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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 64,175 miles
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The ignition is faulty. My ignition allows my radio to turn on randomly. I could have the car off, I'm not in it at all. If I get inside to go somewhere and the radio is already on before I put the key in. Most times it's not a big deal. The car starts and I go about my business. Recently I've been experiencing needing to get a jump because the battery gets run down over the radio being on. When I'm inside the car and it's running I'm able to pull the key completely out of the ignition and the car stays running until I put my key in and turn it to the off position. I've gotten the recall cards since I bought the car 5 years ago. On the card it lists the cause as "unintended ignition key rotation". I scheduled a appointment for this to get fixed. Low and behold they cut 2 keys for me and that's it! I can make the car available for inspection at any time requested in advance.
- Lebanon, OH, USA
4 years after I bought my Grand Am 2000 I was in an accident and my air bags did not deploy I didnt know there was a recall for that, any way recently I had to replace the switch ignition because the key got stuck and couldnt get oit out. Then just last week the car would not start and it was the faulty ignition switch I paid $380 out of NY pocket and I want a refund because there is a recall 140350 for the ignition switch
- Hanford, CA, USA
Replaced recall ignition switch had to always jiggle key after that. 2 years later getting worse shuts off by self perioducally ignition switch never replaced right.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained some aches and pains that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but the driver was able to drive it to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 03V327000 (exterior lighting) and 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 154,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Collinsville, IL, USA
Replaced passlock cylinder because security light would turn on and unable to start vehicle, engine wanted to turn off when driving, after replacement, had to replace low coolant sensor, now radio, clock, and wipers don't work and car is wanting to stall while driving, battery light comes on and have to put on park at a light and press the gas so it won't stall.
- El Rito, NM, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving 35 mph, the security light on the instrument panel illuminated without warning. It was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted and the security light flashed once again. The contact also stated that the turn signals stopped working. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
- Columbia, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hazard switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that the security warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Columbia , MO, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving approximately 20 mph, the hazard lights and turn signals became inoperable intermittently. The contact mentioned that there was an abnormal noise coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
- Roanoke, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Boyertown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), the engine was started and suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. MA 10/8 updated 11/28/2017
- St. Louis, MO, USA
The security light comes on and flashes and the car will not start. You must wait 10 minutes before it will start.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. The key was stuck in the acc mode and would not turn over to the on position. The contact was not able to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
- Montgomery, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the battery, check oil, and service engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
- Taylor, MI, USA
2000 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall notice. The consumer was involved in an accident in 2008.
- Decatur, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving approximately 35 mph, the ignition key inadvertently moved into the off position and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
- Cedar Falls, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000(electrical system) however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced, the ignition key failed to turn to the off position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
- Schenectady, NY, USA
2000 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer had repairs done due to recall and would like reimbursement.
- Lincoln, RI, USA
2000 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer states car suddenly stalled. The consumer had to run off the road, to avoid an accident. The vehicle finally came to a rest on a grassy area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The ignition cylinder was replaced.
- Lake Charles, LA, USA
TL-the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the key remained stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Djr
- Houston, TX, USA
- Fargo , ND, USA