NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

1997 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,839 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #12

Jun 162002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While starting vehicle, would continue to restart by itself until consumer switched ignition switch to accessories. Started to stop, but sparks and smoke were coming from the steering column, the back of consumers pants were on fire. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.. consumer stated the igniton was recalled, and consumer suffered 2nd degree burns.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #11

Apr 222002

Grand Am

  • miles
NHTSA ecall 02 V 070 000/manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch. Dealer: Hubert motors, longmont co; phone# 303/776-2650 unable to honor recall because no parts were available. Please fill free to provide any further infromation and please fill in the vehicle mileage.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #10

May 312002

Grand Am

  • miles
Recall 02 V 070 000 elictrical system; ignition; switch. Vehicle was taken in for recall to have a relay switch installed. After switch was instatlled, quarter of a mile down the road engine check light illuminated, indicating a burned smell. Took back to dealer.

- Franklin, NJ, USA

problem #9

Apr 012002

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

NHTSA recall 02 V 070 000/manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch: Dealer: Sunrise Pontiac, bartlett, tn ; phone# 901//333-8000, was not able to honor recall because no parts were available. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #8

Apr 302002

Grand Am

  • miles
When consumer turns vehicle on there is short when she takes key out of the ignition vehicle is still running. Dealership is aware of problem.

- West Demoines, IA, USA

problem #7

Apr 032002

Grand Am

  • miles
NHTSA recall 02 V 070 000 manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch: Dealer: Donny bohn GMC; harvey, la; phone# 504/347-4070 refused to honor recall until a diagnostic was performed at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Harvey, LA, USA

problem #6

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Got recall 02V070000. Took vehicle to dealer and had repairs done. Currently, vehicle will start, and then shut off. Will not stay cranked. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

- Halifax, MA, USA

problem #5

Mar 012001

Grand Am

  • miles
#1 - computer module failed - all warning lights intermittently come on and go off (50,000 miles). #2 - ignition switch - pin comes loose and key will not work. Have to replace & rekey. #3 - PCM/vcm replaced @ 58,000 miles. #4 - brake rotors have been "turned" twice, still pulsate. #5 - parking brake constantly needs adjusting. #6 - GM dealer overcharged on labor, 5.5 hours should have been 1 hour. GM not willing to help solve situation.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #4

Apr 182001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
After turning engine off ignition key will not release, cause unknown.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 132001

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer put key in ignition and turned it and steering column started smoking. Towed to dealer, and they said it was ignition switch.

- Trotwood, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 192000

Grand Am

  • miles
When putting key in the ignition switch there is no response, vehicle will not turn over. Consumer went to the dealership, and mechanic replaced inner mechanism of vehicle. Vehicle broke down again, vehicle is at the dealership.

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

problem #1

Apr 122000

Grand Am

  • miles
Ignition locks up. Has happend several times. Locks up and the key cannot be turned even when the steering column is not locked up. Last time it happend we had to put the car up on a jack to unlock the ignition? it cannot be fixed nowthough without spending alot of money. The car was taken in to the dealer when it was under warranty for the same problem and they said there was no problem and that they could not do anything for me. This is not normal and should not happen and because they refused to fix it properly the first timei am going to end up spending a great deal amount of money.

- West Chester, OH, USA

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