Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion System
I WAS DIVING DOWN HWY 70 GOING TO PICK UP MY FIRST DELIVERY FOR THE DAY WHEN, I'M NOT SURE HOW BUT THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE ON POSTION AND FELL OUT ON FLOOR, SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH I HURRIEDLY REACHED DOWN AND PUT IT BACK IN AND NOTICED THE SECURITY LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES IT LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF, LUCKILY…
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I WAS DIVING DOWN HWY 70 GOING TO PICK UP MY FIRST DELIVERY FOR THE DAY WHEN, I'M NOT SURE HOW BUT THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE ON POSTION AND FELL OUT ON FLOOR, SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH I HURRIEDLY REACHED DOWN AND PUT IT BACK IN AND NOTICED THE SECURITY LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES IT LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF, LUCKILY I AM A GOOD DRIVER AND DIDN'T CRASH BUT MANAGE TO GET OFF ROAD SAFELY. I'M SO GLAD WORSE DIDN'T HAPPEN. NOW I HAVE NO CAR AND PROBABLY LOST ALL 3 JOBS I HAD.
NHTSA ODI #11282802
220,000 miles · Jan 4, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR IT'S HAD A STRONG GAS ODOR THAT FILLS THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. IT GETS WORSE WHEN YOU RUN THE DEFROST AND WHEN THE GAS TANK IS ON E. IT'S AN EVERYDAY STRONG GAS ODOR AND MOST OF THE TIME IT'S EVERYTIME YOU DRIVE IT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES IN ONE DAY OR HOW LONG OF A PERIOD AT A TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11165751
79,000 miles · Nov 23, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
NHTSA ODI #10927697
120,000 miles · Jun 16, 2014
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC A YEAR AGO. A FEW WEEKS AFTER BUYING IT, IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. IT ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT IT WOULD ALWAYS EVENTUALLY START. HOWEVER, LAST WEEK IT TOOK US ALMOST TWO HOURS TO GET IT STARTED. AFTER THAT IT SEEMS TO LOSE POWER GOING UP A HILL OR EVEN WHEN AT A STOP. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW HAS REPLACED…
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I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC A YEAR AGO. A FEW WEEKS AFTER BUYING IT, IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. IT ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT IT WOULD ALWAYS EVENTUALLY START. HOWEVER, LAST WEEK IT TOOK US ALMOST TWO HOURS TO GET IT STARTED. AFTER THAT IT SEEMS TO LOSE POWER GOING UP A HILL OR EVEN WHEN AT A STOP. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR AND IT STILL IS DOING THE SAME THING. IT IS SO FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. IT SHOWS WHAT KIND OF A DEALER GM REALLY IS! THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT THE MONEY AND NOT THE SAFETY OF ITS' CUSTOMERS!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10598613
125,000 miles · Apr 6, 2014
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
THIS VEHICLE, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE SEEN ONLINE, MANY OTHERS ARE AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUE, THE SAME MODEL, JUST VARYING IN YEARS. THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO START THE CAR WHATSOEVER. AND DUE TO NO PROBLEM BEING REPORTED BY GENERAL MOTORS, MECHANICS HAVE LITTLE IDEA OF WHAT TH…
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THIS VEHICLE, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE SEEN ONLINE, MANY OTHERS ARE AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUE, THE SAME MODEL, JUST VARYING IN YEARS. THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO START THE CAR WHATSOEVER. AND DUE TO NO PROBLEM BEING REPORTED BY GENERAL MOTORS, MECHANICS HAVE LITTLE IDEA OF WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. CAUSING A MASSIVE WASTE OF MONEY, THIS ISSUE HAS PLAGUED OUR CAR FOR OVER A YEAR. AND DUE TO NO ISSUE BEING REPORTED BY GENERAL MOTORS, MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE SAID IT IS THE FUEL PUMP. WE HAVE WASTED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON FALSE DIAGNOSIS WHEN THE ISSUE IS THE IGNITION SWITCH! I AM DOING THIS NOW BECAUSE WE HAVE HEARD OF ALL THE RECALLS GM IS DOING WITH OTHER VEHICLES DATING BACK TO THEIR 2003 MODELS. AND WHEN I SEE THAT OUR MODEL ISN'T EVEN ON ANY OF THE LISTS, EVEN FOR THE NEWER YEARS. IT BUGS ME. JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, BECAUSE OF THE SAME ISSUE, OUT CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY! WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER, IT TOOK ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR OF USING THE IGNITION RESET TRICK TO GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN! MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS ISSUE FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, I SEE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS CAR COMPLAINING. AND ONLINE I SEE A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE! THIS PROBLEM COULD KILL SOMEBODY!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577817
99,000 miles · Mar 26, 2014
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN HESITATION AS THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAC WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN HESITATION AS THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAC WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, FUEL PUMP AND BATTERY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
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 applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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