Pontiac Grand Am accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

6.9

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$76.00

Average Mileage:

133,857 miles

Number of complaints:

7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. dealer replaced sensor in gearshift (1 reports)
  3. lock de icer or graffite (1 reports)
  4. temp solution look under steering column (1 reports)

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problem #7

2004Oct 08

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • 144,000 miles

It happened to my 96 Grand AM - to be able to remove the key I removed a plastic cover under the steering column - you need torx screw driver 5/32" - and then you will see a plunger coil and then push it toward the key and I taped it in the "pushed in" position with electrical tape. Also on the plastic cover under the steering column there is a small access hole with cover about 1" x 1 1/2" that can be removed with a regular screw driver (access cover has small slot for screw driver for removal slide the panel up the steering column) and you can insert your finger in there and push the same plunger in and release the key.

Good luck.

Aimo K.

Oakville, ON, Canada

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problem #6

2005Jun 02

(reported on)

Grand Am GT

  • 128,000 miles

Pontiac suck , it has been one problem after the other, it seems every month i am fixing something on this dang car. when your ignition locks up thats mean it won't drive so you gotta call a tow truck that means big $$$.

brittanie

Jackson, Michigan, USA

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problem #5

2004Jun 15

Grand Am SE 3.1L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

it was fixed once. now it is doing it again, the dealer's service manger said there are 4 parts that go bad. it could be any one of those 4. he said grand am & grand prix have this problem.

Wayne S.

Selinsgrove, PA, USA

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problem #4

2000Jul 01

Grand Am 3.4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

Just that if your key gets stuck in the ignition look under the steering column there is a hole put your finger in there and pull the lever froward while holding it it should always you to pull your stuck keys right out of the ignition...any more questions please feel free to email me....

armymechanic08

El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #3

2007Sep 16

(reported on)

Grand Am 4cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 161,000 miles

My keys are always getting stuck in my ignition. They will not turn to the off position and it happens nearly daily. I have found a few things that help for about a week or so at minimum cost. Try squirting powdered graphite into your ignition or lock de icer (used in cold weather on door locks normally) it will clean and lubricate the ignition itself and make it unlock for the time being. Both of these products are less then 2 dollars at a part store or Walmart.

shelbylynne

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

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problem #2

2004Oct 02

(reported on)

Grand Am SE

  • 134,000 miles

I have 2 nearly identical Pontiac Grand Am's and one will not release the key from the ignition switch most of the time. It takes from 5 to 20 minutes to finally allow the switch to be locked and key removed. All that time all the instrument panel lights are on and draining the battery. Your only protection is to have a spare key to get in after you lock the doors and to have a set of jumper cables to start the car if you get back too late. If I could find the little sucker I'd disconnect or override it so it wouldn't lock the ignition switch from going to the locked position.

John D.

Pascagoula, MS, USA

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problem #1

2004Aug 05

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • 100,000 miles

My key got stuck in my car the other day so I left it. Usually I leave it for a few minutes and go back out and the key will come right out. Well, I was at work and got busy and by the time I got back out to the car the car was dead! Then I had to try and get it jumped in the dark and it was a big pain in the ass. The key gets stuck sometimes, but not every time. It seems to go in spurts.

stephjon00

Clinton, IA, USA

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