Intermittently consumer would be unable to start the vehicle. Also, it stalls. Consumer is able to restart vehicle after 45 minutes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

Nar 6-03-2003 ignition switch fire hazard.

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

Vehicle was parked and consumer placed the key inside the ignition, and vehicle would not start. A burning smell was coming from the vehicle. Consumer lifted up the hood, and smoke was coming from the starter. Consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced due to failure.

- Everett, MA, USA

When putting key in ignition and turning it, vehicle will not start. Consumer has to try at least three times before engine will turn over and start.

- Weirton, WV, USA

Ignition switch burned out in steering column starter. Vehicle became difficult to operate, upon starting smoke emmitted from the steering column. Mechanic replaced starter and ignition.

- Central Islip, NY, USA

The consumer feels that the defective ignition the the vehicle which caused it to smoke is directly related to recall 00V-287, the component failed prior to notification and the consumer requested reimbursement but was told that she was not entitled to refund. Nlm

- Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA

Ignition switch was burned out and had to be replaced.

- Sebring, FL, USA

Ignition switch burned out in steering column starter. Vehicle became difficult to operate, upon starting smoke emmitted from the steering column. Mechanic replaced starter and ignition.

- Central Islip, NY, USA

The consumer feels that the defective ignition the the vehicle which caused it to smoke is directly related to recall 00V-287, the component failed prior to notification and the consumer requested reimbursement but was told that she was not entitled to refund. Nlm

- Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA

Consumer received recall notice 00V287000 in mail, and dealership performed service. Dealership will not release vehicle until consumer pays a $60 diagnostic fee. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- West Haven, CT, USA

Recall 00V287000/ manufacturer's recall 0079; vehicle doesn't start, and when trying it sends power surges, causing it to smoke. Relay is bad and will be replaced by manufacturer. Consumer was responsible for ignition switch although this vehicle was not included in recall.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Consumer parked vehicle at 8:15 am, when she came back to vehicle between 9:30 and 10 am, and it was burning. Fire department put out fire. Vehicle was totalled. Cause unknown at this time. Received recall letter 00V287000, but repairs had not been performed.

- Milford, MI, USA

Consumer states that it takes 4 to 5 times to start vehicle, just clicks but will not fire, starter and ignition switch had to be replaced, consumer received notification that there are defects with engine starter, consumer no longer owns vehicle, but is requesting reimbursement for repairs.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Erls fuse blows, ignition switch failure, replaced ignition and repaired wires, heating and air ac/compresser wil not come on, compresser shorted out, auto trans will not shift into overdrive and passing gear, transmission replaced once, will replace again.

- Wallace, NC, USA

Consumer took car in for a recall on ignition switch relay kit. They replaced kit. Hours later, consumer tried to start car and all lights began to flash, and it went dead. Then, consumer noticed smoke coming into car and car caught on fire.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

Key could not come out of ignition and steering column could not lock.

- Canton, OH, USA

Power window on passenger's side went out. Had window replaced under warranty. Problem still exists, but is continuous. Manufacturer indicated currently, vehicle's warranty expired. A mechanic in a repair shop stated that the part is sensitive and that it bends easily. Power door lock replaced. The window regulator assembly was replaced. Ignition switch relay kit was installed due to high elect current.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Recall 00V287 000/engine starter: Vehicle smoked when starting itself up while parked. Later, received a manufacturer's recall on engine starter. Called dealer (premier Pontiac, Buick, GMC; kingwood, tx; phone# 281/359-3600), and informed of problem and recall notice. Dealer informed consumerthat they will repairs all damages due to recall. Later on, informed that other damages which were not related to the recall would be repaired at consumer's expense. However, damages was due to defective engine starter, and dealer refused to honor it. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter: Also feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Porter, TX, USA

After driving parked vehicle in house then tried to start vehicle again, but did not start.then, went back to house. When caming out again found out that fire was coming from steering wheel. Opened door and more fire came out. Consumer believed that fire started at ignition switch due to an electrical problem.

- Minster, OH, USA

Recall remedy provided by dealer did not correct recall 00V287 engine starter problem.

- St Joesph, MN, USA