER WERE FRONT PASSENGERS AND I WAS THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF THE CAR AND WAS ...

Oct 22, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE KEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION, THE IGNITION WAS GOING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE KEY. HOWEVER, WHEN THE KEY WAS RETURNED TO HIM, HE DID NOT FIT IN THE IGNITION AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IL...

Oct 22, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE KEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION, THE IGNITION WAS GOING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE KEY. HOWEVER, WHEN THE KEY WAS RETURNED TO HIM, HE DID NOT FIT IN THE IGNITION AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IL...

Sep 23, 2015 Engine 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Sep 23, 2015 Engine 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED PRIOR TO T...

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED PRIOR TO T...

Jun 16, 2015 Electrical System 195,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER KEY ...

Jun 16, 2015 Electrical System 195,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER KEY ...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITE IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS FORM. *SMD

May 11, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITE IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS FORM. *SMD

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 148,000 mi

THE BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TURNING ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS THEN THE BLINKERS THE BLINKERS WOULD WORK. NOW THEY ONLY WORK ABOUT 15% OF THE TIME, EVEN WHEN TRYING TO USE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. *TR

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 148,000 mi

THE BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TURNING ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS THEN THE BLINKERS THE BLINKERS WOULD WORK. NOW THEY ONLY WORK ABOUT 15% OF THE TIME, EVEN WHEN TRYING TO USE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER HITTING A POLE, THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE IGNITI...

Apr 8, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER HITTING A POLE, THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE IGNITI...

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS LOOSELY CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION AND BECAME STUCK IN THE ACC POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ON. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AN...

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS LOOSELY CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION AND BECAME STUCK IN THE ACC POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ON. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AN...

Feb 23, 2015 Electrical System 29,240 mi

LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REGARDING HIS 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT; HE IS REQUESTING REMUNERATION FOR THE REPAIR COSTS HE INCURRED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TWO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. *SMD THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *JB

Feb 23, 2015 Electrical System 29,240 mi

LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REGARDING HIS 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT; HE IS REQUESTING REMUNERATION FOR THE REPAIR COSTS HE INCURRED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TWO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. *SMD THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *JB

Jan 26, 2015 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICAT...

Jan 26, 2015 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICAT...

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 152,491 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REPAIR. THE KEY WOULD NOT START THE IGNITION AND IT BECAME DIFFIC...

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 152,491 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REPAIR. THE KEY WOULD NOT START THE IGNITION AND IT BECAME DIFFIC...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT SUFFICE TO DETER THE DEFECT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFAC...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT SUFFICE TO DETER THE DEFECT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFAC...

Dec 29, 2014 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH. *TA THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB

Dec 29, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BURGLAR ALARM WARNING LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES IN...

Dec 29, 2014 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH. *TA THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB

Dec 29, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BURGLAR ALARM WARNING LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES IN...

Dec 18, 2014 Suspension 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH AS THE SERVICE ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHTS ILLU...

Dec 18, 2014 Electrical System 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH AS THE SERVICE ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHTS ILLU...

Dec 18, 2014 Suspension 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH AS THE SERVICE ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHTS ILLU...

Dec 18, 2014 Electrical System 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH AS THE SERVICE ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHTS ILLU...

Dec 11, 2014 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMITTING ...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMITTING ...

Dec 11, 2014 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMITTING ...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMITTING ...

Nov 24, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

WHERE THE STEERING PINION ATTACHES TO THE FRAME RUSTED OUT AND BROKE MAKING RIGHT TURNS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE PINION MOVING AND THE INNER TIE ROD HITTING THE FRAME. PRETTY MUCH MAKING THE CAR WORTHLESS. *TR

Nov 24, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

WHERE THE STEERING PINION ATTACHES TO THE FRAME RUSTED OUT AND BROKE MAKING RIGHT TURNS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE PINION MOVING AND THE INNER TIE ROD HITTING THE FRAME. PRETTY MUCH MAKING THE CAR WORTHLESS. *TR

Nov 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER DATED OCTOBER 2014. WE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AS IT SHUT OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ACROSS A BRIDGE WHICH HAS A BUMP ON IT WE LOST ALL POWER AND WAS LIKE OLD FASHION STEERING. WE COASTED TO THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP AND HAD TO...

Nov 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER DATED OCTOBER 2014. WE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AS IT SHUT OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ACROSS A BRIDGE WHICH HAS A BUMP ON IT WE LOST ALL POWER AND WAS LIKE OLD FASHION STEERING. WE COASTED TO THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP AND HAD TO...

Nov 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA02037 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 1 DAY AFTER THE DEADLINE OF 5/1/2001. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WE ARE ABLE TO GET THEM TO FUNCTION BY PUTTING THE SIGNAL INTO THE "ON" POSITION AND PRESSING THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON O...

Nov 20, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE ...

Nov 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA02037 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 1 DAY AFTER THE DEADLINE OF 5/1/2001. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WE ARE ABLE TO GET THEM TO FUNCTION BY PUTTING THE SIGNAL INTO THE "ON" POSITION AND PRESSING THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON O...

Nov 20, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE ...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 89,836 mi

1) 7/1/2011, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP COSTING OWNER $180.20 2) 12/9/2013, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP COSTING OWNER $252.51 PLUS LOST OF WAGES FOR TIME AWAY FROM JOB COSTING OWNER $26.91, AND FORCED TO GET RENTAL VEHICLE COSTING OWNER $73.04 FOR RENTA...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 89,836 mi

1) 7/1/2011, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP COSTING OWNER $180.20 2) 12/9/2013, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP COSTING OWNER $252.51 PLUS LOST OF WAGES FOR TIME AWAY FROM JOB COSTING OWNER $26.91, AND FORCED TO GET RENTAL VEHICLE COSTING OWNER $73.04 FOR RENTA...

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD GASKET AND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *JB

Nov 12, 2014 Engine

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD GASKET AND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *JB

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION AND THE BATTERY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILA...

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD GASKET AND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *JB

Nov 12, 2014 Engine

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD GASKET AND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *JB

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION AND THE BATTERY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILA...

Nov 4, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REP...

Nov 4, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REP...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Power Train 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Power Train 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND ALL THAT COULD BE DONE IS BRAKE TO A STOP. *TR

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System 201,384 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO THE STORE IN THE RAIN AND IT WAS POURING OUTSIDE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON, CHECK ENGINE, & SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING HAPPENED UNTIL I LEFT THE STORE AND TRIED TO START MY CAR BACK UP. IT WOULD START AND JUST SHUT OFF. IT WOULD STAY RUNNING WITH MY FOO...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System 201,384 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO THE STORE IN THE RAIN AND IT WAS POURING OUTSIDE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON, CHECK ENGINE, & SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING HAPPENED UNTIL I LEFT THE STORE AND TRIED TO START MY CAR BACK UP. IT WOULD START AND JUST SHUT OFF. IT WOULD STAY RUNNING WITH MY FOO...

Oct 30, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ,3 TIMES , 1ST OCCURRENCE IN 2005 CAR WAS PARKED AND WOULD NOT START . 2ND OCCURRENCE IN 2008 CAR WAS PARKED AND WOULD NOT START. 3RD OCCURRENCE IN 2012 WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND RE-STARTED ONLY TO STALL AT A STOP LIGHT , RE-STARTED AND TOOK TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLE...

Oct 30, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ,3 TIMES , 1ST OCCURRENCE IN 2005 CAR WAS PARKED AND WOULD NOT START . 2ND OCCURRENCE IN 2008 CAR WAS PARKED AND WOULD NOT START. 3RD OCCURRENCE IN 2012 WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND RE-STARTED ONLY TO STALL AT A STOP LIGHT , RE-STARTED AND TOOK TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLE...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Sep 19, 2014 Structure Crash 182,000 mi

GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR FOLLOWING RUNS INTO THE THE BACK OF US. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 182,000 mi

GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR FOLLOWING RUNS INTO THE THE BACK OF US. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Structure Crash 182,000 mi

GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR FOLLOWING RUNS INTO THE THE BACK OF US. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 182,000 mi

GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR FOLLOWING RUNS INTO THE THE BACK OF US. *TR

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. TH...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. TH...

Aug 8, 2014 Electrical System 117,340 mi

VEHICLE KEY, WHICH IS PART OF KEY RING (2-3 HOUSE KEYS) SLIPPED OUT OF THE IGNITION ON A HIGHWAY, IN A TUNNEL. VEHICLE FUNCTIONALITY CEASED. NOW POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS BUT WITH NO SHOULDER OR BREAKDOWN LANE IN THE TUNNEL, I USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Electrical System 117,340 mi

VEHICLE KEY, WHICH IS PART OF KEY RING (2-3 HOUSE KEYS) SLIPPED OUT OF THE IGNITION ON A HIGHWAY, IN A TUNNEL. VEHICLE FUNCTIONALITY CEASED. NOW POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS BUT WITH NO SHOULDER OR BREAKDOWN LANE IN THE TUNNEL, I USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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. ...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 176,452 mi

2001 GRANDAM SE IGNITION STOP WORKING AT WORK .HAD TO TOW HOME. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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. ...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 176,452 mi

2001 GRANDAM SE IGNITION STOP WORKING AT WORK .HAD TO TOW HOME. *TR

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE IGNITION FAILING TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THE...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE IGNITION FAILING TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THE...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE IGNITION FAILING TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THE...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE IGNITION FAILING TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THE...

Jul 19, 2014 Engine 123,000 mi

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS USED WITH JUST A LITTLE OVER 100000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING OUT OF THE INTAKE GASKET ONTO THE ENGINE. IT GOT WORSE SO I HAD MY MECHANIC REPLACE IT WITH A OEM PART. HE WARNED ME AGAINST IT SAYING THAT ALL THE 6"S HAD THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ORIG. GASKE...

Jul 19, 2014 Engine 123,000 mi

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS USED WITH JUST A LITTLE OVER 100000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING OUT OF THE INTAKE GASKET ONTO THE ENGINE. IT GOT WORSE SO I HAD MY MECHANIC REPLACE IT WITH A OEM PART. HE WARNED ME AGAINST IT SAYING THAT ALL THE 6"S HAD THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ORIG. GASKE...

Jul 15, 2014 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 15, 2014 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System Crash 142,000 mi

CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CAR WAS EVALUATED BY GM DEALER AND ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NEITHER COULD DETERMINE WHY CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF, GM DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM ON 11/22/2010. ON 12/24/2011, THE PONTIAC GRAND ...

Jul 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

WENT TO GET IN MY CAR AT THE STORE AND THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR WOULDN'T START HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ACROSS TOWN. THEN I READ THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. NOW I HEAR GM IS RECALLING FOR IGNITION SWITCH. WHICH IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN WHIL...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WENT TO GET IN MY CAR AT THE STORE AND THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR WOULDN'T START HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ACROSS TOWN. THEN I READ THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. NOW I HEAR GM IS RECALLING FOR IGNITION SWITCH. WHICH IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN WHIL...

Jul 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

WENT TO GET IN MY CAR AT THE STORE AND THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR WOULDN'T START HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ACROSS TOWN. THEN I READ THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. NOW I HEAR GM IS RECALLING FOR IGNITION SWITCH. WHICH IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN WHIL...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WENT TO GET IN MY CAR AT THE STORE AND THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR WOULDN'T START HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ACROSS TOWN. THEN I READ THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. NOW I HEAR GM IS RECALLING FOR IGNITION SWITCH. WHICH IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN WHIL...

Jun 26, 2014 Electrical System

CARSHALTON OUT AND ALL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD MINAJ CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE. *TR

Jun 26, 2014 Electrical System

CARSHALTON OUT AND ALL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD MINAJ CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE. *TR

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION AND RESET THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON, SECURITY SENSOR, AND TRACTIO...

Jun 23, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION AND RESET THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON, SECURITY SENSOR, AND TRACTIO...

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION AND RESET THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON, SECURITY SENSOR, AND TRACTIO...

Jun 23, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION AND RESET THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON, SECURITY SENSOR, AND TRACTIO...

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY WOULD MOVE IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UN...

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY WOULD MOVE IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UN...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT 55 AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF . IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN FOR A ALMOST 2 YEARS .NOTHING WAS PREDICTABLE AND SOMETIMES MONTHS WOULD PASS AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD HAPPEN WITHIN MILES OF THE LAST OCCURRENCE UNTIL ABOUT JANUARY 2014 I MADE A 50 MILE TRIP AND ON THE RETURN 50 MILES IT WOU...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT 55 AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF . IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN FOR A ALMOST 2 YEARS .NOTHING WAS PREDICTABLE AND SOMETIMES MONTHS WOULD PASS AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD HAPPEN WITHIN MILES OF THE LAST OCCURRENCE UNTIL ABOUT JANUARY 2014 I MADE A 50 MILE TRIP AND ON THE RETURN 50 MILES IT WOU...

Apr 26, 2014 Electrical System 144,000 mi

SECURITY PASSLOCK ISSUES. INITIALLY IT STARTED WITH THE CAR NOT STARTING UNLESS I SAT WITH THE KEY TURNED TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT GRADUALLY GOT WORSE AND THEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START AT ALL. *TR

Apr 26, 2014 Electrical System 144,000 mi

SECURITY PASSLOCK ISSUES. INITIALLY IT STARTED WITH THE CAR NOT STARTING UNLESS I SAT WITH THE KEY TURNED TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT GRADUALLY GOT WORSE AND THEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START AT ALL. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR SLOWING DOWN. THEY ARE SAYING THE FUEL INJECTOR IS BAD. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR SLOWING DOWN. THEY ARE SAYING THE FUEL INJECTOR IS BAD. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH OF THE NEW CAR SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ME ACCIDENTS. THE STEERING WHEEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOCKED-UP BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES FROM 2001, WHEN I PURCHASED THE CA...

Apr 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR SLOWING DOWN. THEY ARE SAYING THE FUEL INJECTOR IS BAD. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR SLOWING DOWN. THEY ARE SAYING THE FUEL INJECTOR IS BAD. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH OF THE NEW CAR SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ME ACCIDENTS. THE STEERING WHEEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOCKED-UP BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES FROM 2001, WHEN I PURCHASED THE CA...

Feb 15, 2014 Electrical System

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Feb 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Feb 15, 2014 Structure

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Feb 15, 2014 Electrical System

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Feb 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Feb 15, 2014 Structure

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE DASHBOARD OF ALL 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AMS ARE WORTHLESS. BEFORE I MENTION THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT FREQUENTLY, AND THE BLINKER MODULES ARE PURE JUNK CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN TURNING. THEY ALL GO BAD AND MAKE THE CARS LOOK AND SOUND LIKE H...

Sep 10, 2013 Electrical System 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Sep 10, 2013 Steering 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Sep 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Sep 10, 2013 Electrical System 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Sep 10, 2013 Steering 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Sep 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 118,947 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK (2ND SHIFT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AS I WAS PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SIMPLY SHUT-OFF BLOCKING TRAFFIC. (I WAS EVENTUALLY - 20 MINUTES - ABLE TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.) EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTART....EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE POWER...

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 970,000 mi

MY SECURITY LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME OR CAR WONT START OR SHUTS OFF 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 970,000 mi

MY SECURITY LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME OR CAR WONT START OR SHUTS OFF 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. BEFORE WE WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED, IGNITION REPLACED AND SEVERAL DIAGNOSTICS, COSTING US NEARLY $1000 DOLLARS. WHEN WE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE WE REALIZED THERE LITERALLY HUNDRE...

Aug 12, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. BEFORE WE WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED, IGNITION REPLACED AND SEVERAL DIAGNOSTICS, COSTING US NEARLY $1000 DOLLARS. WHEN WE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE WE REALIZED THERE LITERALLY HUNDRE...

Aug 2, 2013 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORK SOMETIMES AND STOP WORKING SOMETIMES,THE FUSES AND BULBS WERE CHECKED,THEY WERE OK. *TR

Aug 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORK SOMETIMES AND STOP WORKING SOMETIMES,THE FUSES AND BULBS WERE CHECKED,THEY WERE OK. *TR

Aug 2, 2013 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORK SOMETIMES AND STOP WORKING SOMETIMES,THE FUSES AND BULBS WERE CHECKED,THEY WERE OK. *TR

Aug 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORK SOMETIMES AND STOP WORKING SOMETIMES,THE FUSES AND BULBS WERE CHECKED,THEY WERE OK. *TR

May 2, 2013 Electrical System 133,000 mi

MY GRAND AM HAS A SECURITY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND CRANKS AND WONT TURN ON AND AFTER 10 MINS IT WILL HOW DO I FIX THIS? *TR

May 2, 2013 Electrical System 133,000 mi

MY GRAND AM HAS A SECURITY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND CRANKS AND WONT TURN ON AND AFTER 10 MINS IT WILL HOW DO I FIX THIS? *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 126,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS ROLLING UP AND SEPERATING FROM CAR CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILTY , THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL 1999 TO 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Structure 126,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS ROLLING UP AND SEPERATING FROM CAR CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILTY , THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL 1999 TO 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 126,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS ROLLING UP AND SEPERATING FROM CAR CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILTY , THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL 1999 TO 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Structure 126,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS ROLLING UP AND SEPERATING FROM CAR CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILTY , THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL 1999 TO 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH UPHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE RPMS BEGAN RAPIDLY INCREASED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE BRAKE ...

Oct 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH UPHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE RPMS BEGAN RAPIDLY INCREASED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE BRAKE ...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Wheels 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Steering 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Visibility 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Engine 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Wheels 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Steering 108,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BRAKE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEELS IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING LIKE METAL ON METAL NOT SURE BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS AND ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 240,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A SECURITY DEVICE THAT WHEN DRIVING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND I HAVE TO DRIVE ON I26 TO GET TO WORK THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IM DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT SHUTS DOWN IN FRONT OF A BIG TRUCK AND I CANT STEER IT BECAUSE THE POWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL HAS COMPL...

Sep 5, 2012 Visibility 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,000 mi

THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON BUTTONS 1-2 AND WAS ONLY WORKING ON 3 4 5 AND NOW COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Engine 240,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DETAILS: @ TIMES YOU CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RECENTLY PUT $690 INTO CHANGING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE THAT IT COST ME $1100 FOR THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM $250 FOR COIL PACK AND COVER FREQUENTLY SPARKPLUGS CHANGED OUT THE AC BUTTONS WONT ALLOW THE AC TO TURN ...

Aug 31, 2012 Wheels 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT BRAKE DUST CAUSED THE LUG NUT TO BECOME LOOSE AND THE TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Aug 31, 2012 Wheels 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT BRAKE DUST CAUSED THE LUG NUT TO BECOME LOOSE AND THE TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Aug 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID...

Aug 23, 2012 Electrical System

THERE IS SOME SORE OF DEFECT WITH THIS CARS SECURITY SYSTEM. IT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE CAR ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN DRIVING IT. I'VE HAD TO PULL OVER ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SECURITY SYSTEM. I FOLLOWED THE MANUAL STEPS TO GET THE CAR TO START BUT ITS A TIMELY PROCESS AND IT HAS ...

Aug 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID...

Aug 23, 2012 Electrical System

THERE IS SOME SORE OF DEFECT WITH THIS CARS SECURITY SYSTEM. IT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE CAR ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN DRIVING IT. I'VE HAD TO PULL OVER ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SECURITY SYSTEM. I FOLLOWED THE MANUAL STEPS TO GET THE CAR TO START BUT ITS A TIMELY PROCESS AND IT HAS ...

Jul 18, 2012 Electrical System 132,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN BE ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHTS TURN ON AND THE CAR DIES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP ALL WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. WE HAVE DONE A FUL...

Jul 18, 2012 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN BE ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHTS TURN ON AND THE CAR DIES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP ALL WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. WE HAVE DONE A FUL...

Jul 18, 2012 Electrical System 132,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN BE ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHTS TURN ON AND THE CAR DIES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP ALL WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. WE HAVE DONE A FUL...

Jul 18, 2012 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN BE ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHTS TURN ON AND THE CAR DIES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP ALL WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. WE HAVE DONE A FUL...

Jun 22, 2012 Electrical System 83,062 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT TH...

Jun 22, 2012 Electrical System 83,062 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT TH...

May 22, 2012 Exterior Lighting 95,328 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,328.

May 22, 2012 Exterior Lighting 95,328 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,328.

Apr 27, 2012 Structure 36,400 mi

I WAS LEAVING A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT. I TURNED THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO. IT WOULD TURN ALL THE WAY LEFT AND NOT GO RIGHT AT ALL. I BACKED BACK INTO MY PARKING SPOT. TOOK A LOOK UNDERNEATH AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTH...

Apr 27, 2012 Structure 36,400 mi

I WAS LEAVING A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT. I TURNED THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO. IT WOULD TURN ALL THE WAY LEFT AND NOT GO RIGHT AT ALL. I BACKED BACK INTO MY PARKING SPOT. TOOK A LOOK UNDERNEATH AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTH...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECT WITHIN ...

Apr 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LOW ON COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALS...

Apr 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LOW ON COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALS...

Apr 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LOW ON COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALS...

Apr 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LOW ON COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALS...

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE AND SECURITY WARNING LAMPS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE TIMES THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE AND SECURITY WARNING LAMPS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE TIMES THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A M...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A M...

Feb 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03...

Feb 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE PASS LOCK SENSOR. THE PASS LOCK SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MAN...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 28,500 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 26,700 MILES FROM MY FATHER. HE BOUGHT IT NEW. THERE WERE NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT OTHER THAN THE A/C, WHICH NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 28,500 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SUDDENLY. IT HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55 MPH. TH...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE PASS LOCK SENSOR. THE PASS LOCK SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MAN...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 28,500 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 26,700 MILES FROM MY FATHER. HE BOUGHT IT NEW. THERE WERE NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT OTHER THAN THE A/C, WHICH NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 28,500 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SUDDENLY. IT HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55 MPH. TH...

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED SHE COULD HEA...

Oct 28, 2011 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED SHE COULD HEA...

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED SHE COULD HEA...

Oct 28, 2011 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED SHE COULD HEA...

Oct 27, 2011 Steering

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 27, 2011 Steering

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TRY TO USE MY SIGNALS IT WONT WORK, THEY WONT COME ON, IT ALSO LILE TO HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, WHEN I CRANK THE CAR UP OT MAKES A LOUD NOISE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, OR SOMETIMES IT WONT START, I HAVE TO WAIT THIRTY MINUTES, BEFORE IT COULD CRANK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT HAS DONE THAT, I ALS...

Oct 12, 2011 Wheels 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BOLT WAS FRACTURED IN HALF AND CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE ROTOR, AXLE AND CD BOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Oct 12, 2011 Wheels 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BOLT WAS FRACTURED IN HALF AND CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE ROTOR, AXLE AND CD BOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Aug 9, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY THE SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Aug 9, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY THE SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Aug 6, 2011 Electrical System

VATS THE ANTI THEFT THAT LOCKS UP GM CARS BECAUSE OF THE SERCUITY CHIP THAT'S IN THE KEY PEOPLE HAVE GOT ROBBED SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON THEY CAR TO START OR FOR SOME ONE TO COME GET THEM. *TT

Aug 6, 2011 Equipment

VATS THE ANTI THEFT THAT LOCKS UP GM CARS BECAUSE OF THE SERCUITY CHIP THAT'S IN THE KEY PEOPLE HAVE GOT ROBBED SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON THEY CAR TO START OR FOR SOME ONE TO COME GET THEM. *TT

Aug 6, 2011 Electrical System

VATS THE ANTI THEFT THAT LOCKS UP GM CARS BECAUSE OF THE SERCUITY CHIP THAT'S IN THE KEY PEOPLE HAVE GOT ROBBED SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON THEY CAR TO START OR FOR SOME ONE TO COME GET THEM. *TT

Aug 6, 2011 Equipment

VATS THE ANTI THEFT THAT LOCKS UP GM CARS BECAUSE OF THE SERCUITY CHIP THAT'S IN THE KEY PEOPLE HAVE GOT ROBBED SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON THEY CAR TO START OR FOR SOME ONE TO COME GET THEM. *TT

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BA...

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BA...

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

THE SECURITY LIGHT ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT REMAINS ON AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START. THE CAR HAS LEFT ME STRANDED TIME AND TIME AGAIN IN THE COLD AND IN THE HEAT WHILE WAITING FOR THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM TO RESET. I HAVE REPLACED THE LOCKING CYLINDER TWICE AND IT IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY....

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

THE SECURITY LIGHT ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT REMAINS ON AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START. THE CAR HAS LEFT ME STRANDED TIME AND TIME AGAIN IN THE COLD AND IN THE HEAT WHILE WAITING FOR THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM TO RESET. I HAVE REPLACED THE LOCKING CYLINDER TWICE AND IT IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY....

Jun 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE CONSUMER WAITED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE HOURS. ALSO, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT AND WATER LEAKAGE ON THE GROU...

Jun 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE CONSUMER WAITED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE HOURS. ALSO, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT AND WATER LEAKAGE ON THE GROU...

Feb 24, 2011 Equipment 112,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WONT START. TURN THE KEY TO START AND NOTHING. AFTER A DAY THEN THE CAR WILL START... WHEN THE CAR START YOU CAN HEAR THE GAS PUMP TURN ON... WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTS THERE IS NOTHING. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Electrical System 112,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WONT START. TURN THE KEY TO START AND NOTHING. AFTER A DAY THEN THE CAR WILL START... WHEN THE CAR START YOU CAN HEAR THE GAS PUMP TURN ON... WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTS THERE IS NOTHING. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Equipment 112,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WONT START. TURN THE KEY TO START AND NOTHING. AFTER A DAY THEN THE CAR WILL START... WHEN THE CAR START YOU CAN HEAR THE GAS PUMP TURN ON... WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTS THERE IS NOTHING. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Electrical System 112,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WONT START. TURN THE KEY TO START AND NOTHING. AFTER A DAY THEN THE CAR WILL START... WHEN THE CAR START YOU CAN HEAR THE GAS PUMP TURN ON... WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTS THERE IS NOTHING. *TR

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

COOLANT LEVEL WAS GOING DOWN ON CAR AND LIGHT WAS COMING ON, TOOK CAR FOR CHECKUP AND INTAKE GASKET CRACKED AND COOLANT MIXED WITH OIL, HAD GASKET REPAIRED , BUT WHILE DRIVING GASKET BLEW AGAIN AND POWERSTEERING FUNCTIONS OF CAR DID NOT WORK AND COOLANT LEAKED ALL OVER GROUND , HARD TO CONTROL CAR ...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

COOLANT LEVEL WAS GOING DOWN ON CAR AND LIGHT WAS COMING ON, TOOK CAR FOR CHECKUP AND INTAKE GASKET CRACKED AND COOLANT MIXED WITH OIL, HAD GASKET REPAIRED , BUT WHILE DRIVING GASKET BLEW AGAIN AND POWERSTEERING FUNCTIONS OF CAR DID NOT WORK AND COOLANT LEAKED ALL OVER GROUND , HARD TO CONTROL CAR ...

Jan 11, 2011 Electrical System 117,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE SECURITY LOCK ENGAGED AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID ON COMING TRAFFIC AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. THE C...

Jan 11, 2011 Electrical System 117,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE SECURITY LOCK ENGAGED AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID ON COMING TRAFFIC AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. THE C...

Jan 6, 2011 Suspension 113,520 mi

POWER STEERING RACK SEPARATED FROM SUB FRAME DUE TO CORROSION

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 113,520 mi

POWER STEERING RACK SEPARATED FROM SUB FRAME DUE TO CORROSION

Jan 6, 2011 Suspension 113,520 mi

POWER STEERING RACK SEPARATED FROM SUB FRAME DUE TO CORROSION

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 113,520 mi

POWER STEERING RACK SEPARATED FROM SUB FRAME DUE TO CORROSION

Dec 17, 2010 Electrical System

3RD TIME PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK FAILURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH NO GUARANTEE THIS WON'T CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE WEB SITES AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT TO ALL OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS REPEATED PROBLEM...

Dec 17, 2010 Electrical System

3RD TIME PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK FAILURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH NO GUARANTEE THIS WON'T CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE WEB SITES AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT TO ALL OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS REPEATED PROBLEM...

Nov 29, 2010 Tires 154,866 mi

WE HAD A FLAT IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON ONE OF A SET OF GOODYEAR GT HR TIRES WHICH WERE PURCHASED IN JUNE 2007. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE AND INSPECTING IT, THE TIRE HAD LARGE CRACKS ALL AROUND THE PERIMETER ON THE INTERIOR SIDE. WE CHECKED THE OTHER TIRES AND SAW SIMILAR CRACKS. WE TOOK IT TO THE GOODYE...

Nov 29, 2010 Tires 154,866 mi

WE HAD A FLAT IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON ONE OF A SET OF GOODYEAR GT HR TIRES WHICH WERE PURCHASED IN JUNE 2007. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE AND INSPECTING IT, THE TIRE HAD LARGE CRACKS ALL AROUND THE PERIMETER ON THE INTERIOR SIDE. WE CHECKED THE OTHER TIRES AND SAW SIMILAR CRACKS. WE TOOK IT TO THE GOODYE...

Nov 20, 2010 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHEN I START MY CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ON POSITION AND WAIT FOR THE LIGHT TO COME OFF. I HAVE YET TO FIND ONE MECHANIC THAT KNOWS THE SOLUTION. IT HAS OCCURRED AT THE MOST RANDOM TIMES AND SOMETIMES THE WORST. AND I DON'...

Nov 20, 2010 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHEN I START MY CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ON POSITION AND WAIT FOR THE LIGHT TO COME OFF. I HAVE YET TO FIND ONE MECHANIC THAT KNOWS THE SOLUTION. IT HAS OCCURRED AT THE MOST RANDOM TIMES AND SOMETIMES THE WORST. AND I DON'...

Oct 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER; THIS TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED AFTER IT WAS ...

Oct 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER; THIS TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED AFTER IT WAS ...

Oct 20, 2010 Electrical System 86,881 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. SECURITY COMPUTER CODE INSIDE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER PREVENTS VEHICLE FROM STARTING FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO OVER AN HOUR WITH ORIGINAL KEY TO VEHICLE. EVERY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM OWNER IN THE AREA IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NATIONAL RECALL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE MICROCO...

Oct 20, 2010 Electrical System 86,881 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. SECURITY COMPUTER CODE INSIDE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER PREVENTS VEHICLE FROM STARTING FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO OVER AN HOUR WITH ORIGINAL KEY TO VEHICLE. EVERY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM OWNER IN THE AREA IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NATIONAL RECALL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE MICROCO...

Sep 30, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM. THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM WOULD NOT RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WH...

Sep 30, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM. THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM WOULD NOT RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WH...

Sep 26, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IT USES THE "PASSLOCK II" FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD BY A FORMER GM MECHANIC THAT THE PASSLOCK II SYSTEM WILL FAIL WHEN THE CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY 95,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PASSLOCK II SYSTEM NOW REQUIRES DAILY RESETS, CAUSING THE CAR TO START NO...

Sep 26, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IT USES THE "PASSLOCK II" FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD BY A FORMER GM MECHANIC THAT THE PASSLOCK II SYSTEM WILL FAIL WHEN THE CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY 95,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PASSLOCK II SYSTEM NOW REQUIRES DAILY RESETS, CAUSING THE CAR TO START NO...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO START. HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE PASS LOCK SECURITY SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO START. HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE PASS LOCK SECURITY SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE...

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE FOR 2 YEARS. IT WAS GIVEN TO ME FROM MY MOTHER. BEFORE OWNING THE CAR, MY MOTHER COMPLAINED OF THE TURN SIGNAL NOISE CONSTANTLY GOING AT A SPORADIC RATE AT RANDOM TIMES. IT STILL MAKES THIS NOISE AT A CONSTANT RATE TO THIS VERY DAY. AT TIMES, I EVEN NOTICE A ...

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE FOR 2 YEARS. IT WAS GIVEN TO ME FROM MY MOTHER. BEFORE OWNING THE CAR, MY MOTHER COMPLAINED OF THE TURN SIGNAL NOISE CONSTANTLY GOING AT A SPORADIC RATE AT RANDOM TIMES. IT STILL MAKES THIS NOISE AT A CONSTANT RATE TO THIS VERY DAY. AT TIMES, I EVEN NOTICE A ...

Aug 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Electrical System 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Equipment 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Electrical System 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Equipment 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Aug 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,152 mi

CAR WON'T START. LEAVES ME (WIDOW) STRANDED WHEREVER I AM, AWAITING TOW TRUCK. THESE ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED CULPRITS - DEFECTIVE PASS DOOR LOCK, DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS) FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (2 REPLACEMENTS), FAULTY IGNITION PASS LOCK SENSOR... THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF FAULTY REP...

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PASS LOCK MECHANISM. WHEN THE VEHICLE THOUGHT IT WAS BEING STOLEN, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO ACCELERATE. SHE WOULD MAKE S...

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PASS LOCK MECHANISM. WHEN THE VEHICLE THOUGHT IT WAS BEING STOLEN, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO ACCELERATE. SHE WOULD MAKE S...

Jul 9, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000. UPDATED 09/29/10. ...

Jul 9, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000. UPDATED 09/29/10. ...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SHE TRIED TO START THE VEH...

Jul 7, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SHE TRIED TO START THE VEH...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SHE TRIED TO START THE VEH...

Jul 7, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SHE TRIED TO START THE VEH...

Jul 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE IN HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD START AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE FAILURE DOES NOT OCCUR UNLESS IT RAINS. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO HAVE A DIAGNOST...

Jul 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE IN HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD START AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE FAILURE DOES NOT OCCUR UNLESS IT RAINS. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO HAVE A DIAGNOST...

Jun 29, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING. IT SEEMS THAT IT IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS OF GRAND AMS. I RESEARCH THE WEB AND FIND MANY UPON MANY OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. WHEN GOING TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE TO RESET THE S...

Jun 29, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING. IT SEEMS THAT IT IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS OF GRAND AMS. I RESEARCH THE WEB AND FIND MANY UPON MANY OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. WHEN GOING TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE TO RESET THE S...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V6 3400. THE PASSLOCK/SECURITY SYSTEM HAS PROVEN TO BE FAULTY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN THE RECENT PAST THE SECURITY LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY FLASH PREVENTING ME FROM STARTING MY CAR FOR UP TO 10-15 MINUTES. IT HAS MORE RECENTLY TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE. NOW MY SE...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V6 3400. THE PASSLOCK/SECURITY SYSTEM HAS PROVEN TO BE FAULTY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN THE RECENT PAST THE SECURITY LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY FLASH PREVENTING ME FROM STARTING MY CAR FOR UP TO 10-15 MINUTES. IT HAS MORE RECENTLY TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE. NOW MY SE...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY PASSLOCK CHIP 3 TIMES IN MY PONTIAC GRAND AM. THIS HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY PASSLOCK CHIP 3 TIMES IN MY PONTIAC GRAND AM. THIS HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT. *TR

May 28, 2010 Electrical System 109,245 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY CARS SECURITY LOCK NOT KNOWING AT FIRST , I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP , WELL ONE DAY ON THE WAY TO WORK MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING WHEN I WAS ON THE NYS THRUWAY SCARED OUT OF MY MIND THANKFULLY HAD JUST DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF AT DAYCARE - I COULD ACTUALLY GET MY CAR TO...

May 28, 2010 Electrical System 109,245 mi

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY CARS SECURITY LOCK NOT KNOWING AT FIRST , I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP , WELL ONE DAY ON THE WAY TO WORK MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING WHEN I WAS ON THE NYS THRUWAY SCARED OUT OF MY MIND THANKFULLY HAD JUST DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF AT DAYCARE - I COULD ACTUALLY GET MY CAR TO...

May 11, 2010 Electrical System 122,606 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THERE WAS NOTHING GOING ON LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING 1 DAY. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM AND HAVING TO RESET THE SYSTEM FOR THE CAR TO BE ABLE TO START WHICH I WAS TOLD TAKES A 1/2 HOUR OF 3 TEN MINUTES TURNING...

May 11, 2010 Electrical System 122,606 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THERE WAS NOTHING GOING ON LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING 1 DAY. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM AND HAVING TO RESET THE SYSTEM FOR THE CAR TO BE ABLE TO START WHICH I WAS TOLD TAKES A 1/2 HOUR OF 3 TEN MINUTES TURNING...

May 4, 2010 Equipment 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE KEY WAS RESET WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR THREE TIME...

May 4, 2010 Equipment 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE KEY WAS RESET WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR THREE TIME...

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SYSTEM WENT INTO SAFE MODE FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE ACTUALLY STARTING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH...

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SYSTEM WENT INTO SAFE MODE FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE ACTUALLY STARTING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH...

Apr 19, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WITH 95,000 MILES, EQUIPPED WITH THE PASSLOCK ANTITHEFT SYSTEM... ITS BEGINNING TO FAIL. THE SECURITY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ON SOLID AND FLASHING OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL THE 10MIN RESET PROCEDURE HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISH...

Apr 19, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WITH 95,000 MILES, EQUIPPED WITH THE PASSLOCK ANTITHEFT SYSTEM... ITS BEGINNING TO FAIL. THE SECURITY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ON SOLID AND FLASHING OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL THE 10MIN RESET PROCEDURE HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISH...

Mar 27, 2010 Electrical System 250,000 mi

MY SIGNAL LIGHT WONT STOP CLICKING WHICH LEADS TO THE STEERING COLUMN SMOKING.

Mar 27, 2010 Electrical System 250,000 mi

MY SIGNAL LIGHT WONT STOP CLICKING WHICH LEADS TO THE STEERING COLUMN SMOKING.

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SHUT ON AND OFF ON IT'S OWN. BRAND NEW SENSORS, A FUEL PUMP, AND FILTERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IN SEP...

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 130,552 mi

OWN A 01 PONTIAC AM GT AND IM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM. IT MALFUNCTIONS STILL, EVEN AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED A YEAR AGO. PONTIAC NEEDS TO RECALL THESE CARS AND FIX THEM, THIS IS A MAJOR HEADACHE. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SHUT ON AND OFF ON IT'S OWN. BRAND NEW SENSORS, A FUEL PUMP, AND FILTERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IN SEP...

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 130,552 mi

OWN A 01 PONTIAC AM GT AND IM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM. IT MALFUNCTIONS STILL, EVEN AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED A YEAR AGO. PONTIAC NEEDS TO RECALL THESE CARS AND FIX THEM, THIS IS A MAJOR HEADACHE. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. HE STATED THAT THE "PASS LOCK" SECURITY FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HE COULD NOT START THE ENGINE AND THE "SECURITY" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST WHERE THEY STATED T...

Feb 25, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. HE STATED THAT THE "PASS LOCK" SECURITY FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HE COULD NOT START THE ENGINE AND THE "SECURITY" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST WHERE THEY STATED T...

Feb 10, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. AFTER MY SECURITY LIGHT LIT AND MY CAR WOULDN'T START, I MECHANIC FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM, MY CAR STARTED AFTER JUST LETTING MY KEY ON IN THE ACC POSITION FOR 15 MINUTES THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN OCTOBER OF 2008 AND BASICALLY H...

Feb 10, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. AFTER MY SECURITY LIGHT LIT AND MY CAR WOULDN'T START, I MECHANIC FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM, MY CAR STARTED AFTER JUST LETTING MY KEY ON IN THE ACC POSITION FOR 15 MINUTES THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN OCTOBER OF 2008 AND BASICALLY H...

Feb 1, 2010 Electrical System 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH THE "SECURITY PATH LOCK" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ...

Feb 1, 2010 Electrical System 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH THE "SECURITY PATH LOCK" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START; HOWEVER, AFTER TEN MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEF...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System 84,000 mi

HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 93000 MILES--IN PAST 2 YEARS, IT HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTED--HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND WAS FINALLY TOLD IT IS THE PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. NOW IT IS NOT STARTING APPROX. ONCE A MONTH. LOCAL MECHANI...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START; HOWEVER, AFTER TEN MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEF...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System 84,000 mi

HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 93000 MILES--IN PAST 2 YEARS, IT HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTED--HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND WAS FINALLY TOLD IT IS THE PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. NOW IT IS NOT STARTING APPROX. ONCE A MONTH. LOCAL MECHANI...

Jan 15, 2010 Electrical System 117,667 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. UPON FAILURE, THE SECURITY FEATURE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH THE EXPECTATION OF FIXING THE STARTING ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED...

Jan 15, 2010 Electrical System 117,667 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. UPON FAILURE, THE SECURITY FEATURE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH THE EXPECTATION OF FIXING THE STARTING ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED...

Jan 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIATOR TWICE, THE WATER PUMP TWICE (GOING ON NUMBER 3 TOMORROW) AND ALSO GET TO DO AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CAUSE HAS SINCE BEEN DISCOVERED AS THE DEX-COOL COOLANT THAT GM MANUFACTURES WHICH EATS ANYTHING IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH. RECALL ...

Jan 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIATOR TWICE, THE WATER PUMP TWICE (GOING ON NUMBER 3 TOMORROW) AND ALSO GET TO DO AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CAUSE HAS SINCE BEEN DISCOVERED AS THE DEX-COOL COOLANT THAT GM MANUFACTURES WHICH EATS ANYTHING IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH. RECALL ...

Oct 6, 2009 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A NO-START CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE PA...

Oct 6, 2009 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A NO-START CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE PA...

Sep 26, 2009 Electrical System 66,000 mi

2001 GRAND AM GT WITH 67,000 MILES. HAZARD LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORKED ONLY SOMETIMES. HAD RECALLED SWITCH REPLACED, NOW I HAVE NOTHING AT ALL. GARAGES CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG AND I HATE DRIVING WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS. GETTING A TICKET FOR NOT HAVING THEM IS THE LEAST OF WORRIES. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Electrical System 66,000 mi

2001 GRAND AM GT WITH 67,000 MILES. HAZARD LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORKED ONLY SOMETIMES. HAD RECALLED SWITCH REPLACED, NOW I HAVE NOTHING AT ALL. GARAGES CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG AND I HATE DRIVING WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS. GETTING A TICKET FOR NOT HAVING THEM IS THE LEAST OF WORRIES. *TR

Sep 7, 2009 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE (SOMETIMES FOR A WHOLE MONTH) MY CAR DOESN'T START, AND THE "SECURITY" LIGHT FLASHES. IN THIS CASE, I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE "START" POSITION, AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE I CAN START IT. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2009 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE (SOMETIMES FOR A WHOLE MONTH) MY CAR DOESN'T START, AND THE "SECURITY" LIGHT FLASHES. IN THIS CASE, I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE "START" POSITION, AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE I CAN START IT. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PR...

Aug 20, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A SECURITY FAILURE; HOWEVER, WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUE...

Aug 20, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A SECURITY FAILURE; HOWEVER, WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUE...

Jul 29, 2009 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED CAME OUT TO LEAVE CAR WOULD NOT START HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW-2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUND IGNITION SWITCH AND PASSLOCK SENOR CYLINDER FAULTY DEALERSHIP STATES A DEFECT IN THIS YEAR OF GRAND AM BILL RUNS AROUND 700.00 EACH TIME-WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN...

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED CAME OUT TO LEAVE CAR WOULD NOT START HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW-2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUND IGNITION SWITCH AND PASSLOCK SENOR CYLINDER FAULTY DEALERSHIP STATES A DEFECT IN THIS YEAR OF GRAND AM BILL RUNS AROUND 700.00 EACH TIME-WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN...

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 62,123 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYSTEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF WHEN THEY SOLD THESE CARS.THEY NEED A RECALL ON THEM AS THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO NOT BE FIXED EVEN WHEN REPLACING THEM THEY JUST ARE DELAYING THE PROBLEM FOR ANOTHER YEAR. THEN YOU H...

Jul 29, 2009 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED CAME OUT TO LEAVE CAR WOULD NOT START HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW-2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUND IGNITION SWITCH AND PASSLOCK SENOR CYLINDER FAULTY DEALERSHIP STATES A DEFECT IN THIS YEAR OF GRAND AM BILL RUNS AROUND 700.00 EACH TIME-WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN...

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED CAME OUT TO LEAVE CAR WOULD NOT START HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW-2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUND IGNITION SWITCH AND PASSLOCK SENOR CYLINDER FAULTY DEALERSHIP STATES A DEFECT IN THIS YEAR OF GRAND AM BILL RUNS AROUND 700.00 EACH TIME-WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN...

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 62,123 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYSTEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF WHEN THEY SOLD THESE CARS.THEY NEED A RECALL ON THEM AS THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO NOT BE FIXED EVEN WHEN REPLACING THEM THEY JUST ARE DELAYING THE PROBLEM FOR ANOTHER YEAR. THEN YOU H...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR MORE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR MORE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jun 17, 2009 Fuel System, Other 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE AND HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS AND MOST RECENTLY DROPPED $300.00 TO PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP IN IT. THE CAR WILL STILL NOT START. IT TURNS OVER AND EVERYTHING BUT WILL NOT START. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO START IT FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A PROBL...

Jun 17, 2009 Fuel System, Other 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE AND HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS AND MOST RECENTLY DROPPED $300.00 TO PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP IN IT. THE CAR WILL STILL NOT START. IT TURNS OVER AND EVERYTHING BUT WILL NOT START. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO START IT FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A PROBL...

Apr 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Apr 17, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Apr 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Apr 17, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

RECALL NUMBER: 03V327000 DATES MANUFACTURED: MAR 2000 TO MAY 2001 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 670740 DATE OWNERS NOTIFIED ON: FEB 2004 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING...

Mar 19, 2009 Electrical System Crash 45,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I GO TO START MY CAR, SO IT HAPPENS 6 TIMES A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ON AND LET IT SIT FOR 10 MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS. WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES MY SECURITY LIGHT GOES ON ...

Mar 19, 2009 Electrical System Crash 45,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I GO TO START MY CAR, SO IT HAPPENS 6 TIMES A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ON AND LET IT SIT FOR 10 MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS. WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES MY SECURITY LIGHT GOES ON ...

Mar 4, 2009 Exterior Lighting 97,795 mi

TURN SIGNAL WORK ON AND OFF INTERMITTENT FAILURE TO WORK. *TR

Mar 4, 2009 Exterior Lighting 97,795 mi

TURN SIGNAL WORK ON AND OFF INTERMITTENT FAILURE TO WORK. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM AND I KEEP HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. I FIRST HAD THIS PROBLEM IN 2004 AND PAID 400.00 TO FIX IT. WELL IT STARTED AGAIN JUNE 07. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT AGAIN SO I KEEP RESETTING IT.I ALSO NEVER RECEIVED THE INFO ON THE TURN SIGNALS AN...

Feb 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM AND I KEEP HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. I FIRST HAD THIS PROBLEM IN 2004 AND PAID 400.00 TO FIX IT. WELL IT STARTED AGAIN JUNE 07. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT AGAIN SO I KEEP RESETTING IT.I ALSO NEVER RECEIVED THE INFO ON THE TURN SIGNALS AN...

Feb 17, 2009 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM AND I KEEP HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. I FIRST HAD THIS PROBLEM IN 2004 AND PAID 400.00 TO FIX IT. WELL IT STARTED AGAIN JUNE 07. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT AGAIN SO I KEEP RESETTING IT.I ALSO NEVER RECEIVED THE INFO ON THE TURN SIGNALS AN...

Feb 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM AND I KEEP HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. I FIRST HAD THIS PROBLEM IN 2004 AND PAID 400.00 TO FIX IT. WELL IT STARTED AGAIN JUNE 07. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT AGAIN SO I KEEP RESETTING IT.I ALSO NEVER RECEIVED THE INFO ON THE TURN SIGNALS AN...

Feb 12, 2009 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM NO START SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE BIG PROBLEM HAS DID IT 20 TIME IN A MONTH. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM NO START SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE BIG PROBLEM HAS DID IT 20 TIME IN A MONTH. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT UNDER PRESSURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST WHICH EXCEEDED $700.00. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,300. UPDA...

Dec 29, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND A YEAR AGO I HAD A SECURITY LIGHT COME ON WHICH MAKES THE CAR NOT START AND YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH A LONG PROCESS TO GET IT TO START A YEAR AGO I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE HAD TO CHANGE TO WHOLE IGNITION MODULE AND I THINK THE WHOLE IGNITION SYSTEM I FIND THIS PR...

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT UNDER PRESSURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST WHICH EXCEEDED $700.00. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,300. UPDA...

Dec 29, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND A YEAR AGO I HAD A SECURITY LIGHT COME ON WHICH MAKES THE CAR NOT START AND YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH A LONG PROCESS TO GET IT TO START A YEAR AGO I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE HAD TO CHANGE TO WHOLE IGNITION MODULE AND I THINK THE WHOLE IGNITION SYSTEM I FIND THIS PR...

Dec 9, 2008 Electrical System 69,114 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. CANNOT BE BATTERY, SINCE THAT WAS REPLACED YESTERDAY. THE FACTORY-INSTALLED ANTI-THEFT DEVICE IS FAULTY AND HAS BEEN FOR NEARLY A YEAR. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT!!! *TR

Dec 9, 2008 Electrical System 69,114 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. CANNOT BE BATTERY, SINCE THAT WAS REPLACED YESTERDAY. THE FACTORY-INSTALLED ANTI-THEFT DEVICE IS FAULTY AND HAS BEEN FOR NEARLY A YEAR. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT!!! *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

3 WINDOW REGULATOR ARE BROKEN ON DRIVER SIDE, AND PASSENGER. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ONLY DEFROST HALF THE WINDOW, INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO, ENGINE OVERHEATS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK, THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START . I HAVE NOT FIXED THE WINDOWS BUT I BEEN TO THE DEAL...

Dec 1, 2008 Visibility 89,000 mi

3 WINDOW REGULATOR ARE BROKEN ON DRIVER SIDE, AND PASSENGER. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ONLY DEFROST HALF THE WINDOW, INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO, ENGINE OVERHEATS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK, THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START . I HAVE NOT FIXED THE WINDOWS BUT I BEEN TO THE DEAL...

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

3 WINDOW REGULATOR ARE BROKEN ON DRIVER SIDE, AND PASSENGER. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ONLY DEFROST HALF THE WINDOW, INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO, ENGINE OVERHEATS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK, THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START . I HAVE NOT FIXED THE WINDOWS BUT I BEEN TO THE DEAL...

Dec 1, 2008 Visibility 89,000 mi

3 WINDOW REGULATOR ARE BROKEN ON DRIVER SIDE, AND PASSENGER. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ONLY DEFROST HALF THE WINDOW, INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO, ENGINE OVERHEATS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK, THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START . I HAVE NOT FIXED THE WINDOWS BUT I BEEN TO THE DEAL...

Nov 17, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 111,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 4+ MONTHS, AS WELL AS CAR STALLING IN INTERSECTIONS LEAVING ME STRANDED AND IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED $380.00-DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND R...

Nov 17, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 111,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 4+ MONTHS, AS WELL AS CAR STALLING IN INTERSECTIONS LEAVING ME STRANDED AND IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED $380.00-DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND R...

Oct 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2001 GRAND AM GT IN SEPT 08 AND THE CAR RUNS GREAT BUT IT IS HARD TO START SOMETIMES. IT ALSO GETS ABOUT 15MPG IN TOWN. I HAVE CHECK THE PLUGS, WIRES AND TANK. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT THE DEALER WOULD EVEN CONSIDER CHECKING. *TR

Oct 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2001 GRAND AM GT IN SEPT 08 AND THE CAR RUNS GREAT BUT IT IS HARD TO START SOMETIMES. IT ALSO GETS ABOUT 15MPG IN TOWN. I HAVE CHECK THE PLUGS, WIRES AND TANK. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT THE DEALER WOULD EVEN CONSIDER CHECKING. *TR

Oct 11, 2008 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND WOULDN'T CONSISTENTLY START THE CAR. IT FINALLY CEASED TO OPERATE COMPLETELY. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWITCH AND THE PASSLOCK MODULE. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH. HAVE READ MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. MY SON ALSO HAS A 2001 PONTIAC, WITH THE SAME CO...

Oct 11, 2008 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND WOULDN'T CONSISTENTLY START THE CAR. IT FINALLY CEASED TO OPERATE COMPLETELY. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWITCH AND THE PASSLOCK MODULE. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH. HAVE READ MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. MY SON ALSO HAS A 2001 PONTIAC, WITH THE SAME CO...

Sep 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 128,000 mi

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SIGNAL/HAZARD PROBLEM AS THE RECALL OF THE 2001 GRAND AM BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE THE RANGE SO THUS IT IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 128,000 mi

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SIGNAL/HAZARD PROBLEM AS THE RECALL OF THE 2001 GRAND AM BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE THE RANGE SO THUS IT IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000 ...

Sep 17, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000 ...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,373 mi

PROBLEM: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AND PASSLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DESCR: PURCHASED CAR IN 1/01, DOCUMENTED LEAK OF COOLANT IN NOV. '01. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. IN 2003, AFTER I TOLD THEM WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM, THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE GASKET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,373 mi

PROBLEM: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AND PASSLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DESCR: PURCHASED CAR IN 1/01, DOCUMENTED LEAK OF COOLANT IN NOV. '01. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. IN 2003, AFTER I TOLD THEM WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM, THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE GASKET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Aug 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS/STALLS. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED SO FAR WHEN SLOWING TO STOP. I AM ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART IT AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Aug 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS/STALLS. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED SO FAR WHEN SLOWING TO STOP. I AM ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART IT AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Aug 15, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

CAR DOESN'T START. RESET THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM. HAPPENS EVERYDAY FOR 2 WEEKS. PASS LOCK SYSTEM FAILS BUT CARS RUNS. PASS LOCK SYSTEM STILL FAILED BUT NOW CAR WON'T START. *TR

Aug 15, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

CAR DOESN'T START. RESET THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM. HAPPENS EVERYDAY FOR 2 WEEKS. PASS LOCK SYSTEM FAILS BUT CARS RUNS. PASS LOCK SYSTEM STILL FAILED BUT NOW CAR WON'T START. *TR

Aug 4, 2008 Visibility 120,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS BOTH PARTIALLY DOWN, DRIVING AROUND 35MPH, WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FALLS SIDEWAYS INTO DOOR. FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. UNABLE TO GET WINDOW BACK INTO PLACE, WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO MECHANIC OR DEALER TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Aug 4, 2008 Electrical System 104,000 mi

PERIODICALLY, THE CAR WILL TURN OVER, BUT NOT START. THIS OCCURS ABOUT EVERY 10 DAYS. IF I LEAVE THE KEY IN THE "ON" POSITION FOR 10-15 MINUTES, THE CAR WILL START WHEN ATTEMPTED. I RECEIVED THE TIP ABOUT LEAVING THE KEY ON FROM ANOTHER GRAND AM OWNER THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Aug 4, 2008 Visibility 120,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS BOTH PARTIALLY DOWN, DRIVING AROUND 35MPH, WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FALLS SIDEWAYS INTO DOOR. FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. UNABLE TO GET WINDOW BACK INTO PLACE, WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO MECHANIC OR DEALER TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Aug 4, 2008 Electrical System 104,000 mi

PERIODICALLY, THE CAR WILL TURN OVER, BUT NOT START. THIS OCCURS ABOUT EVERY 10 DAYS. IF I LEAVE THE KEY IN THE "ON" POSITION FOR 10-15 MINUTES, THE CAR WILL START WHEN ATTEMPTED. I RECEIVED THE TIP ABOUT LEAVING THE KEY ON FROM ANOTHER GRAND AM OWNER THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jul 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting 106,500 mi

GM RECALL #03043 NHTSA ACTION#03V327000 HAZARD WARNING SWITCH OVERHEATS LEADING TO SOLDER JOINT CRACKING WHICH IN TURN LEADS TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE USE OF HAZARD LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS THEY HAVE REFUSED MY RECALL BECAUSE THEY SAY THE CAR WAS BUILT 10 DAYS AFTER T...

Jul 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting 106,500 mi

GM RECALL #03043 NHTSA ACTION#03V327000 HAZARD WARNING SWITCH OVERHEATS LEADING TO SOLDER JOINT CRACKING WHICH IN TURN LEADS TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE USE OF HAZARD LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS THEY HAVE REFUSED MY RECALL BECAUSE THEY SAY THE CAR WAS BUILT 10 DAYS AFTER T...

Jul 16, 2008 Electrical System

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Fuel System, Other

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Unknown Or Other

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Electrical System

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Fuel System, Other

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Unknown Or Other

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE EXTERIOR FLASHERS. HAD TO HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHERS CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. ALSO HAVE HAD ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED 6 TIMES IN LAST 1 1/2 YRS. WAS TOLD ITS A PROBLEM BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Equipment

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Seats

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Unknown Or Other

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System 121,989 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. NOW FOR THE SECOND TIM IN THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSLOCK SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THIS FIX HAS COST ME OVER $700.00 EACH TIME NOT INCLUDING THE TOW. I AM A MOTHER OF TWO KIDS THAT WORK...

Jul 14, 2008 Equipment 121,989 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. NOW FOR THE SECOND TIM IN THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSLOCK SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THIS FIX HAS COST ME OVER $700.00 EACH TIME NOT INCLUDING THE TOW. I AM A MOTHER OF TWO KIDS THAT WORK...

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System 86,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK/SECURITY WILL NOT ALLOW CAR TO START AND IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES LEAD TO INSTANT SHUTDOWN. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Equipment

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Seats

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Unknown Or Other

THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES ARE OCCURRING WITH/IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OTHERS HAVE WROTE ABOUT. FROM THE SECURITY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NOT MOVING AT ALL..... GM REALLY NEEDS TO RESEARCH/INVESTIGATE THESE MAT...

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System 121,989 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. NOW FOR THE SECOND TIM IN THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSLOCK SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THIS FIX HAS COST ME OVER $700.00 EACH TIME NOT INCLUDING THE TOW. I AM A MOTHER OF TWO KIDS THAT WORK...

Jul 14, 2008 Equipment 121,989 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. NOW FOR THE SECOND TIM IN THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSLOCK SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THIS FIX HAS COST ME OVER $700.00 EACH TIME NOT INCLUDING THE TOW. I AM A MOTHER OF TWO KIDS THAT WORK...

Jul 14, 2008 Electrical System 86,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK/SECURITY WILL NOT ALLOW CAR TO START AND IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES LEAD TO INSTANT SHUTDOWN. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Interior Lighting 85,000 mi

WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM VACATION, WE HEARD WHAT SEEM TO BE A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE ONE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WAS ON. THEY WERE BOTH OFF BUT THE CLICKING SOUND KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. ON OUR WAY TO OUR HOUSE, WE PUT THE TURN SIGNAL ON TO TURN AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND SMOKE STARTED...

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM VACATION, WE HEARD WHAT SEEM TO BE A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE ONE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WAS ON. THEY WERE BOTH OFF BUT THE CLICKING SOUND KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. ON OUR WAY TO OUR HOUSE, WE PUT THE TURN SIGNAL ON TO TURN AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND SMOKE STARTED...

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER AND I MUST RESET BY TURNING TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN UNFAMILIAR SITUATIONS WAITING FOR THIS TO RESET. UPON THE FIRST TWO TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING (BEFORE I HAD A REPAIRMAN TELL...

Jul 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER AND I MUST RESET BY TURNING TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN UNFAMILIAR SITUATIONS WAITING FOR THIS TO RESET. UPON THE FIRST TWO TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING (BEFORE I HAD A REPAIRMAN TELL...

Jul 7, 2008 Interior Lighting 85,000 mi

WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM VACATION, WE HEARD WHAT SEEM TO BE A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE ONE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WAS ON. THEY WERE BOTH OFF BUT THE CLICKING SOUND KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. ON OUR WAY TO OUR HOUSE, WE PUT THE TURN SIGNAL ON TO TURN AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND SMOKE STARTED...

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM VACATION, WE HEARD WHAT SEEM TO BE A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE ONE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WAS ON. THEY WERE BOTH OFF BUT THE CLICKING SOUND KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. ON OUR WAY TO OUR HOUSE, WE PUT THE TURN SIGNAL ON TO TURN AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND SMOKE STARTED...

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER AND I MUST RESET BY TURNING TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN UNFAMILIAR SITUATIONS WAITING FOR THIS TO RESET. UPON THE FIRST TWO TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING (BEFORE I HAD A REPAIRMAN TELL...

Jul 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER AND I MUST RESET BY TURNING TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN UNFAMILIAR SITUATIONS WAITING FOR THIS TO RESET. UPON THE FIRST TWO TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING (BEFORE I HAD A REPAIRMAN TELL...

Jul 4, 2008 Exterior Lighting 52,217 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WENT BAD. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FROM GM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS SWITCH BECAUSE GM DOESN'T WANT TO PAY THE COSTS. IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNAL BLINKERS POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. I HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE GAR...

Jul 4, 2008 Electrical System 52,217 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WENT BAD. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FROM GM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS SWITCH BECAUSE GM DOESN'T WANT TO PAY THE COSTS. IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNAL BLINKERS POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. I HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE GAR...

Jul 4, 2008 Exterior Lighting 52,217 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WENT BAD. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FROM GM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS SWITCH BECAUSE GM DOESN'T WANT TO PAY THE COSTS. IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNAL BLINKERS POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. I HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE GAR...

Jul 4, 2008 Electrical System 52,217 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WENT BAD. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FROM GM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS SWITCH BECAUSE GM DOESN'T WANT TO PAY THE COSTS. IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNAL BLINKERS POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. I HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE GAR...

Jun 18, 2008 Visibility 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR REGULATORS ON HER WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED BETWEEN MARCH AND NOVEMBER OF 2007. THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION AFTER A CERTAIN POINT AND THE REGULATORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

Jun 18, 2008 Visibility 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR REGULATORS ON HER WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED BETWEEN MARCH AND NOVEMBER OF 2007. THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION AFTER A CERTAIN POINT AND THE REGULATORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

Jun 10, 2008 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THIS IS MY PROCEDURE OF START ENGINE. TURN ON THE KEY, I CAN SEE THE SIGN OF SECURITY. WAIT 10MINUTES UNTIL LIGHTS OFF. TURN OFF THE KEY AND START THE ENGINE. THAT IS TOO ANNOYING ME. I ALREADY TOWED MY CAR 3 TIMES AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. IT COSTS $500. IS THAT NOT SERIOUS? RECENTLY IT OCCURS TOO...

Jun 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

THIS IS MY PROCEDURE OF START ENGINE. TURN ON THE KEY, I CAN SEE THE SIGN OF SECURITY. WAIT 10MINUTES UNTIL LIGHTS OFF. TURN OFF THE KEY AND START THE ENGINE. THAT IS TOO ANNOYING ME. I ALREADY TOWED MY CAR 3 TIMES AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. IT COSTS $500. IS THAT NOT SERIOUS? RECENTLY IT OCCURS TOO...

Jun 10, 2008 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THIS IS MY PROCEDURE OF START ENGINE. TURN ON THE KEY, I CAN SEE THE SIGN OF SECURITY. WAIT 10MINUTES UNTIL LIGHTS OFF. TURN OFF THE KEY AND START THE ENGINE. THAT IS TOO ANNOYING ME. I ALREADY TOWED MY CAR 3 TIMES AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. IT COSTS $500. IS THAT NOT SERIOUS? RECENTLY IT OCCURS TOO...

Jun 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

THIS IS MY PROCEDURE OF START ENGINE. TURN ON THE KEY, I CAN SEE THE SIGN OF SECURITY. WAIT 10MINUTES UNTIL LIGHTS OFF. TURN OFF THE KEY AND START THE ENGINE. THAT IS TOO ANNOYING ME. I ALREADY TOWED MY CAR 3 TIMES AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. IT COSTS $500. IS THAT NOT SERIOUS? RECENTLY IT OCCURS TOO...

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System 157,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT THE CAR, WHICH WAS AROUND 3 YEARS AGO, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT & TURNED IT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO START IT AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START. ALSO, THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THAT HAPPENED AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER AND THEN 3 MONTHS AFTER THAT AND THEN EVERY MO...

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System 157,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT THE CAR, WHICH WAS AROUND 3 YEARS AGO, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT & TURNED IT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO START IT AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START. ALSO, THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THAT HAPPENED AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER AND THEN 3 MONTHS AFTER THAT AND THEN EVERY MO...

May 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,058 mi

CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON EARLY, ABOUT AFTER 1,000 MILES - BEFORE THE TYPICAL 3,000 MILES OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED (I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES). *TR

May 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,058 mi

CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON EARLY, ABOUT AFTER 1,000 MILES - BEFORE THE TYPICAL 3,000 MILES OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED (I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES). *TR

May 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 81,500 mi

RELATED TO RECALL #03V327000 HAD MY HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED VIA RECALL. NEW SWITCH IS SAME AS OLD SWITCH AND IS DEFECTIVE. PONTIAC WON'T REPLACE. PURCHASE NEW SWITCH YESTERDAY AND IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE. RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *TR

May 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 81,500 mi

RELATED TO RECALL #03V327000 HAD MY HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED VIA RECALL. NEW SWITCH IS SAME AS OLD SWITCH AND IS DEFECTIVE. PONTIAC WON'T REPLACE. PURCHASE NEW SWITCH YESTERDAY AND IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE. RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *TR

May 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 81,500 mi

RELATED TO RECALL #03V327000 HAD MY HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED VIA RECALL. NEW SWITCH IS SAME AS OLD SWITCH AND IS DEFECTIVE. PONTIAC WON'T REPLACE. PURCHASE NEW SWITCH YESTERDAY AND IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE. RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *TR

May 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 81,500 mi

RELATED TO RECALL #03V327000 HAD MY HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED VIA RECALL. NEW SWITCH IS SAME AS OLD SWITCH AND IS DEFECTIVE. PONTIAC WON'T REPLACE. PURCHASE NEW SWITCH YESTERDAY AND IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE. RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *TR

May 8, 2008 Electrical System 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, WITHIN A FIVE MINUTE INTERVAL, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO CORRECT ITSELF. THE ...

May 8, 2008 Electrical System 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, WITHIN A FIVE MINUTE INTERVAL, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO CORRECT ITSELF. THE ...

May 7, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC 2001 GRAND AM. IT WILL NOT START AND THERE IS SECURITY LIGHT ON. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON INTERNET WEBSITES. *TR

May 7, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC 2001 GRAND AM. IT WILL NOT START AND THERE IS SECURITY LIGHT ON. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON INTERNET WEBSITES. *TR

May 6, 2008 Electrical System 92,000 mi

SECURITY FEATURE WILL NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO START, YOU HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ACC. FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL START , IN MY MIND THIS IS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM , WHAT IF YOUR HAVING AN EMERGENCY AND DO NOT HAVE 10 MINUTES TO WAIT OR YOU HAVE TO SIT IN THE HOT CAR WITH AN INFANT THIS PROBLEM SHOUL...

May 6, 2008 Electrical System 92,000 mi

SECURITY FEATURE WILL NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO START, YOU HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ACC. FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL START , IN MY MIND THIS IS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM , WHAT IF YOUR HAVING AN EMERGENCY AND DO NOT HAVE 10 MINUTES TO WAIT OR YOU HAVE TO SIT IN THE HOT CAR WITH AN INFANT THIS PROBLEM SHOUL...

May 4, 2008 Visibility 90,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A 2001 GRAND AM GT IN OCTOBER 05' @ 80,000 MILES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS IN A YEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR POPPED AND BLEW OUT THEN ABOUT 2WKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT!! MY IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WORK, I CAN TAKE MY ...

May 4, 2008 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A 2001 GRAND AM GT IN OCTOBER 05' @ 80,000 MILES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS IN A YEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR POPPED AND BLEW OUT THEN ABOUT 2WKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT!! MY IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WORK, I CAN TAKE MY ...

May 4, 2008 Visibility 90,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A 2001 GRAND AM GT IN OCTOBER 05' @ 80,000 MILES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS IN A YEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR POPPED AND BLEW OUT THEN ABOUT 2WKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT!! MY IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WORK, I CAN TAKE MY ...

May 4, 2008 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A 2001 GRAND AM GT IN OCTOBER 05' @ 80,000 MILES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS IN A YEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR POPPED AND BLEW OUT THEN ABOUT 2WKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT!! MY IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WORK, I CAN TAKE MY ...

May 1, 2008 Visibility Crash 70,428 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. INTERMITTENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THE MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, IN WHICH THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THREE MONTHS LATER, T...

May 1, 2008 Visibility Crash 70,428 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. INTERMITTENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THE MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, IN WHICH THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THREE MONTHS LATER, T...

Apr 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS NOT MADE OF STEEL IT IS MADE OF SOME TYPE OF PLASTIC. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF MY CAR. BUT MY CAR DOES NOT FIT THE VIN NUMBER. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE THEY HAVE NOT HEARD...

Apr 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS NOT MADE OF STEEL IT IS MADE OF SOME TYPE OF PLASTIC. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF MY CAR. BUT MY CAR DOES NOT FIT THE VIN NUMBER. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE THEY HAVE NOT HEARD...

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

SERVICE BULLETIN MARCH 01,2002 RE: IGNITION MODULE FOR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM # 020604011 I HAVE TWO IGNITION MODULES AND NOW AM TOLD I NEED A THIRD. THIS SEEMS EXCESSIVE FOR THIS CAR. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

SERVICE BULLETIN MARCH 01,2002 RE: IGNITION MODULE FOR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM # 020604011 I HAVE TWO IGNITION MODULES AND NOW AM TOLD I NEED A THIRD. THIS SEEMS EXCESSIVE FOR THIS CAR. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,333 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 200, 99,333 MILES ALL HIGHWAY. THIRD TIME REPLACING THE IGNITION-TUMBLERS, AND HOUSING TO IGNITION. THIS CAR MAY RUN FOREVER IF THE IGNITION WOULD DO ITS JOB FIRST. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ALL CONSUMERS. JUST REPLACE THE SWITCH WITH A PUSH BUTTON, THUS BY PASSING THE PASSLOCK ...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,833 mi

THREE TIMES PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TUMBLER INTERNALS REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A GM PRODUCT DEPENDABILITY DESIGN FLAW. $300-$500 PER REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM ONLY 35 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PONTIAC BUT I WILL NEVER STAND BEHIND A PRODUCT THAT PONTIAC WI...

Mar 11, 2008 Electrical System 99,333 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 200, 99,333 MILES ALL HIGHWAY. THIRD TIME REPLACING THE IGNITION-TUMBLERS, AND HOUSING TO IGNITION. THIS CAR MAY RUN FOREVER IF THE IGNITION WOULD DO ITS JOB FIRST. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ALL CONSUMERS. JUST REPLACE THE SWITCH WITH A PUSH BUTTON, THUS BY PASSING THE PASSLOCK ...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

A FEW YEARS BACK, I HAD A PROBLEM IN WHICH MY RPMS WOULD RISE INSANELY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND EVEN WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK. IT WAS AS IF I WAS "FLOORING IT". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. LUCKILY, IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AS I ONLY HAD ABOUT 45,00...

Feb 23, 2008 Equipment 77,000 mi

A FEW YEARS BACK, I HAD A PROBLEM IN WHICH MY RPMS WOULD RISE INSANELY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND EVEN WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK. IT WAS AS IF I WAS "FLOORING IT". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. LUCKILY, IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AS I ONLY HAD ABOUT 45,00...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

A FEW YEARS BACK, I HAD A PROBLEM IN WHICH MY RPMS WOULD RISE INSANELY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND EVEN WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK. IT WAS AS IF I WAS "FLOORING IT". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. LUCKILY, IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AS I ONLY HAD ABOUT 45,00...

Feb 23, 2008 Equipment 77,000 mi

A FEW YEARS BACK, I HAD A PROBLEM IN WHICH MY RPMS WOULD RISE INSANELY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND EVEN WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK. IT WAS AS IF I WAS "FLOORING IT". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. LUCKILY, IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AS I ONLY HAD ABOUT 45,00...

Jan 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND-AM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH #NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH DETAILS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED B...

Jan 22, 2008 Equipment 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND-AM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH #NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH DETAILS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED B...

Jan 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND-AM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH #NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH DETAILS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED B...

Jan 22, 2008 Equipment 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND-AM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH #NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH DETAILS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED B...

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System 79,500 mi

PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM HAS PREVENTED CAR FROM STARTING OVER THE WEEKEND. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System 79,500 mi

PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM HAS PREVENTED CAR FROM STARTING OVER THE WEEKEND. *TR

Dec 11, 2007 Electrical System 83,750 mi

PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS ENGAGING AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK FORCING ME TO WAIT 10-15 MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS. *TR

Dec 11, 2007 Electrical System 83,750 mi

PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS ENGAGING AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK FORCING ME TO WAIT 10-15 MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS. *TR

Nov 24, 2007 Electrical System 58 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY? THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE LOCK CYL/IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER. ONE SWITCH [email protected] AND THE CYLINDER [email protected] LABOR COST OF 380.00. FOR A TOTAL COST WITH TAX OF 769.88 MY CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE WITH ONLY 63,000 MILES AND FROM WHAT I'VE READ AND...

Nov 24, 2007 Electrical System 58 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY? THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE LOCK CYL/IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER. ONE SWITCH [email protected] AND THE CYLINDER [email protected] LABOR COST OF 380.00. FOR A TOTAL COST WITH TAX OF 769.88 MY CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE WITH ONLY 63,000 MILES AND FROM WHAT I'VE READ AND...

Nov 20, 2007 Electrical System

FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS PASS LOCK MALFUNCTION LEAVING ME STRANDED, LATE FOR WORK. CURRENTLY, IT WILL START AND THEN STALL LEAVING ME IN INTERSECTIONS DURING BUSY TIMES OF THE DAY. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK TO OTHERS AS WELL AS MYSELF. PLAN TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. *TR

Nov 20, 2007 Electrical System

FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS PASS LOCK MALFUNCTION LEAVING ME STRANDED, LATE FOR WORK. CURRENTLY, IT WILL START AND THEN STALL LEAVING ME IN INTERSECTIONS DURING BUSY TIMES OF THE DAY. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK TO OTHERS AS WELL AS MYSELF. PLAN TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. *TR

Nov 13, 2007 Visibility 30,000 mi

BETWEEN MARCH 2007 AND NOVEMBER 2007 THE REGULATORS ON ALL 4 ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE FIRST WINDOW FAILED AND CURRENTLY HAS 42,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A REGULATOR IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED AND THESE ARE V...

Nov 13, 2007 Visibility 30,000 mi

BETWEEN MARCH 2007 AND NOVEMBER 2007 THE REGULATORS ON ALL 4 ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE FIRST WINDOW FAILED AND CURRENTLY HAS 42,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A REGULATOR IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED AND THESE ARE V...

Nov 9, 2007 Electrical System 105,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM - THEFT LOCK DETERRENT SYSTEM - PASSLOCK. THE CAR WON'T TURN OVER AND I HAVE TO PUT THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION - WAIT FOR 10 MINUTES - TURN IT OFF AND THEN TURN IT ON AGAIN TO START IT. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH LEAVING ME WAITING 3 TIMES. I HEARD FROM THE DE...

Nov 9, 2007 Electrical System 105,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM - THEFT LOCK DETERRENT SYSTEM - PASSLOCK. THE CAR WON'T TURN OVER AND I HAVE TO PUT THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION - WAIT FOR 10 MINUTES - TURN IT OFF AND THEN TURN IT ON AGAIN TO START IT. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH LEAVING ME WAITING 3 TIMES. I HEARD FROM THE DE...

Oct 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,600 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM ACTS LIKE IT IS OUT OF GAS AND THE SOLUTION IS TO WAIT FOR 10 MINUTES WITH THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES AND THE SECURITY IS BYPASSED AND THEN THE CAR CAN BE STARTED. GM DOESN'T KNOW WHY AND HAS NO FIX. I HAD IT TOWED THE FIRST TIME NOT KNOWING FUEL PUMP, ...

Oct 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,600 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM ACTS LIKE IT IS OUT OF GAS AND THE SOLUTION IS TO WAIT FOR 10 MINUTES WITH THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES AND THE SECURITY IS BYPASSED AND THEN THE CAR CAN BE STARTED. GM DOESN'T KNOW WHY AND HAS NO FIX. I HAD IT TOWED THE FIRST TIME NOT KNOWING FUEL PUMP, ...

Oct 14, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE THE PLASTIC PIECES TO HOLD THE WINDOW IN PLACE HAVE BROKEN. MY WINDOW JUST DROPPED ONE DAY OUT AFTER I ROLLED IT DOWN. IT SEEMS I'M NOT THE ONLY HAVING THIS PROBLEM THIS YEAR WITH THE WINDOW JUST DROPPING OUT OF PLACE OR OFF TRACK. *JB

Oct 14, 2007 Electrical System 138,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WHEN I TRY TO CRANK(CAN'T CRANK WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON HAVE TO WAIT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, AND SOME IF IT CRANK IT SHUTS BACK OFF) THEN ANOTHER 15 MINUTES WAIT TIME. *JB

Oct 14, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE THE PLASTIC PIECES TO HOLD THE WINDOW IN PLACE HAVE BROKEN. MY WINDOW JUST DROPPED ONE DAY OUT AFTER I ROLLED IT DOWN. IT SEEMS I'M NOT THE ONLY HAVING THIS PROBLEM THIS YEAR WITH THE WINDOW JUST DROPPING OUT OF PLACE OR OFF TRACK. *JB

Oct 14, 2007 Electrical System 138,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WHEN I TRY TO CRANK(CAN'T CRANK WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON HAVE TO WAIT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, AND SOME IF IT CRANK IT SHUTS BACK OFF) THEN ANOTHER 15 MINUTES WAIT TIME. *JB

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Structure 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Equipment 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Structure 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Oct 9, 2007 Equipment 70,000 mi

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER HER VEHICLE FOR A FEW YEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK LINE AND IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. THEY ALSO TOLD HER T...

Sep 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,140 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURNING SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD BECOME STUCK EACH TIME IT WAS ACTIVATED. SHE STATED THAT THE SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE TURN SIGNAL, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT...

Sep 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,140 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURNING SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD BECOME STUCK EACH TIME IT WAS ACTIVATED. SHE STATED THAT THE SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE TURN SIGNAL, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT...

Sep 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. SHE CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER. SHE SMELLED GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ...

Sep 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. SHE CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER. SHE SMELLED GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ...

Sep 9, 2007 Visibility 122,900 mi

I WAS ROLLING DOWN MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE WINDOW GLASS FELL. IT SHATTERED AND I RECEIVED SEVERAL CUTS. A WEEK LATER I WAS ROLLING UP THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW ( A WINDOW THAT I RARELY USE) WHEN I HEARD ANOTHER POP AND THE WINDOW REFUSED TO GO UP OR DOWN. I WAS TOLD THA...

Sep 9, 2007 Visibility 122,900 mi

I WAS ROLLING DOWN MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE WINDOW GLASS FELL. IT SHATTERED AND I RECEIVED SEVERAL CUTS. A WEEK LATER I WAS ROLLING UP THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW ( A WINDOW THAT I RARELY USE) WHEN I HEARD ANOTHER POP AND THE WINDOW REFUSED TO GO UP OR DOWN. I WAS TOLD THA...

Sep 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting 47,950 mi

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-F...

Sep 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting 47,950 mi

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-F...

Aug 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Steering 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Tires 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Steering 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 30, 2007 Tires 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT IN 2002. SO FAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, I SEEM TO REPLACE THE BREAKS EVERY 10,000 MILES OR EVERY YEAR, I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PUMP. NOW, MY ABS LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND MOST RECENTLY, MY C...

Aug 29, 2007 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER FIVE MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. 24 HOURS LATER, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMA...

Aug 29, 2007 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER FIVE MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. 24 HOURS LATER, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMA...

Aug 24, 2007 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL 2001 GRAND AM. WENT ON A WEBSITE OTHER THAN NHTSA. SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WILL CHECK IT TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN FIND. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE IT. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN. SHE IS THE SECOND OWNER, 89,000. SHE OWNED I...

Aug 24, 2007 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL 2001 GRAND AM. WENT ON A WEBSITE OTHER THAN NHTSA. SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WILL CHECK IT TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN FIND. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE IT. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN. SHE IS THE SECOND OWNER, 89,000. SHE OWNED I...

Aug 21, 2007 Fuel System, Other 98,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND AM SE HIT AROUND 98,000 KMS AND HAS BEEN REVVING AT 2,500 TO 3,000 RPMS WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING OVER REVS AND YOU NEED TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE. HAVE REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD, ONE SENSOR, ONE VALVE, AND $1,000 LATER MY CAR STILL DOES THE SAME. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHILE TRANSPORTING ...

Aug 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND AM SE HIT AROUND 98,000 KMS AND HAS BEEN REVVING AT 2,500 TO 3,000 RPMS WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING OVER REVS AND YOU NEED TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE. HAVE REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD, ONE SENSOR, ONE VALVE, AND $1,000 LATER MY CAR STILL DOES THE SAME. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHILE TRANSPORTING ...

Aug 21, 2007 Fuel System, Other 98,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND AM SE HIT AROUND 98,000 KMS AND HAS BEEN REVVING AT 2,500 TO 3,000 RPMS WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING OVER REVS AND YOU NEED TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE. HAVE REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD, ONE SENSOR, ONE VALVE, AND $1,000 LATER MY CAR STILL DOES THE SAME. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHILE TRANSPORTING ...

Aug 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND AM SE HIT AROUND 98,000 KMS AND HAS BEEN REVVING AT 2,500 TO 3,000 RPMS WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING OVER REVS AND YOU NEED TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE. HAVE REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD, ONE SENSOR, ONE VALVE, AND $1,000 LATER MY CAR STILL DOES THE SAME. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHILE TRANSPORTING ...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,432 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED AND THE FUEL FILTER COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. SHE STATED THAT FUEL IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. AFTER THE PARTS WERE CHANGED, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A WEEK BEFORE THE FAILURE REC...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,432 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED AND THE FUEL FILTER COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. SHE STATED THAT FUEL IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. AFTER THE PARTS WERE CHANGED, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A WEEK BEFORE THE FAILURE REC...

Jul 31, 2007 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, AND OTHER LATE MODELS, HAVE A DEFECT CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. THE SYSTEM FAILS IN TIMES OF HIGH HEAT OR HUMIDITY, CAUSING THE FUEL SYSTEM TO SHUT OFF, THUS MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE. ONLY DEALERS ARE CERTIFIED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAI...

Jul 31, 2007 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, AND OTHER LATE MODELS, HAVE A DEFECT CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. THE SYSTEM FAILS IN TIMES OF HIGH HEAT OR HUMIDITY, CAUSING THE FUEL SYSTEM TO SHUT OFF, THUS MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE. ONLY DEALERS ARE CERTIFIED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAI...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System

THE PASSLOCK SENSOR IS GOING OUT OF MY CAR AGAIN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED... THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL I HAVE RESET THE SYSTEM, I HAD THE IGN SWITCH REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. IT MAKES IT REALLY HARD FOR ME TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE SUMME...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System

THE PASSLOCK SENSOR IS GOING OUT OF MY CAR AGAIN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED... THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL I HAVE RESET THE SYSTEM, I HAD THE IGN SWITCH REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. IT MAKES IT REALLY HARD FOR ME TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE SUMME...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WILL NOT START...AGAIN. I KNOW THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SECURITY PASSLOCK SYSTEM, BUT THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ACTS LIKE HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. I CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T HELP ME UNLESS A PART THEY REPLACED WAS DEFECTIVE. ...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System

THE PASSLOCK SENSOR IS GOING OUT OF MY CAR AGAIN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED... THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL I HAVE RESET THE SYSTEM, I HAD THE IGN SWITCH REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. IT MAKES IT REALLY HARD FOR ME TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE SUMME...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System

THE PASSLOCK SENSOR IS GOING OUT OF MY CAR AGAIN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED... THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL I HAVE RESET THE SYSTEM, I HAD THE IGN SWITCH REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. IT MAKES IT REALLY HARD FOR ME TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE SUMME...

Jul 27, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WILL NOT START...AGAIN. I KNOW THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SECURITY PASSLOCK SYSTEM, BUT THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ACTS LIKE HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. I CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T HELP ME UNLESS A PART THEY REPLACED WAS DEFECTIVE. ...

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET STARTED LEAKING COOLANT & OIL. SAID THIS IS A COMMON GM PROBLEM SINCE THEY SWITCHED TO PLASTIC. AT THE SAME TIME THERE WAS ONE OTHER 99 GRAND AM HAVING THE SAME THING FIXED. *TR

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET STARTED LEAKING COOLANT & OIL. SAID THIS IS A COMMON GM PROBLEM SINCE THEY SWITCHED TO PLASTIC. AT THE SAME TIME THERE WAS ONE OTHER 99 GRAND AM HAVING THE SAME THING FIXED. *TR

Jul 15, 2007 Electrical System 68,389 mi

I HAVE PAID OVER $400 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION MODULE IN MAY 'O7 IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. TODAY 7-15-07 I WA S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WILL CRANK, BUT WON'T START, CAUSING ME TO MISS A DAY OF WORK.*AK

Jul 15, 2007 Electrical System 68,389 mi

I HAVE PAID OVER $400 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION MODULE IN MAY 'O7 IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. TODAY 7-15-07 I WA S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WILL CRANK, BUT WON'T START, CAUSING ME TO MISS A DAY OF WORK.*AK

Jun 27, 2007 Electrical System 32,193 mi

CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEFECTIVE GENERAL MOTORS BATTERIES LEAKING ACID-SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY TERMINAL HAD CRACKED AND WAS BARELY MAKING CONTACT WITH THE INTERNAL CELL FRAME. THE CRACK ON THE SIDE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY ALLOWED BATTERY ACID TO LEAK OVER THE ...

Jun 27, 2007 Electrical System 32,193 mi

CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEFECTIVE GENERAL MOTORS BATTERIES LEAKING ACID-SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY TERMINAL HAD CRACKED AND WAS BARELY MAKING CONTACT WITH THE INTERNAL CELL FRAME. THE CRACK ON THE SIDE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY ALLOWED BATTERY ACID TO LEAK OVER THE ...

Jun 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER NOT BEING DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,000 AND FA...

Jun 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER NOT BEING DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,000 AND FA...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYETEMP THE CAR HAS STARTED HARD FRO 2 YEARS. NOW IT STARTS AND STALLS AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON. I HAD TO PURCHASE A WHOLE NEW IGNITION SWITCH TO FIX THIS. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH THESE CARS. #2 CLICKING IN THE DASH. THE CAR CLICKS LIKE THE TURN SI...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYETEMP THE CAR HAS STARTED HARD FRO 2 YEARS. NOW IT STARTS AND STALLS AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON. I HAD TO PURCHASE A WHOLE NEW IGNITION SWITCH TO FIX THIS. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH THESE CARS. #2 CLICKING IN THE DASH. THE CAR CLICKS LIKE THE TURN SI...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYETEMP THE CAR HAS STARTED HARD FRO 2 YEARS. NOW IT STARTS AND STALLS AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON. I HAD TO PURCHASE A WHOLE NEW IGNITION SWITCH TO FIX THIS. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH THESE CARS. #2 CLICKING IN THE DASH. THE CAR CLICKS LIKE THE TURN SI...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SYETEMP THE CAR HAS STARTED HARD FRO 2 YEARS. NOW IT STARTS AND STALLS AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS ON. I HAD TO PURCHASE A WHOLE NEW IGNITION SWITCH TO FIX THIS. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH THESE CARS. #2 CLICKING IN THE DASH. THE CAR CLICKS LIKE THE TURN SI...

Jun 20, 2007 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THIS IS THE LAST OF MANY TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THE CAR. IT IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN I GO TO START IT , TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION' THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS THIS MEANS THE BUILT IN ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING , AND TO TURN THE KEY ...

Jun 20, 2007 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THIS IS THE LAST OF MANY TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THE CAR. IT IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN I GO TO START IT , TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION' THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS THIS MEANS THE BUILT IN ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING , AND TO TURN THE KEY ...

Jun 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,505 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH THE 3.4 V6 ENGINE. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET STARTED LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE CYLINDERS. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS ENGINE AND THAT GM KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. *TR

Jun 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,505 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH THE 3.4 V6 ENGINE. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET STARTED LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE CYLINDERS. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS ENGINE AND THAT GM KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. *TR

Jun 1, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT START AFTER THE SECURITY LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON AND OFF THOUGHT NO BIG DEAL THE FIRST TIME JUST A ANOTHER EVERYDAY PROBLEM HAD CAR FIXED AND 500.00 DOLLARS LATER THE CAR IS REPAIRED AND BACK UP AND RUNNING. THEN IT JUST KEEPS DOING THE SAME OLD THING WONT START JUST HAVE TO TURN THE...

Jun 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,612 mi

WE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM. THE CAR HAD LESS TAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT HAD A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND COOLANT IN THE OIL. SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS BEEN IN ANOTHER DEALERS SHOP AND NOT FIXED. *TR

Jun 1, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT START AFTER THE SECURITY LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON AND OFF THOUGHT NO BIG DEAL THE FIRST TIME JUST A ANOTHER EVERYDAY PROBLEM HAD CAR FIXED AND 500.00 DOLLARS LATER THE CAR IS REPAIRED AND BACK UP AND RUNNING. THEN IT JUST KEEPS DOING THE SAME OLD THING WONT START JUST HAVE TO TURN THE...

Jun 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,612 mi

WE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK ON OUR 2001 GRAND AM. THE CAR HAD LESS TAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT HAD A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND COOLANT IN THE OIL. SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS BEEN IN ANOTHER DEALERS SHOP AND NOT FIXED. *TR

May 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE ARE LEAKING FROM THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 08/23/07 *TR

May 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE ARE LEAKING FROM THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 08/23/07 *TR

May 24, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM - PASS-LOCK THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO KEEP CAR FROM STARTING UNTIL 10 MINUTE RESET PERIOD WITH KEY IN IGNITION

May 24, 2007 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM - PASS-LOCK THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO KEEP CAR FROM STARTING UNTIL 10 MINUTE RESET PERIOD WITH KEY IN IGNITION

May 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

POSITION 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK ON THE FAN. *AK

May 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

POSITION 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK ON THE FAN. *AK

May 14, 2007 Electrical System

SYSTEM WILL NOT LET CAR TO START. *AK

May 14, 2007 Electrical System

SYSTEM WILL NOT LET CAR TO START. *AK

May 5, 2007 Electrical System

THE CAR HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE ALARM SYSTEM......IT WILL NOT START FOR 10 + AND IM FED UP WITH IT....... *TR

May 5, 2007 Electrical System

THE CAR HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE ALARM SYSTEM......IT WILL NOT START FOR 10 + AND IM FED UP WITH IT....... *TR

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 149,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM SE 2.4L. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HERE'S THE LIST OF SOME OF THE THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE CAR: ALTERNATOR, STARTER, IGNITION MODULE, COILS AND HOUSING UNIT, AND NOW THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS JUNK!! THIS CAR HAS SEVERAL TIMES PUT ME...

Mar 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting

CLICKING COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD BEHIND THE HAZARD SWITCH. HAZARD SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO RECALL, BUT CLICKING CONTINUED. IT CLICKED CONSTANTLY, HAZARDS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK.*AK

Mar 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting

CLICKING COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD BEHIND THE HAZARD SWITCH. HAZARD SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO RECALL, BUT CLICKING CONTINUED. IT CLICKED CONSTANTLY, HAZARDS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK.*AK

Mar 14, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH WAS RECALLED AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT REPLACED. AFTER THAT I HAD A CLICKING NOISE THAT WAS INTERMITTENT SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN...STILL HAVE THE CLICKING NOISE. THEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS...

Mar 14, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH WAS RECALLED AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT REPLACED. AFTER THAT I HAD A CLICKING NOISE THAT WAS INTERMITTENT SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN...STILL HAVE THE CLICKING NOISE. THEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS...

Feb 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SIGNAL IT WILL START THEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. SOMETIMES THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH PONTIAC, AND ...

Feb 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SIGNAL IT WILL START THEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. SOMETIMES THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH PONTIAC, AND ...

Feb 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Suspension 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, IT WAS FOUND THAT COOLENT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AS A RESULT, I AM FORCED TO PAY $800.00 TO HAVE THE GASKET REPLACED. MY CAR ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE ...

Feb 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Suspension 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE ABS, TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *NM

Feb 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, IT WAS FOUND THAT COOLENT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AS A RESULT, I AM FORCED TO PAY $800.00 TO HAVE THE GASKET REPLACED. MY CAR ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE ...

Feb 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2002. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON THE CAR IN JANUARY 2003. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS FIXED AT THE DEALER I FINALLY GAVE UP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED (SPRING 2003). SINCE THAT TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL ...

Feb 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2002. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON THE CAR IN JANUARY 2003. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS FIXED AT THE DEALER I FINALLY GAVE UP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED (SPRING 2003). SINCE THAT TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL ...

Feb 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2002. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON THE CAR IN JANUARY 2003. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS FIXED AT THE DEALER I FINALLY GAVE UP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED (SPRING 2003). SINCE THAT TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL ...

Feb 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2002. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON THE CAR IN JANUARY 2003. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS FIXED AT THE DEALER I FINALLY GAVE UP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED (SPRING 2003). SINCE THAT TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL ...

Feb 8, 2007 Visibility

HEAT BLOWER WORKS AT TIMES OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T. WHEN IT COMES ON IT GET REALLY HOT AND THEN IT DOESN'T WORK FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THEN THE SAME THING OVER AGAIN. *NM

Feb 8, 2007 Visibility

HEAT BLOWER WORKS AT TIMES OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T. WHEN IT COMES ON IT GET REALLY HOT AND THEN IT DOESN'T WORK FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THEN THE SAME THING OVER AGAIN. *NM

Feb 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 30K MILES. AT ABOUT 60K, FAN LEVELS 1 AND 2 QUIT WORKING. *NM

Feb 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 30K MILES. AT ABOUT 60K, FAN LEVELS 1 AND 2 QUIT WORKING. *NM

Dec 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting

"HAZARD SWITCH" RECALL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME CLICKING NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE A TURN SIGNAL, AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THAT THE RECALL HAS TO DO WITH THE HAZARD LIGH...

Dec 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting

"HAZARD SWITCH" RECALL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME CLICKING NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE A TURN SIGNAL, AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THAT THE RECALL HAS TO DO WITH THE HAZARD LIGH...

Dec 27, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT'S FAN SPEED SWITCH FOR THE DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONING WASONLY WORKING AT LEVEL 4. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ,AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SETTING TO 1,2, OR 3. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED T...

Dec 27, 2006 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT'S FAN SPEED SWITCH FOR THE DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONING WASONLY WORKING AT LEVEL 4. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ,AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SETTING TO 1,2, OR 3. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED T...

Dec 27, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT'S FAN SPEED SWITCH FOR THE DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONING WASONLY WORKING AT LEVEL 4. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ,AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SETTING TO 1,2, OR 3. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED T...

Dec 27, 2006 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT'S FAN SPEED SWITCH FOR THE DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONING WASONLY WORKING AT LEVEL 4. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ,AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SETTING TO 1,2, OR 3. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED T...

Dec 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTAIC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT IN APRIL 05 HAVING BOUGHT IT USED I HAD IT ABOUT 20 DAYS WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT I BOUGHT IF FROM HE SENT IT TO HIS MECHANICS AND THE REPLACED THE COIL PACK BECAUSE IT WAS READING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4. DIDN...

Dec 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTAIC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT IN APRIL 05 HAVING BOUGHT IT USED I HAD IT ABOUT 20 DAYS WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT I BOUGHT IF FROM HE SENT IT TO HIS MECHANICS AND THE REPLACED THE COIL PACK BECAUSE IT WAS READING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4. DIDN...

Dec 19, 2006 Power Train 53,700 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE, THE RPM INCREASED TO 3,000-4,000 RPM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES SLOWLY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO GET TO ABOUT 3,000- 4,000 RPM FOR IT TO CHANGE GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Dec 19, 2006 Power Train 53,700 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE, THE RPM INCREASED TO 3,000-4,000 RPM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES SLOWLY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO GET TO ABOUT 3,000- 4,000 RPM FOR IT TO CHANGE GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Dec 10, 2006 Electrical System 59,270 mi

GM'S ANTI THEFT DEVICE "PASSLOCK 1" SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. ONCE IT STARTS TO MALFUNCTION, IT WILL GET WORSE OVER TIME. I SEE THIS AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY BEEN A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM. WE CALL...

Dec 10, 2006 Electrical System 59,270 mi

GM'S ANTI THEFT DEVICE "PASSLOCK 1" SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. ONCE IT STARTS TO MALFUNCTION, IT WILL GET WORSE OVER TIME. I SEE THIS AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY BEEN A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM. WE CALL...

Nov 29, 2006 Equipment

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Seats

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD/SHOWED ME THAT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRE HARNESS WAS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATING CAUSING AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS. EVERYTHING IN THE CAR W...

Nov 29, 2006 Equipment

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Seats

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS/ISSUES NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. MY 1 AND 2 FUNCTION ON THE FAN IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TURN SIGNALS APPEAR TO HAVE A SHORT/WIRING PROBLEM, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR/BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 29, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD/SHOWED ME THAT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRE HARNESS WAS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATING CAUSING AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS. EVERYTHING IN THE CAR W...

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 1,700 mi

3 INSTANCES OF FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO START, IE TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT CRACK. 1ST INSTANCE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHEN VEHICLE CRANKED WHEN MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO START, THEN TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED LEAKING VACUUM HOSE, REPLACED HOSE, 2ND HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AFTER BEING STRANDED...

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 1,700 mi

3 INSTANCES OF FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO START, IE TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT CRACK. 1ST INSTANCE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHEN VEHICLE CRANKED WHEN MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO START, THEN TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED LEAKING VACUUM HOSE, REPLACED HOSE, 2ND HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AFTER BEING STRANDED...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Structure Crash

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MARCH 2006. AT THAT TIME I WAS PROVIDED A "CAR REPORT" THAT SHOWED NO ACCIDENT HISTORY/CLEAN TO EVERYTHING. AT A LATER TIME I WENT TO PURCHASE NEW INSURANCE AND I WAS FIRST ALERTED TO AN "ACCIDENT". I FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN JUNE 2002, OVER $700.00 ...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 300 mi

GRINDING SOUND IN FRONT BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. STILL MAKING GRINDING NOICE. BREAKS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. RECALL OF BLINKER SWITCH. BLINKING (INSIDE ABOVE RADIO) NOISE CAME BACK AFTER 1 YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE HAZ...

Nov 10, 2006 Structure Crash

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MARCH 2006. AT THAT TIME I WAS PROVIDED A "CAR REPORT" THAT SHOWED NO ACCIDENT HISTORY/CLEAN TO EVERYTHING. AT A LATER TIME I WENT TO PURCHASE NEW INSURANCE AND I WAS FIRST ALERTED TO AN "ACCIDENT". I FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN JUNE 2002, OVER $700.00 ...

Nov 9, 2006 Wheels

NOT A SAFETY PRECAUTION. I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY CAR THAT MAKE AND YEAR MODEL HAVE BROKEN HUB CAPS, MINE INCLUDED. THEY RATTLE FOR A WHILE THEN THEY BREAK IN HALF. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT IF IT'S JUST THAT MAKE AND MODEL. THE NOISE IS EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING. I...

Nov 9, 2006 Seat Belts

NOT A SAFETY PRECAUTION. I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY CAR THAT MAKE AND YEAR MODEL HAVE BROKEN HUB CAPS, MINE INCLUDED. THEY RATTLE FOR A WHILE THEN THEY BREAK IN HALF. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT IF IT'S JUST THAT MAKE AND MODEL. THE NOISE IS EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING. I...

Nov 9, 2006 Electrical System 42 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2005 I PURCHASE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. A COUPLE OF DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR, WHEN I WENT OVER A BUMP THE CAR STALLED ON ME. I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE TIME THING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. WHEN IT HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEAL...

Nov 9, 2006 Wheels

NOT A SAFETY PRECAUTION. I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY CAR THAT MAKE AND YEAR MODEL HAVE BROKEN HUB CAPS, MINE INCLUDED. THEY RATTLE FOR A WHILE THEN THEY BREAK IN HALF. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT IF IT'S JUST THAT MAKE AND MODEL. THE NOISE IS EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING. I...

Nov 9, 2006 Seat Belts

NOT A SAFETY PRECAUTION. I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. EVERY CAR THAT MAKE AND YEAR MODEL HAVE BROKEN HUB CAPS, MINE INCLUDED. THEY RATTLE FOR A WHILE THEN THEY BREAK IN HALF. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT IF IT'S JUST THAT MAKE AND MODEL. THE NOISE IS EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING. I...

Nov 9, 2006 Electrical System 42 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2005 I PURCHASE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. A COUPLE OF DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR, WHEN I WENT OVER A BUMP THE CAR STALLED ON ME. I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE TIME THING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. WHEN IT HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEAL...

Oct 23, 2006 Electrical System

WELL I'VE CALLED AND TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS LOCATED IN LEXINGTON,KY (PAUL MILLER FORD). I HAVE TALKED TO THE SALE'S MAN THAT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR TO ME THAT I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT I HAVE ONLY BEEN HAVING FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS NOW. TALKED TO HIM AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEIR WASN'T NOTHING...

Oct 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

WELL I'VE CALLED AND TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS LOCATED IN LEXINGTON,KY (PAUL MILLER FORD). I HAVE TALKED TO THE SALE'S MAN THAT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR TO ME THAT I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT I HAVE ONLY BEEN HAVING FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS NOW. TALKED TO HIM AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEIR WASN'T NOTHING...

Oct 23, 2006 Electrical System

WELL I'VE CALLED AND TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS LOCATED IN LEXINGTON,KY (PAUL MILLER FORD). I HAVE TALKED TO THE SALE'S MAN THAT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR TO ME THAT I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT I HAVE ONLY BEEN HAVING FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS NOW. TALKED TO HIM AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEIR WASN'T NOTHING...

Oct 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

WELL I'VE CALLED AND TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS LOCATED IN LEXINGTON,KY (PAUL MILLER FORD). I HAVE TALKED TO THE SALE'S MAN THAT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR TO ME THAT I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT I HAVE ONLY BEEN HAVING FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS NOW. TALKED TO HIM AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEIR WASN'T NOTHING...

Oct 4, 2006 Wheels 60,000 mi

HUB CAPS ARE BREAKING APART WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL PONTIAC GRAND AMS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. *NM

Oct 4, 2006 Wheels 60,000 mi

HUB CAPS ARE BREAKING APART WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL PONTIAC GRAND AMS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. *NM

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Electronic Stability Control 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TURN / FLASHER SWITCH WAS RECALLED..I HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER AND AFTER A MONTH IT HAS STARTED AGAIN WITH THE CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE. MY SECURITY SYSTEM ALSO HAS FAILED COSTING ME $500 TO HAVE REPAIRED..AND NOW MY AUTO DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK , MY AUTOMATIC DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF..MY GUESS IS...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Electronic Stability Control 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, WHICH HAD THE SPEED SENSORS ATTACHED. ON THE FORTH VISIT, THE ABS PROBLEM REOCCURRED. OTHER COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CO...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TURN / FLASHER SWITCH WAS RECALLED..I HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER AND AFTER A MONTH IT HAS STARTED AGAIN WITH THE CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE. MY SECURITY SYSTEM ALSO HAS FAILED COSTING ME $500 TO HAVE REPAIRED..AND NOW MY AUTO DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK , MY AUTOMATIC DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF..MY GUESS IS...

Sep 17, 2006 Electrical System

PASSLOCK SYSTEM SHORTS OUT AND IGNITION DOES NOT START. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, EACH RESULTING IN TOW & REPAIR FEES. SOLUTION: IF YOU TURN THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION & WAIT 10 MINUTES, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL GO SOLID AND THEM DISAPPEAR. THE CAR WILL THEN START. IT'S STILL A PAIN, BUT AT ...

Sep 17, 2006 Electrical System

PASSLOCK SYSTEM SHORTS OUT AND IGNITION DOES NOT START. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, EACH RESULTING IN TOW & REPAIR FEES. SOLUTION: IF YOU TURN THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION & WAIT 10 MINUTES, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL GO SOLID AND THEM DISAPPEAR. THE CAR WILL THEN START. IT'S STILL A PAIN, BUT AT ...

Sep 16, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Visibility 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Visibility 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHERE TO START...I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING IT, MY FUEL PUMP & COMPUTER WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. NEXT WAS MY WATER PUMP & TIMING CHAIN. THEN WAS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. AND NOW MY BRAKES ARE HAVING TO BE RE...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System

PASSLOCK SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN FUEL INJECTORS OR FUEL PUMP FOR NO REASON. IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE, MODULE BEHIND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. EACH REPAIR PROMPTED BY PASSLOCK SYSTEM. NOW THE FIFTH OCCURRENCE MEANS ANOTHER REPAIR. EACH TIME AT MY COST NOT TO MENTION TOW BILLS. THIS PROBLEM REQU...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System

PASSLOCK SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN FUEL INJECTORS OR FUEL PUMP FOR NO REASON. IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE, MODULE BEHIND IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. EACH REPAIR PROMPTED BY PASSLOCK SYSTEM. NOW THE FIFTH OCCURRENCE MEANS ANOTHER REPAIR. EACH TIME AT MY COST NOT TO MENTION TOW BILLS. THIS PROBLEM REQU...

Sep 6, 2006 Structure

EVERYTIME THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN THE FLOORS OF MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GETS SOAKED. YESTERDAY WAS BY FAR THE WORST OF ALL, THERE WAS ABOUT 3 INCHES OF STANDING WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. MY CAR SMELLS OF MILDEW AND THE CARPET IS RUINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR AND I WO...

Sep 6, 2006 Structure

EVERYTIME THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN THE FLOORS OF MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GETS SOAKED. YESTERDAY WAS BY FAR THE WORST OF ALL, THERE WAS ABOUT 3 INCHES OF STANDING WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. MY CAR SMELLS OF MILDEW AND THE CARPET IS RUINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR AND I WO...

Sep 1, 2006 Structure 132,000 mi

DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR THE BCM COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC THAT FIXED THE CAR SAID THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO. *NM

Sep 1, 2006 Structure 132,000 mi

DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR THE BCM COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC THAT FIXED THE CAR SAID THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO. *NM

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System 91,300 mi

TWICE NOW ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START WHEN TRYING TO START IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS SITTING FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS WHEN IT WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AND THE SERVICE GARAGE SAID IT WAS THE SECURITY CODES. THEY CLEARED THE CODES AND IT WAS FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE NEXT ...

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System 91,300 mi

TWICE NOW ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START WHEN TRYING TO START IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS SITTING FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS WHEN IT WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AND THE SERVICE GARAGE SAID IT WAS THE SECURITY CODES. THEY CLEARED THE CODES AND IT WAS FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE NEXT ...

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 10,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COMPUTER MODULE WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED THE SECURITY SYSTEM TO LOCK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DISABLED FROM STARTING AND THE HORN AND THE ALARM WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVATE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED 4 TIMES AND THE MODULE WAS REPLACED EVERYTIME.

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 10,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COMPUTER MODULE WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED THE SECURITY SYSTEM TO LOCK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DISABLED FROM STARTING AND THE HORN AND THE ALARM WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVATE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED 4 TIMES AND THE MODULE WAS REPLACED EVERYTIME.

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 53,345 mi

BOTH THE HAZARD SWITCH AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE BOTH SWITCHES. THE HAZARD SWITCH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME A RECALL, BUT GM WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AS WELL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT TELL ME WHICH SWITCH CAUSED TH...

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 53,345 mi

BOTH THE HAZARD SWITCH AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE BOTH SWITCHES. THE HAZARD SWITCH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME A RECALL, BUT GM WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AS WELL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT TELL ME WHICH SWITCH CAUSED TH...

Jul 21, 2006 Visibility 53,345 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK WHEN TRYING TO ROLL UP WINDOW USING AUTOMATIC SWITCH. THE REGULATOR, MOTOR AND SASH-FRT. HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,848 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE HEAD GASKETS TO BLOW. BESIDES HAVING TO REPLACE THE GASKETS, THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. ALSO, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT 32,567 MILES, THE DEALER FOUND A COOLANT LEAK AT ...

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 53,345 mi

BOTH THE HAZARD SWITCH AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE BOTH SWITCHES. THE HAZARD SWITCH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME A RECALL, BUT GM WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AS WELL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT TELL ME WHICH SWITCH CAUSED TH...

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 53,345 mi

BOTH THE HAZARD SWITCH AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE BOTH SWITCHES. THE HAZARD SWITCH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME A RECALL, BUT GM WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AS WELL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT TELL ME WHICH SWITCH CAUSED TH...

Jul 21, 2006 Visibility 53,345 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK WHEN TRYING TO ROLL UP WINDOW USING AUTOMATIC SWITCH. THE REGULATOR, MOTOR AND SASH-FRT. HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,848 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE HEAD GASKETS TO BLOW. BESIDES HAVING TO REPLACE THE GASKETS, THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. ALSO, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT 32,567 MILES, THE DEALER FOUND A COOLANT LEAK AT ...

Jul 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE COOLANT INTAKE IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 6 CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THAT IT IS A COSTLY MANUFACTURING ERROR. I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL RECALL CAME OUT. I HAVE DONE A LITT...

Jul 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE COOLANT INTAKE IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 6 CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THAT IT IS A COSTLY MANUFACTURING ERROR. I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL RECALL CAME OUT. I HAVE DONE A LITT...

Jul 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER REPLACES, THE COILS, COVER AND PLUGS. 350.00 LATER, IT IS FOUND TO SUPPOSEDLY BE THE INJECTORS. MY MECHANIC STATED HE FOUND OUT THAT A BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THE INJECTORS THAT THEY WERE HAVING INTERM...

Jul 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE COOLANT INTAKE IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 6 CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THAT IT IS A COSTLY MANUFACTURING ERROR. I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL RECALL CAME OUT. I HAVE DONE A LITT...

Jul 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE COOLANT INTAKE IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 6 CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THAT IT IS A COSTLY MANUFACTURING ERROR. I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL RECALL CAME OUT. I HAVE DONE A LITT...

Jul 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER REPLACES, THE COILS, COVER AND PLUGS. 350.00 LATER, IT IS FOUND TO SUPPOSEDLY BE THE INJECTORS. MY MECHANIC STATED HE FOUND OUT THAT A BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THE INJECTORS THAT THEY WERE HAVING INTERM...

Jul 4, 2006 Electrical System 95,534 mi

FOR ABOUT A YEAR THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-THEFT (PASSLOCK) SYSTEM, RENDERING IT DISABLED UNTIL THE IGNITION KEY IS LEFT IN THE ON POSITION FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES. IT CAN THEN BE STARTED. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WELL AS IT IS GOING TO EVENTUALLY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM....

Jul 4, 2006 Electrical System 95,534 mi

FOR ABOUT A YEAR THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-THEFT (PASSLOCK) SYSTEM, RENDERING IT DISABLED UNTIL THE IGNITION KEY IS LEFT IN THE ON POSITION FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES. IT CAN THEN BE STARTED. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WELL AS IT IS GOING TO EVENTUALLY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM....

Jul 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DO NOT WORK 99% OF THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND THEY DID NOT FIX IT FOR ME. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HAVE HAD SEVERAL TICKETS DUE TO NOT PROPERLY USING MY TURN SIGNALS. *JB

Jul 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DO NOT WORK 99% OF THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND THEY DID NOT FIX IT FOR ME. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HAVE HAD SEVERAL TICKETS DUE TO NOT PROPERLY USING MY TURN SIGNALS. *JB

Jun 29, 2006 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEMS KEEPS LOCKING MY CAR AND IT WON'T START. THEY SAY ITS THE HALL EFFECT SENSOR ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND I LOVE PONTIACS, BUT I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE IF THIS PROBLEMS ISN'T RESOLVED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. NO ...

Jun 29, 2006 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEMS KEEPS LOCKING MY CAR AND IT WON'T START. THEY SAY ITS THE HALL EFFECT SENSOR ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND I LOVE PONTIACS, BUT I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE IF THIS PROBLEMS ISN'T RESOLVED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. NO ...

Jun 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 169,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME I AM REPLACING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. MY MECHANIC, ALSO THE PLACE THAT CHANGES MY OIL, AS WELL AS MY GM DEALER HAVE ALL NOTED THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE GASKET IN IT'S RELATION TO THE DEX-COOL COOLANT (THE COOLANT IS ACIDIC AND EATS ...

Jun 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 169,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME I AM REPLACING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IN MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. MY MECHANIC, ALSO THE PLACE THAT CHANGES MY OIL, AS WELL AS MY GM DEALER HAVE ALL NOTED THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE GASKET IN IT'S RELATION TO THE DEX-COOL COOLANT (THE COOLANT IS ACIDIC AND EATS ...

Jun 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A FAILURE WITH MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CAUSING MY TURN SIGNAL SOUND TO CONSTANTLY BE GOING OFF. A COUPLE OF TIMES, MY STEERING COLUMN HAS STARTED SMOKING FROM THIS. IT IS ALSO A DISTRACTION FROM PAYING ATTENTION TO DRIVING. *JB

Jun 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A FAILURE WITH MY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CAUSING MY TURN SIGNAL SOUND TO CONSTANTLY BE GOING OFF. A COUPLE OF TIMES, MY STEERING COLUMN HAS STARTED SMOKING FROM THIS. IT IS ALSO A DISTRACTION FROM PAYING ATTENTION TO DRIVING. *JB

May 30, 2006 Electrical System 116,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE I'M OUT OF GAS, AND WON'T START. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) SYSTEM HAS A DEFECT IN IT THAT CAUSES CAR NOT TO START. AS OF NOW THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE PASSLOCK SYSTEMS. AS FOR A FIX, THE E...

May 30, 2006 Electrical System 116,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE I'M OUT OF GAS, AND WON'T START. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) SYSTEM HAS A DEFECT IN IT THAT CAUSES CAR NOT TO START. AS OF NOW THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE PASSLOCK SYSTEMS. AS FOR A FIX, THE E...

May 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKES VIBRATED. THIS OCCURRED AT ALL SPEEDS ON NORMAL ROADS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE OCCUPANT TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEP...

May 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKES VIBRATED. THIS OCCURRED AT ALL SPEEDS ON NORMAL ROADS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE OCCUPANT TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEP...

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE DEFECTIVE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BOTH LIGHTS. BULBS WERE REPLACED. CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED, AFTER A FEW MONTHS, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BOTH LIGHTS. *NM

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE DEFECTIVE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BOTH LIGHTS. BULBS WERE REPLACED. CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED, AFTER A FEW MONTHS, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BOTH LIGHTS. *NM

May 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting

IT STARTED WITH A VERY ANNOYING FAST CLICKING NOISE. IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE! THEN, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAD THE HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS MY MULTIFUCTION SWITCH, IT SHORTED OUT THE HAZARD SWITCH, W...

May 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting

IT STARTED WITH A VERY ANNOYING FAST CLICKING NOISE. IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE! THEN, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAD THE HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS MY MULTIFUCTION SWITCH, IT SHORTED OUT THE HAZARD SWITCH, W...

May 9, 2006 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, AND THREE TIMES LAST YEAR (2005), AND CURRENTLY (09 MAY 2006), MY CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DREADED PASSLOCK SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO STOP THIEVES FROM STEALING MY CAR. ALL IT HAS DONE IS PREVENT ME FROM DRIVING IT. MULTIPLE TIMES, I HAVE HAD ...

May 9, 2006 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, AND THREE TIMES LAST YEAR (2005), AND CURRENTLY (09 MAY 2006), MY CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DREADED PASSLOCK SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO STOP THIEVES FROM STEALING MY CAR. ALL IT HAS DONE IS PREVENT ME FROM DRIVING IT. MULTIPLE TIMES, I HAVE HAD ...

May 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM IN AUG OF 2005 AND HAVE SO FAR HAD THE PASSLOCK GO OUT ON ME TWICE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM AS WELL. THE FIRST TIME I REPLACED THE PASSLOCK WAS ONLY TWO MONTHS AGO AND YESTERDAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAVE DONE ...

May 3, 2006 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM IN AUG OF 2005 AND HAVE SO FAR HAD THE PASSLOCK GO OUT ON ME TWICE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM AS WELL. THE FIRST TIME I REPLACED THE PASSLOCK WAS ONLY TWO MONTHS AGO AND YESTERDAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAVE DONE ...

May 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM IN AUG OF 2005 AND HAVE SO FAR HAD THE PASSLOCK GO OUT ON ME TWICE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM AS WELL. THE FIRST TIME I REPLACED THE PASSLOCK WAS ONLY TWO MONTHS AGO AND YESTERDAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAVE DONE ...

May 3, 2006 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM IN AUG OF 2005 AND HAVE SO FAR HAD THE PASSLOCK GO OUT ON ME TWICE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM AS WELL. THE FIRST TIME I REPLACED THE PASSLOCK WAS ONLY TWO MONTHS AGO AND YESTERDAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAVE DONE ...

May 2, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR 10-06, HAS FAILED TO START 8 TIMES, HAVE REPLACED $2300 IN VARIOUS PARTS FOR MECHANICS TRYING TO GET STARTED. ALL SAID THAT VEHICLE WASN'T GETTING FUEL. DEALERSHIP IN ASHEVILLE NC, EVEN TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. QUOTE $3000 TO $5000. I TOWED TO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC AND CAR STARTED RIG...

May 2, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR 10-06, HAS FAILED TO START 8 TIMES, HAVE REPLACED $2300 IN VARIOUS PARTS FOR MECHANICS TRYING TO GET STARTED. ALL SAID THAT VEHICLE WASN'T GETTING FUEL. DEALERSHIP IN ASHEVILLE NC, EVEN TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. QUOTE $3000 TO $5000. I TOWED TO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC AND CAR STARTED RIG...

Apr 29, 2006 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR SUDDENLY DETACHED UPON BEING BUMPED BY A PERSON'S HIP AS SHE WALKED BY MY PARKED CAR. IT WAS A VERY LIGHT BUMP, YET THE LARGE INTERNAL BOLTS HOLDING THE MIRROR IN PLACE SNAPPED CLEANLY IN HALF, LEAVING THE MIRROR DANGLING BY THE POWER CORDS ONLY. THE CAR'S BODY/EXTERI...

Apr 29, 2006 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR SUDDENLY DETACHED UPON BEING BUMPED BY A PERSON'S HIP AS SHE WALKED BY MY PARKED CAR. IT WAS A VERY LIGHT BUMP, YET THE LARGE INTERNAL BOLTS HOLDING THE MIRROR IN PLACE SNAPPED CLEANLY IN HALF, LEAVING THE MIRROR DANGLING BY THE POWER CORDS ONLY. THE CAR'S BODY/EXTERI...

Apr 26, 2006 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. TOLD BY SERVICES THAT IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED ALSO. QUOTED OVER $600 FOR FIX. *NM

Apr 26, 2006 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. TOLD BY SERVICES THAT IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED ALSO. QUOTED OVER $600 FOR FIX. *NM

Apr 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT SECOND HAND IN SEPTEMBER 04. THE 1 PREVIOUS OWNER WAS MY MECHANIC'S BROTHER IN-LAW AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WHEN HE OWNED IT AS WELL AS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. MY PROBLEMS STARTED AS SOON AS I LEFT THE LOT. WITHIN A MONTH THE CAR HAD BEEN BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP T...

Apr 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT SECOND HAND IN SEPTEMBER 04. THE 1 PREVIOUS OWNER WAS MY MECHANIC'S BROTHER IN-LAW AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WHEN HE OWNED IT AS WELL AS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. MY PROBLEMS STARTED AS SOON AS I LEFT THE LOT. WITHIN A MONTH THE CAR HAD BEEN BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP T...

Apr 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT SECOND HAND IN SEPTEMBER 04. THE 1 PREVIOUS OWNER WAS MY MECHANIC'S BROTHER IN-LAW AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WHEN HE OWNED IT AS WELL AS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. MY PROBLEMS STARTED AS SOON AS I LEFT THE LOT. WITHIN A MONTH THE CAR HAD BEEN BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP T...

Apr 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 GRAND AM GT SECOND HAND IN SEPTEMBER 04. THE 1 PREVIOUS OWNER WAS MY MECHANIC'S BROTHER IN-LAW AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WHEN HE OWNED IT AS WELL AS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. MY PROBLEMS STARTED AS SOON AS I LEFT THE LOT. WITHIN A MONTH THE CAR HAD BEEN BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP T...

Apr 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING 70-75MPH. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED AN INACCURATE READING AND NO MORE THAN SEVEN DOLLARS OF GASOLINE CAN BE PUMPED INTO THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHU...

Apr 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING 70-75MPH. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED AN INACCURATE READING AND NO MORE THAN SEVEN DOLLARS OF GASOLINE CAN BE PUMPED INTO THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHU...

Apr 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING 70-75MPH. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED AN INACCURATE READING AND NO MORE THAN SEVEN DOLLARS OF GASOLINE CAN BE PUMPED INTO THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHU...

Apr 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING 70-75MPH. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED AN INACCURATE READING AND NO MORE THAN SEVEN DOLLARS OF GASOLINE CAN BE PUMPED INTO THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHU...

Apr 14, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER THE CAR WAS IN FOR RECALL ON THE HAZARD SWITCH THE WIRE LEADING TO THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND DRIVERS AIRBAG BECAME BOUND UP AND HAVE SHORTED OUT AT THE CLOCK SPRING. HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, I ASSUME THE AIRBAG IS INOPERATIVE AS WELL. *NM

Apr 14, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER THE CAR WAS IN FOR RECALL ON THE HAZARD SWITCH THE WIRE LEADING TO THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND DRIVERS AIRBAG BECAME BOUND UP AND HAVE SHORTED OUT AT THE CLOCK SPRING. HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, I ASSUME THE AIRBAG IS INOPERATIVE AS WELL. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Electrical System 50,000 mi

1. A FLAW IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM THINKS THE CAR OWNER IS TRYING TO STEAL THE CAR AND SHUTS OFF THE FUEL TO THE CAR, MAKING IT NECESSARY TO TURN THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION AND WAIT 15-20 MIN BEFORE THE CAR WILL START... (PONTIAC IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE THEY EVEN ...

Apr 13, 2006 Electrical System 50,000 mi

1. A FLAW IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM THINKS THE CAR OWNER IS TRYING TO STEAL THE CAR AND SHUTS OFF THE FUEL TO THE CAR, MAKING IT NECESSARY TO TURN THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION AND WAIT 15-20 MIN BEFORE THE CAR WILL START... (PONTIAC IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE THEY EVEN ...

Apr 11, 2006 Visibility 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Power Train 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Steering 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Equipment 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Equipment 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Visibility 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Power Train 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Steering 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Equipment 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Apr 11, 2006 Equipment 5,000 mi

THE A/C- HEATER SPEED CONTROL SELECTION 1 AND 2 STOPPED WORKING IN 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. ON APRIL 10,2006, THE SELECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH PROBOLEM I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE BOTH POWER WINDOW BRACKETS BREAKING, MY HAZARD FLASHER, TRANS...

Mar 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS A CONTINUAL LEAK. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST EVERY MONTH. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH MAKES ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND GAUGES GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES NOT COME BACK ON FOR DAYS (HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS STARTED UP). MAKES SPEED LIMITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL, ETC. *NM

Mar 22, 2006 Electrical System

THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS A CONTINUAL LEAK. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST EVERY MONTH. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH MAKES ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND GAUGES GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES NOT COME BACK ON FOR DAYS (HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS STARTED UP). MAKES SPEED LIMITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL, ETC. *NM

Mar 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS A CONTINUAL LEAK. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST EVERY MONTH. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH MAKES ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND GAUGES GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES NOT COME BACK ON FOR DAYS (HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS STARTED UP). MAKES SPEED LIMITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL, ETC. *NM

Mar 22, 2006 Electrical System

THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS A CONTINUAL LEAK. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST EVERY MONTH. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH MAKES ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND GAUGES GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES NOT COME BACK ON FOR DAYS (HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS STARTED UP). MAKES SPEED LIMITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL, ETC. *NM

Feb 21, 2006 Suspension

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 21, 2006 Electrical System

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 21, 2006 Suspension

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 21, 2006 Electrical System

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. I HAVE HAD ME WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND IT IS GOING BAD AGAIN SO THAT WILL MAKE IT 3 TIMES IN 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND FAILURE HAPPENED JUST AFTER IS WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 20, 2006 Electrical System 76,023 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON BUT WENT OFF AFTER NEXT START. NEXT DAY KEY FOBS NOT WORKING. REPROGRAMMED AT DEALER. AFTERWARDS CAR HAD BEEN MAKING BEEPING NOISE CONSTANTLY WHILE ON AND PARKED AND INSIDE LOCK SWITCH NOT WORKING. AFTER DRIVING OVER A CERTAIN SPEED BEEPING NOISE STOPS. CALLED DEALER WAS ADVIS...

Feb 20, 2006 Steering

CAR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AND MAKES A LOT OF NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS SUCH MOSTLY PARKING. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED RACK AND PINION PROBLEM THE THIS MODEL CAR IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB

Feb 20, 2006 Electrical System 76,023 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON BUT WENT OFF AFTER NEXT START. NEXT DAY KEY FOBS NOT WORKING. REPROGRAMMED AT DEALER. AFTERWARDS CAR HAD BEEN MAKING BEEPING NOISE CONSTANTLY WHILE ON AND PARKED AND INSIDE LOCK SWITCH NOT WORKING. AFTER DRIVING OVER A CERTAIN SPEED BEEPING NOISE STOPS. CALLED DEALER WAS ADVIS...

Feb 20, 2006 Steering

CAR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AND MAKES A LOT OF NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS SUCH MOSTLY PARKING. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED RACK AND PINION PROBLEM THE THIS MODEL CAR IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Jan 6, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Jan 6, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Jan 6, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Jan 6, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WILL NOT RESTART WITHOUT THE COMPUTER BEING REPROGRAMMED. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY...

Dec 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2003. SHORTLY AFTER THE 45K MILES I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEX-COOL ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING AROUND THE INTAKE GASKET, HEAD GASKET WAS DAMAGED. ALSO, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE OIL USE, APPROXIMATELY A QUART EVERY 500 MILES OF DRIVING. DESPITE WHAT THIS...

Dec 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN FEBRUARY 2003. SHORTLY AFTER THE 45K MILES I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEX-COOL ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING AROUND THE INTAKE GASKET, HEAD GASKET WAS DAMAGED. ALSO, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE OIL USE, APPROXIMATELY A QUART EVERY 500 MILES OF DRIVING. DESPITE WHAT THIS...

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL FELL APART...

Dec 5, 2005 Seat Belts 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL FELL APART...

Dec 5, 2005 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V327000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. . THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. THE TURN/HAZARD SWITCH WAS REPLACED...

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL FELL APART...

Dec 5, 2005 Seat Belts 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL FELL APART...

Dec 5, 2005 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V327000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. . THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. THE TURN/HAZARD SWITCH WAS REPLACED...

Nov 4, 2005 Electrical System 61,000 mi

FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW,WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE TRUNK RELEASE ACTUATOR TO OPERATE BY ITSELF,EVERY TIME THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS PENED. ALSO ,THE "AUTOMATIC-ON "DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, MARKER LIG...

Nov 4, 2005 Electrical System 61,000 mi

FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW,WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE TRUNK RELEASE ACTUATOR TO OPERATE BY ITSELF,EVERY TIME THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS PENED. ALSO ,THE "AUTOMATIC-ON "DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, MARKER LIG...

Nov 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,800 mi

FAULTY INTAKE GASKET TO ENGINE FROM COOLANT. AFTER LESS THAN 80,000 MILES THE INTAKE GASKET IS LEAKING IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RESTRICTED TO AN OCCASIONAL VEHICLE AND IT PRESENTS AN ISSUE OF LOSING FLUID. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR VEHICLE...

Nov 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,800 mi

FAULTY INTAKE GASKET TO ENGINE FROM COOLANT. AFTER LESS THAN 80,000 MILES THE INTAKE GASKET IS LEAKING IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RESTRICTED TO AN OCCASIONAL VEHICLE AND IT PRESENTS AN ISSUE OF LOSING FLUID. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR VEHICLE...

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 10,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CAR WILL BECOME DISABLED AND WILL NOT START UNTIL SYSTEM IS RESET. TOOK CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON THIS PROBLEM ONCE. A YEAR LATER LIGHT STARTED COMING BACK ON. ASK SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND HE SAID IT COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS CAUSES THIS PROBLEM WITH T...

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 10,000 mi

SECURITY LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CAR WILL BECOME DISABLED AND WILL NOT START UNTIL SYSTEM IS RESET. TOOK CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON THIS PROBLEM ONCE. A YEAR LATER LIGHT STARTED COMING BACK ON. ASK SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND HE SAID IT COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS CAUSES THIS PROBLEM WITH T...

Oct 27, 2005 Equipment

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. EVERY TIME I TRY TO START MY CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE TO SIT THEIR FOR TEN MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS ITSELF. I WOULDN'T HAVE MIND IF IT WAS ONLY ONCE, BUT IT'S NOT. IT CONTINUALLY DOES IT. I...

Oct 27, 2005 Equipment

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. EVERY TIME I TRY TO START MY CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE TO SIT THEIR FOR TEN MINUTES WHILE IT RESETS ITSELF. I WOULDN'T HAVE MIND IF IT WAS ONLY ONCE, BUT IT'S NOT. IT CONTINUALLY DOES IT. I...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 82,750 mi

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TWO BATTERIES TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CLICKING NOISE IN THE ASH. *TS WHEN THE BCM FAILED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 1 AMP DRAW. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE BCM PER THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BUCKING ...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System 85,632 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS LIT. A RESET PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED THAT TAKES OVER 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND MAKES THE VEHICLE USELESS FOR EMERGENCIES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER AT QUITE S...

Oct 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,632 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS LIT. A RESET PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED THAT TAKES OVER 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND MAKES THE VEHICLE USELESS FOR EMERGENCIES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER AT QUITE S...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System 85,632 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS LIT. A RESET PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED THAT TAKES OVER 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND MAKES THE VEHICLE USELESS FOR EMERGENCIES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER AT QUITE S...

Oct 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,632 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT IS LIT. A RESET PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED THAT TAKES OVER 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND MAKES THE VEHICLE USELESS FOR EMERGENCIES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER AT QUITE S...

Oct 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

CONTINUOUS RAPID CLICKING NOISE FROM DASH CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. ACCORDING TO MECHANIC THIS EVENTUALLY WILL RESULT IN TURN SIGNAL FAILURE IF NOT REPAIRED, DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING SWITCH TO BURN OUT. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. HAD THIS PROBLEM...

Oct 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY TURNING SIGNALS. ALTHOUGH GM HAS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ITEM I DON'T THINK INCLUDED ALL VIN NUMBERS IN THE RECALL. MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WAS REFUSED RECALL SERVICE BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. I FEEL THERE MAYBE NUMEROUS CARS OUT THERE THAT WERE EXCLUDED FROM ...

Oct 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

CONTINUOUS RAPID CLICKING NOISE FROM DASH CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. ACCORDING TO MECHANIC THIS EVENTUALLY WILL RESULT IN TURN SIGNAL FAILURE IF NOT REPAIRED, DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING SWITCH TO BURN OUT. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. HAD THIS PROBLEM...

Oct 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY TURNING SIGNALS. ALTHOUGH GM HAS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ITEM I DON'T THINK INCLUDED ALL VIN NUMBERS IN THE RECALL. MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WAS REFUSED RECALL SERVICE BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. I FEEL THERE MAYBE NUMEROUS CARS OUT THERE THAT WERE EXCLUDED FROM ...

Oct 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting 154,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONTINUOUS RAPID CLICKING NOISE FROM DASH CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CREATING A MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED TWICE ALREADY (07/23/2003, 11/14/2004) AND NEEDS TO BE REP...

Oct 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting 154,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONTINUOUS RAPID CLICKING NOISE FROM DASH CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CREATING A MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED TWICE ALREADY (07/23/2003, 11/14/2004) AND NEEDS TO BE REP...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, THE THEFT PROTECTION SYSTEM "PASSLOCK" WILL FAIL AND THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED. I FIST THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY MY CAR. UNTIL I FOUND A WEBSITE AND IT APPEARS THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER AND OVER.. THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED, BECAUSE IT ACTS A...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

IN THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, THE THEFT PROTECTION SYSTEM "PASSLOCK" WILL FAIL AND THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED. I FIST THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY MY CAR. UNTIL I FOUND A WEBSITE AND IT APPEARS THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER AND OVER.. THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED, BECAUSE IT ACTS A...

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT: THE TURN SIGNAL WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND EVEN AFTER THE LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF. IT SEEMED TO BE MOSTLY WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE PROBLEM WAS ONGOING SINCE APRIL 2005. IT CONTINUED TO MAKE THE CLICKING SOUND ANYWHERE FROM FIVE TO TWENTY MINUTES AFTER MAKING THE TURN. THIS WAS AN ON...

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT: THE TURN SIGNAL WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND EVEN AFTER THE LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF. IT SEEMED TO BE MOSTLY WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE PROBLEM WAS ONGOING SINCE APRIL 2005. IT CONTINUED TO MAKE THE CLICKING SOUND ANYWHERE FROM FIVE TO TWENTY MINUTES AFTER MAKING THE TURN. THIS WAS AN ON...

Sep 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THREE BIG ISSUES WITH THIS CAR: 1) THE WORST-I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM SHORTING THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, THE CAR TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED TWICE, BUT DID NOT COME ON THE THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE SYSTEM (WHATEVER THAT ME...

Sep 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THREE BIG ISSUES WITH THIS CAR: 1) THE WORST-I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM SHORTING THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, THE CAR TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED TWICE, BUT DID NOT COME ON THE THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE SYSTEM (WHATEVER THAT ME...

Sep 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THREE BIG ISSUES WITH THIS CAR: 1) THE WORST-I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM SHORTING THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, THE CAR TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED TWICE, BUT DID NOT COME ON THE THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE SYSTEM (WHATEVER THAT ME...

Sep 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THREE BIG ISSUES WITH THIS CAR: 1) THE WORST-I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM SHORTING THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, THE CAR TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED TWICE, BUT DID NOT COME ON THE THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE SYSTEM (WHATEVER THAT ME...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 74,000 mi

SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH 2001 GRAND AM V6. WHEN APPLY BRAKES AT ANY SPEED OVER 35 KM A PULSATING CAN BE FELT. THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY GOES OFF STOPPING ME FROM STARTING MY OWN CAR. HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES 4 TIMES WITHIN LAST YEAR. AS THEY CORRODE AND CAUSE STARTING PROBLEMS (S...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 74,000 mi

SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH 2001 GRAND AM V6. WHEN APPLY BRAKES AT ANY SPEED OVER 35 KM A PULSATING CAN BE FELT. THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY GOES OFF STOPPING ME FROM STARTING MY OWN CAR. HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES 4 TIMES WITHIN LAST YEAR. AS THEY CORRODE AND CAUSE STARTING PROBLEMS (S...

Sep 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SIGNAL TURNS OR LANE CHANGES. PONTIAC CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 03V327000 EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SIGNAL TURNS OR LANE CHANGES. PONTIAC CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 03V327000 EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I OWN AT 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WHICH CAUSES MY TURN SIGNALS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THROUGH MY OWN INVESTIGATION OVER 700,000 OF THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, I WAS INF...

Aug 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I OWN AT 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WHICH CAUSES MY TURN SIGNALS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THROUGH MY OWN INVESTIGATION OVER 700,000 OF THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, I WAS INF...

Aug 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I OWN AT 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WHICH CAUSES MY TURN SIGNALS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THROUGH MY OWN INVESTIGATION OVER 700,000 OF THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, I WAS INF...

Aug 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I OWN AT 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WHICH CAUSES MY TURN SIGNALS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THROUGH MY OWN INVESTIGATION OVER 700,000 OF THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, I WAS INF...

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 66,000 mi

PASS LOCK SYSTEM A COMPLETE FAILURE. THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS TO WAIT 10 MINUTES THEN TURN THE KEY OFF AND TRY AGAIN, BUT IT KEEPS DOING IT. CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A RECALL?? PLEASE. *JB

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 66,000 mi

PASS LOCK SYSTEM A COMPLETE FAILURE. THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS TO WAIT 10 MINUTES THEN TURN THE KEY OFF AND TRY AGAIN, BUT IT KEEPS DOING IT. CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A RECALL?? PLEASE. *JB

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,650 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD BRAKE FAILURE SINCE LAST YEAR. I HAVE HAD ROTORS & BRAKES REPLACED JULY OF 2004. TURNED AROUND MY BRAKES WAS FAILING AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW CALIPERS IN NOVEMBER 2004. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY. I COULD NOT AFFORD TO GET THE CALIPERS REPLACED, SO ...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,650 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD BRAKE FAILURE SINCE LAST YEAR. I HAVE HAD ROTORS & BRAKES REPLACED JULY OF 2004. TURNED AROUND MY BRAKES WAS FAILING AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW CALIPERS IN NOVEMBER 2004. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY. I COULD NOT AFFORD TO GET THE CALIPERS REPLACED, SO ...

Jul 31, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DON'T ENGAGE. INCLUDING RADIO, HEATER, A/C, SPEEDOMETER, ALL GAUGES, POWER LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LAMPS IF IN THE AUTO DAY LAMP STATUS. IT THEN RANDOMLY STARTS SOMETIMES, AND OTHER TIMES YOU CAN DRIVE FOR 30+ AND IT NEVE...

Jul 31, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DON'T ENGAGE. INCLUDING RADIO, HEATER, A/C, SPEEDOMETER, ALL GAUGES, POWER LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LAMPS IF IN THE AUTO DAY LAMP STATUS. IT THEN RANDOMLY STARTS SOMETIMES, AND OTHER TIMES YOU CAN DRIVE FOR 30+ AND IT NEVE...

Jul 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 28, 2005 Equipment 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 28, 2005 Equipment 19,000 mi

DT: HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING, WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE TO START IT WILL NOT START. EVERYTHING DEALER SAID TO TRY WORKED. HAD TO TURN IT ON ACCELERATION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL EVERYTHING STOPPED FLASHING, AND TURN OFF .THEN TURN BACK ON AND IT WILL START. FIRST TIM...

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HEARING A SCRAPPING METAL NOISE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND IS STILL HEARING THIS NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CO...

Jul 25, 2005 Suspension 100 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HEARING A SCRAPPING METAL NOISE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND IS STILL HEARING THIS NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CO...

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HEARING A SCRAPPING METAL NOISE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND IS STILL HEARING THIS NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CO...

Jul 25, 2005 Suspension 100 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HEARING A SCRAPPING METAL NOISE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND IS STILL HEARING THIS NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CO...

Jul 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE MODEL YEARS 1999 -2001 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PART NUMBER 226247990961E THAT WAS ON THIS CAR, AND WAS UNDER RECALL. HAS A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN MA...

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE MODEL YEARS 1999 -2001 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PART NUMBER 226247990961E THAT WAS ON THIS CAR, AND WAS UNDER RECALL. HAS A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN MA...

Jul 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GASOLINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CRANKING CAR AND CONTINOUSLY WHILE DRIVING CAR. GASOLINE SMELL BECAME WORSE DESPITE WINDOWS BEING ROLLED DOWN, CHOKING CONDITION. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL SHOP AND THEY SAID FUEL REGULATOR WAS POURING GASOLINE OUT.

Jul 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE MODEL YEARS 1999 -2001 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PART NUMBER 226247990961E THAT WAS ON THIS CAR, AND WAS UNDER RECALL. HAS A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN MA...

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE MODEL YEARS 1999 -2001 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PART NUMBER 226247990961E THAT WAS ON THIS CAR, AND WAS UNDER RECALL. HAS A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN MA...

Jul 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GASOLINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CRANKING CAR AND CONTINOUSLY WHILE DRIVING CAR. GASOLINE SMELL BECAME WORSE DESPITE WINDOWS BEING ROLLED DOWN, CHOKING CONDITION. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL SHOP AND THEY SAID FUEL REGULATOR WAS POURING GASOLINE OUT.

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System 46,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL OF 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM'S AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONES THAT WERE.I'M TOLD THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System 46,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL OF 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM'S AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONES THAT WERE.I'M TOLD THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,750 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 6 CYLINDER WITH 31,000 MILES. ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. ADDED COOLANT, BUT LIGHT COMES ON 2 WEEKS LATER. FIND A SMALL LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET WHERE COOLANT IS SEEPING OUT OF THE ENGINE. PONTIAC WANTS $800 TO FIX PROBLEM, PONTIAC MECHAN...

Jun 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,750 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 6 CYLINDER WITH 31,000 MILES. ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. ADDED COOLANT, BUT LIGHT COMES ON 2 WEEKS LATER. FIND A SMALL LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET WHERE COOLANT IS SEEPING OUT OF THE ENGINE. PONTIAC WANTS $800 TO FIX PROBLEM, PONTIAC MECHAN...

Jun 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,100 mi

FIRST TIME MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING CAR SHE HAD A VERY HARD TIME STOPPING THE CAR AS IF THE GAS WAS STUCK ON. A FRIEND LOOKED AT IT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. GARAGE HAD IT 3 DAYS. CHANGED THROTTLE DID IT AGAIN 1 DAY LATER CALLED GARAGE BACK HAS NOW BEEN THERE 2 DAYS.. ...

Jun 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,100 mi

FIRST TIME MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING CAR SHE HAD A VERY HARD TIME STOPPING THE CAR AS IF THE GAS WAS STUCK ON. A FRIEND LOOKED AT IT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. GARAGE HAD IT 3 DAYS. CHANGED THROTTLE DID IT AGAIN 1 DAY LATER CALLED GARAGE BACK HAS NOW BEEN THERE 2 DAYS.. ...

May 28, 2005 Fuel System, Other

CAR WOULD HESITATE WHEN STARTING. THEN IT FINALLY DIDN'T START. IT WAS TOWED AND AFTER BEING TOWED IT WOULD START AGAIN. AFTER THIS HAPPENING A COUPLE OF TIMES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DECIDED IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CAR IS NOT 5 YEARS OLD YET!

May 28, 2005 Fuel System, Other

CAR WOULD HESITATE WHEN STARTING. THEN IT FINALLY DIDN'T START. IT WAS TOWED AND AFTER BEING TOWED IT WOULD START AGAIN. AFTER THIS HAPPENING A COUPLE OF TIMES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DECIDED IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CAR IS NOT 5 YEARS OLD YET!

May 13, 2005 Electrical System 88,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM ALSO HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLINDER. I HAD IT REPLACE JULY 2003 AND JUST YESTERDAY 5/12/05. BOTH TIMES MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I WENT TO CHURCH ON MOTHERS DAY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. WENT HOME AND WAS IN THE HOUSE FOR 15 MINUTES AND WENT TO LEAVE AN...

May 13, 2005 Electrical System 88,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM ALSO HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLINDER. I HAD IT REPLACE JULY 2003 AND JUST YESTERDAY 5/12/05. BOTH TIMES MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I WENT TO CHURCH ON MOTHERS DAY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. WENT HOME AND WAS IN THE HOUSE FOR 15 MINUTES AND WENT TO LEAVE AN...

May 11, 2005 Visibility

2001 PONTIC GRAND AM SE 4DOOR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH COMPANIES WILL NOT PREMIT THIS VEHCILE TO ENTER INTO THE CAR WASH SINCE THE SIDE MIRROR FALL OFF- AFTER BE TOLD OF THIS DEFECT MINE IS LOOSE SINCE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR SHOULDN'T THIS PROBLEM BE RECALLED?

May 11, 2005 Visibility

2001 PONTIC GRAND AM SE 4DOOR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH COMPANIES WILL NOT PREMIT THIS VEHCILE TO ENTER INTO THE CAR WASH SINCE THE SIDE MIRROR FALL OFF- AFTER BE TOLD OF THIS DEFECT MINE IS LOOSE SINCE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR SHOULDN'T THIS PROBLEM BE RECALLED?

May 10, 2005 Power Train

CAR WILL FAIL WHILE ACCELERATING, WHEN ACCERERATING HARD, THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, IF I LET OFF THE GAS AND ACCELERATE AGAIN THE PROBLEM WILL DISSAPEAR, IF I DO NOT THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO JOLT AND PROVIDE LONGER PERIODS WITHOUT ACCELERATION

May 10, 2005 Power Train

CAR WILL FAIL WHILE ACCELERATING, WHEN ACCERERATING HARD, THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, IF I LET OFF THE GAS AND ACCELERATE AGAIN THE PROBLEM WILL DISSAPEAR, IF I DO NOT THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO JOLT AND PROVIDE LONGER PERIODS WITHOUT ACCELERATION

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I READ ON CNN ON MAY 3 THAT THE NHTSA HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURES OF GM PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUV'S IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES. I WOULD LIKE TO ADVISE THAT I LIVE IN ONTARIO, CANADA, AND OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND-AM. IT CURRENTLY HAS 138,000 KM. I PURCHASED THIS ...

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I READ ON CNN ON MAY 3 THAT THE NHTSA HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURES OF GM PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUV'S IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES. I WOULD LIKE TO ADVISE THAT I LIVE IN ONTARIO, CANADA, AND OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND-AM. IT CURRENTLY HAS 138,000 KM. I PURCHASED THIS ...

May 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CONTACT STATES: AFTER THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS FIXED PER THE RECALL NOTICE, A CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ARM. IF THE TURN WAS NOT VERY WIDE, THE SIGNAL STAYED ON. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM IS PART OF THE RECALL AND WILL NOT FIX IT.

May 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CONTACT STATES: AFTER THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS FIXED PER THE RECALL NOTICE, A CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ARM. IF THE TURN WAS NOT VERY WIDE, THE SIGNAL STAYED ON. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM IS PART OF THE RECALL AND WILL NOT FIX IT.

Apr 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TURNING VEHICLE ON IN MORNING, CHECKED COOLANT LEVEL IT WAS LOW, ADDED COOLANT, LIGHT CAME BACK ON 2 WEEKS LATER, ADDED MORE COOLANT. CHANGED OIL FOUND WHITE CRUD IN OIL, CALLED DEALERSHIP (VILLAGE PONTIAC GMC) AND SERVICE SAID IT WAS MANIFOLD GASKET AND IT IS VERY CO...

Apr 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TURNING VEHICLE ON IN MORNING, CHECKED COOLANT LEVEL IT WAS LOW, ADDED COOLANT, LIGHT CAME BACK ON 2 WEEKS LATER, ADDED MORE COOLANT. CHANGED OIL FOUND WHITE CRUD IN OIL, CALLED DEALERSHIP (VILLAGE PONTIAC GMC) AND SERVICE SAID IT WAS MANIFOLD GASKET AND IT IS VERY CO...

Apr 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 28,000 mi

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE BY THE SWITCH FOR THE HAZARD LIGHT FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. TONIGHT IT WOULD NOT STOP AND THE CAR STARTED SMOKING. I WENT TO YOUR WEB SITE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS RECALLED AND WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THE FACT THAT CAR...

Apr 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 28,000 mi

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE BY THE SWITCH FOR THE HAZARD LIGHT FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. TONIGHT IT WOULD NOT STOP AND THE CAR STARTED SMOKING. I WENT TO YOUR WEB SITE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS RECALLED AND WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THE FACT THAT CAR...

Apr 8, 2005 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO LET NHTSA KNOW THAT I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE HAD TO DO QUITE A BIT OF REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE, SUCH THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THE FUEL PUMP. I AM NOT FACING REPAIRS ON THE WATER PUMP BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF. ...

Apr 8, 2005 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO LET NHTSA KNOW THAT I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I HAVE HAD TO DO QUITE A BIT OF REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE, SUCH THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THE FUEL PUMP. I AM NOT FACING REPAIRS ON THE WATER PUMP BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF. ...

Apr 6, 2005 Steering

DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSED GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT. CONSUMER WA...

Apr 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSED GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT. CONSUMER WA...

Apr 6, 2005 Steering

DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSED GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT. CONSUMER WA...

Apr 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSED GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT. CONSUMER WA...

Apr 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting

EVERY SINCE I GOT MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE FOG LIGHTS MAY WORK FOR A WEEK AND THEN THEY GO OUT .I HAVE CHANGED BOTH OF THE BULBS AND THEY STILL WILL NOT WORK I FEEL THE GM CORP SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THEM.*AK

Apr 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting

EVERY SINCE I GOT MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THE FOG LIGHTS MAY WORK FOR A WEEK AND THEN THEY GO OUT .I HAVE CHANGED BOTH OF THE BULBS AND THEY STILL WILL NOT WORK I FEEL THE GM CORP SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THEM.*AK

Mar 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE DASH NEAR THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. IT WOULD CONSTANTLY CLICK AS IF THE BLINKER WAS ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. HE MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD EVENTUALLY WOULD WEAR OUT AND NEED REPLACED COSTING $350. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. *AK

Mar 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE DASH NEAR THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. IT WOULD CONSTANTLY CLICK AS IF THE BLINKER WAS ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. HE MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD EVENTUALLY WOULD WEAR OUT AND NEED REPLACED COSTING $350. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM, WHICH I DO LOVE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR, HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MUST BE REPAIRED, WHICH COST 1000 TO FIX. I REALLY THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE CAR.*AK

Mar 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM, WHICH I DO LOVE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR, HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MUST BE REPAIRED, WHICH COST 1000 TO FIX. I REALLY THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE CAR.*AK

Mar 9, 2005 Electrical System 57,600 mi

I AM HAVING MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM: FIRST,THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A FAULTY TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER RELAY WHICH I HAD REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP,BUT NOW THE FLASHER RELAY IS DISPLAYING THE SAME PROBLEMS IT DID BEFORE IT WAS REPLACED-CAUSING ME TO WONDER IF ...

Mar 9, 2005 Electrical System 57,600 mi

I AM HAVING MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM: FIRST,THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A FAULTY TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER RELAY WHICH I HAD REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP,BUT NOW THE FLASHER RELAY IS DISPLAYING THE SAME PROBLEMS IT DID BEFORE IT WAS REPLACED-CAUSING ME TO WONDER IF ...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED. *NM THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE EGR, COOLANT BYPASS, OCC/OXYGEN CATALYST CONVERTER AND THE PCM/POWER CONTROL MODULE "P" DRIVE SEAL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ACCIDENTS AND OR DEATHS ...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED. *NM THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE EGR, COOLANT BYPASS, OCC/OXYGEN CATALYST CONVERTER AND THE PCM/POWER CONTROL MODULE "P" DRIVE SEAL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ACCIDENTS AND OR DEATHS ...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED. *NM THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE EGR, COOLANT BYPASS, OCC/OXYGEN CATALYST CONVERTER AND THE PCM/POWER CONTROL MODULE "P" DRIVE SEAL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ACCIDENTS AND OR DEATHS ...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED. *NM THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE EGR, COOLANT BYPASS, OCC/OXYGEN CATALYST CONVERTER AND THE PCM/POWER CONTROL MODULE "P" DRIVE SEAL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ACCIDENTS AND OR DEATHS ...

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET. SEE COMPLAIN #'S 79007,10086421,10065717. LOW COOLANT LIGHT STARTED COMING ON EVERY WEEK AND A HALF OR SO, STARTING BACK IN OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR (2004). IT CAME ON EVERY COUPLE WEEKS SO I JUST KEPT FILLING IT WITH COOLANT AND HAD MY THERMOSTAT REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL ...

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET. SEE COMPLAIN #'S 79007,10086421,10065717. LOW COOLANT LIGHT STARTED COMING ON EVERY WEEK AND A HALF OR SO, STARTING BACK IN OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR (2004). IT CAME ON EVERY COUPLE WEEKS SO I JUST KEPT FILLING IT WITH COOLANT AND HAD MY THERMOSTAT REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL ...

Feb 24, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED PADS AND ROTORS, I REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND THEY TOLD ME I NEE...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT/RIGHT, AND CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED VEHICLE ONCE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT/RIGHT, AND CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED VEHICLE ONCE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Feb 11, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM KEEPS LOCKING THE CAR UP AND WILL NOT LET IT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND AT A COST OF BETWEEN $500.00 AND $700.00 EACH TIME. THE DEALER REPLACES SWITCH AND OTHER COMPONETS EACH TIME. THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR REACHED 50,000 MILES AND WAS OUT OF WARRANTY....

Feb 11, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM KEEPS LOCKING THE CAR UP AND WILL NOT LET IT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND AT A COST OF BETWEEN $500.00 AND $700.00 EACH TIME. THE DEALER REPLACES SWITCH AND OTHER COMPONETS EACH TIME. THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR REACHED 50,000 MILES AND WAS OUT OF WARRANTY....

Jan 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

09/01/04 - LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS. NO VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKS, ADDED 16 OZ. COOLANT TO FIX PROBLEM. 11/01/04 - SAME PROBLEM, ADDED 16 OZ. COOLANT TO FIX PROBLEM. 12/23/04 - LOW COOLANT LIGHT ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. 01/14/05 - INTAKE GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING C...

Jan 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

09/01/04 - LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS. NO VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKS, ADDED 16 OZ. COOLANT TO FIX PROBLEM. 11/01/04 - SAME PROBLEM, ADDED 16 OZ. COOLANT TO FIX PROBLEM. 12/23/04 - LOW COOLANT LIGHT ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. 01/14/05 - INTAKE GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING C...

Jan 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER STATES THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. A RECALL FOR IT WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER STATES THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. A RECALL FOR IT WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

I AM ONE OF MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. AT ABOUT 53,000 MILES I NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET. I PROMPTLY CALLED UP MY LOCAL DEALER, JACK WALKER PONTIAC IN DAY...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

I AM ONE OF MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. AT ABOUT 53,000 MILES I NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET. I PROMPTLY CALLED UP MY LOCAL DEALER, JACK WALKER PONTIAC IN DAY...

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. IT STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS GETTING COLDER. THEY EVENTUALLY MAY START WORKING. I FOUND IF I WOULD WIGGLE THE HAZARD SWITCH THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK. I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH 22624799 AND IT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A RECALL BUT ...

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. IT STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS GETTING COLDER. THEY EVENTUALLY MAY START WORKING. I FOUND IF I WOULD WIGGLE THE HAZARD SWITCH THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK. I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH 22624799 AND IT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A RECALL BUT ...

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. IT STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS GETTING COLDER. THEY EVENTUALLY MAY START WORKING. I FOUND IF I WOULD WIGGLE THE HAZARD SWITCH THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK. I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH 22624799 AND IT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A RECALL BUT ...

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. IT STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS GETTING COLDER. THEY EVENTUALLY MAY START WORKING. I FOUND IF I WOULD WIGGLE THE HAZARD SWITCH THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK. I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH 22624799 AND IT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A RECALL BUT ...

Dec 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

FAILURE OF TURN SIGNALS ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. TURN SIGNALS FREQUENTLY WILL NOT OPERATE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING. THIS FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM GREATLY INCREASES THE DANGER OF DRIVING ON FREEWAYS AND IN GENERAL. TURN SIGNALS MAY NOT OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION FOR HOURS, THEN H...

Dec 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

FAILURE OF TURN SIGNALS ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. TURN SIGNALS FREQUENTLY WILL NOT OPERATE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING. THIS FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM GREATLY INCREASES THE DANGER OF DRIVING ON FREEWAYS AND IN GENERAL. TURN SIGNALS MAY NOT OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION FOR HOURS, THEN H...

Dec 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW GT AND SINCE I'VE HAD IT THE BRAKES MADE A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT, I JUST FIGURED THE CAR WAS NEW AND 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES JUST MAKE THAT NOISE. I DRIVE A LOT OF HIGHWAY MILE SO OF COURSE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE NOISE GOT WORSE. AFTER 38000 MILES I TOOK IT TO...

Dec 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW GT AND SINCE I'VE HAD IT THE BRAKES MADE A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT, I JUST FIGURED THE CAR WAS NEW AND 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES JUST MAKE THAT NOISE. I DRIVE A LOT OF HIGHWAY MILE SO OF COURSE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE NOISE GOT WORSE. AFTER 38000 MILES I TOOK IT TO...

Dec 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,992 mi

STARTED SEEING COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER HOOD. WENT TO DALER AND THEY PRESSURE TESTED AND FOUND NOTHING. A DAY LATER STARTED LEAKING EVEN MORE. DEALER THEN SAID HEAD GASKET FAULTY AND HE ALSO SAID HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AT ABOUT THE 60K MILE MARK. THEY REPLACED THE GASKET AT A COST OF...

Dec 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,992 mi

STARTED SEEING COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER HOOD. WENT TO DALER AND THEY PRESSURE TESTED AND FOUND NOTHING. A DAY LATER STARTED LEAKING EVEN MORE. DEALER THEN SAID HEAD GASKET FAULTY AND HE ALSO SAID HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AT ABOUT THE 60K MILE MARK. THEY REPLACED THE GASKET AT A COST OF...

Nov 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 03V327000 CONCERNING HAZARD WARNING SWITCH: AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CLICKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT ANOTHER ISSUE NOT PERTAINING TO THE RECALL. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 03V327000 CONCERNING HAZARD WARNING SWITCH: AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CLICKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT ANOTHER ISSUE NOT PERTAINING TO THE RECALL. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Visibility

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Electrical System 50,241 mi

I TURN CAR OFF & NOW TWO TIMES CAR WOULD NOT START WITH THEFT SECURITY LIGHT ON. CLEARING TROUBLE CODES SEEMS TO WORK. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM BECAUSE THIS IS DANGEROUS AND RIDICULOUS THAT IT HAS NO KNOWN FIX OR BEEN ADDRESSED BY ANY AGENCY. PEOEPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS WHEN GM...

Nov 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Visibility

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE/SIGNAL FAILURE/ WINDOW REGUALTOR FAILURE/ROTORS. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Electrical System 50,241 mi

I TURN CAR OFF & NOW TWO TIMES CAR WOULD NOT START WITH THEFT SECURITY LIGHT ON. CLEARING TROUBLE CODES SEEMS TO WORK. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM BECAUSE THIS IS DANGEROUS AND RIDICULOUS THAT IT HAS NO KNOWN FIX OR BEEN ADDRESSED BY ANY AGENCY. PEOEPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS WHEN GM...

Nov 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,767 mi

GAS PEDAL HAD ALWAYS HAD A BIT OF A "HITCH" TO IT. WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE WE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP - UNDRIVEABLE. C...

Nov 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,767 mi

GAS PEDAL HAD ALWAYS HAD A BIT OF A "HITCH" TO IT. WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE WE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP - UNDRIVEABLE. C...

Nov 3, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP AND DOWN. THIS WAS GOING ON FOR 1 YEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HER $400.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH FLASHERS NOT WORKING. SHE DID NOT HAVE...

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP AND DOWN. THIS WAS GOING ON FOR 1 YEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HER $400.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH FLASHERS NOT WORKING. SHE DID NOT HAVE...

Nov 3, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP AND DOWN. THIS WAS GOING ON FOR 1 YEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HER $400.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH FLASHERS NOT WORKING. SHE DID NOT HAVE...

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP AND DOWN. THIS WAS GOING ON FOR 1 YEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HER $400.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH FLASHERS NOT WORKING. SHE DID NOT HAVE...

Oct 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,500 mi

FIRST THE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THEN, THE SPEED SENSOR HUB MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT. THESE SENSORS HAD AN EFFECT ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT WORK WHEN SENSORS FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE IT MADE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO SE...

Oct 4, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE THEY KEY WILL NOT TURN WHEN APPLIED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Oct 4, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE THEY KEY WILL NOT TURN WHEN APPLIED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS IN 2001 PONTIAC GRANDAM GT ARE INEFFICIENT, CANNOT SEE ROAD EARLY MORNING AND LATER NIGHTS. NEED TO REDUCE SPEED OUT OF NORMAL -> I AS A DRIVER FEEL VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING MY GRANDAM AT NIGHT OR WITH LOW VISIBILITY BECAUSE HEADLIGHTS DON'T HELP ME SEE.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS IN 2001 PONTIAC GRANDAM GT ARE INEFFICIENT, CANNOT SEE ROAD EARLY MORNING AND LATER NIGHTS. NEED TO REDUCE SPEED OUT OF NORMAL -> I AS A DRIVER FEEL VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING MY GRANDAM AT NIGHT OR WITH LOW VISIBILITY BECAUSE HEADLIGHTS DON'T HELP ME SEE.*AK

Sep 16, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS A BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION CAUSING MOLD TO GROW AND A FOUL SMELL. AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ON SETTINGS 1 AND 2, ONLY 3 AND ABOVE. *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS A BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION CAUSING MOLD TO GROW AND A FOUL SMELL. AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ON SETTINGS 1 AND 2, ONLY 3 AND ABOVE. *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting Crash 83,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. *AK *NM

Aug 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting Crash 83,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. *AK *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, BUT DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, BUT DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Electrical System 79,400 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GROUND DOWN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND COMPONENTS CLEANED. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. THE ABS, ANTILOCK, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHTS WILL COME ON AFTER START UP. THEY WILL STAY ON UNTIL ...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Electric 79,400 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GROUND DOWN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND COMPONENTS CLEANED. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. THE ABS, ANTILOCK, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHTS WILL COME ON AFTER START UP. THEY WILL STAY ON UNTIL ...

Aug 27, 2004 Electrical System 79,400 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GROUND DOWN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND COMPONENTS CLEANED. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. THE ABS, ANTILOCK, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHTS WILL COME ON AFTER START UP. THEY WILL STAY ON UNTIL ...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Electric 79,400 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GROUND DOWN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND COMPONENTS CLEANED. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. THE ABS, ANTILOCK, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHTS WILL COME ON AFTER START UP. THEY WILL STAY ON UNTIL ...

Aug 25, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHTS QUIT WORKING THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK IS PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS THEN TURN THEM OFF. THE TRACTION GETS STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF. HAVE NOT REPLACED ANYTHING, MECHANIC SAID IT IS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHTS QUIT WORKING THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK IS PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS THEN TURN THEM OFF. THE TRACTION GETS STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF. HAVE NOT REPLACED ANYTHING, MECHANIC SAID IT IS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

MY 2001 PONITAC GRAND AM SE1 WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AS WAS A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT LESS THAN 10 MPH AND THE VEHICLE FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION VISUALLY ESTIMATED TO BE TRAVELLING AT 35 MPH MOVED FROM THE DEDICA...

Aug 24, 2004 Electrical System 65,855 mi

FRIDAY MORNING I WAS ON EMPTY, SO I WENT TO THE GAS STATION. TURNED OFF CAR & FILLED UP, STARTED IT NO PROBLEM. THEN WENT TO GET BREAKFAST, TURNED OFF CAR. THE CAME BACK AFTER NO MORE THEN 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO SPUTTERING, NO FAILURE TO FIRE, NO STALLING BEFORE THIS OCCASION. NOTHING...

Aug 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 65,855 mi

FRIDAY MORNING I WAS ON EMPTY, SO I WENT TO THE GAS STATION. TURNED OFF CAR & FILLED UP, STARTED IT NO PROBLEM. THEN WENT TO GET BREAKFAST, TURNED OFF CAR. THE CAME BACK AFTER NO MORE THEN 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO SPUTTERING, NO FAILURE TO FIRE, NO STALLING BEFORE THIS OCCASION. NOTHING...

Aug 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

MY 2001 PONITAC GRAND AM SE1 WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AS WAS A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT LESS THAN 10 MPH AND THE VEHICLE FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION VISUALLY ESTIMATED TO BE TRAVELLING AT 35 MPH MOVED FROM THE DEDICA...

Aug 24, 2004 Electrical System 65,855 mi

FRIDAY MORNING I WAS ON EMPTY, SO I WENT TO THE GAS STATION. TURNED OFF CAR & FILLED UP, STARTED IT NO PROBLEM. THEN WENT TO GET BREAKFAST, TURNED OFF CAR. THE CAME BACK AFTER NO MORE THEN 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO SPUTTERING, NO FAILURE TO FIRE, NO STALLING BEFORE THIS OCCASION. NOTHING...

Aug 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 65,855 mi

FRIDAY MORNING I WAS ON EMPTY, SO I WENT TO THE GAS STATION. TURNED OFF CAR & FILLED UP, STARTED IT NO PROBLEM. THEN WENT TO GET BREAKFAST, TURNED OFF CAR. THE CAME BACK AFTER NO MORE THEN 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO SPUTTERING, NO FAILURE TO FIRE, NO STALLING BEFORE THIS OCCASION. NOTHING...

Aug 10, 2004 Unknown Or Other 4 mi

I PICKED UP MY BRAND NEW 2001 GRAND AM WITH 1 MILE ON IT, IT WAS DURING A HEAVY DOWN POUR. THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED BOTH FRONT AND BACK FLOOR BOARS WERE DRENCHED. I'VE HAVE THE VEHICLE IN ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS ALWAYS AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. THEY FIRST STATED THE DEFLECTOR...

Aug 10, 2004 Unknown Or Other 4 mi

I PICKED UP MY BRAND NEW 2001 GRAND AM WITH 1 MILE ON IT, IT WAS DURING A HEAVY DOWN POUR. THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED BOTH FRONT AND BACK FLOOR BOARS WERE DRENCHED. I'VE HAVE THE VEHICLE IN ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS ALWAYS AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. THEY FIRST STATED THE DEFLECTOR...

Aug 9, 2004 Visibility

ON HEAVY RAINY DAYS WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER ONTO INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRIMS THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Visibility

ON HEAVY RAINY DAYS WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER ONTO INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRIMS THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

THIS IS A SUBMISSION TO NOTE YET ANOTHER GENERAL MOTORS V6 ISSUE WITH FAILING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. MY PARTICULAR GASKET HAS A LEAK THAT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, REQUIRING ME TO FILL COOLANT. AT THIS TIME, THE LEAK IS EXTERNAL ONLY AND HAS NOT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS CONTAINI...

Aug 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

THIS IS A SUBMISSION TO NOTE YET ANOTHER GENERAL MOTORS V6 ISSUE WITH FAILING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. MY PARTICULAR GASKET HAS A LEAK THAT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, REQUIRING ME TO FILL COOLANT. AT THIS TIME, THE LEAK IS EXTERNAL ONLY AND HAS NOT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS CONTAINI...

Jul 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT AT 27000 MILES. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AT APPROX. 15000 MILES. APPARENTLY THERE IS MANY CONCERNS AMONG PONTIAC OWNERS THAT THE GRAND AM HAS FAULTY BRAKES/ROTORS.*AK

Jul 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT AT 27000 MILES. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AT APPROX. 15000 MILES. APPARENTLY THERE IS MANY CONCERNS AMONG PONTIAC OWNERS THAT THE GRAND AM HAS FAULTY BRAKES/ROTORS.*AK

Jul 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 79,900 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WAS WRECKED. IT HIT A TREE DEAD CENTER GOING ABOUT 40 MPH BUCKLED THE HOOD AND SMASHED THE RADIATOR BACK INTO THE MOTOR YET THE AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF? *LA

Jul 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 79,900 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WAS WRECKED. IT HIT A TREE DEAD CENTER GOING ABOUT 40 MPH BUCKLED THE HOOD AND SMASHED THE RADIATOR BACK INTO THE MOTOR YET THE AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF? *LA

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 32,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Fuel System, Other 52,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS 52,000 MILES AND HAS RECENTLY BEEN DIFFICULT TO START. I MAY HAVE TO TRY 5-6 TIMES BEFORE ENGINE WILL TURN OVER. YESTERDAY THE CAR DIED WHILE GOING ON AN EXIT RAMP OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. ALL LIGHTS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING, BUT THE CAR WAS DEAD AND DID NOT RESTART. I ADDED 1 ...

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 32,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Fuel System, Other 52,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS 52,000 MILES AND HAS RECENTLY BEEN DIFFICULT TO START. I MAY HAVE TO TRY 5-6 TIMES BEFORE ENGINE WILL TURN OVER. YESTERDAY THE CAR DIED WHILE GOING ON AN EXIT RAMP OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. ALL LIGHTS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING, BUT THE CAR WAS DEAD AND DID NOT RESTART. I ADDED 1 ...

Jul 6, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jul 6, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jul 6, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jul 6, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD SCRAP NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, BUT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKES...

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

ON MY 2001 GRAND AM GT1 I HAVE REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET TWICE NOW. THE 1ST TIME IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR FUEL GAUGE MISREADING. I NEVER EVEN GOT THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT. THAT WAS AT 51,000 MILES AROUND APRIL 2002. THE 2ND TIME WAS ON 6-22-04; ON 6-21-04 "LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. ADDED ABOUT 1 QT M...

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

ON MY 2001 GRAND AM GT1 I HAVE REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET TWICE NOW. THE 1ST TIME IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR FUEL GAUGE MISREADING. I NEVER EVEN GOT THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT. THAT WAS AT 51,000 MILES AROUND APRIL 2002. THE 2ND TIME WAS ON 6-22-04; ON 6-21-04 "LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. ADDED ABOUT 1 QT M...

Jun 25, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING CHILD INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR SEAT BELTS WERE INSERTED BACKWARDS FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO CLICK THEM IN. CONSUMER HAD TO TWIST THEM UP SIDE DOWN IN ORDER TO CLICK THEM INTO HOLD, AND RETRACT. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR I...

Jun 25, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING CHILD INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR SEAT BELTS WERE INSERTED BACKWARDS FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO CLICK THEM IN. CONSUMER HAD TO TWIST THEM UP SIDE DOWN IN ORDER TO CLICK THEM INTO HOLD, AND RETRACT. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR I...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 18, 2004 Wheels

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 18, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 18, 2004 Wheels

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 18, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILURE (RECALL BY MANUFACTURE CORRECTED THAT PROBLEM). HOWEVER, DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE CONTINUOS PROBLEM WITH THE ON-GOING TICKING SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL EVEN WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT IN USE. THAT WOULD COST $273 TO FIX, DEALER SAID. GRINDING SOUND IN TIRES (DEALER GAVE DOCUMENTATION TO S...

Jun 16, 2004 Electrical System 36,589 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED TO DO SO. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO MADE A FEW ADJUSTMENTS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Electrical System 36,589 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED TO DO SO. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO MADE A FEW ADJUSTMENTS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL/ HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVE DIN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL/ HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVE DIN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL/ HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVE DIN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL/ HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVE DIN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Electrical System 44,559 mi

THE SOLENOID CHIP, LOCATED BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN, FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED. THE PARTS THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ARE 12458191 AND 670487. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAI...

Jun 4, 2004 Electrical System 44,559 mi

THE SOLENOID CHIP, LOCATED BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN, FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED. THE PARTS THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ARE 12458191 AND 670487. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAI...

May 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY BUT FLASHER INDICATOR DID NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS CLAIMED THEY WILL NOT DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. *AK

May 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY BUT FLASHER INDICATOR DID NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS CLAIMED THEY WILL NOT DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. *AK

May 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY BUT FLASHER INDICATOR DID NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS CLAIMED THEY WILL NOT DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. *AK

May 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY BUT FLASHER INDICATOR DID NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS CLAIMED THEY WILL NOT DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. *AK

May 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,536 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

May 17, 2004 Equipment 66,536 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

May 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,536 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

May 17, 2004 Equipment 66,536 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS USED AND THEN DISCONTINUED, THE TURN SIGNAL CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS NOT ACTUALLY WORKING BUT THE CLICKING SOUND CONTINUED WELL AFTER THE SIGNAL WAS CANCELED. *NM *SC *JB

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TURN SIGNAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TURNING SIGNAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK HAZARD SWITCH WAS REPLACED AS A DEFECT. *LA

May 11, 2004 Power Train

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE RECALL 03V327000 THE TURNING SIGNAL WAS STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH BUT THE TURN SIGNAL WERE STILL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE ...

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE RECALL 03V327000 THE TURNING SIGNAL WAS STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH BUT THE TURN SIGNAL WERE STILL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE ...

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS USED AND THEN DISCONTINUED, THE TURN SIGNAL CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS NOT ACTUALLY WORKING BUT THE CLICKING SOUND CONTINUED WELL AFTER THE SIGNAL WAS CANCELED. *NM *SC *JB

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TURN SIGNAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TURNING SIGNAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK HAZARD SWITCH WAS REPLACED AS A DEFECT. *LA

May 11, 2004 Power Train

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE RECALL 03V327000 THE TURNING SIGNAL WAS STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH BUT THE TURN SIGNAL WERE STILL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE ...

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE RECALL 03V327000 THE TURNING SIGNAL WAS STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH BUT THE TURN SIGNAL WERE STILL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE ...

May 7, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

WINDOW FAILED AND COST $ 1000 TO REPAIR. *AK

May 7, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER PLACED KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE FAILED TO START. A THEFT DEVICE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED KEY CYLINDER LOCK DUE TO A SECURITY CODE. *AK

May 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AIR CONDITIONER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *MR THERE WAS STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNAL...

May 7, 2004 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AIR CONDITIONER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *MR THERE WAS STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNAL...

May 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WANTS TURN SIGNALS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AT NO CHARGE. *MR THE TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL#03V327000. *SC *JB

May 7, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

WINDOW FAILED AND COST $ 1000 TO REPAIR. *AK

May 7, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER PLACED KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE FAILED TO START. A THEFT DEVICE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED KEY CYLINDER LOCK DUE TO A SECURITY CODE. *AK

May 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AIR CONDITIONER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *MR THERE WAS STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNAL...

May 7, 2004 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AIR CONDITIONER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *MR THERE WAS STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNAL...

May 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WANTS TURN SIGNALS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AT NO CHARGE. *MR THE TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL#03V327000. *SC *JB

May 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN POSITION. IN ORDER TO STOP CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND COAST OFF THE HIGHWAY.*AK

May 5, 2004 Visibility

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN DOWNPOUR REAR WINDOW LEAKED FROM THE TOP. *AK

May 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING EVEN AFTER THE BULBS WERE REPLACED.*AK

May 5, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RELEASE DISCONNECTED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART REPEATEDLY. CONSUMER WAS UNSURE IF THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

May 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN POSITION. IN ORDER TO STOP CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND COAST OFF THE HIGHWAY.*AK

May 5, 2004 Visibility

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN DOWNPOUR REAR WINDOW LEAKED FROM THE TOP. *AK

May 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING EVEN AFTER THE BULBS WERE REPLACED.*AK

May 5, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RELEASE DISCONNECTED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART REPEATEDLY. CONSUMER WAS UNSURE IF THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Apr 30, 2004 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VEHICLE IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TURN SIGNALS WERE DEFECTIVE, THE GAS GAUGE WILL INDICATE THAT VEHICLE HAS MORE GAS THAN WHAT WAS REALLY IN THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING TRAC OFF LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *LA

Apr 30, 2004 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VEHICLE IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TURN SIGNALS WERE DEFECTIVE, THE GAS GAUGE WILL INDICATE THAT VEHICLE HAS MORE GAS THAN WHAT WAS REALLY IN THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING TRAC OFF LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKES EVERY 4500 MILES. BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO WEAR EVENLY, THUS DESTROYING THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPO N IMPACT,DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPO N IMPACT,DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 53,000 mi

IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT ONCE STARTED THE AIR BAG/SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 53,000 mi

IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT ONCE STARTED THE AIR BAG/SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

I JUST PAID TO HAVE MY WIRES FOR MY HAZARD SWITCH FIXED, THEN I GET THE RECALL IN FOR THE SWITCH TO BE REPLACED. GM WOULDN'T JUST GIVE ME A REIMBERMENT FOR THE WIRES I HAD TO REPLACE. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS WHEN YOU ACCELERATE INTO A HIGHER GEAR. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT COUNTLESS TIMES AND NOTHING IS PICKED UP ON THE COMPUTER.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

I JUST PAID TO HAVE MY WIRES FOR MY HAZARD SWITCH FIXED, THEN I GET THE RECALL IN FOR THE SWITCH TO BE REPLACED. GM WOULDN'T JUST GIVE ME A REIMBERMENT FOR THE WIRES I HAD TO REPLACE. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS WHEN YOU ACCELERATE INTO A HIGHER GEAR. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT COUNTLESS TIMES AND NOTHING IS PICKED UP ON THE COMPUTER.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR STOPS WORKING ON POSITIONS 1 AND 2. POSITION 3 IS VERY SLOW. FAN DOES NOT BLOW OUT AIR.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR STOPS WORKING ON POSITIONS 1 AND 2. POSITION 3 IS VERY SLOW. FAN DOES NOT BLOW OUT AIR.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT1 HAS COOLANT LEAKS. 3/15/04 WE CALLED PONTIAC TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. THEY OPENED A FILE & SAID THEY'D INVESTIGATE TO DETERMINE IF THE PROBLEMS WERE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT & IF SO PROVIDE REPAIR ASSISTANCE, TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION & CALL BACK WITH DIAGNOS...

Apr 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE SOUND FOR THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD CONTINUE AFTER THE SIGNAL WAS OFF. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRING. *PH *MR

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT1 HAS COOLANT LEAKS. 3/15/04 WE CALLED PONTIAC TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. THEY OPENED A FILE & SAID THEY'D INVESTIGATE TO DETERMINE IF THE PROBLEMS WERE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT & IF SO PROVIDE REPAIR ASSISTANCE, TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION & CALL BACK WITH DIAGNOS...

Apr 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE SOUND FOR THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD CONTINUE AFTER THE SIGNAL WAS OFF. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRING. *PH *MR

Apr 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SERVICE MANAGER VICKY WESTON ABOUT INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIR ON THE SWITCH. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SERVICE MANAGER VICKY WESTON ABOUT INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIR ON THE SWITCH. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MAKING "CLICKING" SOUNDS AFTER TURNING THE TURN SIGNAL OFF AS WELL AS JUST "CLICKING" WITHOUT HAVING USED THE TURN SIGNAL. AT TIMES THERE WAS A CONSTANT CLICKING SOUND. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN A SECOND TIME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE T...

Apr 13, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MAKING "CLICKING" SOUNDS AFTER TURNING THE TURN SIGNAL OFF AS WELL AS JUST "CLICKING" WITHOUT HAVING USED THE TURN SIGNAL. AT TIMES THERE WAS A CONSTANT CLICKING SOUND. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN A SECOND TIME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE T...

Apr 11, 2004 Electrical System 97,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VECHICLE NOT STARTING AND THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME SEVERAL DIFFERENT REASONS. BACK IN MAY 2003 IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN THE COMPUTER CODES WERE INPROPERLY PUT INTO MY CAR BUT NOW IN MARCH 2004 IT IS MY IGNITION SWITCH WHICH A FRIEND OF MINE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM B...

Apr 11, 2004 Electrical System 97,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VECHICLE NOT STARTING AND THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME SEVERAL DIFFERENT REASONS. BACK IN MAY 2003 IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN THE COMPUTER CODES WERE INPROPERLY PUT INTO MY CAR BUT NOW IN MARCH 2004 IT IS MY IGNITION SWITCH WHICH A FRIEND OF MINE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM B...

Apr 8, 2004 Electrical System 58,775 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO VISIT A BUSINESS, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT WOULD NOT START.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Electrical System 58,775 mi

TURNED OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT IT WOULD NOT FIRE.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE HEATER/DEFROSTER FAN MOTOR NO LONGER WORKS ON THE FIRST TWO FAN SPEEDS. IN ORDER TO GET THE DEFROSTER OR HEATER TO FUNCTION, YOU MUST USE THE THIRD SPEED. THE NOISE FROM THE AIR FLOW AT THIS SPEED IS BOTH ANNOYING AND DISTRACTING.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Electrical System 58,775 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO VISIT A BUSINESS, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT WOULD NOT START.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Electrical System 58,775 mi

TURNED OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT IT WOULD NOT FIRE.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE HEATER/DEFROSTER FAN MOTOR NO LONGER WORKS ON THE FIRST TWO FAN SPEEDS. IN ORDER TO GET THE DEFROSTER OR HEATER TO FUNCTION, YOU MUST USE THE THIRD SPEED. THE NOISE FROM THE AIR FLOW AT THIS SPEED IS BOTH ANNOYING AND DISTRACTING.*AK

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE MANFOLD, RELATING TO TSB 03-06-01-010A APR 03. ISUE APPEARS TO BE COMMON AMONG THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 45K MILES. THIS TYPE OF LEAK IS NOT TYPICAL FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE AND USAGE. LOCAL AND DEALER MECHNINICS INDICATE THAT THI...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE MANFOLD, RELATING TO TSB 03-06-01-010A APR 03. ISUE APPEARS TO BE COMMON AMONG THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 45K MILES. THIS TYPE OF LEAK IS NOT TYPICAL FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE AND USAGE. LOCAL AND DEALER MECHNINICS INDICATE THAT THI...

Apr 5, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT RECALL 03V327000 THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. *NM

Apr 5, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FOR THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT RECALL 03V327000 THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. *NM

Mar 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE THE ENGIE FAILED. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED SOME WIRES MELTED, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE BURNING. CONSUMER PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE THE ENGIE FAILED. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED SOME WIRES MELTED, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE BURNING. CONSUMER PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK

Mar 25, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL AND THERE WAS NO CUTS OR BREAKS IN THE FLUID LINE. ALSO AT 82,000 MILES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE...

Mar 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL AND THERE WAS NO CUTS OR BREAKS IN THE FLUID LINE. ALSO AT 82,000 MILES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE...

Mar 25, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL AND THERE WAS NO CUTS OR BREAKS IN THE FLUID LINE. ALSO AT 82,000 MILES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE...

Mar 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL AND THERE WAS NO CUTS OR BREAKS IN THE FLUID LINE. ALSO AT 82,000 MILES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 67,800 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WITH THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM BEING ACTIVATED. HAVE RPL FUEL PUMP AND HAD IT TOWED 2 TIMES TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE COMPUTER RESET IN LAST 2 MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO WAY TO DEACTIVATE THE PROGRAM. NOW HAVE AN UNRELIABLE CAR. DON'T KNOW WHEN IT W...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Equipment

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Equipment

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2001 A/C CONTROL STOPS FUNCTIONING FOR POSITIONS 1-3. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE PONTIAC 2001 OWNER VEHICLES OF WHOM I HAVE TALKED TO.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 67,800 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WITH THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM BEING ACTIVATED. HAVE RPL FUEL PUMP AND HAD IT TOWED 2 TIMES TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE COMPUTER RESET IN LAST 2 MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO WAY TO DEACTIVATE THE PROGRAM. NOW HAVE AN UNRELIABLE CAR. DON'T KNOW WHEN IT W...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Equipment

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL 03V327000 REPAIRS PERFORMED, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE CLOCK, RADIO, DISPLAY LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. TH...

Mar 23, 2004 Equipment

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2001 A/C CONTROL STOPS FUNCTIONING FOR POSITIONS 1-3. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE PONTIAC 2001 OWNER VEHICLES OF WHOM I HAVE TALKED TO.*AK

Mar 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 03V327000 SUBJECT:HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. THE TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN TEN MINUTES THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TOOK T...

Mar 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 03V327000 SUBJECT:HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. THE TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN TEN MINUTES THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TOOK T...

Mar 18, 2004 Electrical System 53,000 mi

IGNITION KEY SWITCH FAILED NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO START. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND COST WAS SPLIT BETWEEN DEALER AND OWNER SINCE WARRANTY MILEAGE WAS EXCEEDED. DEALER WAS VERY HELPFUL, COURTEOUS AND COMMUNICATED THE TROUBLE TO MY COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING. CAR WAS REPA...

Mar 18, 2004 Electrical System 53,000 mi

IGNITION KEY SWITCH FAILED NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO START. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND COST WAS SPLIT BETWEEN DEALER AND OWNER SINCE WARRANTY MILEAGE WAS EXCEEDED. DEALER WAS VERY HELPFUL, COURTEOUS AND COMMUNICATED THE TROUBLE TO MY COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING. CAR WAS REPA...

Mar 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY THE BRAKES ACTED ON THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT ROTORS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY THE BRAKES ACTED ON THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT ROTORS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS RESURFACED 3 TIMES ALREADY, AND THE SYMPTOMS I AM CURRENTLY HAVING INDICATE THAT I HAVE TO HAVE THEM DONE FOR A 4TH TIME. THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, BUT THE ROTOR PROBLEM HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ISSUE.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS RESURFACED 3 TIMES ALREADY, AND THE SYMPTOMS I AM CURRENTLY HAVING INDICATE THAT I HAVE TO HAVE THEM DONE FOR A 4TH TIME. THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, BUT THE ROTOR PROBLEM HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ISSUE.*AK

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

WHEEL BEARING BOTH FRONT WHEELS. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

WHEEL BEARING BOTH FRONT WHEELS. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Mar 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Mar 10, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Mar 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Mar 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Mar 10, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 2001 V6 AND IT HAS 3 MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS/BREAKS TWICE ALREADY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. BEST OF ALL ITS STARTING TO SHUDDER AGAIN WHEN I USE THE BREAKS. SO, SO...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 44500 MILES, 38 MONTHS OLD. VEHICLE HAS SLOWLY USED RADIATOR FLUID FOR OVER A YEAR, HOWEVER PASSED ALL PRESSURE TESTS AT DEALER. ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD NOISES WHEN STARTED BUT QUICKLY DISAPPEARS AS ENGINE WARMS. ENGINE NOISE BECAME VERY LOUD WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND DEAL...

Feb 24, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

WHILE UNDER WARRENTY, REAR STRUTS WERE REPLACED. 6 MONTHS LATER, SUSPENSION NOISE WAS HEARD AGAIN, HOWEVER NOW FROM THE FRONT END. AT APPROXIMATELY 41,000 MILES (NOV 2003) PONTIAC DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS "NORMAL" FOR THIS CAR AND THE STRUTS HOWEVER THERE WAS NO SAFETY ISSUE OR MECHANICAL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 44500 MILES, 38 MONTHS OLD. VEHICLE HAS SLOWLY USED RADIATOR FLUID FOR OVER A YEAR, HOWEVER PASSED ALL PRESSURE TESTS AT DEALER. ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD NOISES WHEN STARTED BUT QUICKLY DISAPPEARS AS ENGINE WARMS. ENGINE NOISE BECAME VERY LOUD WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND DEAL...

Feb 24, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

WHILE UNDER WARRENTY, REAR STRUTS WERE REPLACED. 6 MONTHS LATER, SUSPENSION NOISE WAS HEARD AGAIN, HOWEVER NOW FROM THE FRONT END. AT APPROXIMATELY 41,000 MILES (NOV 2003) PONTIAC DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS "NORMAL" FOR THIS CAR AND THE STRUTS HOWEVER THERE WAS NO SAFETY ISSUE OR MECHANICAL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Wheels

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Suspension

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Wheels

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Suspension

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES/ABS AND WHEEL HUBS. WITH 47K MILES ON THE CAR, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS/TRAC OFF/SVC VEHICLE LIGHTS, BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED & ROTORS TURNED, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS(AT $391 PER HUB, JUST FOR THE PARTS) AND A WHEEL ...

Feb 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,051 mi

MY CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IT HAD 23,051 MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE LOW COOLENT LIGHT WENT ON SO THE INTAKE GASKETS AND NEC PARTS NEEDED REPLACING. A 3 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 23,000 MILES NEEDED $900 WORTH OF REPAIRS WITH NO ACCIDENTS ON IT'S RECORD. *AK

Feb 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,051 mi

MY CAR IS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IT HAD 23,051 MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE LOW COOLENT LIGHT WENT ON SO THE INTAKE GASKETS AND NEC PARTS NEEDED REPLACING. A 3 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 23,000 MILES NEEDED $900 WORTH OF REPAIRS WITH NO ACCIDENTS ON IT'S RECORD. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED OPERATING. THE FUSES WERE CHANGED TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ALSO FAILED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE FUSES THE LIGHTS WORKED FOR 2-3 WEEKS THEN FAILED AGAIN. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED OPERATING. THE FUSES WERE CHANGED TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ALSO FAILED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE FUSES THE LIGHTS WORKED FOR 2-3 WEEKS THEN FAILED AGAIN. *NM

Feb 14, 2004 Tires 29,300 mi

FRONT END NOISE.BOUGHT CAR USED. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH 28990 MI. AT TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE 36450 MI. NOW. HAVE BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING FOR SAME NOISE. FINALLY TOLD ON LAST VISIT THAT IT IS THE TIRES.FIRST INCIDENT IN 5/2003.NOW TOLD I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES TO GET RID OF N...

Feb 14, 2004 Suspension 29,300 mi

FRONT END NOISE.BOUGHT CAR USED. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH 28990 MI. AT TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE 36450 MI. NOW. HAVE BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING FOR SAME NOISE. FINALLY TOLD ON LAST VISIT THAT IT IS THE TIRES.FIRST INCIDENT IN 5/2003.NOW TOLD I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES TO GET RID OF N...

Feb 14, 2004 Tires 29,300 mi

FRONT END NOISE.BOUGHT CAR USED. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH 28990 MI. AT TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE 36450 MI. NOW. HAVE BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING FOR SAME NOISE. FINALLY TOLD ON LAST VISIT THAT IT IS THE TIRES.FIRST INCIDENT IN 5/2003.NOW TOLD I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES TO GET RID OF N...

Feb 14, 2004 Suspension 29,300 mi

FRONT END NOISE.BOUGHT CAR USED. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH 28990 MI. AT TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE 36450 MI. NOW. HAVE BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING FOR SAME NOISE. FINALLY TOLD ON LAST VISIT THAT IT IS THE TIRES.FIRST INCIDENT IN 5/2003.NOW TOLD I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES TO GET RID OF N...

Jan 12, 2004 Electrical System Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 12, 2004 Electrical System Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension Fire 34,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO FLOORBOARD FROM AIR-CONDITIONER. GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS. TRIM CAME LOOSE FROM BACK BUMPER. REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM) FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NO...

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 1, 2004 Electrical System

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILD TWICE. FIRST TIME DID NOT WORK ON 1 OR 2. SECOND TIME FAILD TO OPERATE ON 1,2, AND 3.*AK

Jan 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR HAVING TO DO WITH HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT ARE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS TO BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE (RECALL #03V327000, GM RECALL #03043). I HAD THIS INTERMITTENT T...

Jan 1, 2004 Electrical System

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILD TWICE. FIRST TIME DID NOT WORK ON 1 OR 2. SECOND TIME FAILD TO OPERATE ON 1,2, AND 3.*AK

Jan 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR HAVING TO DO WITH HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT ARE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS TO BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE (RECALL #03V327000, GM RECALL #03043). I HAD THIS INTERMITTENT T...

Dec 25, 2003 Tires

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I BOUGHT IT 1 YEAR USED FROM SOMEONE WHO TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAD ALL THE SERVICE WORK RECEIPTS. THERE WAS A VERY NOTICEABLE CONSTANT GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT TIRES, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS AROUND 35 MPH AND UNDER. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT...

Dec 25, 2003 Tires

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I BOUGHT IT 1 YEAR USED FROM SOMEONE WHO TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAD ALL THE SERVICE WORK RECEIPTS. THERE WAS A VERY NOTICEABLE CONSTANT GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT TIRES, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS AROUND 35 MPH AND UNDER. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT...

Dec 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 24, 2003 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 24, 2003 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 19, 2003 Unknown 21,656 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM. FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, I HAD NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS ACOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR IN TODAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. IT TURNED OUT THAT MY STRUT MOUNTS AND ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE W...

Dec 19, 2003 Unknown 21,656 mi

I OWN A 2001 GRAND AM. FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, I HAD NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS ACOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR IN TODAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. IT TURNED OUT THAT MY STRUT MOUNTS AND ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE W...

Dec 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

FUEL PUMP OUTAGE & COMPUTER OUTAGE--BOTH COMPONENTS WENT OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 71,000 mi

FUEL PUMP OUTAGE & COMPUTER OUTAGE--BOTH COMPONENTS WENT OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

FUEL PUMP OUTAGE & COMPUTER OUTAGE--BOTH COMPONENTS WENT OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 71,000 mi

FUEL PUMP OUTAGE & COMPUTER OUTAGE--BOTH COMPONENTS WENT OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, FLOORBOARD WAS DRENCHED AND TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED.THEY SAID IT WAS;HOWEVER, THE NEXT BIG RAIN THE CAR WAS DRENCHED AGAIN. THE CAR STAYED FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS DURING WHICH TIME, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT "FIGURE IT OUT" AND I WAS INFORMED THAT SOME "EXPERIMENTAL" F...

Dec 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, FLOORBOARD WAS DRENCHED AND TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED.THEY SAID IT WAS;HOWEVER, THE NEXT BIG RAIN THE CAR WAS DRENCHED AGAIN. THE CAR STAYED FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS DURING WHICH TIME, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT "FIGURE IT OUT" AND I WAS INFORMED THAT SOME "EXPERIMENTAL" F...

Dec 16, 2003 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, FLOORBOARD WAS DRENCHED AND TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED.THEY SAID IT WAS;HOWEVER, THE NEXT BIG RAIN THE CAR WAS DRENCHED AGAIN. THE CAR STAYED FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS DURING WHICH TIME, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT "FIGURE IT OUT" AND I WAS INFORMED THAT SOME "EXPERIMENTAL" F...

Dec 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, FLOORBOARD WAS DRENCHED AND TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED.THEY SAID IT WAS;HOWEVER, THE NEXT BIG RAIN THE CAR WAS DRENCHED AGAIN. THE CAR STAYED FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS DURING WHICH TIME, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT "FIGURE IT OUT" AND I WAS INFORMED THAT SOME "EXPERIMENTAL" F...

Dec 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS A VERY SLOW AND HARD START MOST OF THE TIME, AND CRANKING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO START. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT AND NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT.*AK

Dec 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS A VERY SLOW AND HARD START MOST OF THE TIME, AND CRANKING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO START. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT AND NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT.*AK

Dec 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Dec 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNALS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Dec 5, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

SETTINGS 1 & 2 DO NOT WORK ON AC/HEATER BLOWER FAN SETTINGS 3,4,5 WORK FINE. *JB

Dec 5, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

SETTINGS 1 & 2 DO NOT WORK ON AC/HEATER BLOWER FAN SETTINGS 3,4,5 WORK FINE. *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Suspension 350 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL MADE A WHOPPING SOUND AT ANY SPEED. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THERE WAS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT DEALER COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Suspension 350 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL MADE A WHOPPING SOUND AT ANY SPEED. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THERE WAS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT DEALER COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 1, 2003 Electrical System 2,435 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE (SIGNAL LIGHT - TAIL LIGHT). *AK

Dec 1, 2003 Electrical System 2,435 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE (SIGNAL LIGHT - TAIL LIGHT). *AK

Nov 20, 2003 Electrical System 64,999 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER, AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. *LA

Nov 20, 2003 Electrical System 64,999 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER, AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. *LA

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 37,123 mi

CAR WON'T START. SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED. HAD TO LEAVE KEY IN ON POSITION 15 MINUTES BEFORE CAR WOULD START START.*AK

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 37,123 mi

CAR WON'T START. SECURITY LIGHT FLASHED. HAD TO LEAVE KEY IN ON POSITION 15 MINUTES BEFORE CAR WOULD START START.*AK

Nov 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER SAW A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *PH *NLM

Nov 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER SAW A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *PH *NLM

Oct 27, 2003 Tires

RUBBING NOISE WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM FRONT END. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRES AND COULD ONLY REPLACE 2 OF THE TIRES. PROBLEM WILL RETURN WHEN TIRES ROTATED PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. REQUESTING ALL TIRES BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Tires

RUBBING NOISE WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM FRONT END. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRES AND COULD ONLY REPLACE 2 OF THE TIRES. PROBLEM WILL RETURN WHEN TIRES ROTATED PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. REQUESTING ALL TIRES BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 23, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 23, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

EVERY THREE MONTHS I ENDED UP REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY 2001 GRAND AM. THEN ONE MORNING I WAS GOING TO WORK TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT UNCONTROLLABLY. I ENDED UP JERKING THE WHEEL TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A END TO END...

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABS WARNING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. *AK

Oct 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Wheels

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Wheels

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 12, 2003 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2002 IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING NIETHER POWER WINDOW WILL WORK , THE TIRES HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED, AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS CARE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL...

Oct 9, 2003 Tires

FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE NOISE. HAPPENED SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. VIBRATION HAPPENS WHEN GOING 65MPH OR MORE. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE WEEK 1 AND HAD TO HAVE MY DAD TAKE IT IN BEFORE DEALER WOULD SAY ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THEY ROTATED TIRES A...

Oct 9, 2003 Tires

FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE NOISE. HAPPENED SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. VIBRATION HAPPENS WHEN GOING 65MPH OR MORE. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE WEEK 1 AND HAD TO HAVE MY DAD TAKE IT IN BEFORE DEALER WOULD SAY ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THEY ROTATED TIRES A...

Oct 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. THE ONLY WAY TO BRAKE IS TO MANUALLY PULL UP ACCELERATOR WITH YOUR FOOT. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. IT HAS BEEN CLEANED SEVERAL TIMES AND THINGS NEVER CLEAR UP THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Wheels 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 7, 2003 Tires 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. THE ONLY WAY TO BRAKE IS TO MANUALLY PULL UP ACCELERATOR WITH YOUR FOOT. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. IT HAS BEEN CLEANED SEVERAL TIMES AND THINGS NEVER CLEAR UP THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Wheels 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 7, 2003 Tires 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001 - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING(800 MILES ON VEHICLE) ROTORS NEEDED TO BE FILE IN 2002 - WHEELS NOISES WHEN DRIVING 9/2003 NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. 2003 -STRANGE TIRE NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK TOOK TO DEALER TODAY 10/7/03 NOW BEING TOLD ...

Oct 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, CALIPERS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE UNTIL NOW I HAVE HEARD A GRINDING, SCRUBBING NOISE IN THE WHEELS WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR A YEAR AND EVERY MO...

Oct 6, 2003 Electrical System

SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, CALIPERS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE UNTIL NOW I HAVE HEARD A GRINDING, SCRUBBING NOISE IN THE WHEELS WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR A YEAR AND EVERY MO...

Oct 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, CALIPERS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE UNTIL NOW I HAVE HEARD A GRINDING, SCRUBBING NOISE IN THE WHEELS WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR A YEAR AND EVERY MO...

Oct 6, 2003 Electrical System

SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, CALIPERS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE UNTIL NOW I HAVE HEARD A GRINDING, SCRUBBING NOISE IN THE WHEELS WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR A YEAR AND EVERY MO...

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN I PUSH ON MY BRAKES. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE MY BRAKE PADS AGAIN FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE PLACE WHERE I BUY THEM FROM HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS AN UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE PADS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD.*JB

Oct 3, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED EACH TIME. FILED A COMPLAINT (ODI ID 10004570) FOR THE FIRST TIME. THEN AFTER TWO TRIPS TO THE STORE, AND AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER 10 TO 20 MINS. NOW PA...

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE NOTICED A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN I PUSH ON MY BRAKES. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE MY BRAKE PADS AGAIN FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE PLACE WHERE I BUY THEM FROM HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS AN UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE PADS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD.*JB

Oct 3, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED EACH TIME. FILED A COMPLAINT (ODI ID 10004570) FOR THE FIRST TIME. THEN AFTER TWO TRIPS TO THE STORE, AND AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER 10 TO 20 MINS. NOW PA...

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND/OR HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATES IN AN INCONSISTENT BASIS. MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO START THE FLASHER, THEN CUT IT OFF FOR THE TURN SIGNALS WORK. USUALLY IT WORKS BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. *LA

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL AND/OR HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATES IN AN INCONSISTENT BASIS. MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO START THE FLASHER, THEN CUT IT OFF FOR THE TURN SIGNALS WORK. USUALLY IT WORKS BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. *LA

Sep 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

MY WINDOWS ARE ELECTRIC. MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS STARTING TO NOT ROLL DOWN WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON. MY SISTER HAS A 2000 GRAND AM AND HERS IS DOING THE SAME THING.

Sep 30, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY IGNITION SEVCERAL TIMES HAS FAILED ME BY THE PASS LOCK FEATURE SECRUITY LIGHT ON I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES FOR THE STUPID THING TO RESET AND HALF THE TIME IS DOES NOT RESET I HAVE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY BEING TOLD THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM IT DID NOT ALL TI DID WAS SAVE ME FROM H...

Sep 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

MY WINDOWS ARE ELECTRIC. MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS STARTING TO NOT ROLL DOWN WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON. MY SISTER HAS A 2000 GRAND AM AND HERS IS DOING THE SAME THING.

Sep 30, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY IGNITION SEVCERAL TIMES HAS FAILED ME BY THE PASS LOCK FEATURE SECRUITY LIGHT ON I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES FOR THE STUPID THING TO RESET AND HALF THE TIME IS DOES NOT RESET I HAVE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY BEING TOLD THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM IT DID NOT ALL TI DID WAS SAVE ME FROM H...

Sep 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK INTERMITTANTLY. DEALER SAID THE SIGNALS SHOULD WORK AGAIN IF THE HAZZARD SWITCH IS ENGAGED AND THEN DISENGAGED. THIS DID HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM WHEN IT WOULD ARISE. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY REPLACED THE HAZZARD SWITCH. THIS DID FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER SE...

Sep 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK INTERMITTANTLY. DEALER SAID THE SIGNALS SHOULD WORK AGAIN IF THE HAZZARD SWITCH IS ENGAGED AND THEN DISENGAGED. THIS DID HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM WHEN IT WOULD ARISE. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY REPLACED THE HAZZARD SWITCH. THIS DID FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER SE...

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 67,238 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE1 IN AUGUST OF 2003. IT SEEMS THE "PASSLOCK" THEFT IGNITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY & THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS RESET PER THE PROCEDURE IN THE MANUAL. *JB

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 67,238 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE1 IN AUGUST OF 2003. IT SEEMS THE "PASSLOCK" THEFT IGNITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY & THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS RESET PER THE PROCEDURE IN THE MANUAL. *JB

Sep 16, 2003 Tires

PURCHASED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT NEW NOVEMBER 2000. SIX MONTHS LATER METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN FRONT - DEALER STATED ROTORS WARPED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SIX MONTHS LATER FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED TO SAME CONDITION - ROTOR TURNED. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER SET OF FRONT...

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT NEW NOVEMBER 2000. SIX MONTHS LATER METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN FRONT - DEALER STATED ROTORS WARPED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SIX MONTHS LATER FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED TO SAME CONDITION - ROTOR TURNED. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER SET OF FRONT...

Sep 16, 2003 Tires

PURCHASED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT NEW NOVEMBER 2000. SIX MONTHS LATER METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN FRONT - DEALER STATED ROTORS WARPED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SIX MONTHS LATER FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED TO SAME CONDITION - ROTOR TURNED. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER SET OF FRONT...

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT NEW NOVEMBER 2000. SIX MONTHS LATER METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN FRONT - DEALER STATED ROTORS WARPED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SIX MONTHS LATER FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED TO SAME CONDITION - ROTOR TURNED. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER SET OF FRONT...

Sep 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HAZARD SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GIVE INDICATION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER SAID HER VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 03V327000 , BUT DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HAZARD SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GIVE INDICATION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER SAID HER VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 03V327000 , BUT DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Electrical System 100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH CURRENTLY 10.000 MILES AND I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH INTERMITTENT HARD STARTING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WITH NO RESULTS, THEY SAID SINCE THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE IT...

Sep 10, 2003 Electrical System 100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT WITH CURRENTLY 10.000 MILES AND I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH INTERMITTENT HARD STARTING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WITH NO RESULTS, THEY SAID SINCE THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE IT...

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A 2001 OR 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. 2 WEEKS AGO, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BURNED UP. THE DEALER IS TELLING HIM THAT THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDER IN FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND IN TURN THEY NEED TO ACTUALLY BUILD HIM A NEW ONE. I AM SEARCHING FOR A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE I HAVE AN...

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A 2001 OR 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. 2 WEEKS AGO, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BURNED UP. THE DEALER IS TELLING HIM THAT THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDER IN FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND IN TURN THEY NEED TO ACTUALLY BUILD HIM A NEW ONE. I AM SEARCHING FOR A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE I HAVE AN...

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Other 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Other 6,668 mi

FUEL PUMP DOES NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL GAUGE , FUEL INJECTORS, FAN, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, COMPUTER CHIP, OIL LEAK, BRAKES, BLINKERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMAC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAD REFUSED TO COOPERATIVE IN FIXING THE DEFECTS. THESE WERE KNOWN DEFECTS. G...

Aug 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 36,008 mi

WHEN ALMOST STOPPED WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR LUNCHES FORWARD AND ENGINE SLIGHTLY REVS UP BEFORE STOPPING. HAVE ALMOST PUT CAR INTO GARAGE DOOR MAY OF TIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ALSO WHEN MAKING A HARD TURN ON DRY PAVEMENT FROM A STOP , A LOUD BANG OR GROWLING NOISE COMES FROM TRANSAXLE....

Aug 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 36,008 mi

WHEN ALMOST STOPPED WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR LUNCHES FORWARD AND ENGINE SLIGHTLY REVS UP BEFORE STOPPING. HAVE ALMOST PUT CAR INTO GARAGE DOOR MAY OF TIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ALSO WHEN MAKING A HARD TURN ON DRY PAVEMENT FROM A STOP , A LOUD BANG OR GROWLING NOISE COMES FROM TRANSAXLE....

Aug 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4DR. 2.4 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A BRAKING PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED RECENTLY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT GM HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH OTHER CONS...

Aug 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4DR. 2.4 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A BRAKING PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED RECENTLY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT GM HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH OTHER CONS...

Aug 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4DR. 2.4 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A BRAKING PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED RECENTLY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT GM HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH OTHER CONS...

Aug 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4DR. 2.4 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A BRAKING PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED RECENTLY. WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND DRAG THE CAR TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT GM HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH OTHER CONS...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 23,000 MILES HAD PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES PULSATING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AT 41,000 MILES HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES PULSATED AGAIN, IT USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45, WHICH MAKES IT HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKE...

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE, NO LONGER MOUNTED TO THE DOORS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

DASHBOARD IS RISING WHICH COULLD PREVENT AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING UPON IMPACT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE, NO LONGER MOUNTED TO THE DOORS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

DASHBOARD IS RISING WHICH COULLD PREVENT AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING UPON IMPACT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK

Aug 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE LEFT REAR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH IS CAUSING LEFT BLINKER TO SHORT OUT AND/OR BLINK FAST. WHEN CHECKING FOR A USED REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY, WE DISCOVERED THAT WE COULD NOT FIND ONE THAT HAD NOT ALREADY SHORTED OUT.

Aug 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE LEFT REAR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH IS CAUSING LEFT BLINKER TO SHORT OUT AND/OR BLINK FAST. WHEN CHECKING FOR A USED REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY, WE DISCOVERED THAT WE COULD NOT FIND ONE THAT HAD NOT ALREADY SHORTED OUT.

Aug 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE DAYS/OCCASIONS TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION. AFTER PARKING CAR I USED 4 WAY FLASHERS TO VERIFY THAT ALL BULBS WERE OK AND BLINKING. TURN SIGNALS THEN OPERATED PROPERLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER. APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, HAVE NOT YET TAKEN CAR TO DEALER FOR W...

Aug 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE DAYS/OCCASIONS TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION. AFTER PARKING CAR I USED 4 WAY FLASHERS TO VERIFY THAT ALL BULBS WERE OK AND BLINKING. TURN SIGNALS THEN OPERATED PROPERLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER. APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, HAVE NOT YET TAKEN CAR TO DEALER FOR W...

Aug 9, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES SQEAKY NOISES.*AK

Aug 9, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES SQEAKY NOISES.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,245 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS THIRD SET OF BRAKES. *AK *CB

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,245 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS THIRD SET OF BRAKES. *AK *CB

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 12,000 mi

MY CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING IT AND HAVEN'T FELT SAFE DRIVING IT SINCE ABOUT THE THIRD DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I AM NOT DRIVING IT WRONG, AS THE MECHANICS SAY. THERE IS NO REASON YOU SHOULD HVE TO HAVE THE BRAKES DONE 4 TIMES BEFORE 60,0...

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 12,000 mi

MY CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED 4 TIMES SINCE BUYING IT AND HAVEN'T FELT SAFE DRIVING IT SINCE ABOUT THE THIRD DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I AM NOT DRIVING IT WRONG, AS THE MECHANICS SAY. THERE IS NO REASON YOU SHOULD HVE TO HAVE THE BRAKES DONE 4 TIMES BEFORE 60,0...

Jul 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEMS. DELAER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEMS. DELAER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE (1) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH TURN SIGNALS. (2) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH 4-WAY FLASHERS. EITHER OF THESE TWO FAILURES COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO REPLACE BOTH SWITHCES.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE (1) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH TURN SIGNALS. (2) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH 4-WAY FLASHERS. EITHER OF THESE TWO FAILURES COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO REPLACE BOTH SWITHCES.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE (1) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH TURN SIGNALS. (2) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH 4-WAY FLASHERS. EITHER OF THESE TWO FAILURES COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO REPLACE BOTH SWITHCES.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE (1) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH TURN SIGNALS. (2) INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH 4-WAY FLASHERS. EITHER OF THESE TWO FAILURES COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO REPLACE BOTH SWITHCES.*AK

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BARREL SQUEAKS AND MAKE LOUD NOISES. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BARREL SQUEAKS AND MAKE LOUD NOISES. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 17, 2003 Suspension 44,000 mi

I HAVE HAD BOTH OF MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GO BAD ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WITHIN 50,000 MILES. I CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE GM OR MY ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDERSTAND THAT SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOT A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEM. THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL AND SINCE MY WARRANTY IS OVER THEY WILL NOT ADD...

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,148 mi

BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER TWICE FOR GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES. EACH TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. LAST TIME IT WAS IN, DEC. 02 AT APPROX. 18,000 MI. THEY TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE LOW ON AIR???? NOW IT HAS 25,148 MI. TOOK CAR IN FOR THIRD TIME WITH GRINDING...

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,148 mi

BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER TWICE FOR GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES. EACH TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. LAST TIME IT WAS IN, DEC. 02 AT APPROX. 18,000 MI. THEY TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE LOW ON AIR???? NOW IT HAS 25,148 MI. TOOK CAR IN FOR THIRD TIME WITH GRINDING...

Jul 17, 2003 Suspension 44,000 mi

I HAVE HAD BOTH OF MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GO BAD ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, WITHIN 50,000 MILES. I CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE GM OR MY ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDERSTAND THAT SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOT A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEM. THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL AND SINCE MY WARRANTY IS OVER THEY WILL NOT ADD...

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,148 mi

BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER TWICE FOR GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES. EACH TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. LAST TIME IT WAS IN, DEC. 02 AT APPROX. 18,000 MI. THEY TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE LOW ON AIR???? NOW IT HAS 25,148 MI. TOOK CAR IN FOR THIRD TIME WITH GRINDING...

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,148 mi

BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER TWICE FOR GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES. EACH TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. LAST TIME IT WAS IN, DEC. 02 AT APPROX. 18,000 MI. THEY TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE LOW ON AIR???? NOW IT HAS 25,148 MI. TOOK CAR IN FOR THIRD TIME WITH GRINDING...

Jul 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORK ON OCCASION. MUST TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS FIRST TO GET TURN SIGNALS TO WORK. HAZARD LIGHTS ARE NOT ALSO ONLY WORKING ON OCCASION. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORK ON OCCASION. MUST TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS FIRST TO GET TURN SIGNALS TO WORK. HAZARD LIGHTS ARE NOT ALSO ONLY WORKING ON OCCASION. *AK

Jul 13, 2003 Electrical System 39,076 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM WITH LESS THAN 40,000 AND AM HAVING PROMBLEMS WITH PARTS THAT SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM THIS SOON. UPON TALKING TO OTHER GRAND AM OWNERS THEY ARE OR HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE SECURITY SYSTEM IS MESSING UP AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR AT MY E...

Jul 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES GRIND ONLY WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON.*AK

Jul 13, 2003 Electrical System 39,076 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM WITH LESS THAN 40,000 AND AM HAVING PROMBLEMS WITH PARTS THAT SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM THIS SOON. UPON TALKING TO OTHER GRAND AM OWNERS THEY ARE OR HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE SECURITY SYSTEM IS MESSING UP AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR AT MY E...

Jul 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES GRIND ONLY WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 GRAND AM GT AND IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING SOMETIMES. IT HAS HAD A FUEL PUMP,SOLONOIDS, AND A NEW STARTER PUT IN IT WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FIXING THE PROBLEM AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS!!

Jun 22, 2003 Structure

AFTER LONG OR HEAVY PERIODS OF RAIN, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT. PROBLEM IS ON PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DOOR RUBBER/SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED AND DOOR ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN DONE. PROBLEM PERSISTS. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NOT A KNOWN DEFECT. DEALER WILL...

Jun 22, 2003 Electrical System 38,000 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS, BUT RECENTLY, THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT IF YOU TRY SETTING THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON IT WILL SOMETIMES MAKE THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOT VERY OFTEN. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE AND I DON'T WAN...

Jun 22, 2003 Structure

AFTER LONG OR HEAVY PERIODS OF RAIN, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT. PROBLEM IS ON PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DOOR RUBBER/SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED AND DOOR ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN DONE. PROBLEM PERSISTS. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NOT A KNOWN DEFECT. DEALER WILL...

Jun 22, 2003 Electrical System 38,000 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS, BUT RECENTLY, THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT IF YOU TRY SETTING THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON IT WILL SOMETIMES MAKE THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOT VERY OFTEN. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE AND I DON'T WAN...

Jun 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

THERE ARE 3- 2001 GRAND AM'S IN MY FAMILY AND 1- 2000 GRAND AM. ALL 4 CARS HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED BEFORE 40,000 MILES....... *NLM

Jun 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

THERE ARE 3- 2001 GRAND AM'S IN MY FAMILY AND 1- 2000 GRAND AM. ALL 4 CARS HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED BEFORE 40,000 MILES....... *NLM

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Interior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Interior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

Jun 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 GRAND AM. LIKE OTHERS MANY TURN SIGNALS FAILED, I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, THE DOME LIGHT FELL OUT OF ITS CASING AND WAS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES. IN MAY OF 2003 THE COMPUTER AND ITS WIRING WERE REPLACED (AT ONLY 31000) AFTER AN INCIDENT OF VERY RUFF SHIFTING. A SE...

May 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING ON 5/22/2003 THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OUT ON TO THE DRIVERS LAP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *TT

May 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING ON 5/22/2003 THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OUT ON TO THE DRIVERS LAP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *TT

May 1, 2003 Steering 45,500 mi

LEAKING STEERING RACK, LEAKING WATER PUMP & BROKEN BLOWER MOTOR.

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

LEAKING STEERING RACK, LEAKING WATER PUMP & BROKEN BLOWER MOTOR.

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN DECEMBER OF 2000 OR JANUARY OF 2001. NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE 26K MILES ON MY CAR AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TWICE FOR MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN WAS APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MONTHS AGO WHEN MY ENGINE WAS KNOCKING LOUDLY AND GRIND...

May 1, 2003 Steering 45,500 mi

LEAKING STEERING RACK, LEAKING WATER PUMP & BROKEN BLOWER MOTOR.

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

LEAKING STEERING RACK, LEAKING WATER PUMP & BROKEN BLOWER MOTOR.

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN DECEMBER OF 2000 OR JANUARY OF 2001. NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE 26K MILES ON MY CAR AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TWICE FOR MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN WAS APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MONTHS AGO WHEN MY ENGINE WAS KNOCKING LOUDLY AND GRIND...

Apr 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL REGULARLY, WILL START WORKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN HAZARD SWITCH IS CYCLED. ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL REGULARLY, WILL START WORKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN HAZARD SWITCH IS CYCLED. ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Structure

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 11, 2003 Structure

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS PROBLEMS CRANKING. IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL 3-4 TRIES. DOES NOT DO IT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND 4 TIMES BECAUSE THE BACK DOORS WILL NOT OPEN SOME TIME...

Apr 6, 2003 Power Train 12,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM,4-CYL. 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHICH I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2001. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGAGING 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE, ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE TIRES GET CAUGHT IN A GROOVE ON THE FREEWAY, THE FRONT WHE...

Apr 6, 2003 Steering 12,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM,4-CYL. 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHICH I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2001. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGAGING 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE, ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE TIRES GET CAUGHT IN A GROOVE ON THE FREEWAY, THE FRONT WHE...

Apr 6, 2003 Power Train 12,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM,4-CYL. 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHICH I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2001. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGAGING 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE, ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE TIRES GET CAUGHT IN A GROOVE ON THE FREEWAY, THE FRONT WHE...

Apr 6, 2003 Steering 12,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM,4-CYL. 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHICH I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2001. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGAGING 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE, ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE TIRES GET CAUGHT IN A GROOVE ON THE FREEWAY, THE FRONT WHE...

Apr 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THEY MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DIDN'T HOLD. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM *NLM

Apr 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THEY MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DIDN'T HOLD. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM *NLM

Apr 1, 2003 Tires

TIRE REPLACEMENT. * MR THE FACTORY AGREED THAT THEY PLACED THE WRONG TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE FRONT TWO TIRES. THERE WAS A CONSTANT GRINDING SOUND THAT HAD COME FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE DEALER TO COVER ALL FOUR TIRES. SCC *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Tires

TIRE REPLACEMENT. * MR THE FACTORY AGREED THAT THEY PLACED THE WRONG TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE FRONT TWO TIRES. THERE WAS A CONSTANT GRINDING SOUND THAT HAD COME FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE DEALER TO COVER ALL FOUR TIRES. SCC *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Feb 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,107 mi

THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPER.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,107 mi

THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPER.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHTS AND HORN NOT TO WORK.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE 16,000 MILES ON MY 2001 GRAND AM AND HAVE HAD IT IN TWICE FOR A LEAK IN THE HEATER CORE AND TWICE FOR WATER LEAKAGE FROM RAIN. ONCE AGAIN MY CAR HAD WATER IN IT. WENT TO DEALERSHIP FRIDAY 2-21-2003 AND THEY SAID I COULDN'T GET MY CAR IN UNTIL MARCH 3 BECAUSE THEY HAD SO MANY WITH THE SAME P...

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHTS AND HORN NOT TO WORK.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE 16,000 MILES ON MY 2001 GRAND AM AND HAVE HAD IT IN TWICE FOR A LEAK IN THE HEATER CORE AND TWICE FOR WATER LEAKAGE FROM RAIN. ONCE AGAIN MY CAR HAD WATER IN IT. WENT TO DEALERSHIP FRIDAY 2-21-2003 AND THEY SAID I COULDN'T GET MY CAR IN UNTIL MARCH 3 BECAUSE THEY HAD SO MANY WITH THE SAME P...

Feb 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 GRAND AM SINCE THE LATER PART OF 2000 AND FOR THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE BARKES. I HAVE WENT THRU THREE SETS OF PADS AND IT HAS MADE A GRRINDING NOISE AFTER ABOUT TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ABS LIGHT IS KNOW STARTING TO COME ON AND TH...

Feb 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 GRAND AM SINCE THE LATER PART OF 2000 AND FOR THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE BARKES. I HAVE WENT THRU THREE SETS OF PADS AND IT HAS MADE A GRRINDING NOISE AFTER ABOUT TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ABS LIGHT IS KNOW STARTING TO COME ON AND TH...

Feb 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIRS WERE POORLY DONE AND INCOMPLETE. THE CONSUMER IS UNSURE WHAT STEPS TO TAKE NEXT AND IS REQUESTING SOME ASSISTANCE. *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH WIDE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THESE TIRE WOULD PERFORM THE SAME AS NORMAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THESE TIRE WERE NOT SAFE FOR SNOWY OR WET WEATHER. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH A SOFTER RUBBER TIRE (GOODYEAR EAGLE 225- 50 R...

Feb 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIRS WERE POORLY DONE AND INCOMPLETE. THE CONSUMER IS UNSURE WHAT STEPS TO TAKE NEXT AND IS REQUESTING SOME ASSISTANCE. *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH WIDE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THESE TIRE WOULD PERFORM THE SAME AS NORMAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THESE TIRE WERE NOT SAFE FOR SNOWY OR WET WEATHER. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH A SOFTER RUBBER TIRE (GOODYEAR EAGLE 225- 50 R...

Jan 30, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR IT WONT START ITS LIKE IT WANTS TO START BUT WONT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME USUALLY IT WOULD START EVENTUALLY AFTER A LONG TIME TRYING..NOW IT WONT.

Jan 30, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR IT WONT START ITS LIKE IT WANTS TO START BUT WONT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME USUALLY IT WOULD START EVENTUALLY AFTER A LONG TIME TRYING..NOW IT WONT.

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System

COMPUTER AND FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN COMPUTER CAUSE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL. CONSUMER TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START VEHICLE BEFORE REPLACING FUEL PUMP AND COMPUTER. *AK *TS

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System

COMPUTER AND FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN COMPUTER CAUSE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL. CONSUMER TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START VEHICLE BEFORE REPLACING FUEL PUMP AND COMPUTER. *AK *TS

Jan 14, 2003 Equipment 43,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE HEATER IS NOT WORKING, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE HEATER MOTOR WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB MODES 1 AND 2 INOPERATIVE. THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jan 14, 2003 Equipment 43,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE HEATER IS NOT WORKING, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE HEATER MOTOR WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB MODES 1 AND 2 INOPERATIVE. THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TT

Dec 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. TS *JB

Dec 6, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING A COLLISION, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. TS *JB

Dec 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. TS *JB

Dec 6, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING A COLLISION, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. TS *JB

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY. DEALER HAS DONE A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED HAS HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER 4X IN AN ATTEMPT TO RE...

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY. DEALER HAS DONE A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED HAS HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER 4X IN AN ATTEMPT TO RE...

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS WORK ONLY OCCASIONALLY. ALSO A COWORKER HAS A DAUGHTER THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OLDS ALERO. A DEALER SOUTH OF HERE SAYS HE HAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON BOTH CARS. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS WORK ONLY OCCASIONALLY. ALSO A COWORKER HAS A DAUGHTER THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OLDS ALERO. A DEALER SOUTH OF HERE SAYS HE HAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON BOTH CARS. DT

Oct 27, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF SAFETY SYSTEMS OR PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. CAUSES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON. DEALER "RE-SET" THE "COMPUTER". GM SAYS CAUSED BY OPERATING THE KEY FROM ACCESSORY TO START WITHOUT WAITING 15 SECONDS. NOT MENTIONED IN MANUAL....

Oct 27, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF SAFETY SYSTEMS OR PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. CAUSES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON. DEALER "RE-SET" THE "COMPUTER". GM SAYS CAUSED BY OPERATING THE KEY FROM ACCESSORY TO START WITHOUT WAITING 15 SECONDS. NOT MENTIONED IN MANUAL....

Oct 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Sep 18, 2002 Suspension

TOOK MY PONTIAC GRAND AM GT1 INTO THE DEALER AFTER I WAS OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION FROM THE STREERING WHEEL. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE CUT OVER INTO MY LANE FORCING ME TO BRAKE. I THEN NOTICED A LOT OF VIBRATING ON THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Suspension

TOOK MY PONTIAC GRAND AM GT1 INTO THE DEALER AFTER I WAS OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION FROM THE STREERING WHEEL. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE CUT OVER INTO MY LANE FORCING ME TO BRAKE. I THEN NOTICED A LOT OF VIBRATING ON THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Equipment

WHEN RUNNIG AIR CONDITIONER UNIT HUMIDITY CAUSES WATER TO STAY IN THE VENT, RESULTING IN MILDEW BUILD UP, AND LEAVING A VERY BAD ODOR. CONTACT DEALER, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKIMG FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKIMG FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Equipment

WHEN RUNNIG AIR CONDITIONER UNIT HUMIDITY CAUSES WATER TO STAY IN THE VENT, RESULTING IN MILDEW BUILD UP, AND LEAVING A VERY BAD ODOR. CONTACT DEALER, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKIMG FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKIMG FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I COULD FEEL THE GRINDING OF THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THOUGHT IT WAS JUST NEW AND NEEDED TO BREAK IN. WHAT IT DOES IS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO A STOP, ESPECIALLY FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I CAN HEAR THE GRINDING AND RATTL...

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I COULD FEEL THE GRINDING OF THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THOUGHT IT WAS JUST NEW AND NEEDED TO BREAK IN. WHAT IT DOES IS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO A STOP, ESPECIALLY FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I CAN HEAR THE GRINDING AND RATTL...

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH THREE TIMES, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH THREE TIMES, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH THREE TIMES, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH THREE TIMES, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATE THE POWER STEERING HOSE ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP SEPARATED CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATE THE POWER STEERING HOSE ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP SEPARATED CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 18, 2002 Structure

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW (10 MILES ON IT) IN SEPT. OF 2001. WE HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT (USUALLY EVERY 30-45 DAYS. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, SAID NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. WE REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, TOOK THE CAR TO OTHE...

Jul 18, 2002 Structure

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW (10 MILES ON IT) IN SEPT. OF 2001. WE HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT (USUALLY EVERY 30-45 DAYS. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, SAID NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. WE REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, TOOK THE CAR TO OTHE...

Jul 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SPINDLE THAT HOLDS TIRE AXLE BROKE, TIRE FELL OFF. ALSO HAD NO BRAKES, AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING. GM IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILED PART. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANY MECHANICS WHO INFORMED THAT METAL WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BRE...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SPINDLE THAT HOLDS TIRE AXLE BROKE, TIRE FELL OFF. ALSO HAD NO BRAKES, AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING. GM IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILED PART. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANY MECHANICS WHO INFORMED THAT METAL WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BRE...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION DOWNHILL, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND A METAL TO METAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE FIRE WALL IN FRONT OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE SEEMED ALRIGHT. CONSUMER CALLED THE PONTIAC DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STEERING PROBLEM AND WAS INFORM...

Jul 11, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE IN MOTION DOWNHILL, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND A METAL TO METAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE FIRE WALL IN FRONT OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE SEEMED ALRIGHT. CONSUMER CALLED THE PONTIAC DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STEERING PROBLEM AND WAS INFORM...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SPINDLE THAT HOLDS TIRE AXLE BROKE, TIRE FELL OFF. ALSO HAD NO BRAKES, AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING. GM IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILED PART. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANY MECHANICS WHO INFORMED THAT METAL WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BRE...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SPINDLE THAT HOLDS TIRE AXLE BROKE, TIRE FELL OFF. ALSO HAD NO BRAKES, AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING. GM IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILED PART. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANY MECHANICS WHO INFORMED THAT METAL WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BRE...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION DOWNHILL, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND A METAL TO METAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE FIRE WALL IN FRONT OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE SEEMED ALRIGHT. CONSUMER CALLED THE PONTIAC DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STEERING PROBLEM AND WAS INFORM...

Jul 11, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE IN MOTION DOWNHILL, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND A METAL TO METAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE FIRE WALL IN FRONT OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE SEEMED ALRIGHT. CONSUMER CALLED THE PONTIAC DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STEERING PROBLEM AND WAS INFORM...

Jul 10, 2002 Child Seat

CHILD SEAT IN THE BACK IS DESIGNED TO DIP TOO FAR TOWARD THE CRACK AND IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH REAR FACING INFANT SEATS. IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BASE FIT AND THE SEAT LEVEL, I HAVE TO USE 4-5 TOWELS. I FEEL THAT THIS MAKES THE RIDE UNSAFE FOR MY NEWBORN DAUGHTER.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Child Seat

CHILD SEAT IN THE BACK IS DESIGNED TO DIP TOO FAR TOWARD THE CRACK AND IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH REAR FACING INFANT SEATS. IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BASE FIT AND THE SEAT LEVEL, I HAVE TO USE 4-5 TOWELS. I FEEL THAT THIS MAKES THE RIDE UNSAFE FOR MY NEWBORN DAUGHTER.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER HAS RESURFACED FRONT ROTORS AT 9000 MILES, AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER HAS RESURFACED FRONT ROTORS AT 9000 MILES, AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/CUTTING OFF AT MULTIPLE SPEED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/CUTTING OFF AT MULTIPLE SPEED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE AND FRONT END SHAKES WHEN STOPPING. HARDER STOPS PRODUCE MORE VIOLENT SHAKES. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN WET. DURING 4 REGULAR SERVICE CALLS TO THE DEALER THE ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP AND NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND. ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 6000 MILES. THE PROBLEM BECA...

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE AND FRONT END SHAKES WHEN STOPPING. HARDER STOPS PRODUCE MORE VIOLENT SHAKES. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN WET. DURING 4 REGULAR SERVICE CALLS TO THE DEALER THE ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP AND NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND. ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 6000 MILES. THE PROBLEM BECA...

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

AT 50MPH CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THEN, CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

AT 50MPH CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THEN, CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 14, 2002 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS FLOORBOARD GETS FLOODED, CAUSING A SHORT IN FOG LIGHTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP RESEALED WINDSHIELD , PLUGGED SUNROOF, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AKI

May 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS FLOORBOARD GETS FLOODED, CAUSING A SHORT IN FOG LIGHTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP RESEALED WINDSHIELD , PLUGGED SUNROOF, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AKI

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I COULD FEEL IT BUT THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BECAUSE IT WAS BRAND NEW AND NEEDED TO LOOSEN UP. WHAT IT DOES IS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO A STOP, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY, I CAN HEAR GRINDING...

May 14, 2002 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS FLOORBOARD GETS FLOODED, CAUSING A SHORT IN FOG LIGHTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP RESEALED WINDSHIELD , PLUGGED SUNROOF, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AKI

May 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS FLOORBOARD GETS FLOODED, CAUSING A SHORT IN FOG LIGHTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP RESEALED WINDSHIELD , PLUGGED SUNROOF, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AKI

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I COULD FEEL IT BUT THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BECAUSE IT WAS BRAND NEW AND NEEDED TO LOOSEN UP. WHAT IT DOES IS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO A STOP, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY, I CAN HEAR GRINDING...

May 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE STARTER WILL CRANK BUT IT WILL NOT START IT TAKES 2 TO 3 TIMES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. THE FUEL PUMP HAS ALREADY BEEN REAPLCED.*AK

May 10, 2002 Electrical System

THE STARTER WILL CRANK BUT IT WILL NOT START IT TAKES 2 TO 3 TIMES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. THE FUEL PUMP HAS ALREADY BEEN REAPLCED.*AK

May 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE STARTER WILL CRANK BUT IT WILL NOT START IT TAKES 2 TO 3 TIMES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. THE FUEL PUMP HAS ALREADY BEEN REAPLCED.*AK

May 10, 2002 Electrical System

THE STARTER WILL CRANK BUT IT WILL NOT START IT TAKES 2 TO 3 TIMES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. THE FUEL PUMP HAS ALREADY BEEN REAPLCED.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE KEPT LOCKING UP. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED A BOLT FELL OUT OF LEFT FRONT CALIPER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BOLT CALIPERS. *AK VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. *TT

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE KEPT LOCKING UP. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED A BOLT FELL OUT OF LEFT FRONT CALIPER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BOLT CALIPERS. *AK VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. *TT

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A VIBRATION/PULSATION, AND THERE IS AN EXTREME GRINDING NOISE WHEN RAINING OR WET, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING WARPED.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS P225/50R16)*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A VIBRATION/PULSATION, AND THERE IS AN EXTREME GRINDING NOISE WHEN RAINING OR WET, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING WARPED.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS P225/50R16)*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A VIBRATION/PULSATION, AND THERE IS AN EXTREME GRINDING NOISE WHEN RAINING OR WET, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING WARPED.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS P225/50R16)*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A VIBRATION/PULSATION, AND THERE IS AN EXTREME GRINDING NOISE WHEN RAINING OR WET, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING WARPED.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS P225/50R16)*JB

Feb 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING ON A STEEP HILL, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN LETTING OFF THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Feb 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING ON A STEEP HILL, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN LETTING OFF THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR SECOND TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ROTORS BUT IT WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. *YH

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR SECOND TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ROTORS BUT IT WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. *YH

Jan 23, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND BACKING OUT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTS TO TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND BACKING OUT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTS TO TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND BACKING OUT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTS TO TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND BACKING OUT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTS TO TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

AXLE BROKE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THEY WERE REPLACING A LOT OF AXLES LATELY. WHEN AXLE BROKE IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , CONSUMER WAS TOLD AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE NOV 2001, BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED TWICE AND REPLACED ONCE. THIS SEEMS TO BECOMING A MONTHLY OCCURANCE WITH A POTENTIAL FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

AXLE BROKE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THEY WERE REPLACING A LOT OF AXLES LATELY. WHEN AXLE BROKE IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , CONSUMER WAS TOLD AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE NOV 2001, BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED TWICE AND REPLACED ONCE. THIS SEEMS TO BECOMING A MONTHLY OCCURANCE WITH A POTENTIAL FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS. *AK

Dec 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TANK PUNCTURED BY MINOR ROAD HAZARD - MASSIVE GAS SPILL. *AK

Dec 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TANK PUNCTURED BY MINOR ROAD HAZARD - MASSIVE GAS SPILL. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE'S FRONT/RIGHT FENDER, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ONE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN CLAVICLE, AND ANOTHER PASSENGER SUSTAINED AN ELBOW INJURY. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED TO DETERMINE IF AIR BAG...

Nov 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE'S FRONT/RIGHT FENDER, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ONE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN CLAVICLE, AND ANOTHER PASSENGER SUSTAINED AN ELBOW INJURY. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED TO DETERMINE IF AIR BAG...

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS AUTO WAS PARKED FOR 6 HOURS, PRIOR HAD FILLED FUEL TANK , AWAOKE AT 1:30 AM SEEING THIS AUTO PARKED NEXT TO MY 1979 FORD RANCHERO WHICH HAD NOT BEEN MOVED IN OVER 12 HOURS AFIRE. FIRE WAS AT RIGHT REAR OF PONTIAC SETTING NEXT TO LEFT FRONT OF 1979 FORD RANCHERO. UNDERSTAND NATIONAL TV STATION R...

Jul 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS AUTO WAS PARKED FOR 6 HOURS, PRIOR HAD FILLED FUEL TANK , AWAOKE AT 1:30 AM SEEING THIS AUTO PARKED NEXT TO MY 1979 FORD RANCHERO WHICH HAD NOT BEEN MOVED IN OVER 12 HOURS AFIRE. FIRE WAS AT RIGHT REAR OF PONTIAC SETTING NEXT TO LEFT FRONT OF 1979 FORD RANCHERO. UNDERSTAND NATIONAL TV STATION R...

Jul 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY THREE MONTHS SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE CONSUMERS HAS HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY THREE MONTHS SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE CONSUMERS HAS HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON. BUT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON. BUT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW HAS A DETERIORATED ABOUT 3" WIDE AND 3' LONG,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY; DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND THERE WAS NO FIX. *AK *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW HAS A DETERIORATED ABOUT 3" WIDE AND 3' LONG,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY; DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND THERE WAS NO FIX. *AK *SLC

May 23, 2001 Visibility

WATER LEAKS FROM SUN ROOF INTO ELECTRICAL PANEL, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

WATER LEAKS FROM SUN ROOF INTO ELECTRICAL PANEL, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 23, 2001 Visibility

WATER LEAKS FROM SUN ROOF INTO ELECTRICAL PANEL, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

WATER LEAKS FROM SUN ROOF INTO ELECTRICAL PANEL, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Power Train Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS REAR AXLE BENTED. LAST TIME RESULTED IN A COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Jan 31, 2001 Power Train Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS REAR AXLE BENTED. LAST TIME RESULTED IN A COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED.