The contact owns a 1999 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed for an oil leak, the technician noticed that the ignition switch cable was fractured causing the security system and electrical system to malfunction. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the contact mentioned that after the repairs the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts and in several occasions it stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken back to dealer. The technician stated that the electronic part in the ignition was not communicating with the key. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Shippenburg, PA, USA

Failure of car to start when ignition key turned. Still had lights & dashboard. This occured 9:00 at night and could have left me stranded. As it was, I had been with a group of folks and someone waited to follow me. Next day mechanic towed car to shop, unable to fix because he not set up for diagnostics. Referred me the GM dealer. Dealer determined theft deterrant module shot. Once fixed, two days later, security light showing on dash. Now we need a new key lock ignition cylander switch and key. My complaint is this could have been a situation where I could have been locked inside my car without a way to get out! this, in my mind, is a serious safety issue. These parts need to be recalled! I take good care of my car and it is not old. Therefore I see no good reason for these parts to fail. My bill will be approximately $700 per the garage estimate. I purchased an extended waranty, but these parts not covered, naturally. I guess they weren't expected to fail. (mileage I submitted is an estimate and I do not know what oem means, so I let it default to no.)

- Savona, NY, USA

While driving 20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. Dealer replaced crankshaft positioning sensor and faulty ignition module which did correct the problem. Also, consumer stated there wa sno no correction for the problem.

- Tucker, GA, USA