engine problem
6.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$19.00
Average Mileage:
54,667 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- fix magnet inside ignition (1 reports)
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2008May 01
Grand Am
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
About two months ago I couldn't get my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am to start. The mechanics worked on it, but the next day I had the same problem. I have taken the car to the shop many times and they can't seem to fix it. Sometimes the car starts right up like nothing is wrong with it and other times it takes several tries. A friend suggested that it wasn't getting fuel. I'm not sure if that's the problem or not but if anyone knows how to fix this PLEASE contact me!
2008Feb 11
Grand Am 3.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I ran some errands and went back home to get something - parked in front of my house, when I came back car wouldn't start. It's turning over, but there doesn't seem to be any juice to it. Checked battery - all o.k. Neighbor thought it might be the fuel pump - had it towed to repair shop next morning (after trying to start it again!!! with same lackluster results). Got a call from the repair shop 1/2 hr later wanting to know what's wrong with it - it started just fine with them. They kept the car for 2 days and used it to run errands, etc....they were unable to duplicate the problem. Finally, I had my son pick it up and park it in fron of my office bldg. 1 hour later......same problem - car won't start - returned it to repair shop...........you guessed it: They couldn't duplicate the problem - they kept it for 3 days this time. Finally took the dam thing home (of course it started just fine form there) and drove it about 14 miles to my house. No problem. Let my son borrow it - 20 min later got a call........the dam thing lost power while going uphill and finally died while going downhill. It's now parked waiting to be towed to the DEALERSHIP - probably waste of time - I'm sure they also can't duplicate the problem.... maybe it's my son or myself and NOT THE CAR!!!! (
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2008Oct 02
Grand Am SE2 3400 V6
Last week I was in a hurry to leave and go to a meeting. I got into my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, which has been absolutely flawless since I purchased her, and turned the key and absolutely nothing. All the lights came on as if everything was okay, but no clicking or or starter sound. I took her to a mechanic and was told it was the starter, that costs 175.00 bucks, plus labor. I was waiting there and noticed that the car did the same thing after he installed the starter. I was really pissed now as my old starter was already switched out for the core charge. So I went outside to smoke and walk off my anger. I came back in and it was running! Yahooo! Well, two days later, the same thing happened, so I located the fix on my own, and it turns out it was the magnet inside the ignition switch goes bad, so there is a bypass solution!!!!! It worked great, read everything and make sure that the car is ON!!!! Very important. Good luck to everyone that has this problem, and it really is a easy fix, took me about three hours to do it slowly, I will take pictures for anyone who needs them. I love this car, and hope I can keep it for many more miles! Remember, this is a GM problem, so it happens on many of their other automobiles. At least it is an easy fix.
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adamyoung913
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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