Fast clicking sound around steering column (sounds like the blinker is going but it is not).

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

Car will not start, security light blinking on dash. Car "thinks" it's being stolen and will not allow the car to start. I'm being told it's related to the passlock system.

- Owens X Rds, AL, USA

It has been an ongoing incident with this vehicle. The car does not start consistently. I have had to pick my daughter up at all hours of the day. I have had to leave work because she could not get her car started. The car has turned completely off in intersections, and at high speeds. We are using my car because her car is extremely expensive to get fixed. I checked if it was on the list of recalls. It is not, but I do feel it is dangerous. Please compensate me or direct me where to get compensated for the amount of money it will take to replace the key and ignition module. That is what the dealer told me had to be replaced.

- Orangeburg, SC, USA

While driving on expressway or street the car stalls without any warning. The car unexpectedly died cutting off while driving. Must try to merge off and out of traffic immediately. Happens on smooth and rough roads. Unsafe. Driving a 2003 Grand Am with same problems as the recalled vehicles. Please advise, support and service.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the security warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that there was a short in the ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

- Theodore, AL, USA

Passlock problems had the cylinder kit replaced, car still goes into the security pass problem, took it back same day after it was supposedly fixed, same problem car turns over but does not start, have to repeat several times then it stars, security red light flashes on when turning over key to start engine, no other problems detected by dealer ship, again going to take it in this Friday Oct 11th 2013, have read on forums of this repeated problem with GM cars forum is townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.F0F6220/52 Pontiac Grand Am security passlock problems.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

Turn signals about every two tries will stop working and sometimes you can get them to come back on by hitting the hazards.

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the horn activated independently. The contact pulled the fuse and disconnected the horn. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that either the horn pad or the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,185.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

Coolant leaked into engine caused problems, wouldn't start half the time, couldn't fill up without gas pump cutting off constantly (took 20 minutes to fill up). Took car to dealer and other shops spent tons of money problem not solved. Got so feed up with this car I pulled the tags and bought a Honda. It is really unfair how the manufacturer of this car was allowed to get away with putting out such an inferior product. There should have been a major recall on any number of these problems. I was never notified of any recalls or the class action law suit.

- Houma, LA, USA

Sometimes, when applying the turn signals, the turn signal does not activate, even though the turn signal lever is in the correct position. The relay does not click, and the turn signals do not flash. Also, at random times, the turn signal relay can be heard clicking rapidly on and off when the turn signals are not turned on. The turn signals do not turn on when this occurs, just the relay in the dash clicks. As stated, this happens randomly and can go on for hours over a long drive.

- Millersville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac grand-am. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but it failed to turn over. The contact mentioned that he attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times. Also, the contact stated that the horn would go off by itself at different hours of the day and in order to deactivate it he had to push on the horn multiple times. In addition, the contact also mentioned that the steering wheel did not lock after shutting the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the problem. However, the mechanic advised the contact that the failure might be cause by an electrical issue and he would need to consult with his local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the anti-theft security system engaged erroneously, preventing him from starting the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the anti-theft warning lamp illuminated and he had to restart the vehicle in order to reset the system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,0000 and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 11/13/12 the consumer stated he must wait 10 minuntes to restart the vehicle. This occurs very frequently. The dealer would not service vehicle until a $100 fee was paid. Updated 11/27/2012

- South Gate, MI, USA

We began having problems starting our car, the security light was on and stayed on. Some days it would start and others it wouldn't and then it eventually would not start at all. After being in the shop for a week and stumping the mechanics, we still have not solved the issue. Everything has been checked from the fuel pump to the sensors and they all tested good. Our ignition went bad and since we had it replaced it has been bad. This car has left us stranded places with three small kids. We have to leave the key in the on position for about ten minutes then turn to off then start and sometimes it takes three or four times before it works.

- Wilmington , OH, USA

Car will not start at times....it hesitates to start. Alot of GM vehicles have this same problem. GM needs to fix this problem with a recall.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the ignition failed to recognize the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to an electrical short in the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

- Colfax, IL, USA

Car will not start at times. I have been on a forum and alot of people have the same problem. Its the security safetylock(faulty).

- Memphis, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph and noticed an extremely small amount of smoke emitting from the steering column. In addition, over the past five years a clicking noise would emit from the instrument panel area. The clicking malfunction stopped whenever engaging the hazard warning control device. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

- Pleasant Hill, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1. The contact stated that the keys could not be removed from the ignition. This failure occurred at least three times in the past and the ignition switch was replaced once before. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who would replace the ignition switch for a second time at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Brattleboro, VT, USA

For no reason the horn would start blowing constantly while it was parked, locked up, in the driveway. Pulled the fuse to stop it. Next day, replaced the fuse and it was ok. Few months later it did it again. Had three occurances after that. Local dealer wants $100 plus just to check it out and wouldn't tell me if there was a recall or problems with that. Searching the web lately, I found many complaints of similar electrical issues. I have my daughter driving it to college and want the horn working. I don't feel I should pay someone to repair this when it's an issue of the electrical system being defective. I have had this car since new and want my daughter to have the horn working correctly and not going off at will. I replaced the horn ring contact in the steering column and that was not the problem. How do I get this repaired? it is a safety issue driving it with no horn and I shouldn't have to pay for a defect' please respond to me on this issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Surprise, AZ, USA

Beginning in October 2010, the security light showed up on my car dashboard. It briefly was lit and would disappear. Over the next few weeks and months, my car would randomly not start and the security light would flash on. I had to have the car towed each time to the dealership which at the time of arrival, the car would then run and the light had disappeared. I was told there was nothing that could be done unless the car was not working. This was very costly in tows and missing work. Then I noticed as I would be driving, random single puffs of smoke coming from the steering wheel column. I described it to the dealership and they thought I was crazy. After this happening over and over finally I was told the ignition switch had been fried and needed to be replaced before a fire started and the car would not start again. I wish there would be a recall as I see this seems to be a common and expensive repair problem in Pontiac Grand Am's. what would have happened if my car had started on fire as I was driving!

- Miami Beach, FL, USA