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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...

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Apr 24, 2020 Power Train 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Steering 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE KEY MOVED FROM THE ON POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OP...

Apr 24, 2020 Power Train 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Steering 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other 99,786 mi

RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE KEY MOVED FROM THE ON POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OP...

Mar 8, 2019 Electrical System 219,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS A PASS LOCK RESET IS PERFORMED.

Mar 8, 2019 Electrical System 219,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS A PASS LOCK RESET IS PERFORMED.

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 219,000 mi

ALL LIGHTING COMES ON BUT CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WILL NOT START

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 219,000 mi

ALL LIGHTING COMES ON BUT CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WILL NOT START

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE IN A STRAIGHT POSITION, THE HORN WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE IN A STRAIGHT POSITION, THE HORN WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE IN A STRAIGHT POSITION, THE HORN WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE IN A STRAIGHT POSITION, THE HORN WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Jun 11, 2018 Electrical System 116,500 mi

DURING STARTING OR REGULAR DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON. SOON AFTER, THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN OR WILL NOT START AT THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE. THIS IS DUE TO A WIDELY-KNOWN FAILED PASSLOCK OR VATS SYSTEM. IT IS NOT DUE TO USER ERROR, AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF NOT FATAL AT THE WRONG TIME.

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 116,500 mi

DURING STARTING OR REGULAR DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON. SOON AFTER, THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN OR WILL NOT START AT THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE. THIS IS DUE TO A WIDELY-KNOWN FAILED PASSLOCK OR VATS SYSTEM. IT IS NOT DUE TO USER ERROR, AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF NOT FATAL AT THE WRONG TIME.

Jun 11, 2018 Electrical System 116,500 mi

DURING STARTING OR REGULAR DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON. SOON AFTER, THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN OR WILL NOT START AT THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE. THIS IS DUE TO A WIDELY-KNOWN FAILED PASSLOCK OR VATS SYSTEM. IT IS NOT DUE TO USER ERROR, AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF NOT FATAL AT THE WRONG TIME.

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 116,500 mi

DURING STARTING OR REGULAR DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON. SOON AFTER, THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN OR WILL NOT START AT THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE. THIS IS DUE TO A WIDELY-KNOWN FAILED PASSLOCK OR VATS SYSTEM. IT IS NOT DUE TO USER ERROR, AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF NOT FATAL AT THE WRONG TIME.

Oct 12, 2017 Electrical System

"TAKATA INFLATE" MY CAR HAS TO GET A BOOST DAILY BUT ONCE AND NOW IT WHEN CAR IS IN THE ON POSTION IT WILL NOT MAKE A SOUND BUT ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS COME .IF YOU TURN ON HEAD LIGHTS INSIDE PANEL WILL NOT COME BUT TURN OFF LIGHTSOR TAKE OUT KEY IT WILL LIGHT UP ON THE PANEL

Oct 12, 2017 Electrical System

"TAKATA INFLATE" MY CAR HAS TO GET A BOOST DAILY BUT ONCE AND NOW IT WHEN CAR IS IN THE ON POSTION IT WILL NOT MAKE A SOUND BUT ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS COME .IF YOU TURN ON HEAD LIGHTS INSIDE PANEL WILL NOT COME BUT TURN OFF LIGHTSOR TAKE OUT KEY IT WILL LIGHT UP ON THE PANEL

Mar 6, 2017 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWNS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Mar 6, 2017 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWNS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Jan 4, 2017 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. A YEAR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

Jan 4, 2017 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. A YEAR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING ROUGHLY AND DECELERATING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFCATURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VI...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING ROUGHLY AND DECELERATING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFCATURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VI...

Jun 2, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WILL NOT TURN OVER UNLESS YOU LEAVE THE KEY ON FOR 8 MINUTES-PASS LOCK ISSUE I AM TOLD AND IS QUITE PREVALENT.....WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL????

Jun 2, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

WILL NOT TURN OVER UNLESS YOU LEAVE THE KEY ON FOR 8 MINUTES-PASS LOCK ISSUE I AM TOLD AND IS QUITE PREVALENT.....WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL????

Jun 2, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WILL NOT TURN OVER UNLESS YOU LEAVE THE KEY ON FOR 8 MINUTES-PASS LOCK ISSUE I AM TOLD AND IS QUITE PREVALENT.....WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL????

Jun 2, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

WILL NOT TURN OVER UNLESS YOU LEAVE THE KEY ON FOR 8 MINUTES-PASS LOCK ISSUE I AM TOLD AND IS QUITE PREVALENT.....WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL????

Apr 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 148,000 mi

I HAVE A TWO DOOR GRAND AM AND BOTH WINDOWS ARE MESSED UP WHERE THEY WILL NOT POWER UP OR DOWN. THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED TO ME WHERE A PLASTIC BRACKET SNAPPED OFF INSIDE THE DOOR CAUSING THE WINDOW TO NOT WORK. THE WINDOW IS OFF THE TRACK AND SOMETHING IS BROKEN ON THE INSIDE CAUSING THIS TO HAP...

Apr 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 148,000 mi

I HAVE A TWO DOOR GRAND AM AND BOTH WINDOWS ARE MESSED UP WHERE THEY WILL NOT POWER UP OR DOWN. THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED TO ME WHERE A PLASTIC BRACKET SNAPPED OFF INSIDE THE DOOR CAUSING THE WINDOW TO NOT WORK. THE WINDOW IS OFF THE TRACK AND SOMETHING IS BROKEN ON THE INSIDE CAUSING THIS TO HAP...

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

* THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS * I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM I HAD THE RACK CHANGED AS THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE STEERING RACK & PINION TO THE FRAME HAD BROKE AT THE WELD AS WELL AS THE FRONT PART OF WHERE STEERING RACK & PINION ATTACH TO THE FRAME SO I TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC HE PUT A BRAND NEW ...

Jan 12, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

* THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS * I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM I HAD THE RACK CHANGED AS THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE STEERING RACK & PINION TO THE FRAME HAD BROKE AT THE WELD AS WELL AS THE FRONT PART OF WHERE STEERING RACK & PINION ATTACH TO THE FRAME SO I TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC HE PUT A BRAND NEW ...

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

* THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS * I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM I HAD THE RACK CHANGED AS THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE STEERING RACK & PINION TO THE FRAME HAD BROKE AT THE WELD AS WELL AS THE FRONT PART OF WHERE STEERING RACK & PINION ATTACH TO THE FRAME SO I TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC HE PUT A BRAND NEW ...

Jan 12, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

* THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS * I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM I HAD THE RACK CHANGED AS THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE STEERING RACK & PINION TO THE FRAME HAD BROKE AT THE WELD AS WELL AS THE FRONT PART OF WHERE STEERING RACK & PINION ATTACH TO THE FRAME SO I TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC HE PUT A BRAND NEW ...

Jan 7, 2016 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jan 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jan 7, 2016 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jan 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE R...

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE R...

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Dec 2, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Dec 2, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, TH...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, TH...

Jul 21, 2015 Engine Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jul 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jul 21, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jul 21, 2015 Engine Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jul 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jul 21, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 83,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Jun 19, 2015 Electrical System 85,627 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AND MECHANIC ADVISED SECURITY SYSTEM WAS NOT ALLOWING IGNITION. REQUIRED A "SECURITY RELEARN PROCEDURE".

Jun 19, 2015 Electrical System 85,627 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AND MECHANIC ADVISED SECURITY SYSTEM WAS NOT ALLOWING IGNITION. REQUIRED A "SECURITY RELEARN PROCEDURE".

Jun 1, 2015 Electrical System 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jun 1, 2015 Electrical System 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Apr 13, 2015 Electrical System

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIR WORK AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD

Apr 13, 2015 Electrical System

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIR WORK AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD

Mar 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS CAR. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2006, THERE WAS NO HORN AT THAT TIME. SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 3,000 mi

I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS CAR. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2006, THERE WAS NO HORN AT THAT TIME. SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 30, 2015 Engine 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 30, 2015 Engine 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 117,880 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. ...

Jan 28, 2015 Air Bags Crash 144,480 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER IMPACT AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Jan 28, 2015 Air Bags Crash 144,480 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER IMPACT AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Dec 15, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SMELL OF FUEL FUMES A LADY THAT I SPOKE TO STATED THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE. FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT NOT MY VIN NUMBER THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR A SITUATION DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. GIVEN MY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES I HAVE TO CHART...

Dec 15, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SMELL OF FUEL FUMES A LADY THAT I SPOKE TO STATED THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE. FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT NOT MY VIN NUMBER THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR A SITUATION DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. GIVEN MY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES I HAVE TO CHART...

Nov 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT...

Nov 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT...

Nov 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE SERVI...

Nov 12, 2014 Engine Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE SERVI...

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

THE CAR ALWAYS HAD STARTING PROBLEMS I REPLACED THE IGNITION SENSOR, AND THE STARTER. SOMETIMES IT TAKE 3 OR 4 TIMES TO START THE CAR. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE SERVI...

Nov 12, 2014 Engine Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE SERVI...

Nov 12, 2014 Electrical System

THE CAR ALWAYS HAD STARTING PROBLEMS I REPLACED THE IGNITION SENSOR, AND THE STARTER. SOMETIMES IT TAKE 3 OR 4 TIMES TO START THE CAR. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 110,810 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL LAST WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTICE TO A GM DEALERSHIP HERE IN DENVER, CO TO FIX THE IGNITION PROBLEM IN THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THEY CANT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL SET OF PONTIAC KEYS FROM THE M...

Nov 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 110,810 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL LAST WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTICE TO A GM DEALERSHIP HERE IN DENVER, CO TO FIX THE IGNITION PROBLEM IN THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THEY CANT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL SET OF PONTIAC KEYS FROM THE M...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN. *TGW A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION SWITCH. A YEAR LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. ON MARCH 7, 2014, THE VEHICL...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN. *TGW A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION SWITCH. A YEAR LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. ON MARCH 7, 2014, THE VEHICL...

Oct 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 13,900 mi

THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND LIKE THE SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. WITH OUT HAVING THE SIGNAL IS NOT ON. WE HAVE REPLACED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND THE HAZARD SWITCH. THIS HAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE ALSO SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, ONCE BEFORE REP...

Oct 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 13,900 mi

THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND LIKE THE SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. WITH OUT HAVING THE SIGNAL IS NOT ON. WE HAVE REPLACED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND THE HAZARD SWITCH. THIS HAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE ALSO SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, ONCE BEFORE REP...

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Oct 3, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 139,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,355.

Oct 3, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 139,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,355.

Sep 30, 2014 Structure Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 30, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 30, 2014 Structure Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 30, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 36,000 mi

IN MANY OCCASIONS I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS, ONE BECAUSE OF A YELLOW POLE AND ANOTHER BECAUSE OF AN OBJECT IN THE FREEWAY. AND THE AIR BAG WOULDN'T DEPLOYED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AND I AM STILL DRIVING THIS CAR. AFTER READING THE LETTER I RECEIVED I HAVE COME TO ONE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS THAT TH...

Sep 28, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

MY DAUGHTER JUST LEFT HOUSE DROVE DOWN STREET HIT A TREE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAR WAS WRECKED DO WE GET COMPENSATED FOR THIS SINCE THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR IGNITION RECALL#14350 SHE SAID IT LOCKED UP LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

Sep 28, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper Crash 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWING DOWN. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM IN THE PAST DAYS AND IT SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. THE CAR DID NO...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

MY DAUGHTER JUST LEFT HOUSE DROVE DOWN STREET HIT A TREE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAR WAS WRECKED DO WE GET COMPENSATED FOR THIS SINCE THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR IGNITION RECALL#14350 SHE SAID IT LOCKED UP LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED...

Sep 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO REPORTED I...

Sep 19, 2014 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Sep 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED...

Sep 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO REPORTED I...

Sep 19, 2014 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Sep 16, 2014 Steering Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE CONTACT AND HER CHILD SUSTAINED INJ...

Sep 16, 2014 Steering Crash 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE CONTACT AND HER CHILD SUSTAINED INJ...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V4000...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V4000...

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE SECURITY SENSOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS IGNITION FAILURE TH...

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE SECURITY SENSOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS IGNITION FAILURE TH...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE V...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE V...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 103,982 mi

MY CAR WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND I JUST GOT OFF WORK, ON MY WAY OUT FROM THE LOT TO THE GATE WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT STOP, FRONT WHEELS WONT MOVE TO ANY DIRECTION, THANKFULLY I COULD STOP THE CAR BEFORE HITTING ANY T...

Jul 29, 2014 Suspension 103,982 mi

MY CAR WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND I JUST GOT OFF WORK, ON MY WAY OUT FROM THE LOT TO THE GATE WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT STOP, FRONT WHEELS WONT MOVE TO ANY DIRECTION, THANKFULLY I COULD STOP THE CAR BEFORE HITTING ANY T...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 103,982 mi

MY CAR WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND I JUST GOT OFF WORK, ON MY WAY OUT FROM THE LOT TO THE GATE WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT STOP, FRONT WHEELS WONT MOVE TO ANY DIRECTION, THANKFULLY I COULD STOP THE CAR BEFORE HITTING ANY T...

Jul 29, 2014 Suspension 103,982 mi

MY CAR WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND I JUST GOT OFF WORK, ON MY WAY OUT FROM THE LOT TO THE GATE WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT STOP, FRONT WHEELS WONT MOVE TO ANY DIRECTION, THANKFULLY I COULD STOP THE CAR BEFORE HITTING ANY T...

Jul 1, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION OFTEN SLIPS INTO ACCESSORY MODE AND MY CAR WILL BE DEAD THE NEXT MORNING. VERY ANNOYING. THE GEAR SHIFT WILL ALSO SHIFT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK IT WHILE DRIVING EVEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION OFTEN SLIPS INTO ACCESSORY MODE AND MY CAR WILL BE DEAD THE NEXT MORNING. VERY ANNOYING. THE GEAR SHIFT WILL ALSO SHIFT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK IT WHILE DRIVING EVEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION OFTEN SLIPS INTO ACCESSORY MODE AND MY CAR WILL BE DEAD THE NEXT MORNING. VERY ANNOYING. THE GEAR SHIFT WILL ALSO SHIFT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK IT WHILE DRIVING EVEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION OFTEN SLIPS INTO ACCESSORY MODE AND MY CAR WILL BE DEAD THE NEXT MORNING. VERY ANNOYING. THE GEAR SHIFT WILL ALSO SHIFT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK IT WHILE DRIVING EVEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. *TR

May 17, 2014 Engine 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 17, 2014 Electrical System 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 17, 2014 Engine 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 17, 2014 Electrical System 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,500 mi

I HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVEN THE HIGHWAY IT HAS DIED ON ME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS COME UNLOCK THAT I KNEW THE CAR DIED. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY FLASHERS ON MY CAR CONTINUE TO MAKE A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUMP T...

May 16, 2014 Exterior Lighting

PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR NOT KNOWING WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED. FOR A LONG TIME, I HAVE HAD PEOPLE TELL ME MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT, AND THEN WHEN I'D TAKE THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, THEY'D SAY THEY WERE WORKING PERFECTLY. I'VE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. ALSO, MY CRUI...

May 16, 2014 Exterior Lighting

PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR NOT KNOWING WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED. FOR A LONG TIME, I HAVE HAD PEOPLE TELL ME MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT, AND THEN WHEN I'D TAKE THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, THEY'D SAY THEY WERE WORKING PERFECTLY. I'VE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. ALSO, MY CRUI...

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 115,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IT STICK AND SOMETIME DOSE NOT WANT TO TURN OFF. *TR

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 115,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IT STICK AND SOMETIME DOSE NOT WANT TO TURN OFF. *TR

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Mar 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 21, 2014 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

I HAD NO IDEAL THIS CAR HAD SO MANY RECALLS, I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DAUGHTER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT END HAS POPPED AND CRACKED SINCE I GOT IT THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND MY SIGNAL LIGHTS TORE UP COMPLETELY ON HALLOWEEN NIG...

Mar 10, 2014 Electrical System

MY CAR WOULD NOT START. WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,HAD TO TURN KEY TO ACC AND LET IT SIT FOR 9 TO 10 MINUTES. FLASHING SECURITY LIGHT WOULD GO OUT AND CAR WOULD START. I CALLED GM ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAD NOT BEEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO DO A RECALL. WHEN YOU...

Mar 10, 2014 Electrical System

MY CAR WOULD NOT START. WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,HAD TO TURN KEY TO ACC AND LET IT SIT FOR 9 TO 10 MINUTES. FLASHING SECURITY LIGHT WOULD GO OUT AND CAR WOULD START. I CALLED GM ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAD NOT BEEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO DO A RECALL. WHEN YOU...

May 26, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE- ACCORDING TO A >120 PAGE ONLINE FORUM, MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING A PASSLOCK FAILURE. I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOTHING HAPPENS, THE CAR DOES NOT START. THEN, IN THE SAME DAY, I CAN TRY STARTING THE CAR AGAIN, AND IT WILL START. THE NEXT DAY, SAME THING, TURN THE KEY IN TH...

May 26, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE- ACCORDING TO A >120 PAGE ONLINE FORUM, MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING A PASSLOCK FAILURE. I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOTHING HAPPENS, THE CAR DOES NOT START. THEN, IN THE SAME DAY, I CAN TRY STARTING THE CAR AGAIN, AND IT WILL START. THE NEXT DAY, SAME THING, TURN THE KEY IN TH...

Sep 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE REGULATOR HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED A DE...

Sep 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE REGULATOR HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED A DE...

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Aug 2, 2012 Suspension 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Aug 2, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Aug 2, 2012 Suspension 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Aug 2, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO SEE IF THEY COULD TELL ME WHY MY STEERING KEPT GOING TO THE LEFT SIDE AND BECAUSE I KEPT HEARING A POPPING NOISE, WHILE AT THE AUTO STORE THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MAN TOLD ME LOOKED LIKE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND NOT TO DRIVE IT, AFTER CALLIN...

Feb 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP REGULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT APPRO...

Feb 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP REGULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT APPRO...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF NOW HAS FAILED TO START EVERY TIME. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON, WHICH SOMETIMES IS A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES. ASIDE FROM THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY HAZARD SWITCH TWICE NOW BECAUSE MY BLINK...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF NOW HAS FAILED TO START EVERY TIME. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON, WHICH SOMETIMES IS A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES. ASIDE FROM THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY HAZARD SWITCH TWICE NOW BECAUSE MY BLINK...

Nov 13, 2011 Electrical System 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE USED IN MAY OF 2008 WITH ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST ISSUE BEGAN ONLY ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE. FIRST THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK...A FEW WEEKS LATER, THAT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING. VERY RANDOM, SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Nov 13, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE USED IN MAY OF 2008 WITH ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST ISSUE BEGAN ONLY ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE. FIRST THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK...A FEW WEEKS LATER, THAT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING. VERY RANDOM, SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Nov 13, 2011 Electrical System 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE USED IN MAY OF 2008 WITH ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST ISSUE BEGAN ONLY ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE. FIRST THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK...A FEW WEEKS LATER, THAT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING. VERY RANDOM, SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Nov 13, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE USED IN MAY OF 2008 WITH ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST ISSUE BEGAN ONLY ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE. FIRST THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK...A FEW WEEKS LATER, THAT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING. VERY RANDOM, SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Aug 26, 2011 Visibility 132,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW IS STUCK DOWN. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IT HAS QUIT WORKING. IT HAS HAD THE ARM MECHANISM REPLACED TWICE AND THE MOTOR REPLACED ONCE. ALL OF THE OTHER 3 WINDOWS HAVE ALSO BEEN WORKED ON FOR THE SAME THING. *TT

Aug 26, 2011 Visibility 132,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW IS STUCK DOWN. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IT HAS QUIT WORKING. IT HAS HAD THE ARM MECHANISM REPLACED TWICE AND THE MOTOR REPLACED ONCE. ALL OF THE OTHER 3 WINDOWS HAVE ALSO BEEN WORKED ON FOR THE SAME THING. *TT

Jul 23, 2011 Seat Belts 116,054 mi

ON JULY 21, 2011 WE DROVE TO THE STORE. WHEN WE CAME OUT AND GOT INTO THE CAR (2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT. IT IS COMPLETELY RETRACTED AND WILL NOT BUDGE. WE DID NOT DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY. NOW WE CANNOT LEGALLY HAVE ANYONE IN THE FRONT SEAT BECAUSE TH...

Jul 23, 2011 Seat Belts 116,054 mi

ON JULY 21, 2011 WE DROVE TO THE STORE. WHEN WE CAME OUT AND GOT INTO THE CAR (2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT. IT IS COMPLETELY RETRACTED AND WILL NOT BUDGE. WE DID NOT DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY. NOW WE CANNOT LEGALLY HAVE ANYONE IN THE FRONT SEAT BECAUSE TH...

Jun 9, 2011 Interior Lighting 56,492 mi

MY TURN SIGNALS WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND THEY JUST CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK. IT COST ME OVER $300.00 TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I WAS NEVER AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THE DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD. THESE CARS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLE...

Jun 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,492 mi

MY TURN SIGNALS WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND THEY JUST CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK. IT COST ME OVER $300.00 TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I WAS NEVER AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THE DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD. THESE CARS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLE...

Jun 9, 2011 Interior Lighting 56,492 mi

MY TURN SIGNALS WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND THEY JUST CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK. IT COST ME OVER $300.00 TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I WAS NEVER AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THE DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD. THESE CARS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLE...

Jun 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,492 mi

MY TURN SIGNALS WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND THEY JUST CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK. IT COST ME OVER $300.00 TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I WAS NEVER AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THE DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD. THESE CARS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLE...

Jun 5, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND-AM. THE ISSUE I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT PERIODICALLY THE 'SECURITY' LIGHT WILL DISPLAY. SHORTLY AFTER (NO SPECIFIC OR EXACT TIME ELAPSE) THE CAR WILL NOT START AND THE 'SECURITY' LIGHT ON DASH BLINKS. I WAIT 10 MINUTES (AS SUGGESTED IN OWNERS MANUAL), KEEPING THE KEY IN THE...

Jun 5, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND-AM. THE ISSUE I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT PERIODICALLY THE 'SECURITY' LIGHT WILL DISPLAY. SHORTLY AFTER (NO SPECIFIC OR EXACT TIME ELAPSE) THE CAR WILL NOT START AND THE 'SECURITY' LIGHT ON DASH BLINKS. I WAIT 10 MINUTES (AS SUGGESTED IN OWNERS MANUAL), KEEPING THE KEY IN THE...

May 7, 2011 Visibility 82,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BECOMES DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE GLASS IS ATTACHED WITH A PLASTIC GLUED TO THE GLASS THE PLASTIC BECOMES BRITTLE AND BREAKS CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP, THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS TRYING TO DRIVE IN A DOWN POOR WITHOUT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BA...

May 7, 2011 Visibility 82,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BECOMES DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE GLASS IS ATTACHED WITH A PLASTIC GLUED TO THE GLASS THE PLASTIC BECOMES BRITTLE AND BREAKS CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP, THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS TRYING TO DRIVE IN A DOWN POOR WITHOUT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BA...

Apr 20, 2011 Steering

2005 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Steering

2005 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,180 mi

GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR COMING THROUGH THE VENT WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST TURNED ON, WHEN I PRESS THE BREAKS, OR WHEN I TURN. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,180 mi

GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR COMING THROUGH THE VENT WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST TURNED ON, WHEN I PRESS THE BREAKS, OR WHEN I TURN. *TR

Jan 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Jan 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Nov 15, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SECURITY CODE WAS RESET. THE FAILURE RECURRED NINE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE...

Nov 15, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SECURITY CODE WAS RESET. THE FAILURE RECURRED NINE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE...

May 13, 2010 Electrical System 54,075 mi

"SECURITY" WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY APPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PASSLOCK ISSUE. I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN DEALT WITH A RECALL. *TR

May 13, 2010 Electrical System 54,075 mi

"SECURITY" WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY APPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PASSLOCK ISSUE. I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN DEALT WITH A RECALL. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,960 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL MAKES A CONSTANT FLICKERING SOUND, WHEN WE BOUT THE CAR IN 2009 FROM THE DEALERSHIP WE TOOK IT BACK TO BE FIXED, THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED AND AS SOON AS WE LEFT IT STARTING TO IT AGAIN. BEFORE IT DIDN'T DO IT NON STOP JUST EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE & IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT IT DOES IT N...

Apr 8, 2010 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE SMELL OF GAS OUT OF THE BLUE. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS TOPPING OFF THE GAS, SO WE STOPPED, THEN JUST SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST SMELL WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR BARELY OER A YEAR AND BOTH THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ONE PART WE NEED ...

Apr 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE SMELL OF GAS OUT OF THE BLUE. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS TOPPING OFF THE GAS, SO WE STOPPED, THEN JUST SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST SMELL WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR BARELY OER A YEAR AND BOTH THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ONE PART WE NEED ...

Apr 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,960 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL MAKES A CONSTANT FLICKERING SOUND, WHEN WE BOUT THE CAR IN 2009 FROM THE DEALERSHIP WE TOOK IT BACK TO BE FIXED, THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED AND AS SOON AS WE LEFT IT STARTING TO IT AGAIN. BEFORE IT DIDN'T DO IT NON STOP JUST EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE & IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT IT DOES IT N...

Apr 8, 2010 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE SMELL OF GAS OUT OF THE BLUE. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS TOPPING OFF THE GAS, SO WE STOPPED, THEN JUST SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST SMELL WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR BARELY OER A YEAR AND BOTH THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ONE PART WE NEED ...

Apr 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE SMELL OF GAS OUT OF THE BLUE. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS TOPPING OFF THE GAS, SO WE STOPPED, THEN JUST SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST SMELL WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR BARELY OER A YEAR AND BOTH THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ONE PART WE NEED ...

Feb 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

FLASHERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF INTERMITTENT AND SOMETIMES BOTH COME ON WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN ONE WAY SAME AS ISSUES IN NHTSA ACTION # PE05055 THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM JUST DELAYED IT. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

FLASHERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF INTERMITTENT AND SOMETIMES BOTH COME ON WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN ONE WAY SAME AS ISSUES IN NHTSA ACTION # PE05055 THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM JUST DELAYED IT. *TR

May 14, 2009 Steering 54,000 mi

MAY 2008 HAD MY RIGHT TIE ROD REPLACED MAY 2009 HAD MY LEFT TIE ROD REPLACED. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NOT HIT ANY CURBS. *TR

May 14, 2009 Steering 54,000 mi

MAY 2008 HAD MY RIGHT TIE ROD REPLACED MAY 2009 HAD MY LEFT TIE ROD REPLACED. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NOT HIT ANY CURBS. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE. THE ODOR GOES AWAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES); HOWEVER, ...

Mar 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE. THE ODOR GOES AWAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES); HOWEVER, ...

Feb 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAS A 2005 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 30000 MILES. I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, BOTH WITH 45000 MILES, BOTH DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE. I JUST REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. MY ABS AND NO TRAC LIGHT IS ON. I WAS TOLD MY HUB WAS BAD. MY HUSBAND JUST REPLACED A HUB ON HIS TRUCK AS WELL, NO WARRANTY! I WA...

Feb 24, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAS A 2005 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 30000 MILES. I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, BOTH WITH 45000 MILES, BOTH DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE. I JUST REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. MY ABS AND NO TRAC LIGHT IS ON. I WAS TOLD MY HUB WAS BAD. MY HUSBAND JUST REPLACED A HUB ON HIS TRUCK AS WELL, NO WARRANTY! I WA...

Feb 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAS A 2005 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 30000 MILES. I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, BOTH WITH 45000 MILES, BOTH DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE. I JUST REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. MY ABS AND NO TRAC LIGHT IS ON. I WAS TOLD MY HUB WAS BAD. MY HUSBAND JUST REPLACED A HUB ON HIS TRUCK AS WELL, NO WARRANTY! I WA...

Feb 24, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAS A 2005 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 30000 MILES. I OWN A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, BOTH WITH 45000 MILES, BOTH DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE. I JUST REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. MY ABS AND NO TRAC LIGHT IS ON. I WAS TOLD MY HUB WAS BAD. MY HUSBAND JUST REPLACED A HUB ON HIS TRUCK AS WELL, NO WARRANTY! I WA...

Feb 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 66 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM ( PRESSURE REGULATOR) I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART UNTIL THE COMPANY THAT FIX IT TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A RECALL PART. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THE INFORMATION ABOUT IT. WHEN I START CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT REIMBURSING ...

Feb 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 66 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM ( PRESSURE REGULATOR) I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART UNTIL THE COMPANY THAT FIX IT TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A RECALL PART. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THE INFORMATION ABOUT IT. WHEN I START CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT REIMBURSING ...

Oct 6, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

FOR THE LAST YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF THE ANTI THEFT DEVICE ON MY 2005 GRAND AM HAS GONE BERSERK. IT RANDOMLY PREVENTS ME FROM STARTING MY CAR. I HAVE TO LEAVE 10 MINUTES EARLY FOR EVERYTHING SO I AM NOT LATE BECAUSE IT TAKES 10 MINUTES TO RE-SET THE DEVICE. IT IS SHAMEFUL PONTIAC WON'T RECALL FOR...

Oct 6, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

FOR THE LAST YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF THE ANTI THEFT DEVICE ON MY 2005 GRAND AM HAS GONE BERSERK. IT RANDOMLY PREVENTS ME FROM STARTING MY CAR. I HAVE TO LEAVE 10 MINUTES EARLY FOR EVERYTHING SO I AM NOT LATE BECAUSE IT TAKES 10 MINUTES TO RE-SET THE DEVICE. IT IS SHAMEFUL PONTIAC WON'T RECALL FOR...

Oct 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

NOTHING HAPPENED TO CASE THIS AT ALL. NOTHING CHANGE OR INSTALLED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN....IT JUST HAPPENED. NO WRECKS OR FIRE OR PROPERLY DAMAGE. A FEW MONTHS AGO MY 2005 GRAND AM SE STARTING MAKING THE RANDOM TURN SIGNAL NOISE, SOMETIMES IT WILL GO CONSTANTLY OTHER TIMES IT'LL ONLY DO IT TWICE THEN...

Oct 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

NOTHING HAPPENED TO CASE THIS AT ALL. NOTHING CHANGE OR INSTALLED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN....IT JUST HAPPENED. NO WRECKS OR FIRE OR PROPERLY DAMAGE. A FEW MONTHS AGO MY 2005 GRAND AM SE STARTING MAKING THE RANDOM TURN SIGNAL NOISE, SOMETIMES IT WILL GO CONSTANTLY OTHER TIMES IT'LL ONLY DO IT TWICE THEN...

Sep 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

MY GRAND AM HAS A DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNAL, JUST AS THE 00-01 MODELS DID. THE TURN SIGNAL HAS MALFUNCTIONED THAT LEAD TO FLICKERING OR TOTAL FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT IS CONSTANTLY FLICKERING, IT WILL NOT STOP, I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY STEERING WHEE...

Sep 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

MY GRAND AM HAS A DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNAL, JUST AS THE 00-01 MODELS DID. THE TURN SIGNAL HAS MALFUNCTIONED THAT LEAD TO FLICKERING OR TOTAL FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT IS CONSTANTLY FLICKERING, IT WILL NOT STOP, I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY STEERING WHEE...

Jun 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,099 mi

HAD TO REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DUE TO GM DEXCOOL COOLANT CORRODING THE GASKET. IF NOT REPLACE ENGINE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,099 mi

HAD TO REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DUE TO GM DEXCOOL COOLANT CORRODING THE GASKET. IF NOT REPLACE ENGINE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. *TR

May 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS JUST STOPPED WORKING WITH NO NOTICE AT UHAUL STORE WHILE WITH MY 3 YOUNG CHILDREN. HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH NO TURN SIGNALS. HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. ONCE STOPPED, NOTICED THAT HAZARDS NO LONGER WORK ALSO. BRAKE LIGHTS STILL WORK. CHECKED ALL FUSES...COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. *TR

May 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS JUST STOPPED WORKING WITH NO NOTICE AT UHAUL STORE WHILE WITH MY 3 YOUNG CHILDREN. HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH NO TURN SIGNALS. HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. ONCE STOPPED, NOTICED THAT HAZARDS NO LONGER WORK ALSO. BRAKE LIGHTS STILL WORK. CHECKED ALL FUSES...COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Electrical System 68,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH, WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK. SOMETIMES GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK UNTIL A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR. HAD THE GEAR SHIFT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTED. ISN'T AS MUCH OF A PROBLEM IN WARM WEATHER. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMEDIATE BLINKER NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD, WHEN THE BLINKERS ARE NOT ON. OCCASIONALLY THE BLINKERS BECOME STUCK. I'VE ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I'VE TRIED REPLACING THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD FUSES, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMEDIATE BLINKER NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD, WHEN THE BLINKERS ARE NOT ON. OCCASIONALLY THE BLINKERS BECOME STUCK. I'VE ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I'VE TRIED REPLACING THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD FUSES, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Electrical System 68,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH, WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK. SOMETIMES GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK UNTIL A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR. HAD THE GEAR SHIFT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTED. ISN'T AS MUCH OF A PROBLEM IN WARM WEATHER. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMEDIATE BLINKER NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD, WHEN THE BLINKERS ARE NOT ON. OCCASIONALLY THE BLINKERS BECOME STUCK. I'VE ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I'VE TRIED REPLACING THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD FUSES, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMEDIATE BLINKER NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD, WHEN THE BLINKERS ARE NOT ON. OCCASIONALLY THE BLINKERS BECOME STUCK. I'VE ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I'VE TRIED REPLACING THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD FUSES, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WENT TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE ONE DAY AND THE MY CAR WOULD NOT START WHEN I WAS LEAVING. HAD SOMEONE PICK ME UP. TOOK ME BACK TO MY CAR A FEW HOURS LATER AND IT STARTED. SEEMS TO BE A PASSLOCK ISSUE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I WAS STRANDED AGAIN AWAY FROM HOME WITH THE SAME ISSUE. AGAIN WAITED A FEW HO...

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WENT TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE ONE DAY AND THE MY CAR WOULD NOT START WHEN I WAS LEAVING. HAD SOMEONE PICK ME UP. TOOK ME BACK TO MY CAR A FEW HOURS LATER AND IT STARTED. SEEMS TO BE A PASSLOCK ISSUE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I WAS STRANDED AGAIN AWAY FROM HOME WITH THE SAME ISSUE. AGAIN WAITED A FEW HO...

Apr 10, 2008 Air Bags

HORN KEEPS STICKING, AND IF YOU DISCONNECT THE FUSE FOR THE HORN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK IF IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED IN 35,000 MILES OF USE. THE HORN SPRING IS IN THE AIR BAG MODULE. *TR

Apr 10, 2008 Air Bags

HORN KEEPS STICKING, AND IF YOU DISCONNECT THE FUSE FOR THE HORN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK IF IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED IN 35,000 MILES OF USE. THE HORN SPRING IS IN THE AIR BAG MODULE. *TR

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, AND EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS DIM, WHILE I ACCELERATE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE GARAGE I BOUGHT IT FROM SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY NEVER FIXED IT. I AM STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. THE TOLD ME THERE MAY BE A SHOR...

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM, AND EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS DIM, WHILE I ACCELERATE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE GARAGE I BOUGHT IT FROM SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY NEVER FIXED IT. I AM STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. THE TOLD ME THERE MAY BE A SHOR...

Feb 21, 2008 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IN AN ATTEMPT TO USE THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2008 TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,191 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ ...

Feb 21, 2008 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. IN AN ATTEMPT TO USE THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2008 TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,191 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ ...

Jan 3, 2008 Air Bags Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH INTO AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH BENT THE FRONT PASSENGER RIM. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE DEPLOYMENT. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. AS ...

Jan 3, 2008 Air Bags Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH INTO AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH BENT THE FRONT PASSENGER RIM. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE DEPLOYMENT. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. AS ...

Dec 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAZARDOUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, OUT OF NO WHERE. LIGHTS ON DASH GO CRAZY AND VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOT TOWED TO A SHOP SAID THERE IS POSSIBLE LEAKING OF THE FUEL TANK, ALSO SUGGESTED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, THEN DECID...

Dec 13, 2007 Electrical System

VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAZARDOUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, OUT OF NO WHERE. LIGHTS ON DASH GO CRAZY AND VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOT TOWED TO A SHOP SAID THERE IS POSSIBLE LEAKING OF THE FUEL TANK, ALSO SUGGESTED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, THEN DECID...

Dec 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAZARDOUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, OUT OF NO WHERE. LIGHTS ON DASH GO CRAZY AND VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOT TOWED TO A SHOP SAID THERE IS POSSIBLE LEAKING OF THE FUEL TANK, ALSO SUGGESTED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, THEN DECID...

Dec 13, 2007 Electrical System

VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAZARDOUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, OUT OF NO WHERE. LIGHTS ON DASH GO CRAZY AND VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOT TOWED TO A SHOP SAID THERE IS POSSIBLE LEAKING OF THE FUEL TANK, ALSO SUGGESTED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, THEN DECID...

Nov 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. A FUEL LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: PRESSURE RELIE...

Nov 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. A FUEL LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: PRESSURE RELIE...

Sep 18, 2007 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 18, 2007 Visibility 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 18, 2007 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 18, 2007 Visibility 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. SHE NOTICED A FILM ON THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT NIGHT, WHEN IT IS RAINING, OR WHEN THE DEFROST AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OCCASIONALLY S...

Sep 6, 2007 Electrical System 43,000 mi

I JUST READ THE VERY FIRST COMPLAINT ON MY CAR WHILE AGO..... EVERY SINGLE THING THATS HAPPENED TO HER, HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD TO NEVER BUY A GRANDAM....BUT I COULDNT REALLY AFFORD ANYTHING ELSE. I NEEDED SOMETHING RELIABLE. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, I BOUGHT MY CAR IN SEPTE...

Sep 6, 2007 Electrical System 43,000 mi

I JUST READ THE VERY FIRST COMPLAINT ON MY CAR WHILE AGO..... EVERY SINGLE THING THATS HAPPENED TO HER, HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD TO NEVER BUY A GRANDAM....BUT I COULDNT REALLY AFFORD ANYTHING ELSE. I NEEDED SOMETHING RELIABLE. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, I BOUGHT MY CAR IN SEPTE...

Jun 25, 2007 Interior Lighting

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN FEBRUARUY 2007, AND AS SOON AS I GOT HOME WITH IT THE INTERIOR LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE INTERIOR LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF, IT WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE ...

Jun 25, 2007 Equipment

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN FEBRUARUY 2007, AND AS SOON AS I GOT HOME WITH IT THE INTERIOR LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE INTERIOR LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF, IT WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE ...

Jun 25, 2007 Interior Lighting

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN FEBRUARUY 2007, AND AS SOON AS I GOT HOME WITH IT THE INTERIOR LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE INTERIOR LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF, IT WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE ...

Jun 25, 2007 Equipment

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN FEBRUARUY 2007, AND AS SOON AS I GOT HOME WITH IT THE INTERIOR LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE INTERIOR LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF, IT WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE ...

Mar 26, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,830 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2005 MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT STOP, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED GM ,AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 26, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,830 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2005 MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT STOP, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED GM ,AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING.*AK

Nov 29, 2006 Power Train 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE SHIFT INDICATOR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Nov 29, 2006 Power Train 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE SHIFT INDICATOR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Nov 13, 2006 Seats

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SEAT OR WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN, WHICH COULD BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY A...

Nov 13, 2006 Seats

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SEAT OR WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN, WHICH COULD BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY A...

Oct 29, 2006 Equipment 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Equipment 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005, I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2006. SINCE JUNE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REATTACHED, BECAUSE IT FELL OUT. THE ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T START HALF THE TIME. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. REAR PASSENGER SIDE...

Oct 11, 2006 Electrical System 41,250 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2006. SEPTEMBER OF 2006 THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY ITSELF, WHETHER I'M DRIVING OR IN PARK. I CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CAR ALARM, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE RIDING IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF ...

Oct 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 41,250 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2006. SEPTEMBER OF 2006 THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY ITSELF, WHETHER I'M DRIVING OR IN PARK. I CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CAR ALARM, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE RIDING IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF ...

Oct 11, 2006 Electrical System 41,250 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2006. SEPTEMBER OF 2006 THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY ITSELF, WHETHER I'M DRIVING OR IN PARK. I CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CAR ALARM, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE RIDING IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF ...

Oct 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 41,250 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2006. SEPTEMBER OF 2006 THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY ITSELF, WHETHER I'M DRIVING OR IN PARK. I CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CAR ALARM, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE RIDING IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF ...

Aug 11, 2006 Electrical System 153,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE IGNITION WIRES FROM THE STARTER TO THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE RUBBED TOGETHER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V287000 REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: STARTER ASSEMBLY...

Aug 11, 2006 Electrical System 153,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE IGNITION WIRES FROM THE STARTER TO THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE RUBBED TOGETHER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V287000 REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: STARTER ASSEMBLY...

Jun 26, 2006 Structure 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PITTED VERY BADLY WHICH CAUSED DUST TO COME FROM THE AREA. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZARDS THIS COULD CAUSE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE WINDOW ON THE PAS...

Jun 26, 2006 Visibility 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PITTED VERY BADLY WHICH CAUSED DUST TO COME FROM THE AREA. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZARDS THIS COULD CAUSE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE WINDOW ON THE PAS...

Jun 26, 2006 Structure 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PITTED VERY BADLY WHICH CAUSED DUST TO COME FROM THE AREA. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZARDS THIS COULD CAUSE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE WINDOW ON THE PAS...

Jun 26, 2006 Visibility 37,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PITTED VERY BADLY WHICH CAUSED DUST TO COME FROM THE AREA. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZARDS THIS COULD CAUSE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE WINDOW ON THE PAS...

Mar 10, 2006 Electrical System

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN DECEMBER 2005. SINCE THAT TIME, THE MAIN FUSE HAS BLOWN TWICE, LEAVING US STRANDED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS 37 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT AND IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION LOCK. I...

Mar 10, 2006 Electrical System

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN DECEMBER 2005. SINCE THAT TIME, THE MAIN FUSE HAS BLOWN TWICE, LEAVING US STRANDED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS 37 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT AND IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION LOCK. I...

Sep 6, 2005 Seats Crash 23,000 mi

DT: 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONSUMER STATES WHEN HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE AT 55 MPH THE BATTERY THAT WAS BEING STORED IN THE TRUNK COME THROUGH THE BACK SEAT. THIS WAS NOT A FOLD DOWN SEAT. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THE SEAT WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH DURING A CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THI...

Sep 6, 2005 Seats Crash 23,000 mi

DT: 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONSUMER STATES WHEN HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE AT 55 MPH THE BATTERY THAT WAS BEING STORED IN THE TRUNK COME THROUGH THE BACK SEAT. THIS WAS NOT A FOLD DOWN SEAT. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THE SEAT WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH DURING A CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THI...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED INTO AN APARTMENT. THE SPEED WAS NO MORE THAN 5-10 MPH. WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKE THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL CAR. *JB

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED INTO AN APARTMENT. THE SPEED WAS NO MORE THAN 5-10 MPH. WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKE THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL CAR. *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED UPON PARKING NEAR A STOP WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND ON BRAKE PEDAL. CAR JUMPED OVER PARKING BUMP AND HIT A VEHICLES. NO FATALITIES OR INJURIES REPORTED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED UPON PARKING NEAR A STOP WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND ON BRAKE PEDAL. CAR JUMPED OVER PARKING BUMP AND HIT A VEHICLES. NO FATALITIES OR INJURIES REPORTED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK