This is such a safety issue and concern that I think Pontiac should be paying closer attention to. I never received anything about any recall and just recently heard through word of mouth that other people were experiencing the same thing with their turn signals only working sporadically. This IS a safety issue as when people behind you do not know you are turning, they can not plan accordingly. Accidents are going to happen and then Pontiac will have to listen because they are going to have lawsuits on their hands. I have never had work done because I am a student and can barely afford my oil changes much less a $300 job like this. I called Pontiac headquarters and put in my VIN number but was told that there were no recent recalls on my car. I could not speak to anyone so I will have to try calling again. Ah, the life of the corporate world. We'll see what happens.

I've been experiencing problems with my turn signal, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, my temporary solution to it is cumbersome and I do not recommend it, but is like this; when I'm ready to make a turn or switch lanes, I turn the lever up or down if it does not blink, I turn on my hazard light and rapidly turn it off alternately with the turn signal multifunction lever until it stays (blinking) on. I've read somewhere that there is some recall about faulty hazard switches on this vehicles along with Oldsmobile Alero and Chevy Malibus that are being replaced free of charge, but not the turn signal lever/switch, although obviously they correlate. I wonder if any other Grand Am owners have any more info on this.

I have had the same problem with my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. I paid over $300 to have the multifunction switch replaced. April 2006 I received a letter from Pontiac stating that they will reimburse out of pocket expenses for the Hazard Switch but not the Multifunction Switch which the two parts have a direct correlation.

I contacted Pontiac as well as GM executive offices. They refused to reimburse me. GM executive offices (313-667-7153) hung up on me.

You can file complaints with:

- Federal Trade Commission 877-382-4357 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 888-327-4236 - (Your State) Attorney General - Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org)