8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$464.00
Average Mileage:
66,134 miles
Total Complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- replaced ignition (2 reports)
- replaced ignition & passlock system (1 reports)
electrical problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
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2009Sep 03
Grand Am
- Automatic transmission
- 114,110 miles
I have been having problem with my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am for over 3 years, never occurred to me to get on the internet to check to see if anyone else was having the same problem as I. I had my mechanic to look at veh and he never came back. I called and called. So i decide to look on internet to so I could determined what was wrong with my car. I never knew so many people was having the same problem as I with the car won't start. My mechanic has fix my car 2 times and I guess he said the third time the hell with it. now I am stuck. I will never ever buy another Pontiac. The security system in car is a piece of cramp. Yes GM need to recall all these veh Now this morning I am getting and going to my car to try and start it on my own. I read if I wait 10 minute of so after the security light stop blinking I might can get it crank. Wish me luck, because I am unemployed at this time and don't have much money, so I can't buy a new car.
2009Aug 28
Grand Am
- Automatic transmission
- 77,343 miles
This is such a PITA!! I have a busy life and I have no time to worry about if my car is gonna start or not. If it doesn't, trying to reset the system or wait for a tow just can't keep happening. I have read sooo many message boards about this problem and there doesn't seem to be a cheap or easy fix. Grrrrrr!
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2009Aug 04
Grand Am GT 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,890 miles
Several times we have had problems starting my wife's 2003 Pontiac Grand AM GT. You would think a car that averages less than 3,500 miles a year and meticulously maintained would be trouble free. As I have seen reported by over 400 others on this site I am also having difficulty starting this car, either the Security or the Check Engine light will flash but the car won't start.
As others have also mentioned sometimes it will start if you wait 10 or more minutes but sometimes it won't. I had the Ignition changed by a GM Dealer for $508 and now am concerned that this may not be fixed because others have done the same only to have the problem return.
I contacted GM at 866-790-5700, reported this problem and was given a case number. I suggest others do the same this is the only way to get this addressed! Today I was told that if the problem does return, and I call again with my case number, they will do whatever they can to resolve this. It is under investigation and if it is determined to be a safety issue there will be a recall.
To make this happen please report it to safercar.gov as well. It's great to have this site to vent in but we need to have the auto manufactures held accountable for these problems!
2007Dec 22
Grand Am ES
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
I see that the pass-lock issue is not just on the Pontiac Grand Am. What a pita. We have had the car towed to the dealership a couple of times. Replaced fuses, ignition, etc. I'm fed up. Need a permanent fix that doesn't cost thousands!!!!!!
2008Apr 16
Grand Am
- Automatic transmission
- 44,000 miles
I bought my 03 Grand Am in Oct 07 and had a remote start/remote keyless entry installed in November. No problems till March 08 when the security light came on a few times. By April, car would not turn over and had to have it towed. After 2 weeks of checking and replacing parts, the problem still exists - in a way. Starting the car with the key shows no problems, but starting with the remote start activates the security light. Once I had a no start that was corrected by the "10 min" reset with the original key. GM says its the fault of the remote start (professionally installed) and the remote start people say they cannot find any problems at all. Still trying to get to the bottom of it all.
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2007Nov 14
Grand Am GT1 3400 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 17,000 miles
i call my car the black angel of death!!! all it does is cause problems and cost money. as much of a gm fan as i am im starting to question them. its been towed several times. they pretty much have replaced everything electrical, body computer, ignition switch, passlock, new keys and still has a mind of its own. it used to honk on its own, drains the battery, it has the famous intake gasket leak, window regulators, the moonroof took a crap and wouldnt shut. the sad part is the car still has less than 45,000 miles on it.
2007Apr 20
(reported on)Grand Am 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
I just replaced the lifters in this car about 2 months ago in February...5 were collapsed. Then about 2 weeks ago I started having problems with it starting so I was told to replace the fuel regulator & I did. Needless to say that wasn't the problem, 3 days later it wouldn't even turn over. Luckily I had someone that new what he was dealing with & reset my security system... after sitting there over 30 minutes the car finally started. It's crazy how a security system that's suppose to help you also screws you over in the end.
2006Aug 22
(reported on)Grand Am
- 61,000 miles
Car would not start. Had to have towed to Ponitac dealer. High mileage on car due to long communte. Car less than 3 years old. Did give 10% discount due to me calling Ponitac. Mileage should not impact the security light.
2006Jul 16
(reported on)Grand Am SE
- 36,000 miles
My security lights keeps coming on and when it starts flashing my car doesn't start. On my remote entry i unlock and lock the doors but still nothing. Its really awful and annoying. I already need rotors on my car. Unsightly lines in the driver and passengers windows from putting the up and down.
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2008Feb 21
Grand Am 2.2L
This thing shuts my car off at the worst times! Yes I do know that you can reset it in like 10 mins but when you're trying to get gas or an oil change it is outright embarrassing! THEN it has killed my battery on top of that! When however the security light stays on and doesn't go off, it means, I'm guessing its not working because it doesn't shut off when the light is staying on and not going off! Is there any way of deactivating this damn thing????
dsellers
Panama City, FL, USA
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