electrical problem
8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$400.00
Average Mileage:
73,483 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replaced ignition switch (1 reports)
- spliced melted wires (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Pontiac Grand Am car shuts off while driving
2008Mar 17
Grand Am SE 2.2L L4 Ecotec
- Automatic transmission
- 70,450 miles
I've had no previous problems but twice on two separate occasions it has died when I come to a stop (one at a traffic light & one in a drive through). Fortunately when put in park I was able to start it up again with no problem but I'm afraid this is the beginning of a problem. I've been online but haven't been able to find an answer. Can you help? Thanks
2007Oct 19
(reported on)Grand Am GT Coupe V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
My Pontiac Grand Am began shutting off I was driving down the road. I was told it was the fuel pump so I spent $400 to replace it. Two days later I am driving down the highway at 60 mph and it shuts off again. I am so thankful I was travelling on a back road at the time and was going down hill so I was able to coast off of the highway. I travel the interstate daily and thank God I was not on it when it happened. I took it back to the mechanic and they discovered it was my ignition switch. They tell me it is quite a common problem with that make and model. They have replaced many. Well that costed about $400.00. While there they also discovered yet another manufacturer defect. My head gaskets were leaking. That added about another $600 to the bill to replace them. This car is no where near paid off and am already having to deal with these expenses. And how can Pontiac not recall this car for this problem. The internet has shown me that I am among many with this problem. Pontiac won't recall because it is not a safety issue. Excuse me but I think someone's car shutting off at 55 or 70 mph with oh lets say a tractor and trailer behind them is a safety issue. When you car shuts off it shuts off. There isn't time to get out of the way of the vehicle behind you. How many people are going to have to lose their life due to this repairable problem before GM decides to fix it? This is one of the biggest safety issues I have ever heard of and they try to say it is not safety related. I have always been a fan of GM vehicles until now. Don't get me wrong my Grand Am is a beautiful car but all it's going to be is a beautiful casket if it decides to shut off at just the right time. Please GM wake up.
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2008Jul 01
Grand Am SE V6
It happened one day that my Pontiac wouldn't start. I had to call into work resulting in loss of pay. It really sucks when you deliver pizzas and your car won't start. My brother an uncle are mechanics. So they had my car towed to their shop and my brother ended up telling me that I had to push on the gas to get the car to start. He said that my moms Pontiac Grand AM GT also had the same issue. Well that got really annoying and I said I shouldn't have to push on the gas to get the car to start that was just stupid. Well i took it into their shop several times, they replaced the fuel pump, did a complete tune up, replaced the air intake valve, temp sensors, computer (because my check engine light wasn't on - let me note that it was their boss that replaced that I still don't think he needed too as my engine light has come on before but doesn't stay on for more than a day or two) After paying about $600 bucks out of my college savings plan I picked up a repair manual and was looking at all the reasons my car wouldn't start. Not only would it not start but THREE times while in the middle of driving my car stalls. I was fed up, they had replaced everything that could possibly cause these problems even changed the fuel filters in case they were clogged, which is what I originally believed to be the problem. I took it in one last time to make sure they had checked the intake hoses. While looking for the hoses my brother came across a group of wires that were stuck to - I believe the engine - he said they lead to the intake valve so somewhere in that general area - it was on the right side of car if you care to take a look - anyway - they had been melted because they were placed too close. My brother spliced the wires back together, made them longer, and brought them over and away from where they originally were. I haven't had to push on the gas to get it to start, nor has it stalled since then...SO relieved.
bcthomas20
Moss Point, MS, USA
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