The turn signal flasher module on my daughters 1999 Grand Am GT (54,000 miles) continues clicking after the signal has shut off. At times the unit has continued to make this noise for up to 15 minutes constantly. This is extremely distracting for a teen driver. I have located the NHTSA action # RQ04005 on this issue. Pontiac had previously conducted a recall of 2000 my Grand Am for this issue. The NHTSA summary indicates Pontiac agreed to replace the turn signal hazard flasher for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles. This vehicle was placed in service 5-12-99 (less than 9 years ago). I contacted Pontiac and was advised there was a special policy on this issue #04098 that covered the diagnosis and replacement of defective parts for veh's with in VIN# range XM893151 - xm 945549. I was advised that due to my vehicle VIN I was not covered. It should be noted that I am not the original owner. However I have obtained a GM vis for the vehicle which clearly shows several earlier problems with the flasher. I did advise the Pontiac rep of this info with no response. I feel that it is clear that my problem is directly related to the issues identified by NHTSA in action #RQ04005. Please help.

- Hainesport, NJ, USA

I have been reading the reports about the blinkers switch and how it keeps clicking even when it isn't being used. I had this problem. First it was only once in a while then it got to be more often. The sound would click one or twice after I turned off the blinker then it was to the point it wouldn't stop. I contacted the dealer and they said it wasn't part of any recall that was out, but to bring it in. The man that looked at it said that it sounded like my switch was going bad and needed to be replaced. I was going to have to save up the money to get the part. After about two weeks I was driving home from work and smelled smoke. I looked down and my steering wheel column was smoking. Not really bad but I was freaking out. I only lived a block away so I just went home. When I got home I told my husband and he went out and pulled the steering wheel column off. He was looking at it and saw that there were 4 point type things that were sticking together. These went to the blinker they activate it when you flip the switch. The smoke was from these touching. He filed them down and put my steering column back together and I haven't had the clicking problem since. So it wasn't my blinker switch after all. Some of you who have been having problems similar to this may want to check it out. It may just save you time and money. Good luck.

- Payson, UT, USA

The turn lights on our Pontiac Grand Am SE V6 have been going in and out at random. I asked my father about this and he said to try pushing the hazard light button. He got a recall notice for his 2000 Pontiac Grand Am last year but has not experienced this problem, so I want to know if the same recalled 2000 part number hazard switch and wiring of the turn light through it are the same as my 1999, the two cars are virtually identical in every way. If they are the same part and procedure of problem then I guess my complaint is with the NHTSA who did not include this part in the 2000 recall notice. Please do diligence, this is my family's car.

- Lafayette, CO, USA

Clicking noises around steering wheel, was told by dealer it is the multi-function switch, the hazard switch has a special policy but not the multi-function switch which is different according to GM.

- Carrollton, MO, USA

The turn signals have not worked for quite some time, the hazard lights either. Contacted Pontiac to see if special policy # 04098 applied, due to VIN # was told that it did not. I was referred to GM dealership for further assistance.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT. Whenever the turn signal is on it relays to the hazard switch and a clicking sound is heard to notify the driver that the signal is on. Well last year there was times when the turn signal would all of a sudden stop. I would have to mess with the hazard switch a few times and then the blinkers would work again. This was occasional for about a year then last month the clicking would sometimes not stop even when the turn signal is not on. Also it would erratically click very fast again with the turn signal not on. I checked out info on the website and apparently a lot of people are having this problem. Here is the forum of several postings of similar problems www.autoweb.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/2831 I noticed there is a recall for something similar to this on a 2000 but when I called Pontiac they said it can not be for a 1999. Why, if so many people are having the same problem with their multi function switch and its connection to the clicking in the hazard switch, does Pontiac not recall this item?

- Stevens Point, WI, USA

- the contact has a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact has found that the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am has a safety recall 03V327000 for exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. The contact stated that her turn signal works intermittently. The contact also stated that when the turn signal was turned off it continue to click as though it is still on. The contact's mechanic replaced the hazard switch and the turn signal switch. The contact also had to have the multi-function switch replaced. The repair work performed between 03/01/06 - 03/24/2006. The contact would like to have her reimbursed repaired under the safety recall 03V327000. Updated 02/22/07.

- Lombard, IL, USA

Turn signals malfunction/inoperable. 1st replacement (defective): Multi-function switch failed at 31,825 miles 2nd replacement (defective): Multi-function switch failed at 79,287 miles ***please note: GM's special policy #04098 will only cover replacement of the hazard warning switch. The part that has failed multiple times is the multi-function switch (part #22676853). This appears to be a common problem with these cars and GM is not covering the replacement of the multi-function switch! the failure of the turn signals is a very dangerous situation!

- Centreville, VA, USA

The turn signals on my 1999 Grand Am GT don't work all the time. From reading hte other complaints and talking to other owners of 99 Grand Am they have the same problem and shoudl be included in the recall of the other years. My dash light go out sporactically too.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

While turning on the turn signal the lights failed. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that hazard light unit needed to be replaced.

- Berrien Springs, MI, USA

Bought a 1999 grandam have all these problems as of 2001.power seat wont work at all, found water in tail light assembly replaced various bulbs, and sealed unit, hazard flashing warning light switch works sometimes, power window on driver side didnt work, then suddenly it started working and left rear won't work now, also ABS and trac lights stay on.sometimes ABS kicks in when I come to a stop.this car has been a lemon since I bought it.can't get these problems fixed out of warrenty.and do not have monet to fix.shouldn't have to if the car was design right.

- Atwater, CA, USA

When using the turn signals, the consumer noticed that turn signals worked intermittently. Also, the hazard lights would do the same thing. There was a constant clicking when the signals were in use or not.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

I own a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Recently there was a recall notice regarding conditions with the hazard warning flasher switch, causing the switch to crack. As a result, the blinkers, or the hazards can sometimes work intermittently, or not at all. This recall was released for 2000 and 2001 model years. I am experiencing these same types of problems with the flashers, however, since my car is neither of these model years, I was told that my car would not be fixed at no charge. I believe this is a safety hazard and Pontiac should take responsibility and release a recall to include the 1999 model year. I contacted the Pontiac cust service center, and I was told to file a complaint with the NHTSA. I look forward to a resolution on this issue.

- Cudahy, WI, USA

There is currently a recall for 2000-2001 Pontiac Grand Am's due to a malfunction with the hazard light switch. I have been experiencing the exact same symptoms of the malfunction with my 1999 Grand Am. Based on conversations with the local Pontiac dealership, many individuals owning 1999, 2002, and 2003 Grand Am are experiencing the exact same malfunction as the hazard light switch used in all 1999-2003 Grand Am is the same. I have spoken with Pontiac customer support regarding the issue. They, Pontiac, have refused to repair the malfunction with my vehicle as they state the recall does not apply. I offered to have a Pontiac service department diagnose the problem with my vehicle out of my own pocket if Pontiac would cover the cost of repairs in the event that the problem was identical to the recall. They refused, again stating that even if the problem was identical to the recall, they could not cover the cost of repair as the vehicle is not a 2000 or 2001 model.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Consumer had the same problem. Dealer admitted this vehicle had the same hazard switch.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

Turn signals became inoperative while turning, causing the car following to assume I was no longer turning, and accelerate....rear-ending me. This is a recurrent issue that needs resolved. Also, after the collision, the hazard lights would not work. Also, just saw the recall on the 2000-2001 grand aims, allergy, and mailbox from GM for the exact same issue. I believe the recall should be mandated to include the 1999 model year as well.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

Turn signal failed intermittently. A recall had been issued for this defect, however the vehicle was not included.. the tune signal failure only occurred when the weather was hot, humid or damp.

- Effort, PA, USA

The turn signals and hazard flashers work very poorly...I have had tis vehicle for a year now, and every day they stop working....I have contacted to dealer many times, but each time I am told that the hazard switch might be bad..which is the same component that went bad in the 95-era Grand Am that made them experience the same problem, leading Pontiac to issue a recall on them....so it needs to be expanded!...they will stop working for no reason and this has almost caused a few accidents....and one time when I needed to place my hazard flashers on, they will not work....very dangerous...these are supposedto be a safety device that doesnt work..please try to recall these! previous model years of Grand Am experienced the same problems!!! and I have talked to many other owners that have the same issues exactly....

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA