2004 Grand Am will randomly not start. I have had the fuel pump and key switch replaced and the car still does not start sometimes. Twice the car has shutdown while driving. The door locks will unlock when the cars shuts off while driving.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Clicking noise that sounds like turn signal, though turn signal nor hazards come on. Sound is very unpredictable, and very annoying. Have notices small wisps of smoke coming from steering column, but thought it was only dust until reading other complaints. Have taken to dealer and was told they had no idea what the problem might be.

- Muldrow, OK, USA

My 2004 Pontiac Grand Am wouldn't start, changed a few small things, fuel filter, etc, but still wouldn't start. Had to have it towed. I read about the passlock system and it worked. When I got to the dealer, their diagnostic didn't find anything wrong. I have not had it happen again, but am afraid to drive it because I also read that after the passlock system fails multiple times, it fouls the computer and the car could die when I'm driving down the highway at 70, and not be able to control the car.

- Columbia, MO, USA

My 2004 Grand Am is having several ongoing problems. It wont start and when it does it dies constantly. I almost ran into a ditch after it lost power going 50 mph. Another time it lost power in the middle of a three lane street with a green light. I was barley missed by two different vehicles going 45mph. My Pontiac Grand Am' has a security problem involving a passlock failure. I got in my car today, and it wouldn't start again. Pontiac says to turn the key on for 10 min and reset the computer every time I try to start my car. I work late nights. I can't take the chance to see if its going to start or I have to sit in the dark for ten minutes and wait for my car to start. I also have had to replace the hazard relay and the multifunction rely like hundreds of other Grand Am owners. In 2003 Pontiac recalled cars with the same issue. Im not sure why they aren't taking care of the 2004 problems.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Car started popping fuses for the parking lights and dash lights then my wife was at bank and lights came on automatically then the harness under dash started smoking I had to cut power from battery to stop fire.

- Jemison, AL, USA

On my 04 Grand Am after using turn signal, clicking noise started coming from behind hazard signal and now sometimes a puff of smoke has started coming from the steering column with only 43K on car, replaced hazard switch, fixed for only 2 days then same problem, noticed complaints of same problem and this was a recall on earlier models, shouldn't this recall be extended?? please go to www.mycarstats.com there are many complaints of the problem. More complaints from other owners. 2nd complaint of turn signal electrical problem. Result of defective multifunction switch also present in other years as well and other GM vehicles. In researching this problem I have found it is not a matter of if but when it will happen. Car was repaired 1/18/08. This is the description of the repair from the mechanic: Diagnose clicking noise in dash, remove dash face - check wiring, switches, tbs's and recalls. Problem caused by short in multi function switch that damaged flasher unit. R&R steering column covers and air bag to replace multi function switch, replace hazard lamp flasher unit. Part description: Multi function switch assembly (headlamps, wipers, turn signals, dimmer all in one unit.) hazard lamp/flasher unit assembly. Total cost $474.31. If you will refer back to 2000, GM recall NO03043 and 2001 GM recall NO03043 you will see they were recalled for the same thing! in addition to a possible crash due to the defective switch that you noted, you might want to add that 1) very distracting 2) if not repaired, the brake lights start to fail 3) steering assembly starts smoking. I hope something is done before someone dies. This safety issue needs to be addressed before some gets hurt or dies. I made Pontiac aware of condition with out resolve. Also the person whom I spoke to did not speak or understand english very well. Please help get this resolved.

- Covington, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the pass lock system prevented the vehicle from starting. He would have to leave the key in for ten minutes and wait for the security light to stop blinking. The pass lock system would reset itself and then he could start the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done to assist. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was approximately 67,000 and failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Plant City, FL, USA

This is the 2nd time my car is running fine when I turn it off and when I go out to run an errand, there is no power at all. When I turn the key, there is nothing at all. Everything is completely dead, nothing lights up at all. It happened the 1st time earlier this winter and the garage was able to reset it and it started right up. I have tried putting the key to the on position and waiting 10 minutes and turn it to the off position and then trying to start it. There is still nothing. I assume I will have to have it towed to the garage and possibly have the ignition switch replaced. I figure that is what it must be because I have been doing research on the internet and alot of consumers have had the same problem and that is what was wrong and I also noticed that it can happen again at any time leaving people stranded. I just happened to be that both times I was in my own yard when it did it to me.

- Jonesport, ME, USA

On my 2004 Grand Am noticed after using turn signal... clicking noise coming from dash behind hazard signal started and now smoke has started coming from the steering column with only 43K miles on car... noticed several other complaints of the same problem and that this was recalled on earlier models... shouldn't this recall be extended??

- Salina, KS, USA

Second complaint regarding the turn signal electrical problem. This problem is a result of a defective multifunction switch and is present in other years of the Grand Am as well as other GM vehicles. In researching this problem I have learned that it is not a matter of "if" it will happen to your Pontiac but rather "when" it will happen. My Pontiac was repaired janurary 18, 2008. The following is the description of the repair from the mechanic: Diagnose clicking noise in dash, dismantle dash face and check wiring and switches, check tbs's and recalls. Problem caused by short in multi function switch that damaged flasher unit. R&R steering column covers and air bag to gain access to replace multi function switch, replace hazard lamp switch/flasher unit. Part description: Multi function switch assembly (headlamps, wipers, turn signals, dimmer all in one unit.) hazard lamp/flasher unit assembly. Total cost $474.31. My cost to rent a car $59.85. If you will refer back to 2000, GM recall NO03043 and 2001 GM recall NO03043 you will see these vehicles were recalled for exactly the same thing! in addition to the consequences of a possible crash as a result of the defective switch that you noted, you might want to add that 1) it is very distracting 2) if the vehicle is not repaired, the brake lites start failing, the steering assembly starts smoking....and best of all, if you take it to certian Pontiac dealers they have actually stated that the smoking was normal during the summer months!!! I sincerely hope that something is done about this before someone is killed. Think of your family members and give this some attention. This is not about money anymore.

- Las Vegasw, NV, USA

Security light comes on - car won't start - let set for 10 minutes - turn ignition off and back on - security light comes on going down the road. - something to do with passlock according to info on internet.

- Haughton, LA, USA

My daughters 2004 Grand Am recently started experiencing an annoying problem. Whenever she used the turn signals, the clicking noise coming from the dash near the radio and hazard light switch continues for several seconds (anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds or longer!!!) after the blinker is turned off. The problem is gradually getting worse as time goes by.

- Rogersville, AL, USA