Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
01084902012/01/2001631899Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc06/25/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
02060401103/01/2002634710Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt10/07/2002
020811600101/01/2002631229Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history. *slc05/21/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
0174001/01/200410006270Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt04/27/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/03/20122400001
 My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and i have to drive on i26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and i cant steer it because the power and electrical control has completely quit. this is a death trap waiting to happen pontiac or gm should really recall this i had to replace my complete coolant system and fuel system only to be told its the cars anti-theft deterrent security device it is a just a matter of time before someone is hurt or even worse by this defective device. how many complaints do we have to make to get this part recalled and fixed? it's too late when your dead to make a recall. *tr
09/03/20121080001
 The a/c stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together. *tr
09/03/20122400001
 My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and i have to drive on i26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and i cant steer it because the power and electrical control has completely quit. this is a death trap waiting to happen pontiac or gm should really recall this i had to replace my complete coolant system and fuel system only to be told its the cars anti-theft deterrent security device it is a just a matter of time before someone is hurt or even worse by this defective device. how many complaints do we have to make to get this part recalled and fixed? it's too late when your dead to make a recall. *tr
09/03/20121080001
 The a/c stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together. *tr
09/03/2012240000
 My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and i have to drive on i26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and i cant steer it bcause the power and electrical control has completely quit. this is a death trap waiting to happen pontiac or gm should really reacall this i had to replace my complete coolant system and fuel system only to be told its the cars anti-theft deterrent security device it is a just a matter of time before someone is hurt or even worse by this defective device. how many complaints do we have to make to get this part recalled and fixed? it's too late when your dead to make a recall
09/03/2012108000
 The ac stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together
09/03/2012240000
 My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and i have to drive on i26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and i cant steer it bcause the power and electrical control has completely quit. this is a death trap waiting to happen pontiac or gm should really reacall this i had to replace my complete coolant system and fuel system only to be told its the cars anti-theft deterrent security device it is a just a matter of time before someone is hurt or even worse by this defective device. how many complaints do we have to make to get this part recalled and fixed? it's too late when your dead to make a recall
09/03/2012108000
 The ac stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together
07/18/20121320001
 There have been several occasions that while driving my 2001 pontiac grand am it shuts off. i can be on the highway during rush hour traffic and the oil and battery lights turn on and the car dies. i have replaced the battery, alternator and fuel pump all within the past 6 months. we have done a full tune up to the car as well. the problem started about a year ago and after a while it stopped, now it started doing this to me again yesterday. today while driving in the rain during afternoon traffic the car shut off 4 times on the highway and 1 time while i was at a red light. the car does start back up right away but this is very dangerous, i have my kids in the car with me most of the time and i do not want something horrible to happen. i have looked online and have found no recalls on this type of issue but have found several complaints about it. something needs to be done to get this fixed before there is a fatality! *tr
07/18/2012132000
 There have been several occations that while driving my 2001 pontiac grand am it shuts off. i can be on the highway during rush hour traffic and the oil and battery lights turn on and the car dies. i have replaced the battery, alternator and fuel pump all within the past 6 months. we have done a full tune up to the car as well. the problem started about a year ago and after a while it stopped, now it started doing this to me again yesterday. today while driving in the rain during afternoon traffic the car shut off 4 times on the highway and 1 time while i was at a red light. the car does start back up right away but this is very dangerous, i have my kids in the car with me most of the time and i do not want something horrible to happen. i have looked online and have found no recalls on this type of issue but have found several complaints about it. something needs to be done to get this fixed before there is a fatality!
06/14/201283062
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the anti-theft warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, causing the vehicle to shut down. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer replaced the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired but the defect continued. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 83,062. kmj
06/14/201283062
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the security light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle shut down. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer replace the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired but the defect continue. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 83,062.jp
11/02/200928500
 The car was purchased with 26,700 miles from my father. he bought it new. there were no major problems with it other than the a/c, which needed to be recharged. the car had approximately 28,500 miles when the engine shutdown suddenly. it happened on a busy highway where the speed limit is 55 mph. the car could would not restart after several frantic attempts. finally, it started after 10 minutes and ran long enough to drive it three miles to the house. the ignition switch was replaced and the car ran well for another 200 miles before the engine shutdown suddenly again. a battery cable had overheated due to a poor factory terminal connection that only used a portion of the cable strands to supply power to the main fuse box under the hood. the cable was replaced. the car ran well for another 300 miles when suddenly all the instrument warning lights started flashing, but the engine didn't shutdown. the battery was damaged during the battery cable meltdown. it was replaced. the car was driven the next day and the engine shutdown suddenly again. it eventualy restarted. it failed again after making a left turn on the way home. it restarted and was parked on the driveway. a search on the internet indicated the problem could be caused by the body control module (bcm), which is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. the bcm was removed and one of the three electrical connectors (pink) was found to be wet and corroded at three of the male and female connector pins. it could not be determined where the water came from. the connector pins were dried and the corrosion removed. a dielectric grease was applied to avoid further corrosion. the car has operated properly, so far. possibly, the passlock system was intermittently losing a critical sensor input due to corroded bcm terminals. investigate the faulty battery cable connector, and water corroding the bcm terminals.
11/30/2011135000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am gt. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently not start. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer advised the contact to replace the pass lock sensor. the pass lock sensor was replaced, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. sm.
11/02/200928500
 The car was purchased with 26,700 miles from my father. he bought it new. there were no major problems with it other than the a/c, which needed to be recharged. the car had approximately 28,500 miles when the engine shutdown suddenly. it happened on a busy highway where the speed limit is 55 mph. the car could would not restart after several frantic attempts. finally, it started after 10 minutes and ran long enough to drive it three miles to the house. the ignition switch was replaced and the car ran well for another 200 miles before the engine shutdown suddenly again. a battery cable had overheated due to a poor factory terminal connection that only used a portion of the cable strands to supply power to the main fuse box under the hood. the cable was replaced. the car ran well for another 300 miles when suddenly all the instrument warning lights started flashing, but the engine didn't shutdown. the battery was damaged during the battery cable meltdown. it was replaced. the car was driven the next day and the engine shutdown suddenly again. it eventualy restarted. it failed again after making a left turn on the way home. it restarted and was parked on the driveway. a search on the internet indicated the problem could be caused by the body control module (bcm), which is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. the bcm was removed and one of the three electrical connectors (pink) was found to be wet and corroded at three of the male and female connector pins. it could not be determined where the water came from. the connector pins were dried and the corrosion removed. a dielectric grease was applied to avoid further corrosion. the car has operated properly, so far. possibly, the passlock system was intermittently losing a critical sensor input due to corroded bcm terminals. investigate the faulty battery cable connector, and water corroding the bcm terminals.
11/30/2011135000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am gt. the contact stated the vehicle would not start intermittently. the dealer advised the contact to replace the pass lock sensor and performed the repairs however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was 135,000. bw
11/02/200928500
 The car was purchased with 26,700 miles from my father. he bought it new. there were no major problems with it other than the a/c, which needed to be recharged. the car had approximately 28,500 miles when the engine shutdown suddenly. it happened on a busy highway where the speed limit is 55 mph. the car could would not restart after several frantic attempts. finally, it started after 10 minutes and ran long enough to drive it three miles to the house. the ignition switch was replaced and the car ran well for another 200 miles before the engine shutdown suddenly again. a battery cable had overheated due to a poor factory terminal connection that only used a portion of the cable strands to supply power to the main fuse box under the hood. the cable was replaced. the car ran well for another 300 miles when suddenly all the instrument warning lights started flashing, but the engine didn't shutdown. the battery was damaged during the battery cable meltdown. it was replaced. the car was driven the next day and the engine shutdown suddenly again. it eventualy restarted. it failed again after making a left turn on the way home. it restarted and was parked on the driveway. a search on the internet indicated the problem could be caused by the body control module (bcm), which is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. the bcm was removed and one of the three electrical connectors (pink) was found to be wet and corroded at three of the male and female connector pins. it could not be determined where the water came from. the connector pins were dried and the corrosion removed. a dielectric grease was applied to avoid further corrosion. the car has operated properly, so far. possibly, the passlock system was intermittently losing a critical sensor input due to corroded bcm terminals. investigate the faulty battery cable connector, and water corroding the bcm terminals.
11/30/2011135000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am gt. the contact stated the vehicle would not start intermittently. the dealer advised the contact to replace the pass lock sensor and performed the repairs however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was 135,000. bw
11/02/200928500
 The car was purchased with 26,700 miles from my father. he bought it new. there were no major problems with it other than the a/c, which needed to be recharged. the car had approximately 28,500 miles when the engine shutdown suddenly. it happened on a busy highway where the speed limit is 55 mph. the car could would not restart after several frantic attempts. finally, it started after 10 minutes and ran long enough to drive it three miles to the house. the ignition switch was replaced and the car ran well for another 200 miles before the engine shutdown suddenly again. a battery cable had overheated due to a poor factory terminal connection that only used a portion of the cable strands to supply power to the main fuse box under the hood. the cable was replaced. the car ran well for another 300 miles when suddenly all the instrument warning lights started flashing, but the engine didn't shutdown. the battery was damaged during the battery cable meltdown. it was replaced. the car was driven the next day and the engine shutdown suddenly again. it eventualy restarted. it failed again after making a left turn on the way home. it restarted and was parked on the driveway. a search on the internet indicated the problem could be caused by the body control module (bcm), which is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. the bcm was removed and one of the three electrical connectors (pink) was found to be wet and corroded at three of the male and female connector pins. it could not be determined where the water came from. the connector pins were dried and the corrosion removed. a dielectric grease was applied to avoid further corrosion. the car has operated properly, so far. possibly, the passlock system was intermittently losing a critical sensor input due to corroded bcm terminals. investigate the faulty battery cable connector, and water corroding the bcm terminals.
11/30/2011135000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am gt. the contact stated the vehicle would not start intermittently. the dealer advised the contact to replace the pass lock sensor and performed the repairs however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was 135,000. bw
08/08/2010120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the security light would illuminate on the dash board, which would arm the vehicle and prevent the contact vehicle from starting. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. nw
08/04/2011
 Vats the anti theft that locks up gm cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them
08/08/2010120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the security light would illuminate on the dash board, which would arm the vehicle and prevent the contact vehicle from starting. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. nw
08/04/2011
 Vats the anti theft that locks up gm cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them
08/08/2010120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the security light would illuminate on the dash board, which would arm the vehicle and prevent the contact vehicle from starting. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. nw
08/04/2011
 Vats the anti theft that locks up gm cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them
06/15/2011130000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. while parked the contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. the vehicle was towed to an auto shop for diagnostics. the technicians stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the failure continued after the repair was performed. the vehicle was towed back to the auto shop. the technicians stated the failure was due to pass lock interfering while starting the vehicle. the contact had to reset the pass lock twice. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds
07/12/201187000
 The security light on my 2001 pontiac grand am gt remains on and the vehicle does not start. the car has left me stranded time and time again in the cold and in the heat while waiting for the passlock system to reset. i have replaced the locking cylinder twice and it is still not working properly. according to information viewed on the internet, this is a reoccurring problem with these type vehicles.
01/26/2011143000
 I have a pontiac grand prix, 2001 which had a recall for engine compartmental fires, i first learned of the recall after the first fire that happened in july, 2010, which i put out myself, i then recieved a recall notice on my car. i had the recall work done in nov or dec of 2010. today, my wife was driving my daughter to school this morning 1/26/2011, and the car caught fire again in front of the school and caused significant damage to the engine comparment & engine. the car is no longer drivable, everything in the engine compartment is destroyed.
12/26/2010117600
 Tl. the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the security lock engaged and shut the engine down. the contact was able to avoid on coming traffic and pull over to the side of the road. the contact tried to restart the vehicle and the engine did not turn over. the contact look online to find a solution to restart the vehicle. the solution stated to leave the key in the on position for ten minutes. this caused the battery to die so the contact need a jump. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. the next day the security lock engaged again a shut the vehicle down. the contact called the dealer regarding the security system and they stated the security system needs to be replaced. the contact removed the security system and that did not remedy the issue. the contact stated the manufacturer should issue a recall due to the amount of complaints. the failure mileage was 117,600. jo
12/16/2010
 3rd time pontiac grand am passlock failure. have had to replace ignition cylinder with no guarantee this won't continue to happen. i have researched online web sites and this appears to be a rampant problem. there needs to be a recall and reimbursement to all owners who have this repeated problem
09/29/2010120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact attempted to start the ignition numerous times and the engine would not start. the contact stated the failure was related to the anti-theft security system. the passlock system would not reset. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed that the ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. js
09/26/201095000
 I own a 2001 pontiac grand am. it uses the passlock ii factory security system. i was told by a former gm mechanic that the passlock ii system will fail when the car reaches approximately 95,000 miles on the odometer. the passlock ii system now requires daily resets, causing the car to start normally only until it sits for any length of time. i have talked with the dealerships about this and they aren't exactly sure what the root cause is. i have done research across the internet, and it seems that hundreds, if not thousands of people are affected by this, specifically those who own pontiac grand ams and oldsmobile aleros employing the passlock ii anti-theft system. there are shade-tree fixes for this problem, but now that gm is a government owned corporation, this problem should be addressed and remedied in the form of a recall. the owner of each vehicle should not be subjected to hundreds to thousands of dollars in dealership repair costs for parts designed to fail at 100,000 miles. gm as a whole can charge the subcontractor for replacement parts. thank you for your time. please contact me for any other information you may need. -nick isaacson
09/29/2010120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact attempted to start the ignition numerous times and the engine would not start. the contact stated the failure was related to the anti-theft security system. the passlock system would not reset. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed that the ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. js
09/26/201095000
 I own a 2001 pontiac grand am. it uses the passlock ii factory security system. i was told by a former gm mechanic that the passlock ii system will fail when the car reaches approximately 95,000 miles on the odometer. the passlock ii system now requires daily resets, causing the car to start normally only until it sits for any length of time. i have talked with the dealerships about this and they aren't exactly sure what the root cause is. i have done research across the internet, and it seems that hundreds, if not thousands of people are affected by this, specifically those who own pontiac grand ams and oldsmobile aleros employing the passlock ii anti-theft system. there are shade-tree fixes for this problem, but now that gm is a government owned corporation, this problem should be addressed and remedied in the form of a recall. the owner of each vehicle should not be subjected to hundreds to thousands of dollars in dealership repair costs for parts designed to fail at 100,000 miles. gm as a whole can charge the subcontractor for replacement parts. thank you for your time. please contact me for any other information you may need. -nick isaacson
11/20/2006
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am se. the contact stated the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. he was able to turn the key in the ignition but the engine would not engage. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised that the pass lock security system was defective. the mechanic reset the security system. the failure recurred. the contact stated he would have to turn the key to the on position for approximatley 10 minutes and then return to the off position in three sets of 12 before the vehicle would restart. the dealer confirmed that the security pass lock was faulty and replaced a part relative to the security system but to no avail. the failure persisted and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 132,500. *kmj
08/26/201060000
 I have owned my 2001 pontiac grand am se for 2 years. it was given to me from my mother. before owning the car, my mother complained of the turn signal noise constantly going at a sporadic rate at random times. it still makes this noise at a constant rate to this very day. at times, i even notice a very tiny amount of smoke coming from the steering column. i researched this online and this is a common problem among grand am owners. since i have seen others are having the same problem, i called the dealership to see if there is a recall on the vehicle. i gave my vin and i was told that there is no recall on the car although i do see a recall about the hazard light switch online. i believe this could possibly cause an electrical fire. it has not happened to me yet, but if it does any i am hurt as a result, there will be a lawsuit.
06/22/2010125000
 I have a 2001 pontiac grand am gt v6 3400. the passlock/security system has proven to be faulty on numerous occasions. in the recent past the security light would randomly flash preventing me from starting my car for up to 10-15 minutes. it has more recently taken a turn for the worse. now my security light is on solid. i can turn my car on but within 1-2 seconds it shuts off. i have not had any theft attempts, yet my car thinks i am trying to steal it. i believe the computer is faulty and recognizing problems that do not exist. along with the problem of the car not starting, the keyless entry (also provided by my gm dealer, not second hand) is useless. i have no control over my car, for it is in shutdown. if i were to replace the ignition cylinder it would cost $200 for the part and another $2000 to get the part replaced professionally. i wish gm could stand behind this faulty product that so many people like myself have struggled with. i am a proud owner of my car and would love nothing more than to keep it, but i would like to be able to drive it. passlock/security systems in this model are faulty and i'm not alone in this recognition.
06/11/2009
 I have had to replace my passlock chip 3 times in my pontiac grand am. this has to be some sort of defect.
08/12/20091226061
 This complaint is regarding my 2001 pontiac grand am. there was nothing going on leading up to this problem it just started happening 1 day. it has to do with the passlock system and having to reset the system for the car to be able to start which i was told takes a 1/2 hour of 3 ten minutes turning key to on then off and right back to on then it resets and will start. this had been going on for about 6 months. it started off once a month, but now it is more frequent, like once a week at least. recently it happened twice in one day. it is happening once or twice a week now. i was told i need a new ignition switch and that it would be about 250.00 if this is happening to more cars than just mine, which appears to be the case, they really ought to have a recall on it. *tr
10/19/200782000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. when attempting to start the vehicle, the system went into safe mode for ten minutes before actually starting. the problem occurred intermittently. when the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership, the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000. the current mileage was approximately 92,000.
03/25/2010250000
 My signal light wont stop clicking which leads to the steering column smoking.
10/25/20081030001
 I own a 2001 pontiac grand am. after my security light lit and my car wouldn't start, i mechanic friend told me about the problems with the passlock system, my car started after just letting my key on in the acc position for 15 minutes this problem first occurred in october of 2008 and basically has continued at least weekly up to the present time. i never replaced any parts thankfully, but my car now will not run even after resetting the security feature. i have read may incidents about this problem on numerous web sites as well as this one. why wont gm admit there is a problem and issue a recall? *tr
12/20/2009840001
 Have a 2001 pontiac grand am with 93000 miles--in past 2 years, it has intermittently not started--have replaced the fuel pump, battery, power steering pump, transmission and was finally told it is the passlock security system malfunction. now it is not starting approx. once a month. local mechanic said it is security passlock and there is no fix but call the dealer. spoke with 3 dealers and was told there is no sure fix--are aware of the problem, but can not fix. have to sit and wait approx. 10 minutes to reset security. where's the recall on this??????? *cn
09/21/2009660001
 2001 grand am gt with 67,000 miles. hazard lights and turn signals worked only sometimes. had recalled switch replaced, now i have nothing at all. garages can't seem to figure out what's wrong and i hate driving without turn signals. getting a ticket for not having them is the least of worries. *tr
04/01/20091
 2001 pontiac grand am. every once in a while (sometimes for a whole month) my car doesn't start, and the security light flashes. in this case, i have to turn the key to the start position, and let the car sit for 10 minutes before i can start it. i have read many other complaints about this problem and feel that some recall should be activated. this is not something that we, as owners, should have to replace. *tr
06/20/200780000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. on two occasions, the vehicle failed to start. the security light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed and a mechanic stated that the computer indicated that there was a security failure; however, when the failure recurred the dealer stated that the fuel pump and ignition needed to be replaced. after replacing the fuel pump and ignition the failure recurred. the mechanic advised the contact that after placing the key into the ignition slightly turn it on for about 15 minutes until the light it no longer illuminated. the dealer stated that there were no existing recalls. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was 80000 and current mileage was 102000.
07/28/2009621231
 There is a problem with the 2001 grand am passlock system that the manufacturer was aware of when they sold these cars.they need a recall on them as they are very expensive and the problem seems to not be fixed even when replacing them they just are delaying the problem for another year. then you have to replace it again at $500.00 or more each time. *tr
07/22/2009500001
 Car was parked came out to leave car would not start had car towed to dealership where car was bought new-2nd time this has happened found ignition switch and passlock senor cylinder faulty dealership states a defect in this year of grand am bill runs around 700.00 each time-was told it would happen again in future. *tr
04/17/20091500001
 Recall number: 03v327000 dates manufactured: mar 2000 to may 2001 number of vehicles affected: 670740 date owners notified on: feb 2004 certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. i tried calling pontiac today and they refused to inspect my car free of charge. the also tell me that this is not a valid recall number. i have seval issues with my car. i have paid several thousands of dollars on this car. *tr
06/10/20071130001
 I have a 2001 grand am and i keep having the same problem with the security pass lock system. i first had this problem in 2004 and paid 400.00 to fix it. well it started again june 07. i don't have the funds to fix it again so i keep resetting it.i also never received the info on the turn signals and hazard lights and now mine is messing up. they need to recall this system. *tr
12/21/20071
 I own a 2001 pontiac grand am and a year ago i had a security light come on which makes the car not start and you have to go through a long process to get it to start a year ago i took it to a repair shop the had to change to whole ignition module and i think the whole ignition system i find this problem all over the internet and i've seen it countless time with friends and family i would like to see a recall be issued i am having the same problems i had a year ago. *tr
12/09/2008691141
 Car would not start. has been an issue several times in the past. cannot be battery, since that was replaced yesterday. the factory-installed anti-theft device is faulty and has been for nearly a year. the car has less than 70,000 miles on it!!! *tr
10/15/20081100001
 2001 pontiac grand am gt 111,000 miles. i have been having problems with starting the vehicle for the past 4+ months, as well as car stalling in intersections leaving me stranded and in unsafe conditions on numerous occasions. i have had the ignition replaced $380.00-did not fix the problem, and replaced ignition module $440.00 seems to be working now. i can see now why gm is going down the tubes. after researching on internet can see that there are thousands of complaints about the same problem. can't believe there is not a recall as this is a very unsafe problem!!!! *tr
05/12/2005100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the dashboard. she also noticed that the turn signals and hazard lights stopped working. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
08/12/2008700001
 Car doesn't start. reset the pass lock system. happens everyday for 2 weeks. pass lock system fails but cars runs. pass lock system still failed but now car won't start. *tr
07/16/20081040001
 Periodically, the car will turn over, but not start. this occurs about every 10 days. if i leave the key in the on position for 10-15 minutes, the car will start when attempted. i received the tip about leaving the key on from another grand am owner that experienced the same issue. *tr
07/13/20081
 I never received the recall on the exterior flashers. had to have interior and exterior flashers changed at my expense. also have had rotors and brakes changed 6 times in last 1 1/2 yrs. was told its a problem but not on recall list. *tr
07/04/2008860001
 Ignition lock/security will not allow car to start and in rare circumstances lead to instant shutdown. *tr
07/05/20081219891
 I have a 2001 pontiac grand am that i have had issues with since i bought the car. now for the second tim in three years i have had to replace the passlock sensor and the ignition switch cylinder. this fix has cost me over $700.00 each time not including the tow. i am a mother of two kids that works full-time and goes to school part time, this problem has drained me of money that i use to support my children. i have missed work and school because of this problem. there are forums that i have looked at and read with people going through the same issue. i have taken it to a gm dealer and also a mechanic in order to fix this problem that's when i realized it was the same issue. i compared notes. i believe that this is going to be happening again in the next few years according to my mechanic, who has also heard people discussing this same issue. *tr
09/28/20011
 The very same problems/issues are occurring with/in my 2001 pontiac grand am. i am the only owner of my vehicle and have experienced every single issue others have wrote about. from the security issue to the driver side seat not moving at all..... gm really needs to research/investigate these matters and place re-calls on all of them asap. this is a very serious matter and apparently they are overlooking this completely. *tr
07/06/2008850001
 We were on our way home from vacation, we heard what seem to be a clicking noise that sounded like one of the turn signals was on. they were both off but the clicking sound kept going on and off. on our way to our house, we put the turn signal on to turn and it would not shut off and smoke started coming out of the steering column, like it was starting a fire or something in there. it got hot so we shut the car off. when we turned it back on the turn signal was off and the smoke was not noticeable. so we continued to take it home. i am afraid to drive it in fear that it might do it again and catch fire. please help me. i seen that there was a recall on the exterior flasher and turn signal parts but what about the interior electrical parts. *tr
05/09/2008522171
 Multifunction switch went bad. it is a known problem from gm. however, there was never a recall on this switch because gm doesn't want to pay the costs. it could cause problems with turn signal blinkers posing a safety hazard to the driver and other motorists. i had to take my vehicle to the garage and parts were replaced for $316.40. *tr
06/09/2008560001
 This is my procedure of start engine. turn on the key, i can see the sign of security. wait 10minutes until lights off. turn off the key and start the engine. that is too annoying me. i already towed my car 3 times and replace the fuel pump. it costs $500. is that not serious? recently it occurs too often!!! *tr
05/22/20081570001
 About a year after i got the car, which was around 3 years ago, i was in a parking lot & turned it off for a few minutes and then when i went to start it again it would not start. also, the security light was flashing. that happened again 6 months later and then 3 months after that and then every month. then about 2-3 weeks ago the interior chime and interior lights wouldn't shut off. it was exactly what it would do if i had just put my key in and the door was open. however, my key was not in and the doors were closed. we disconnected a fuse and that at least made the noise and lights go off and kept my battery from dying. my radio also didn't work but i could live with that. then about a week and a half ago my car started locking itself every 30 seconds and the trunk opened every time the car locked. i opened the drivers side door and smoke came pouring out. i called a neighbor and he disconnected my battery and took my car to his house to work on it. he called me back the next day and said that a module underneath my passenger side dash was misfiring and if we had not disconnected the battery when we did the car would have caught fire. i saw the old computer module. half of the plastic was melted away and the wires were burnt. he got a new one from a junk yard for $50 for me and reset it, with a machine from work, to my passlock. that seems to have fixed the problem but i've read complaints from other owners of pontiac grand ams and the same things are happening to them. i just listed a complaint and let them know what i did to fix it but if this is happening to that many people someone could get hurt if they don't know what to get fixed. my car almost caught fire and it wasn't even on! *tr
05/06/2008920001
 Security feature will not allow the car to start, you have to turn the key to acc. for 10 minutes before it will start , in my mind this is serious safety problem , what if your having an emergency and do not have 10 minutes to wait or you have to sit in the hot car with an infant this problem should be addressed. *tr
08/18/200789000208/17/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 grand am. while driving 35 mph the vehicle shut off. there were no warning lights illuminated on the dash board. she was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and after five minutes she was able to restart the vehicle. 24 hours later, the vehicle operated normally; however, after parking the vehicle, it failed to restart. prior to towing the vehicle the mechanic checked the battery and alternator to determine the failure. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic is currently unable to diagnose the failure; however, after 48 hours, the vehicle started and operated normally. the mechanic also confirmed with the owner that the electrical system is a possibility. she has owned the vehicle for almost two weeks. the diagnostic computer also didn't determine the cause of failure. the dealer where the vehicle was purchased stated that she has no warranty, its a used vehicle and it cant be anything too serious. the current and failure mileage were 89,000. the dealer information is unavailable.
08/18/200789000208/17/2007
 Tl 2001 grand am. went on a website other than nhtsa. she was told by the dealer that they will check it to see what they can find. the vehicle is at the repair shop and they advised her that they are unable to diagnose it. the vehicle started on its own. she is the second owner, 89,000. she owned it almost 2 weeks. while driving, the vehicle shut off, no warning, no warning lights on the dash. she was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. she sat for 5 minutes and was able to start it. 24 hours later, she drove it , no problem. she attempted to start the vehicle and was unable to do so. 2 hours later it would not start and the tow company check to see if it was the battery or alternator. the vehicle was towed to her home 24 hours later, it didn't start. the mechanic attempted to restart it and it did start 48 hours later. the diagnostic computer also didnt determine the failure. rk
04/01/2007149500603/15/2006
 I own a 2001 grand am se 2.4l. i've had nothing but troubles with this car since i bought it. here's the list of some of the things i've had to replace on the car: alternator, starter, ignition module, coils and housing unit, and now the passlock system is junk!! this car has several times put me in danger because of it stalling just after stopping or just after going after a start. which means i'm in the middle of an intersection when it stalls. i'm taking it to the dealer friday to get the passlock system fixed because my security light is on. i want this car to be recalled or to get reimbursed for the cost and time i've had to put into this car which is a lot$$$*jb
06/15/20031
 I own a 2001 pontiac grand am. i have experienced several of the same problems/issues noted in previous complaints. my 1 and 2 function on the fan is no longer working, the turn signals appear to have a short/wiring problem, the driver and passenger side window motor/brackets needed to be replaced, the driver seat adjuster is broken, the(gear shaft) button that puts the car in gear(p,r,n,d) pops out frequently, driver floor has been soak and wet periodically, and numerous braking system problems(need to replace rotors and brake pads frequently, had to replace brake calipers/hubs/wheel bearings). the only problem that was covered under a recall was the turning switch, which the problem has re-occurred. i would like to see the manufacturer cover these problems that have become repetitive in several other vehicles. *jb
10/08/2006109/28/2006
 Well i've called and talked to the dealership that is located in lexington,ky (paul miller ford). i have talked to the sale's man that have sold this car to me that i'm having problems with that i have only been having for about three weeks now. talked to him and he told me that their wasn't nothing to be done at all... in other words there is nothing we can do for you. when i got this car they have told me that it's been checked out and there wasn't nothing wrong with it and also that a older lady had it already maintained before we got the car. the problem with the car is that it wont start when it's cold,brakes make some time of funny noise,turn the air up to level 3 for it to come on,security light is coming on,it's eating up gas really bad. i'm hoping that someone can help me then tell some bull and find a problem to my solution. also, i have a warranty on the car that i'm having problems with and i work. i'm in risk of loosening my job over this matter. no money, no car payment and no job! *nm
01/01/200560000108/09/2002
 Turn / flasher switch was recalled..i had it replaced by dealer and after a month it has started again with the constant clicking noise. my security system also has failed costing me $500 to have repaired..and now my auto door locks do not work , my automatic dash lights come on and off..my guess is a major wiring problem! *nm
08/26/200610
 Passlock system shorts out and ignition does not start. this happened several times, each resulting in tow & repair fees. solution: if you turn the key to the on position & wait 10 minutes, the security light will go solid and them disappear. the car will then start. it's still a pain, but at least it's only 10 minutes of my time. no more towing. if you want to keep this car, i highly recommend giving it a try. *nm
12/10/200130000812/01/2001
 Where to start...i have a 2001 pontiac grand am. within 2 months of buying it, my fuel pump & computer went out at the same time. next was my water pump & timing chain. then was the security system, then the turn signals, then the windows wouldn't roll down. and now my brakes are having to be replaced on a consistent basis. the only thing covered by gm was the turn signal switch. all other replacements were at my expense. after researching on this site, i see numerous complaints of the same kind. i notified gm and they refused to help at all. i explained that since there are multiple complaints for the same things, it has to be a manufacturing defect. they shrugged that off. they finally sent me a letter stating that they would no longer entertain any of my comments or complaints. do not buy a pontiac!!! junk city!!! *nm
07/01/200210000410/16/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the computer module went out which caused the security system to lock the vehicle. the vehicle was disabled from starting and the horn and the alarm would continuously activate. the incident occurred 4 times and the module was replaced everytime.
08/10/2005827501
 The body control module caused two batteries to fail. the turn signal switch failed causing clicking noise in the ash. *ts when the bcm failed the consumer noticed a 1 amp draw. the dealer could not duplicate the problem but replaced the bcm per the consumers request. the vehicle was bucking and felt as if there was a major miss. this was due to faulty #4 injector. the injector was replaced and the pcm was reprogrammed. *nm
10/11/200545000411/01/2002
 In the 2001 pontiac grand am, the theft protection system passlock will fail and the car cannot be started. i fist thought it was only my car. until i found a website and it appears this happens to a lot of people over and over.. the car has to be towed to the dealer to be fixed, because it acts as if the owner is trying to steal the car and will not start.. here is a copy of the info on a consumer reports site>>> bug in 2001 grand am won't start car. a bug in 2001 pontiac grand am's causes them to simply not start, right out of the blue. better hope you're not in the wrong neighborhood when it happens 'cause almost nobody knows what the fix is. (prweb) february 21, 2005 -- if you own a 2001 pontiac grand am, you'd better hope you're not stuck somewhere bad when this hits: you go to start your car, and the engine cranks, but it seems like your out of gas, and won't start. numbers of people then have the car towed to a shop, only to find that the car easily starts after being towed, but no cause is ever found. the problem is that the rke (remote keyless entry) system has a defect in it that causes car not to start. as of now there is no recall on the passlock systems. as for a fix, the experts are honestly not sure. to reset the computerized system, put key in the ignition and leave it in 'on' position for about ten minutes. then turn it off, and try - it should start then. warning: continued resetting of the computer this way will eventually damage computer and will cost lots to replace/fix. and here is a link to a car forum where u can see its not just my car http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ee9e52f/2082
04/01/2004550001
 After starting the vehicle all electrical systems don't engage. including radio, heater, a/c, speedometer, all gauges, power locks, power windows, all interior lights and head lamps if in the auto day lamp status. it then randomly starts sometimes, and other times you can drive for 30+ and it never comes back. most of the time if you turn the vehicle off and back on 3-7 times then all works. this has been an ongoing problem coming up on a year now. i have submitted symptoms on web forums and the majority of the people blame it on faulty body control modules and claim that the grand am has a problem with them. i have yet to see a recall on it. *jb
08/01/200479400308/05/2001
 The left rear brakes are locking. the pads and rotors are ground down to the point of needing replacement. the pads and rotors were replaced and components cleaned. the problem is still occuring. the abs, antilock, and service vehicle soon lights will come on after start up. they will stay on until the engine is shut off and restarted. the vehicle will not start. the starter will crank, but the engine won't start. first visit to dealer: fuel pump was replaced. second visit to dealer: oil pressure sensor was replaced, third visit to dealer: vehicle theft deterrent codes appeared in computer. dealer does not know how to fix yet and problem still persists. the problem is intermittent. occasionally the care will be hard to start requiring taping the accelerator to start it. if it does not start then, it will not start no matter how long it sits (recommended by mechanic. *ak
12/30/20033
 2001 pontiac grand am has had problems with window motor, turn signals, air conditioner, the brake system, the security system and vehicle would not start. *mr there was strange noise when the brakes were applied and when making a left turn. the other problems with the window motor, turn signals, air conditioner were resolved per warranty, but the brake system problems continued. there were two instances with the factory security system. the vehicle would not start. the vehicle would just crank but not catch. the security light started to flash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they reset the system. a few months later, the security system locked the vehicle. the consumer found that the key sensor in the ignition shorted and the pass lock module was replaced and re-keyed. *sc *jb
600001
 Vehicle is having electrical problems. turn signals were defective, the gas gauge will indicate that vehicle has more gas than what was really in the vehicle. the power steering trac off light came on. also, vehicle shut down completely and had to be towed. *la
03/24/20041
 After the dealership replaced the hazard warning switch for the hazard warning light recall 03v327000 the turn signal stopped working correctly. *nm
12/06/200334000109/17/2001
 Water leaked into floorboard from air-conditioner. grinding noise coming from the front and back wheels. trim came loose from back bumper. rearview mirror fell off. had numerous times where the car would crank but not start (dealership could not duplicate problem) front driver window would not come down on occasion. car caught fire under the dashboard while parked in our garage. the fire did extensive damage to the interior of the car. the inspector sent out to look at the car (by gm) said the fire was electrical and not caused by anything we did to the car. the car was repurchased by gm on january 7, 2004 after basically calling them on a daily basis to get something done about it. *la
400002
 The hazard lights stopped operating. the fuses were changed twice but the problem still occurs. *ak the signal lights also failed. when the consumer changed the fuses the lights worked for 2-3 weeks then failed again. *nm
12/16/200338000702/19/2003
 2 weeks after purchase, floorboard was drenched and took to the dealership to be repaired.they said it was;however, the next big rain the car was drenched again. the car stayed for almost 2 weeks during which time, the mechanics could not figure it out and i was informed that some experimental fluid was used to try to stop the leak, but that did not work so it was being removed. the mechanics were putting it under the water hose to see if they could determine the leak. this was finally fixed, though i do not know what the cause may have been or what the final fix was done. 6 months later, the blinkers went out and were haphazard working. this was repaired under a different pontiac dealership as i was leery to experiments. 3 months later, the check engine light was on or the check vehicle light, headlights were acting funny. dealership and was informed this was due to corrosion and was not covered under warranty. last week, the traction off light kept coming on, the headlights kept blowing bulbs, the service vehicle light was on, the cigarette lighter would not work, and the daylights and fog lights would not work at all. i was informed that the map sensor was covered under warranty, but the headlight control circuit control module was not covered. i was informed by dealer#2 that the faulty parts could have been caused by the prior water leakage. both the warranty company and dealer #2 told me that even though headlights and a lighting system was pertinent, there was nothing they could do to fix it at no cost to me. dealer #2 fixed the map sensor and i picked up the vehicle. now other problems after map repai. since the car was waterlogged and it is only logical that any water damage should be covered by someone. i called dealer#1 and explained the situation. at this time, when they pulled up the record of the car, i was informed the water leakage was on a service bulletin i did not go put my car in the lake and i did not ask for this kind of hassle.*ak
02/01/2003108/27/2002
 Speakers have been replaced twice, calipers, electrical problems and only 3 months after i purchased the vehicle until now i have heard a grinding, scrubbing noise in the wheels when driving at slow speeds. and when slowing down the car shudders violently. i have only had the car a year and every month something has had to be fixed. the car is still under warranty and i am very displeased with the service that i have gotten from the dealership. i am now consulting a lawyer who handles lemon law cases. *jb
06/22/20033800020003/22/2003
 I have only had the car for about 4 months, but recently, the turn signals have stopped working almost causing several accidents. i have noticed that if you try setting the emergency flashers on it will sometimes make the turn signals work, but not very often. i feel this is unsafe and i don't want to cause any accidents. *nlm
03/15/20036668103/14/2001
 Fuel pump does not work. dealer notified. *ak the fuel gauge , fuel injectors, fan, lights, door locks, computer chip, oil leak, brakes, blinkers had to be replaced. gmac had been notified on several occasions and had refused to cooperative in fixing the defects. these were known defects. gmac refused to fix under warranty and refused under the lemon law. *scc *jb
04/09/2003409/21/2001
 2001 pontiac grand am has problems cranking. ignition turns over but engine will not crank until 3-4 tries. does not do it on a consistent basis and dealership has not been able to duplicate problem. it has been in 4 times for this problem and 4 times because the back doors will not open some times without bumping the doors with your hip. dealership was not able to duplicate problem. also, rearview mirror fell off, side mirrors had to be replaced because clear coat was left off, door reflector fell off, weather strip on window fell off, blinkers stopped working. despite the fact that this car is well taken care of, it is coming apart at the seams. pontiac rep has been contacted answer is the same, we have to duplicate problem. it has now began stalling out after you get it cranked. i am now contacting gm/bbb as a last resort. please help me if you can. *jb
02/04/20031
 The electrical system failed, which caused the lights and horn not to work.*jb
03/17/2001
 Water leaks from sun roof into electrical panel, causing various electrical shortages. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
03/10/200332193212/31/2001
 Customer states that the defective general motors batteries leaking acid-should be a recall issue**cc the consumer stated the battery terminal had cracked and was barely making contact with the internal cell frame. the crack on the side terminal on the battery allowed battery acid to leak over the battery pan. *jb updated *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
06/12/20014
 When it rains floorboard gets flooded, causing a short in fog lights. problem occurred 4 times. dealership resealed windshield , plugged sunroof, but problem still occurred. *aki
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
03/10/200899833303/15/2002
 Three times passlock ignition lock needs to be replaced. tumbler internals replaced. problem seems to be a gm product dependability design flaw. $300-$500 per repair. the first time was under warranty. i am only 35 years old and love pontiac but i will never stand behind a product that pontiac will not stand behind themselves. very unprofessional and very disappointing. p.s. pontiac will eventually fold due to poor sales, poor service, and a lack of effective pm. sincerely, dr. howard *tr
05/09/20061030001504/22/2002
 I have a 2001 pontiac grand am se, and three times last year (2005), and currently (09 may 2006), my car is having problems with the dreaded passlock system. the system is supposed to stop thieves from stealing my car. all it has done is prevent me from driving it. multiple times, i have had to sit for 10+ minutes waiting for the system to reset in order to drive. once, the security light flashed on while i was driving and the car suddenly shut off. this is getting to be a severe safety hazard, as the car loses power steering and power brakes, leaving me in a perilous position should the fault continue to occur. *nm
02/09/2006305/20/2002
 Front driver side wheel bearing failure. i have had me wheel bearing replaced twice in the last year and it is going bad again so that will make it 3 times in 12 months. the first failure was under warranty and was replace free of charge. the second failure happened just after is was out of warranty and i had to pay to have it fixed even though it was replaced 5 months earlier. now is it bad again. i have never had so many problems with one car. the turn signals work sometimes, the car doesn't start all the time. *nm
11/10/2003649991
 Ignition cylinder, and ignition switch failure. *la
06/07/2001100106/07/2001
 I have a 2001 pontiac grand am gt with currently 10.000 miles and i am constantly having problems with intermittent hard starting since i bought the car new. i have brought the car to three different dealers with no results, they said since the problem is intermittent and they cannot duplicate it they cannot determine what it is. *jb
05/02/2003605/19/2001
 I have had many problems with my 2001 grand am. like others many turn signals failed, i have had water leaks, the dome light fell out of its casing and was dangling by its wires. in may of 2003 the computer and its wiring were replaced (at only 31000) after an incident of very ruff shifting. a separate consistant problem that remains unsolved is the car's occasional episodes of not wanting to start. during these episodes it sounds as if the starter will crack, but it just will not start. the only way to get it started at these times is to tap the gas pedal! it has been taken to two dealerships for this problem. they have replaced a fuel intake valve and put new programming in the computer. nothing they ever do solves this problem and usually they tell me that they can not recreate the problem and therefore can not fix it. even after having a new computer the problem still occurs.*ak
01/23/20037
 Computer and fuel pump had to be replaced due to malfunction in computer cause fuel pump to fail. consumer tried several times to start vehicle before replacing fuel pump and computer. *ak *ts
08/20/20013
 Vehicle has stalled numerous times at any speed. dealer has replaced ignition switch three times, but has not remedied the problem.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
08/23/20121
 There is some sore of defect with this cars security system. it comes on and disables the car all the time, even when driving it. i've had to pull over on a highway when the car shut down due to security system. i followed the manual steps to get the car to start but its a timely process and it has to be repeated everyday. now the security light is always on, not flashing, when it flashes is when the car is disabled. but we have to reset the system everyday and its becoming inconvenient. what happens if the cars security system disables the vehicle while driving and i have my grandchildren in the car. it can cause an accident and is dangerous. please investigate. the internet has many complaints about the cars security system. should be a recall or defect or something. *tr
03/03/20101305521
 Own a 01 pontiac am gt and im having major problems with the theft deterrent system. it malfunctions still, even after having it replaced a year ago. pontiac needs to recall these cars and fix them, this is a major headache. *tr
03/03/2010150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the anti theft system shut on and off on it's own. brand new sensors, a fuel pump, and filters were installed on the vehicle and the vehicle would not start. the mechanic advised the contact to replace the anti theft system in september of 2009. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000.
11/10/2009150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. he stated that the pass lock security function of the vehicle was defective. on several occasions, he could not start the engine and the security warning light illuminated on the warning panel. the vehicle was taken to a specialist where they stated that the entire security system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to his independent mechanic where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure became progressively worse after the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were under 150,000.
10/19/2009147000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am se. the contact started the ignition; however, the vehicle failed to start. there were several attempts before the vehicle started with the security path lock warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 147,000.
01/27/2010100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. she stated that whenever she attempted to start the vehicle it failed to start; however, after ten minutes she was able to start the vehicle. the failure has occurred approximately 10 times in the past 3 to 4 months. the dealer stated that there was a defect in the anti theft system and the owner is responsible for paying for the repairs. the contact has been stranded several times due to the failure. there is research stating that this is an on going problem. no repairs have been made at this time. the failure mileage was 100000 and the current mileage was 102000.
01/01/2010117667
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. he stated that the vehicle would not start intermittently. upon failure, the security feature warning light would illuminate on the warning panel. the fuel pump was replaced with the expectation of fixing the starting issue; however, the failure persisted. the dealer advised resetting the system by allowing the key to sit in the acc position in the ignition and getting out of the vehicle for 10 to 15 minutes. they stated that the security system would not allow the vehicle to move with an occupant in it due to the weight sensor for the security system. the contact had to perform this routine each time he attempted to start the vehicle. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were under 117,667.
11/09/2008135000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. when attempting to start the vehicle she noticed the security warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then the vehicle exhibited a no-start condition. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility, and a mechanic concluded that the pass lock system failed. no repairs were made. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 135,000.
11/11/2003450001
 When trying to start the car the security light is on and the car will not start. it happens everytime i go to start my car, so it happens 6 times a day, 365 days a year. i have to turn the key to on and let it sit for 10 minutes while it resets. while driving sometimes my security light goes on and my car will just stop running, which is extremely dangerous to have your car just turn off especially on a freeway. *tr
01/15/20091
 2001 pontiac grand am no start security system failure big problem has did it 20 time in a month. *tr
07/07/20081070001
 Security light comes on while driving. at least once a day the car will not turn over and i must reset by turning to the on position for 10 minutes. this has left me stranded in unfamiliar situations waiting for this to reset. upon the first two times of this happening (before i had a repairman tell me of the resetting) i had the car towed to a shop and over 400 dollars spent on a fuel pump. the second time they replaced the fuel pump and the third time after being towed it started at the shop. the fourth time it happened and towed to a different repair shop and they were the ones to tell me of the reset procedures. now it happens about every day. *tr
05/05/20081260001
 I have a pontiac 2001 grand am. it will not start and there is security light on. i have read hundreds of complaints on this issue on internet websites. *tr
04/15/200499333304/14/2002
 Pontiac grand am 200, 99,333 miles all highway. third time replacing the ignition-tumblers, and housing to ignition. this car may run forever if the ignition would do its job first. this is a serious problem for all consumers. just replace the switch with a push button, thus by passing the passlock problem. *tr
03/10/200899833303/15/2002
 Three times passlock ignition lock needs to be replaced. tumbler internals replaced. problem seems to be a gm product dependability design flaw. $300-$500 per repair. the first time was under warranty. i am only 35 years old and love pontiac but i will never stand behind a product that pontiac will not stand behind themselves. very unprofessional and very disappointing. p.s. pontiac will eventually fold due to poor sales, poor service, and a lack of effective pm. sincerely, dr. howard *tr
01/13/200879500103/15/2001
 Passlock security system has prevented car from starting over the weekend. *tr
12/09/200783750511/01/2004
 Passlock system is engaging at least once a week forcing me to wait 10-15 minutes while it resets. *tr
11/18/200710
 For the past 4 months pass lock malfunction leaving me stranded, late for work. currently, it will start and then stall leaving me in intersections during busy times of the day. this is a safety risk to others as well as myself. plan to go to the dealership for repair. *tr
11/04/20071050004
 2001 pontiac grand am - theft lock deterrent system - passlock. the car won't turn over and i have to put the key in the on position - wait for 10 minutes - turn it off and then turn it on again to start it. it has happened 3 times in the last month leaving me waiting 3 times. i heard from the dealer i took it to that they have approx 3 cars in every week with this problem. the problem is posted all over the internet. *tr
07/30/2007850002
 The remote keyless entry system in the 2001 pontiac grand am, and other late models, have a defect causing the car not to start. the system fails in times of high heat or humidity, causing the fuel system to shut off, thus making the car inoperable. only dealers are certified to identify and repair the problem, and they do not instruct owners on how to bypass system in order to get it started. the bypass method is posted on numerous websites, yet gm and their dealers instruct owners to pay to have the vehicle towed in and charge for repairs that are not covered in the warranty. this issue should be part of a recall to implement a permanent fix, versus owners having to pay hundreds of dollars every year to have this issue fixed.*jb
07/27/2007100000506/01/2003
 My 2001 pontiac grand am will not start...again. i know the problem is with the security passlock system, but the mechanic at the dealership acts like he has no idea what im talking about. i called gm customer service and they told me they couldn't help me unless a part they replaced was defective. i was in my way to have a diagnostic test ran today and the car wouldn't start. now i have to get it towed, again. they still will not listen to me. i have read online forums, the nost helpful of which came from edmunds.com. i will keep trying with the dealer. this is the 5th time the car won't start. i've had a new battery and a new ignition switch put in. i know it is related to the security system because the security light is on...duh. it comes on every time i have this problem. i have turned the key to the on position for 10 minutes to reset the computer. that worked once and doesn't work anymore. i have put way too much money into this car and cannot afford to put any more into it over a problem that gm knows exists and will not fix. maybe they believe if they ignore it, it will go away. *tr
07/27/200710012/21/2000
 The passlock sensor is going out of my car again this is the second time this has happened... the car will not start until i have reset the system, i had the ign switch replaced 3 years ago and it started acting up again about 4 months ago. it makes it really hard for me to go anywhere in the summer and having to set in 95 degree heat waiting for 10 minutes for the car to reset....on the incident date i am putting today's date since it did it this morning before i came to work but it has been doing it for 4 months at least now. *tr
06/20/2007102/28/2005
 2001 pontiac grand am passlock syetemp the car has started hard fro 2 years. now it starts and stalls and the security light is on. i had to purchase a whole new ignition switch to fix this. i have seen that this is common with these cars. #2 clicking in the dash. the car clicks like the turn signal is on. this happens all the time and i am also told this is a known problem. i have not replaced the switch and am disappointed that gm allows these things to happen with no recall. i will think twice before i buy another gm product. *tr
06/18/2007980001609/25/2003
 This is the last of many times this has happened to the car. it is a 2001 pontiac grand am. when i go to start it , turn the key in the ignition' the security light flashes on the dashboard. the owners manual says this means the built in anti theft system is malfunctioning , and to turn the key in the on position ,and leave it there for 10 minutes until the security light stops flashing. then turn the key off and start the car. so far it has worked every time, but i have been stuck in some rather unsafe places for 10 minutes or more at a time waiting for my car to start. and i never know when its going to happen. it can happen three times in a row and then not happen again for a month. no rhyme or reason. very unsecure.d *ak
06/01/200545000303/01/2003
 Car will not start after the security light has been flashing on and off thought no big deal the first time just a another everyday problem had car fixed and 500.00 dollars later the car is repaired and back up and running. then it just keeps doing the same old thing wont start just have to turn the key in the on position for several minutes and it will eventually start which is becoming a very big nuisance to me and my family. i believe this is a unsafe problem that needs to be fixed before someone can get hurt or killed, due to the fact of the car shutting off going down the road which with no motor running you have no power for your anti lock brakes and your steering. i have read several complaints under the recall problems but this seems like an ongoing process that needs to be taken care of. need to mention that it gets expensive for the repair bills and haul bills which occurred the first time this happen. i believe this should be a recall due to the danger and unsafe being of the car because you don't know where you'll be when the car decides to not start or if your in an emergency situation. any information on this would help. *tr
05/24/200720
 2001 pontiac grand am - pass-lock theft deterrent system continues to keep car from starting until 10 minute reset period with key in ignition
08/06/200440
 The car has a big problem with the alarm system......it will not start for 10 + and im fed up with it....... *tr
12/10/2006592703006/01/2002
 Gm's anti theft device passlock 1 system malfunctions and the car will not start. once it starts to malfunction, it will get worse over time. i see this as a manufacturer defect and the manufacturer should take responsibility for this problem. so far it has only been a frustrating problem. we called the local dealer about the problem, and they said they could fix it at a cost of $450.00 . i think gm should step up and admit a problem and correct it. there are several forums on the internet complaining about this same problem. this has become a 2 and 3 times a day problem, pretty much happen every time we try to use the car. *jb
09/14/20065
 Passlock system shuts down fuel injectors or fuel pump for no reason. ignition switch replaced twice, module behind ignition switch replaced twice. each repair prompted by passlock system. now the fifth occurrence means another repair. each time at my cost not to mention tow bills. this problem requires a recall. *jb
07/22/200691300211/19/2001
 Twice now all of the sudden the car would not start when trying to start it. the first time the car was sitting for about 4 hours when it would not start and had to have it towed and the service garage said it was the security codes. they cleared the codes and it was fine for a few months. the next time, we turned off the car and went to start it again in a few minutes and it would not start. again we had to have it towed to the service garage and again it was the security codes. we had to have the ignition replaced in order to get it started again because it was registering that the car was being stolen in the anti-theft system. so, now about $400.00 later, i pray it does not happen again, 2 jobs rely on this one car. *nm
06/26/2006955341009/20/2001
 For about a year this vehicle has had a problem with the anti-theft (passlock) system, rendering it disabled until the ignition key is left in the on position for about ten minutes. it can then be started. this is dangerous as well as it is going to eventually cause a failure of the ignition system. i spoke with the service writer at my pontiac dealership and was told that it could be my ignition switch, but she had no definite answer to my problem. also, replacing the switch would cost me about $400.00. we need a recall on this problem! it seems that a lot of these cars are problematic in this area! *jb
05/26/2006405/20/2006
 Security systems keeps locking my car and it won't start. they say its the hall effect sensor on the ignition switch. i just purchased this car and i love pontiacs, but i will not purchase another one if this problems isn't resolved. this has happened at least 4 times since i purchased this car. no keyless remotes came with the car so i am not sure why this is happening. this is beginning to get really frustrating. *nm
05/29/2006116000110/16/2002
 2001 pontiac grand am, went to start my car and the engine cranks, but it seems like i'm out of gas, and won't start. the problem is that the rke (remote keyless entry) system has a defect in it that causes car not to start. as of now there is no recall on the passlock systems. as for a fix, the experts are honestly not sure. the mechanics i have spoken to can't figure it out and the only fix that seems to work is one found on a discussion thread: to reset the computerized system, put key in the ignition and leave it in 'on' position for about ten minutes. then turn it off, and try - it should start then. warning: continued resetting of the computer this way will eventually damage computer and will cost lots to replace/fix. is pontiac going to replace or fix my computer when i get it messed up by resetting it like i described above? so many problems with the passlock system. *jb
05/03/200677000208/01/2005
 I purchased my 2001 grand am in aug of 2005 and have so far had the passlock go out on me twice and had to replace the fuel pump system as well. the first time i replaced the passlock was only two months ago and yesterday i got in my car to go to the grocery store and it wouldn't start. i have done research on this problem and it seems to be a common and extensive problem in this particular year. i am a single mother and can't afford to have my car taken to the mechanic every time this goes wrong - there needs to be a recall on the passlock!!! or pontiac should have some kind of reimbursement for this problem. *nm
12/21/200465000810/05/2004
 Bought car 10-06, has failed to start 8 times, have replaced $2300 in various parts for mechanics trying to get started. all said that vehicle wasn't getting fuel. dealership in asheville nc, even told me i needed a new motor. quote $3000 to $5000. i towed to a reputable mechanic and car started right up. what if i had bought that motor. i started researching on the internet. 1000's of people are having this problem. several times mone was towed and would start when mechanic went to fix it. was told can't fix what isn't broken. 2 weeks ago did it again. just won't start. had it towed. started up when mechanic went to work on it. did it again last week. i followed advice from website. leave ignition on for 10 minutes for passlock security to reset. it worked!!! this is definitely a problem for 1000's of people. who can keep getting towed, buying expensive parts not needed, missing work, and not to mention what it does to your mentally, dealing with this over and over. *nm
04/10/200650000101/01/2002
 1. a flaw in the 2001 pontiac grand am passlock security system thinks the car owner is trying to steal the car and shuts off the fuel to the car, making it necessary to turn the key to the on position and wait 15-20 min before the car will start... (pontiac is fully aware of this issue they even have instructions to reset the computer in the owners manuel) what happens if u are in an emergency situation and the car will not start for 20 minutes? this started at 50,000 miles and happened maybe every 3 months now at 67,000 miles it is a daily occurrence... pontiac really needs to repair/recall these cars!!!! my father (a mechanic for 40 yrs) advises that if u continue to keep the key turned to on (the fix for this) that eventually it will burn the electronic ignition out please look into this if u need more stories about this just look at the pontiac forum at the edmunds site i am not the only one having this issue!!! http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.ee9e52f/2160. *jb
02/20/200676023111/30/2004
 Security light came on but went off after next start. next day key fobs not working. reprogrammed at dealer. afterwards car had been making beeping noise constantly while on and parked and inside lock switch not working. after driving over a certain speed beeping noise stops. called dealer was advised passlock issue on that model car. *jb
07/01/2005100004
 Security light keeps coming on. car will become disabled and will not start until system is reset. took car in for repair on this problem once. a year later light started coming back on. ask service personnel about this situation and he said it could be a number of things causes this problem with the security system. *jb
10/18/2005856321007/02/2005
 When trying to start the car it will not start and the security light is lit. a reset procedure is required that takes over 10 minutes. this has happened many times and makes the vehicle useless for emergencies. the first time this happened they replaced the fuel pump and the fuel filter at quite some expense to me. *nm
01/10/2005740001512/10/2001
 Several problems with 2001 grand am v6. when apply brakes at any speed over 35 km a pulsating can be felt. the pass lock system continuously goes off stopping me from starting my own car. had to replace spark plugs and wires 4 times within last year. as they corrode and cause starting problems (so says the mechanic)*jb
06/24/2005660001006/10/2005
 Pass lock system a complete failure. the security light comes on and the car won't start. the owners manual says to wait 10 minutes then turn the key off and try again, but it keeps doing it. can we please have a recall?? please. *jb
05/15/200562000206/30/2004
 Dt: consumer complained about hazard light switch problem. was told by the dealership that the model years 1999 -2001 had the same problem. the part number 226247990961e that was on this car, and was under recall. has a recall. the recall number was unavailable. the part was replaced in may 2005, and still had the same clicking noise from the hazard switch. also, complained about security system problem. when i trying to start put the key in ignition and the light flashed, car would not start. had to reset the system. turned the key to the accessory position for 15 minutes for the car to start. dealership wanted to charge $45.00 diagnose ,and to replace the part with the same kind of part that was already replaced it with once. this has been happening since first purchasing the car in june 30, 2004. this happened every time consumer drove the car. *ak
11/03/200450241206/06/2003
 I turn car off & now two times car would not start with theft security light on. clearing trouble codes seems to work. this needs to be addressed by gm because this is dangerous and ridiculous that it has no known fix or been addressed by any agency. peoeple should not have to deal with this when gm knows there is a problem. i would think that a recall would happen but i guess no died yet so it is no big deal. the bottom line is gm is selling faulty vehicles with the knowledge of the problem hence misrepresenting that these are new fully functional vehicles when in fact if they don't start they are not functioning. we as consumers are not protected at any level for the most part in this country as long as big business pads the pockets of the government.*ak
08/20/200465855201/08/2003
 Friday morning i was on empty, so i went to the gas station. turned off car & filled up, started it no problem. then went to get breakfast, turned off car. the came back after no more then 5 minutes the car would not start. no sputtering, no failure to fire, no stalling before this occasion. nothing. i have had the car for about 1.5 years. i have had no problem with it starting. i took it to auto repair shop & they said it was common problem. that they have had a lot of 2001 grand am with this exact problem. it was fixed. i was told to watch the car because if it happens again they will report the problem. when we first go the car the front head lights would go off by themselves at night. that happened at 12:30am. also the taillights went out at the same time. we reported that to the dealership & they fixed it. *ak
03/01/200458775112/10/2002
 Turned of the vehicle and it would not restart. the engine turned over but it would not fire.*ak
03/21/200467800310/10/2002
 My 2001 pontiac grand am continues to shut down with the anti-theft system being activated. have rpl fuel pump and had it towed 2 times to dealership to have computer reset in last 2 months. i have been told there is no way to deactivate the program. now have an unreliable car. don't know when it won't start and need a tow again! *ak
08/22/200367238508/05/2003
 I just purchased a 2001 pontiac grand am se1 in august of 2003. it seems the passlock theft ignition is not working properly & the car will not start unless reset per the procedure in the manual. *jb
06/04/200239076202/18/2003
 I have a 2001 grand am with less than 40,000 and am having promblems with parts that shouldn't be a problem this soon. upon talking to other grand am owners they are or had the same problems. the security system is messing up and i have already had to replace the fuel pump and fuel sensor at my expense.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
08/10/20081
 Ignition switch was difficult to turn, and wouldn't consistently start the car. it finally ceased to operate completely. was told that it was my switch and the passlock module. had to replace both. have read many, many complaints regarding this issue. my son also has a 2001 pontiac, with the same condition. *tr
04/12/200836000105/28/2001
 Service bulletin march 01,2002 re: ignition module for 2001 pontiac grand am # 020604011 i have two ignition modules and now am told i need a third. this seems excessive for this car. *tr
07/15/200768389212/28/2006
 I have paid over $400 to replace the ignition module in may 'o7 in the 2001 pontiac grand am gt. today 7-15-07 i wa s having the same problem. it will crank, but won't start, causing me to miss a day of work.*ak
05/13/200715
 System will not let car to start. *ak
01/02/200655000403/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently for about seven months. there were no warning indicators before the vehicle stalled. additionally, when the vehicle stalled it will not restart without the computer being reprogrammed. every time the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the only thing the dealer did was reset the computer. after the vehicle was in the dealership 5 times for this problem the contact began resetting the computer. the dealer's service manager showed the contact how to reprogram the computer by turning the ignition on, allowing the security light to flash ten minutes, turn the ignition off, and restart the vehicle. the dealer identified the problem as a short in the ignition switch. the vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting repair of the ignition. the dealer offered two options for repair, to replace the entire ignition system or jump the security system. if the security system was by passed it will no longer activate. there are two technical service bulletins (tsbs) concerning the ignition, tsbs 010849020 and 020604011. *ak updated 02/27/06. *jb
02/23/20055000003/15/2003
 I have noticed a grinding sound coming from my brakes. i took the car to the shop and was told that i needed pads and rotors, i replaced pads and rotors and the abs, trac off, and the service vehicle soon light started coming on. took the car to the dealer for further analysis and they told me i needed a speed sensor because it was malfunctioning and because it is inside the wheel hub i also had to replace these things also. $700.00 later the lights were still coming on and the brakes was still making this strange noise. i returned the car and after inspection was told that the abs wires were busted and needed to be replaced, $200.00 later the car is still making these noises and the lights are still coming on. no one seems to know what the problem is. i am taking the car back again for further analysis. i have also had a problem with the manifold replaced it at $700.00, the ignition fortunately for me it was covered under the extended warranty i purchased with the car. i also have a problem with the turn signals malfunctioning. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/10/200899833303/15/2002
 Three times passlock ignition lock needs to be replaced. tumbler internals replaced. problem seems to be a gm product dependability design flaw. $300-$500 per repair. the first time was under warranty. i am only 35 years old and love pontiac but i will never stand behind a product that pontiac will not stand behind themselves. very unprofessional and very disappointing. p.s. pontiac will eventually fold due to poor sales, poor service, and a lack of effective pm. sincerely, dr. howard *tr
11/20/200758205/29/2002
 I would like to know why? there has not been a recall on the lock cyl/ignition switch and cylinder. one switch price@154.64 and the cylinder price@179.75 labor cost of 380.00. for a total cost with tax of 769.88 my car is a 2001 pontiac grand am se with only 63,000 miles and from what i've read and from what understand is this is an ongoing problem. with this type of vehicle. that i g.m. needs to resolve. any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated. thank you. jack teats *tr
09/03/20071380006002/10/2001
 Security light continues to come on when i try to crank(can't crank when the light comes on have to wait approximately 15 minutes, and some if it crank it shuts back off) then another 15 minutes wait time. *jb
07/27/200710012/21/2000
 The passlock sensor is going out of my car again this is the second time this has happened... the car will not start until i have reset the system, i had the ign switch replaced 3 years ago and it started acting up again about 4 months ago. it makes it really hard for me to go anywhere in the summer and having to set in 95 degree heat waiting for 10 minutes for the car to reset....on the incident date i am putting today's date since it did it this morning before i came to work but it has been doing it for 4 months at least now. *tr
06/20/2007102/28/2005
 2001 pontiac grand am passlock syetemp the car has started hard fro 2 years. now it starts and stalls and the security light is on. i had to purchase a whole new ignition switch to fix this. i have seen that this is common with these cars. #2 clicking in the dash. the car clicks like the turn signal is on. this happens all the time and i am also told this is a known problem. i have not replaced the switch and am disappointed that gm allows these things to happen with no recall. i will think twice before i buy another gm product. *tr
11/12/200617003
 3 instances of failure of vehicle to start, ie turns over but will not crack. 1st instance had vehicle towed to mechanic, when vehicle cranked when mechanic attempted to start, then took to dealership, they stated leaking vacuum hose, replaced hose, 2nd had to have vehicle towed after being stranded at work, dealer stated faulty ignition switch march 2006, and replaced switch. now 3rd time same problem turns over will not crank (nov 2006). *jb
11/09/2006300604/09/2001
 Grinding sound in front brakes. dealer replaced rotors at my expense. still making grinding noice. breaks seem to have been a problem since i bought the car new in 2001. recall of blinker switch. blinking (inside above radio) noise came back after 1 year. dealer says that recall was for the hazard lights not the turn signals? car won't start and security light on. have to wait 10 minutes with car in (on) position and then car will start..this information is located in the owners manual (are they expecting this problem?) dealer said at first that my key was worn out that's why it's not reading it correctly and then later stated that the sensor was bad in the ignition switch. had to replace ignition sensor switch at my expense. rear floor board behind drivers side gets wet. no known cause. recently the service vehicle soon lite came on. dealer repaired at my expense. dealer said that the headlights were out and a part was cracked. heater/ac buttons 1 and 2 do not work. recently noticed that when i drive i hear grinding sounds seems to be coming from the body of the car, like it's coming unscrewed. just took my car in for repairs of ignition switch, 4 new tires, a back seat seatbelt replacement and my drivers side automate seat adjuster was working the morning i took it in. when i picked up my car it was making a grinding sound and the seat cushion was torn. service manager says they will replace the seat cushion but they don't think they broke the seat adjuster and the service manager says that maybe the seat adjuster just decided to go on that particular day. i'm now fighting to have them repair what they broke. i will never go to nucar pontiac in delaware for repairs again. this is the worst car i've ever owned. i think most of these problems should be recalls since many people have them. i will never buy a gm car again. please someone help to make the car makers responsible for their poor workmanship. *nm
01/01/20011000
 The coolant system has a continual leak. it needs to be replaced at least every month. faulty ignition switch makes all interior lights and gauges go on and off and sometimes not come back on for days (happens everytime the car is started up). makes speed limits impossible to tell, etc. *nm
01/02/200655000403/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently for about seven months. there were no warning indicators before the vehicle stalled. additionally, when the vehicle stalled it will not restart without the computer being reprogrammed. every time the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the only thing the dealer did was reset the computer. after the vehicle was in the dealership 5 times for this problem the contact began resetting the computer. the dealer's service manager showed the contact how to reprogram the computer by turning the ignition on, allowing the security light to flash ten minutes, turn the ignition off, and restart the vehicle. the dealer identified the problem as a short in the ignition switch. the vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting repair of the ignition. the dealer offered two options for repair, to replace the entire ignition system or jump the security system. if the security system was by passed it will no longer activate. there are two technical service bulletins (tsbs) concerning the ignition, tsbs 010849020 and 020604011. *ak updated 02/27/06. *jb
05/08/200588000210/04/2001
 My 2001 pontiac grand am also has had problems with the ignition switch cyclinder. i had it replace july 2003 and just yesterday 5/12/05. both times my car was not under warranty. i went to church on mothers day car was running fine. went home and was in the house for 15 minutes and went to leave and my car would not start up. i to went out and brought a new car battery and car still would not start. i have spent money to have my car towed to the dealer and paying for the same promblem within 2 years. i also had to have the fuel pump replaced in 2002 and i brought the car in 2001, that was within my first year of having the vehicle. i have read all the consumer complaints and i counted 20 complaints about the ignition. something really needs to be done about this.
01/19/200552000910/22/2003
 The ignition switch system keeps locking the car up and will not let it start. this has happened numerous times and at a cost of between $500.00 and $700.00 each time. the dealer replaces switch and other componets each time. this started when the car reached 50,000 miles and was out of warranty. *jb
10/03/2004400001
 Vehicle was having a problem with the ignition switch. when the they key will not turn when applied to the ignition switch. consumer took the vehicle to dealer for service. however, warranty expired. *ak
05/14/2004320001
 Intermittently consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
06/02/2004365892
 While driving vehicle shut down. consumer tried to restart vehicle but it failed to do so. consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who made a few adjustments. however, the problem recurred. *ak
03/23/200497000301/21/2002
 I have had several problems with my vechicle not starting and the dealer has told me several different reasons. back in may 2003 is suppose to have been the computer codes were inproperly put into my car but now in march 2004 it is my ignition switch which a friend of mine has had the same problem but it was a recall on her car year. *jb
03/01/2004587751
 After driving the vehicle to visit a business, it would not restart. the engine would turn over but would not start.*ak
03/03/200453000106/03/2001
 Ignition key switch failed not allowing vehicle to start. car was towed to dealer. ignition switch was replaced and cost was split between dealer and owner since warranty mileage was exceeded. dealer was very helpful, courteous and communicated the trouble to my complete understanding. car was repaired in 1 day. *ak
10/17/2003371231
 Car won't start. security light flashed. had to leave key in on position 15 minutes before car would start start.*ak
10/03/200340000410/01/2000
 While driving, the computer malfunctioned. the vehicle failed to start 4 times in the past 8 months and needed to be towed each time. filed a complaint (odi id 10004570) for the first time. then after two trips to the store, and after attempting to restart the vehicle after 10 to 20 mins. now parts of the computer was replaced; 2 fuel pumps, battery (dealer?s solution, even though battery was fine) flashed the body control module, replaced spark plug harness and several other parts. in an effort to find problem, the ingnition mechanism was replaced for the 4th time. still uncertain if the problem was fixed, it?s suspected that the ignition switch may have been the defect all along. *la
08/01/200350000802/28/2001
 My ignition sevceral times has failed me by the pass lock feature secruity light on i have to wait 10 minutes for the stupid thing to reset and half the time is does not reset i have went out and purchased a new battery being told that would solve the problem it did not all ti did was save me from having a dead battery while waiting the 10 minutes for the security light to go off, i finally got a reading on the codes and the one is 1632 and 1731 well what is it and why do i have to pay for a repair on a 3 year old car that gm states in there warranty book they stand behind the product that they make and when out of warranty as is my car they will cover half if not all well i have the codes and the dealer still wants to charge me for a diagnoses, the car is 2 1/2 - 3 years old and my milage is 65,000 i have never had so many problems with a car as i am having with this pontiac grand am se. i have always bought chrysler products and one time i decide to try a pontiac is has been a costly nightmare i have also had problems with my breaking system the car had 7,000 miles on it and the dealer replaced the breaks rotars and calipers at which time i am now repaceing the breaks every 4-6 months and about every other break changing i am replacing the rotars calipers the entire breaking system for the most part which i just did again at a tune of 700.00 + dollars in one month i have put 1400.00 in to the car between repairs and rental car cost, please someone do something about this product they are not as safe as they seem and gm should stand behind there defective car
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
04/01/2007149500603/15/2006
 I own a 2001 grand am se 2.4l. i've had nothing but troubles with this car since i bought it. here's the list of some of the things i've had to replace on the car: alternator, starter, ignition module, coils and housing unit, and now the passlock system is junk!! this car has several times put me in danger because of it stalling just after stopping or just after going after a start. which means i'm in the middle of an intersection when it stalls. i'm taking it to the dealer friday to get the passlock system fixed because my security light is on. i want this car to be recalled or to get reimbursed for the cost and time i've had to put into this car which is a lot$$$*jb
06/30/2003105/05/2003
 I have a 2001 grand am gt and it has problems starting sometimes. it has had a fuel pump,solonoids, and a new starter put in it within the past 2 weeks and nothing seems to be fixing the problem and i've only had the car for 2 months!!
05/02/2003605/19/2001
 I have had many problems with my 2001 grand am. like others many turn signals failed, i have had water leaks, the dome light fell out of its casing and was dangling by its wires. in may of 2003 the computer and its wiring were replaced (at only 31000) after an incident of very ruff shifting. a separate consistant problem that remains unsolved is the car's occasional episodes of not wanting to start. during these episodes it sounds as if the starter will crack, but it just will not start. the only way to get it started at these times is to tap the gas pedal! it has been taken to two dealerships for this problem. they have replaced a fuel intake valve and put new programming in the computer. nothing they ever do solves this problem and usually they tell me that they can not recreate the problem and therefore can not fix it. even after having a new computer the problem still occurs.*ak
10/12/2001509/01/2001
 The starter will crank but it will not start it takes 2 to 3 times to get the car started. the fuel pump has already been reaplced.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY
11/13/200542311/10/2005
 In november of 2005 i purchase a 2001 pontiac grand am gt. a couple of days of having the car, when i went over a bump the car stalled on me. i thought it was a one time thing. i took it back to the dealer and they told me nothing was wrong. when it happened 2 more times, i took it back to the dealer and they told me that all of my relays were bad and that it would cost me $700. out of cost pocket. they told me this when my warranty expired. i thought i had a 90 day warranty, but it turn out that i had a 30 day warranty. i think they knew what was wrong with the car, but waited until my warranty expired, so they wouldn't have to fix it. my car is only years old and it has 42k on it. so how can all of the relays be bad? they also told me that since i have been driving the car, that i could of damage the relays myself. i didn't buy the car for it to sit in the driveway, i bought it so i could drive it. i called the lemon law, they told me they only cover the engine, i also called gm corp, they called the dealer and the dealer told them that they told me they would split the cost of the relays. which they never said that, i have a witness that can state that they never offer to split the cost to repair the car. i am at the end of my rope. you are my last hope. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID
03/03/2002445592
 The solenoid chip, located behind the steering column, failed and caused the entire vehicle to lock up. this failure occurred when the vehicle was restarted after it had been driven and parked. the parts the dealership replaced are 12458191 and 670487. dealership indicated that this is a common failure with these vehicles. *ak the two failures occured with 20000 miles of one another. *nm
06/30/2003105/05/2003
 I have a 2001 grand am gt and it has problems starting sometimes. it has had a fuel pump,solonoids, and a new starter put in it within the past 2 weeks and nothing seems to be fixing the problem and i've only had the car for 2 months!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12/20/2006600001
 Tl* - the contact's 2001 pontiac grand am gt's fan speed switch for the defroster and air conditioning wasonly working at level 4. this incident occurred on several occasions ,and she was unable to adjust the setting to 1,2, or 3. also, the driver side window was inoperable. the contact removed the panel and observed that one of the plastic window guides was broken. the contact attempted to replace the window switch,but the mechanic informed her that the failed components were the regulators. *ak
04/17/20065334507/10/2001
 Both the hazard switch and multifunction switch shorted out at the same time causing the need to replace both switches. the hazard switch subsequently became a recall, but gm would not reimburse me for the multifunction switch as well. the dealer's mechanic could not tell me which switch caused the other to fail.
06/05/200571000205/30/2003
 Dt: the contact stated while driving the electrical system would go on and off intermittently. this happens every time the vehicle was driven on rough roads. the vehicle was taken to a certified dealer for diagnosis. the problem could not be duplicated. also, the rear seat belt material fell apart. this was inspected by the dealer, they offered no free repair. *ak
11/01/200561000106/26/2001
 For about 2 years now,we have been having problems with our 2001 pontiac grand am. there is some type of a short in the electrical system, causing the trunk release actuator to operate by itself,every time the driver side door is pened. also ,the automatic-on dash lights, headlights, marker lights and so-on- sometimes will not turn on immediately,when the parking brake is lowered. i would like to know if an investigation could be opened for these problems; because they are safety related issues,and there may be many other people being affected with these same problems-with their 2001 grand am's. i believe pontiac should be made to be accountable for these issues,since the american public is trusting them to provide safe cars. this should not be something that is limited to a warranty, since it involves a safety issue, in which the lights could stop functioning while driving or the trunk could release( by itself) while driving. thank you. *nm
07/15/20054650001/05/2003
 My vehicle was not included in a recall of 2001 pontiac grand am's and i have the same problem as the ones that were.i'm told that my vin # was not included in this recall. i'm concerned that the failure of the turn signals will result in an accident.
 When attempting to start vehicle the engie failed. consumer looked under the hood, and noticed some wires melted, followed by the engine burning. consumer put the fire out. *ak
11/27/200324351008/03/2001
 Electrical wiring failure (signal light - tail light). *ak
04/14/2002330005001/24/2002
 Turn signal and/or hazard lights operates in an inconsistent basis. most of the time i have to start the flasher, then cut it off for the turn signals work. usually it works but not all the time. *la
05/02/2003605/19/2001
 I have had many problems with my 2001 grand am. like others many turn signals failed, i have had water leaks, the dome light fell out of its casing and was dangling by its wires. in may of 2003 the computer and its wiring were replaced (at only 31000) after an incident of very ruff shifting. a separate consistant problem that remains unsolved is the car's occasional episodes of not wanting to start. during these episodes it sounds as if the starter will crack, but it just will not start. the only way to get it started at these times is to tap the gas pedal! it has been taken to two dealerships for this problem. they have replaced a fuel intake valve and put new programming in the computer. nothing they ever do solves this problem and usually they tell me that they can not recreate the problem and therefore can not fix it. even after having a new computer the problem still occurs.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
11/27/2006110/11/2002
 My 2001 pontiac grand am smelled like something was burning. i took the car to the dealership who told/showed me that the insulation on the wire harness was literally disintegrating causing an extreme fire hazard. i was told it would cost over $2000 to replace the harness. everything in the car was factory installed and the insulation should not literally be disintegrating into dust after only 5 years. *jb
04/17/20065334507/10/2001
 Both the hazard switch and multifunction switch shorted out at the same time causing the need to replace both switches. the hazard switch subsequently became a recall, but gm would not reimburse me for the multifunction switch as well. the dealer's mechanic could not tell me which switch caused the other to fail.
03/05/200557600505/19/2001
 I am having many electrical problems with my 2001 pontiac grand am: first,there was a recall for a faulty turn signal/hazard flasher relay which i had repaired at an authorized dealership,but now the flasher relay is displaying the same problems it did before it was replaced-causing me to wonder if pontiac is using faulty parts to replace faulty parts!!also ,this same car is having many electrical problems-including power windows that sometimes work and sometimes do not;after starting the engine and disengaging the emergecy hand brake,the lights are supposed to come on . sometimes the lights will take a long time before they will operate;also ,sometimes nothing will work ,other than the engine running.please note that this is the second pontiac 2001 grand am in which we have had electrical problems.on our first pontiac grand am-the tail lights would intermittently work; please note that this was a new car with around 20,000 miles on it.i can go into greater detail about the many other electrical and non-electrical problems i have had with this car,and i have seen other similar problems people have been having with this type of car.my concern is for the safety of the people driving these cars,as well as other motorists on the highways.(these electrical defects in these grand am's could cause a dangerous situation on the highway,if the running lights were to fail at night-or at high speeds).would someone at nhtsa please look into this problem? this is a definite safety concern which should be addressed! thank you for your time.*ak
03/23/20045
 After making an appointment and leaving the vehicle at the dealership to have the hazard warning switch recall 03v327000 repairs performed, dealership didn't have the replacement switch. also when the vehicle was picked up the clock, radio, display lights and the headlights were inoperative. the dealership did not accept responsibility. *ak
08/01/2003511/03/2000
 I have a pontiac grand am gt 2001 v6 and it has 3 major problems. the car has 52,000 miles and i have had to replace the rotors/breaks twice already. whenever the front brakes are applied they pulsate and drag the car to a stop. best of all its starting to shudder again when i use the breaks. so, soon to be 3 times in about 3 years. second, the speakers have blown 2 times. i dont understand why gm would put speakers in the car that cannot handle the power from the factory reciever. finally, the engine cooling problem. the low coolant light would turn on when i started the car, then turn off after 10-30 seconds. this went on for a week or two and i brought it in to get checked out. they told me the dex cool coolant ate through the gaskets, which caused the loss of coolant. its $800 to get it fixed. please do something, this car's design is flawed.*ak
12/10/2003203/03/2002
 Blower motor for heater/air conditioner has faild twice. first time did not work on 1 or 2. second time faild to operate on 1,2, and 3.*ak
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 Dash lights came on and off intermittently. also, while braking there was a loud grinding noise. abs warning light and engine check light kept illuminating. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
07/13/20011
 This auto was parked for 6 hours, prior had filled fuel tank , awaoke at 1:30 am seeing this auto parked next to my 1979 ford ranchero which had not been moved in over 12 hours afire. fire was at right rear of pontiac setting next to left front of 1979 ford ranchero. understand national tv station ran a story about the 2001 grand am catching fire after being parked ? information appreciated. if a defect this might save some one from property loss or fataliy. thanks ansd may god be with you and your agency. joe conner. *ak

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