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pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
136,092 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- the solution is obvious pontiac.....recall this!!!! (2 reports)
- #10 comment was the solution to our problem...thank you! (1 reports)
- use a small screwdriver (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
Helpful Websites About 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix key is stuck in the ignition
2009Sep 13
Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,003 miles
I had no idea this many people had this issue. It is so freaking annoying. I was afraid to go into work today because I couldn't get my keys out. I sit and fidget with the gears, the e-brake, and eventually it came out when I turned the wheel all the way to the left. But it's just getting worse by the day, I can't believe there's no recall, and I really don't want to be shoving screw-drivers up my steering column.
2008May 30
Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
The key first didn't come out of the ignition and I have noticed that It usually happens when its warmer weather out. Then it got to where the key wouldn't turn over at all!! This is BULL. Pontiac NEEDS to recall this. I have wasted a battery because I had to leave the key in the ignition.....The ignition lock cylinder is now broken.....don't know what that is going to costs but this is bull sh@t. Not to mention all the time involved in trying to get my key out sweating my @ss off!
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2009Jan 01
Grand Prix GT 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
I have been having several things lately to suddenly "go wrong". Key stuck in the ignition, stalling in the middle of traffic, and issues with lighting"reverse".
2009May 01
Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 227,500 miles
Overall I really can't complain about my car. I've hardly had any work done on it, other than normal wear and tear. However, like others, I have been having problems with the key being stuck in the ignition. I will try a few of the suggestions here to see if I can get it to work. I love my car and will keep it until it won't run any more. I have more than got my money's worth from this vehicle. I was really sad when I learned they were no longer making them.
2008Oct 23
Grand Prix GTP 3.8L V6 Sc
- Automatic transmission
- 189,000 miles
what a pain in the ass. i just use two keys and leave one in the ignition when it happens. lol
2007Jul 17
Grand Prix SE 3800 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
There is a small hole under the steering wheel right under the ignition. If you use a screwdriver about 4 inches long that fits in the hole you will find the key slips right out. I had it checked out and they said it would cost over $300 to fix. I'm sticking with the 2 dollar screwdriver.
2008May 27
Grand Prix GT 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,235 miles
I am very glad this site exists as we were looking for a solution and response #10 was the answer we were looking for, so thank you!!!!!!!!!
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2009May 15
Grand Prix
Well, it's nice to know I'm not alone with this complaint! But I'm so frustrated right now I don't know what to do. Usually when the key won't come out I can wait about 30 min., go back and try it and the key will come on out. But yesterday the key just wouldn't budge. Unfortunately I forgot about it and went on to bed. Of course when I remembered this a.m., the battery was already dead. . . .but the key came out!! Then after getting to work it wouldn't come out. Went out about an hour later, but it still won't come out and (of course) the battery is dead again. This problem has progressively gotten worse over the past several months. But what I don't understand, is I guess there's a sensor or something that will re-set (or whatever) after awhile, because usually I can go back and get it out after waiting about 30 min. or so. Although today the above steps haven't worked so far!! Has anyone been to a GM dealer or repair shop where they have offered any solution to this problem?????
lth47
Pollard, AL, USA
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