Pontiac Grand Prix accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

8.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$512.00

Average Mileage:

66,857 miles

Number of complaints:

7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replaced the shifter (2 reports)
  3. fiddle with the shifter. (1 reports)
  4. push small round button under steering column (1 reports)
  5. replace ignition lock solenoid (1 reports)

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problem #7

2007Feb 12

Grand Prix SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

Had the shifter replaced. It is doing it again - only on occasion, but same problem as before.

lexidotcom

Bay City, MI, USA

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problem #6

2007Aug 31

(reported on)

Grand Prix SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Key would get stuck in the ignition but did not happen 100% of the time. At first I just lived with the problem but then finally got it checked out. They replaced the ignition set (approx. $150-200) and a few months later still had the same problem. I took it back in and they decided I needed a new shifter. This has been replaced and I haven't had the problem since.

acastle

Urbandale, IA, USA

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problem #5

2006Aug 05

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT

  • 89,000 miles

I've heard this is a very common problem-very costly to fix if you dont know the shortcut. when you put the car into park, you push the little shifter button to do so, but when you release it after shifting into park, you should hear a faint click in the steering column. if you dont, then you wont be able to turn the key into the off position to take it out. fiddle with the button while the car is still running until you hear the click. then all should be well. its strange but it works every time.

Fallon Z.

Stacy, MN, USA

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problem #4

2006Dec 04

(reported on)

Grand Prix GTP 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

My key doesn't come out of the ignition and its a real PAIN. I also have a problem with the ABS/Trac light coming on it started about the same time the other thing did. I wounder if they are related. My husband and I think it is a electrical problem. We had it at the dealer and they told us the same thing that everyone else had reported but I have not had it fixed, thinking about just getting rid of it.

Deven H.

Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #3

2006Nov 27

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles

Took to GM dealership and was told that the problem was that the ignition lock solenoid was bad and that the entire shifter needed to be replaced. Was also told that the solenoid would eventually go out causing the car to not be able to shift.

Michael B.

Box Elder, SD, USA

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problem #2

2006Sep 13

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT Sedan

  • 52,000 miles

Under your steering wheel column, there is a small square hole approx. 1 1/2" wide, poke your finger in the hole (palm facing you), feel for small button & push!! Unfortunately now, since you've had the problem, you must do this procedure each time to remove your keys!!!!!!!

syreeta

Riverview, FL, USA

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problem #1

2006Feb 21

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • 30,000 miles

why can't I get the keys out of the cars ignition.

Tonia T.

Lake City, TN, USA

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