The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

- Kempner, TX, USA

Ignition switch failed. As I was driving down the interstate, the car turned off, and I had to fight to get the car safely to the side of the road without power steering. Luckily I was able to and no one was hurt, and no damage occurred to any car. The car would not start again and it had to be towed. The ignition switch had to be replaced.

- Altoona, WI, USA

This problem is been happening for a few months and I have taken my Pontiac Grand Am 2004 to different mechanics with not luck..one day driving to work early morning my car sitting for 8hrs didn't want to crank or start...battery was dead so I replace it...my car start but after driving for 15 min while driving engine shut off. Mechanics have check and changed fuel pump and filter, water pump, crank shaft sensor, temperature sensor, sensor behind alternator, fuel pressure check and regulator is new, thermostat change.I have spend hundreds of dollar between parts and labor.I was really happy with this vehicle but the quality of american cars is something to consider before buying one.if there is any fix known in this site I need to know, I have a family and don't want to loose it in a highway in a accident.

- Clermont, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because pass lock system activated independently. The contact was able to start the vehicle after approximately ten minutes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

Car did not start, security light flashing. Called mobile mechanic, he had no clue, cost $85. Decided not to tow the vehicle to dealer as recommended by user manual. Did my own research online, wow, a lot of people with the same issue! used 10-minute fix seen online, which worked. This happened approx. 1xweek almost every wk., keep using 10-minute fix. 6 months later, while making a right turn in a parking garage, the engine stopped dead, the security light flashed - I almost hit another car as the steering went out. Afraid this will happen again on the road. Still having pass lock issues about once weekly, scary not knowing when it will occur or where. I cannot afford $1,000+ to get this 'fixed' (no guarantee I'm told); this is a product defect and should be recalled before someone gets hurt, whether by being stranded in a dangerous situation (night, weather, location) or in an accident while driving. Just because the car hasn't burst into flames doesn't mean this isn't dangerous.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

On my way to work security light came on and car shut off in the middle of the highway and I had to coast to the side of the road. Tried to start car and the security light was flashing and car would not start. Had to put the key in the on position for 10 minutes before car would start. I was really lucky no one was on the road since I work at night and the road was deserted. This is the third time this has happened in two months and it is getting frustrating because one day the car will start fine then the next it won't start at all and I have to wait 10 minutes.I called the dealer and it will cost almost $700 to fix. There really needs to be a recall on this before someone is seriously injured or dies.

- Jackson, GA, USA

Car randomly will not start. Passlock system if flawed, with time the electrical terminals/connections start failing and causes system to think you are trying to hotwire the car and it engages security override. Sometimes comes on while you are driving and you must pull over and turn your car off or else it will stop while you are driving. You must put in the key turn to the on position for 15min then start car, that doesn't always work either. Passlock system is bad and apparently from research the issue runs across the board for GM vehicles from this time frame.

- High Ridge, MO, USA

There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. The turn signal light is not flashing nor is the indicator flashing. However the signal indicator noise just continues. The problem is becoming worse with time.

- High Ridge, MO, USA

Car just will not start after the security light came on.. I stop at the grocery store, came back and the car would not start. A guy give me a booster but nothing happened. I had the car towed. This is the 5th times I could not start my car. The security light comes on and the car would not start. My mechanic started it up but it doesn't work for me. The pass lock system is bad. General motor knew of the issue but they never issued a recall on it. I am sick of towing and getting struck in a parking lot in cleveland. This car has a security system on the key or ignition. I need help very bad. I am 61 years old and can not afford to repair my car. I called GM customer services to get help in starting my vehicle. They tried to help by telling me the procedures to follow to get it start. It still will not started. This last time, my mechanic told me to take it to the dealer for service on the security system. Do not tow it to his shop. This seems costly!

- Euclid, OH, USA

Car randomally will not start. Looked up online this is a huge issue with Grand Am, you must put in the key turn to the on position for 15min then start car, that doesn't always work either. Passlock system is bad. Chevy knew of the issue but they there is no recall on it.

- Independence, MO, USA

Vehicle won't start. It doesn't happen every day, just when I'm in a hurry or late for appointment. Called dealership. Funny this is, they knew exactly what to do! turn the key to the on position and wait 10 minutes. It always starts....for now! I don't understand why GM hasn't recalled this. Also, the dash is warped and putting pressure on windshield. I'll never own another GM vehicle.

- Flemingsburg, KY, USA

There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. I am not sure at this time if the light is also flashing with the noise, but the indicator on the dash does not flash. The problem is becoming worse with time.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Won't start without holding key to on position for 10 minutes. Turn signal keeps making clicking sound for up to 2 minutes after turning off signal.

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

Fire started under hood and continued through dashboard.

- Edgewood, KY, USA

There are times when I go to start the car and nothing happens, all light work fine just don't start. The security light flashes and you wait 10 mins and then the car starts. I had the sensor replaced and now a year later the same problem. I have done lots of research online and this is a huge problem and GM never owned up to by doing a recall. This affects Pontiac, Oldsmobile and several others. I think they need to step up here and come up with a solution to what is their problem. Thanks

- Fostoria, OH, USA

Turn signal keeps making a clicking sound minutes after signal is off, also theft light comes on once a week not recognizing key.

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

I drove home Sunday night and Monday morning when I attempted to start my car it would not start the radio and lights came on but the engine would not start. I was told it was the pass code and now that I look it up online there are many other people with the same problem.

- Port Huron , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while stopped, she began to use the vehicle cigarette lighter and the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle, but the doors and windows would not open. The contact then attempted to sound the horn, but the horn would not function. The contact was able to successfully unlock the doors and exit the vehicle after repeated attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the vehicle was not examined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,695.

- Modesto, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was contacted and had a computer technician inspect the vehicle at the contact's home. The technician ran a diagnostic test and determined that the pass code needed to be replaced within the ignition system. The technician was able to start the vehicle but did not guarantee the failure would not recur if the pass code was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

My 2004 Pontiac Grand Am makes a constant clicking noise like the turn signal is on, but they are not. The noise varies from a very slow speed to really fast and just starts and stops at random.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA