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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
5125–50K
6350–75K
5875–100K
49100–150K
25150K+
270 reports with mileage · 125 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 148 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports3 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
395 reports
60,044 miles · May 2, 2006
Exterior Lighting
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2005. THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT ALWAYS WORK, THE INDICATOR FOR THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD COME ON IN THE CAR AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE. I HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED AT A COST OF $323 BECAUSE THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT EVENTUALLY BOTH THE TURN SIGNAL…
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THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2005. THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT ALWAYS WORK, THE INDICATOR FOR THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD COME ON IN THE CAR AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE. I HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED AT A COST OF $323 BECAUSE THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT EVENTUALLY BOTH THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD SWITCH WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. I RECEIVED A SERVICE NOTICE IN APRIL, 2006 (#04098) WHICH INDICATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED. HOWEVER, ONLY THE HAZARD SWITCH REPLACEMENT IS COVERED, NOT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH. SO, EVEN THOUGH THE FAILURE OF THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH CAUSED THE SAME DANGEROUS SITUATION OF TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LIGHT FAILURE, GM IS OPTING NOT TO COVER THE COST. DOES THIS MAKE SENSE TO YOU? *NM
NHTSA ODI #10156630
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 2006
Electrical System
ON MY 2002 PONITAC GRAND AM THE ABS LIGHT/ TRAC OFF/ AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON HAVE COME ALL COME ON WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GRAND AM (GM CARS AS WEL). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10155401
Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2006
Exterior Lighting
I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS. IT STARTED WITH THE TURN SIGNALS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED TO THE TURN SIGNALS CONTINUING TO CLICK EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE. I KNOW THE 2000 AND 2001 GRAND AMS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHY AREN'T THE 2002…
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I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS. IT STARTED WITH THE TURN SIGNALS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED TO THE TURN SIGNALS CONTINUING TO CLICK EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE. I KNOW THE 2000 AND 2001 GRAND AMS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHY AREN'T THE 2002S HAVE THE SAME THING DONE. MY PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET BUT PLAN ON HAVING IT DONE SOON IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10153846
78,098 miles · Mar 15, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKEN AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI #10152807
24,932 miles · Mar 7, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT END ROTOR PROBLEMS. REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW 02/2004. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 04/2004. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WINDOW MOTORS DUE TO FAILURE. HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND ONLY HAS 39000 MILES ON IT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152093
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2006
Exterior Lighting
2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT TICKING NOISE IN THE DASH. HOWEVER, SOURCE IS THE MULTI-SWITCH UNIT IN STEERING COLUMN. DEALER AND GM DOES NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM, BUT WILL CHARGE FOR REPLACING UNIT. RECALLED FOR 1999-2001...NOT FIXED OR UPDATED FOR 2002. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152035
68,000 miles · Feb 27, 2006
Electrical System
CAR NOT STARTING DUE TO FAULTY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENT IS THE IGNITION CYLINDER. GM HAS DISCONTINUED THE STOCK REPLACEMENT ITEM AND ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HAS ISSUED A NEW REPLACEMENT NUMBER BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY STARTED THE CALL BY TURNING THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES,…
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CAR NOT STARTING DUE TO FAULTY PASS LOCK SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENT IS THE IGNITION CYLINDER. GM HAS DISCONTINUED THE STOCK REPLACEMENT ITEM AND ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HAS ISSUED A NEW REPLACEMENT NUMBER BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY STARTED THE CALL BY TURNING THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES, SWITCH TO OFF POSITION THEN BACK TO THE ON POSITION FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. REPEAT 1 MORE TIME FOR A TOTAL OF 3 SETS. IT FORCES A REPROGRAM ON THE IGNITION COMPUTER. I WOULD LIKE A REPLACEMENT PART AS A RECALL. IT SEEMS THIS WAS A FAULTY PART TO BEGIN WITH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10151269
35,000 miles · Feb 22, 2006
Exterior Lighting
IN HIGH HUMIDITY (RAINING) OR HIGH TEMPS AND HIGH HUMIDITY, THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING. IN COLD TEMPS, THE DIRECTIONAL 'CLICK' OCCURS SPORADICALLY WHEN THE DIRECTIONAL ARE NOT TURNED ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS, BUT ISN'T CONSISTENT ENOUGH TO BRING INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR. (THEY CAN'T DO ANYTH…
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IN HIGH HUMIDITY (RAINING) OR HIGH TEMPS AND HIGH HUMIDITY, THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING. IN COLD TEMPS, THE DIRECTIONAL 'CLICK' OCCURS SPORADICALLY WHEN THE DIRECTIONAL ARE NOT TURNED ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS, BUT ISN'T CONSISTENT ENOUGH TO BRING INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR. (THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING IF THE PROBLEM ISN'T HAPPENING AT THAT TIME). *JB
NHTSA ODI #10150963
58,000 miles · Feb 16, 2006
Electrical System
MY WIFE 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE WITH 61,000 MILES HAS BEEN MAKING A TURN SIGNAL NOISE EVEN WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE OFF. IT IS A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM NEAR THE RADIO. IT IS VERY IRRITATING AND I MUST NOW DRIVE THIS CAR UNTIL IT IS FIXED PER MY WIFE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT IS THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH....…
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MY WIFE 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE WITH 61,000 MILES HAS BEEN MAKING A TURN SIGNAL NOISE EVEN WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE OFF. IT IS A CLICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM NEAR THE RADIO. IT IS VERY IRRITATING AND I MUST NOW DRIVE THIS CAR UNTIL IT IS FIXED PER MY WIFE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT IS THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH....AND I MIGHT ADD IT IS A PRETTY COSTLY FIX. FROM LOOKING AT WEBSITES ON THE INTERNET IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT YET THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS. HOPEFULLY THIS REPORT WILL HELP CONSUMERS. ALSO, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 MONTHS....I GUESS MY WIFE IS A SAINT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10150473
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2006
Exterior Lighting
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH SEE OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05055 TURN SIGNAL IS STILL CLICKING WHEN NOT ENGAGED. THIS IS DUE TO THE HAZARD FLASHING SWITCH (CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC) WHEN WILL RECALL BE ISSUED AS HAS BEEN FOR OTHER YEAR PONTIAC'S?? *JB
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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