I bought this car from a friend about 2weeks ago and he told me that there was a recall on the ignition but he took it up there. But he just done this about a week before I bought the car, so now the key won't even turn the ignition to start. What can you do for me?the car was in my driveway when I went out to leave and notice that I could not.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

Ignition has shut down numerous times also activating GM passlock system, vehicle has been towed numerous times, raw fuel has disintegrated muffler and catalytic converter, notified GM numerous times about this, stonewalled, given local number to call, they had no knowledge of it, car not safe to drive, parked it, incurred insurance/taxes etc to keep car in driveway, mostly inoperable now waiting on GM to address, they refuse to even acknowledge phone calls/E-mails nor will they try and reach an Accord in regards to a car unsafe to drive. I am disabled and relied on this car to go to doctor offices, being left stranded numerous times and waiting to be towed by aaa was difficult enough yet when I asked about being at least disabled, they wanted to then charge a "diagnosis" fee on top of being treated like dirt. I sent them a "lien" ( I know it holds the weight of air!) to try and work this out...and have heard nothing. The car is now a brick in the driveway. I have the repair bill, totaling $700 dollars and the tax bill and insurance cost for having a vehicle unsafe to drive. I have the bills and no resolution for an issue I did not cause, GM hid this and then did nothing to make it right. Can you help or at least investigate the ignition and passlock problems?

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Seats don't recline or stick. Electric shortages out and may defect relays and fuses. Seat belts stick and twist and don't wined back up.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. Updated 6/30/15 updated 07/02/15

- Sunprairies, WI, USA

1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on August 3, 2005.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the service performed on vehicle. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced. The consumer also attached the ignition recall to her complaint.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

I can remove the key from the ignition at any time any speed and any condition.

- Clear Lake, IA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle traveled over an unknown object which caused the ignition switch to change to the off setting independently. As a result, the steering and brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to swerve off the roadway and crash into a creek. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was required. The vehicle was removed from the creek and after several attempts it was able to be restarted. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign number 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the dealer refused to perform the recall remedy on the vehicle because it had previously been involved in a crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown...updated 03-16-15...updated 04/15/15 the consumer stated the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the defect was the cause of the accident. Updated 10/8/2015 the consumer stated the ignition switch moved from the on position. The dealer refused to repair the defect because it caused an accident. Updated 11/12/2015

- Roslindale , MA, USA

1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer states the vehicle was scraped because of the dash catching on fire and all the electric parts in the window stopped working. Also, the transmission was inoperative.

- Hebron, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving approximately 65 mph, the key released from the ignition and all the lights on the instrument panel turned off. The failure recurred several times. The dealer diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 138,000.

- Columbus, GA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact had the vehicle towed more than three times due to the vehicle stalling and the key failing to turn over into the on position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 00V140000 (structure) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Poteau, OK, USA

Driving down the road ABS, battery and air bag lights come on 99-2005 Pontiac Grand Am have a common problem with water going through blower motor going on to the floor the air bag module located under the carpet on the passenger side gets wet causing air bag failure this is a safety issue that needs addressed again a common problem General Motors has known about but all they did was create a service bulletin to fix water leak which still doesn't save air bag if you don't catch the leak.

- Saint Joe, IN, USA

I noticed the ignition key could be removed from ignition regardless of position. Since hearing of GM including the 99 Grand Am in its recall I called the local GM dealer. I was told there was noting that could be done until I receive a recall notice from GM. I contacted GM and was told I could get it repaired at my expense and them file paperwork to get reimbursed. I relaise there is probably a huge back-up related to parts. As this is a known problem and my car is effected by the recall, this is unacceptable. I would not expect GM to fix the problem immediately, but I do think it is reasonable to be able to be put on a waiting list. As things stand right now, GM will do nothing to correct the problem. I am a Toyota master technician, ase master technician, and was a Nissan master technician, so I do understand how recalls work ate the dealer level.

- Mitchell, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred fifty times over a one year period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the ignition module. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the contact's VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Quaker Town, PA, USA

1999 Grand Am turn signal sound coming from hazard switch area on dash. The sound is intermittent & goes off randomly. It is not the turn signal itself nor the hazard switch. They work fine.

- St John, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to the failure of the passlock anti theft system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Zanesfield, OH, USA

1999 Pontiac Grand Am, passlock security system.

- Belleville, NJ, USA

Passlock security system defect on my 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT. The failure is the security comes on and does not allow the car to start. It takes about ten minutes and than car will fire on up like if nothing. Never got it fixed yet. I read on the internet all over that its a GM defect and I want them to cover the cost.

- Temple City, CA, USA

Passlock system in my car is malfunctioning. Randomly my security light will blink when starting my car thus my car wont start! I have researched and discovered this is a passlock system failure. This is a $600 fix!!!!!

- Oskaloosa, IA, USA

1. the security light turns on while operating vehicle. 2. when trying to start car, the car will not continue to run. This happens on a monthly basis (frequently) and is at least an annoyance. To date this has not happened at a time when I needed the car in an emergency, but it is a real possibility that it could. 3. the car will restart after turning the ignition to on and waiting 10 minutes. I have read that it is a common problem that should be recalled and that it is caused by a faulty ignition lock.

- Hbg, PA, USA