The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated the vehicle would not start because of the pass lock system. The contact had to wait 30 minutes before the vehicle would start. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic but the mechanic could not find the issue because the problem is intermittent. The contact stated that the dealer wanted to look at the vehicle but he could not do anything unless they were able to duplicate the failure. The mechanic stated that in order to remedy the problem the tumblers in the ignition and the body control module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the repair does not remedy the failure. The contact was concerned that he could potentially become stranded whenever the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

I would like to report yet another customer that has a Pontiac Grand Am with the pass key security system defect. It occurs at random intervals. There is no rhyme or reason for it. I am on a search and rescue team. My ability to have a reliable vehicle is essential to me performing my duties safely and reliably. This is unacceptable to have thousands of complaints for the same reason and yet the manufacturers do nothing to resolve it. I cannot afford to replace my vehicle yet, but rest assured, my next vehicle will not support a company that permits this to continue. I am also being very vocal about this issue and notifying everyone I know via word of mouth and social networking.

- Loveland, CO, USA

Security light comes on and car won't start. From what I have investigated it sounds like the passlock module is having issues. This has happened numerous times over the past 2 years and the mechanics trouble shoot by changing out part that have cost me over a $1000 but still the problem persists. GM doesn't recognize the passlock system as a problem but there is one and there is no good way to diagnose it. Just because no one is injured it is not right that we have to experience this type of problem. From what I have read it is not only my 2000 Grand Am but a lot of other Pontiac have experienced the same problem..

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

Ignition coil failure causing car to stall in traffic.

- Richmond, VA, USA

Security light comes on in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I am afraid that it is going to strand me at the wrong time. I have a daughter with a rare seizure disorder and having a car that starts when I need it is very important. I am afraid that one time it is going to land me in a world of trouble, I can't afford to buy a new car. This happens periodically. And has been going on for over a yr.

- Columbia , MD, USA

This car will be going down the road and the car will stop running! this has been going on for months, you can be going 60 or 20 miles per hour and the car will shut off put it in park and most of the time it will start right back up. It has been in three car shops and alot of money and the problem still isn't fixed! what can we do! should we get a lawyer! I have tried to find someone who will help us. I never get the right person or place. Please help us this is very dangerous! thank you

- Oskaloosa, IA, USA

Sometime when I try to start my car the security light comes on out of the blue. Why it comes on randomly I have no idea. I have to wait 10 minutes to try to start the car. Last year in may I tried to start the car and the security light can on so in 10 minutes I tried again. This time the security light cam on again so I waited 10 minutes again then I tried that and it started. So basically I waited 30 minutes in a parking lot in a bad section of town. Today I had to go to school to do lab work when I was trying to leave the security light when on so I waited 10 minutes and I tried it again. So the security light came on again and I waited another 10 minutes. I tried for a third time and the security light went on. I have yet to try again because I'm afraid the security light will come on for a fourth time. What is the world is wrong with this picture? what's the point of having a security system if it thinks I'm trying to steal my own car. If I'm going to steal a car don't you think I'm going to steal something better and more expensive than a Pontiac seriously!

- Windermere, FL, USA

The security light comes on and then I can't start the car. The dealership says to put it in the acc mode until the light is solid. But that takes 10 minutes. The failure to start comes in daily, and take me ten or twenty minutes to star my car. The pass-lock feature for the car in malfunction. And now I have to reset daily. Hopefully I have no life threaten situations I will have to wait ten or twenty minutes to start my car. The ignition solenoid has been replace by the dealership and now same problem has recurred.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The security light would come on and I was unable to start the car. I took it to a Pontiac dealership for repair and they replaced the ignition switch and the body control module twice. The problem is resolved now but took several services to rectify the problem. I have also had to replace the water pump, head gasket. Thermostat and valve cover gasket 3 times. Replaced all gaskets twice. Headlight stay on at all times when car is running.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The security passlock is malfunctioning again, I have spent $1,500 trying to get it fixed which was 4 times in the shop and each time they said they thought they got it fixed. The passlock cuts off the gas to the engine I can be anywhere shut off the engine come back and try to start the car and it will not start and the security light is on.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

Security light comes on while driving. Can't start car for about 15min waiting for security to reset. Sometimes it take an additional 15min before it resets and start.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

Car does not start, leaves you stranded due to a faulty passlock system on Pontiac Grand Am 2000.

- Ambler , PA, USA

I bought this car for my teenage son thinking it was a safe and reliable vehicle, but the car will shut off without warning while driving and will not start sometimes. After a few minutes the car will start. The security light will also come on sometimes while driving. From what I am reading this is a problem with this vehicle and I don't know what can be done to fix it without wasting my money on things not needed, or will not fix the problem.

- Stockton, CA, USA

Security light coming on and my car will not start. I am having to wait 10 minutes before it starts again and a few times I have had to leave my car overnight before it would start.

- Snellville, GA, USA

My Pontiac Grand Am GT1 was parked in the driveway. I had driven it 45 -60 minutes before I parked it for the night. I heard a knock at my door and it was the fire dept. Extinguishing out a fire on the rear end of my car! I couldn't believe what I was seeing I sure didn't hear anything prior to this event. All the tail lamps, spoiler. Essentially all that's left of the rear end is the metal all the plastic burned into a molten pile of the driveway. The car was parked and locked up for the night so I would like to know who is responsible for this. The fire dept said most likely electrical fire. I just need my car fixed. I have no other means of transportation.

- Redford, MI, USA

In the end of August 2006 I started having trouble with starting my 2000 Grand Am GT. It would not turn over as normal. After a couple of tries, it would work normally except the "trac off" light would stay lit. Then it started to stall while I was driving it. I thought perhaps something was wrong with my alternator. I took it to a repair shop to have the diagnostics ran on it. They could find no reason and advised me that it could be a computer problem. They said it seemed that the computers were not communicating and the accessory computer would probably have to be reprogrammed. On September 22, 2006, the car would not start at all. I had the car towed to the dealer for repair. After they ran their own diagnostics, they advised me that the "fuse block in the engine compartment was corroded and had to be replaced". is this a normal thing for a six year old car? I had stalled out while on an expressway traveling at 50 mph. Fortunately, I was able to pull to the side and restart the car. Looking at the recall investigations, I noticed several that referred to stalling and fuel pump problems. The dealer told me that the wiring inside the "corroded fuse block contained the wiring to the fuel pump and was not allowing the computer to send the fuel pump the correct messages". perhaps my problem is not unique. I am currently waiting for the new part to come in and will request the old part. Thank you.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Am: At any given time the cars security light comes on after starting the engine, sometimes I notice it is on while driving down the road. Other times it comes on before the engine starts and I have to wait 15 minutes as the manual states, very inconvenient especially when you have just finished pumping gas. Also I have been having problems with my turn signal clicking while I am going down the road. Even when I don't touch my signal it just clicks constantly. The light however doesn't come on while it is doing this. I cant count the number of times this has happened. I did take the car to the dealer for the turn signal sound and they couldn't find anything wrong.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

I was driving along a highway at about 70 mph and the engine just died on me. Fortunately, traffic was light and I managed to coast onto a slip road. Once I had stopped, I put the car in park and tried to start the engine. The engine wouldn't even turn over. A few minutes later, I tried starting the engine again. This time the engine turned over fine (normal speed) but wouldn't start. I left it another 10 minutes and tried again. This time the engine started fine and I could continue on my way to work. I suspect there is a problem with the security feature ("passlock") on my car, as I have had occasional problems starting my car in parking lots when the "security" light has come on. But this is the first time I've had a problem while driving (at high speed) so of course it could be something else.

- Ardmore, PA, USA

1. the vehicle has had a gas smell since purchase in 03. I had it into dealership whom said there was no problem. I found out from internet pages this is a common intake seal problem that should have been repaired while under 2 year extended warranty. Smell of gas has made persons sick. 2. fan control switch fails and only works on #3 setting or higher. 3. turn indicators fail intermittently. 4. electronics computer fails intermittently and has to be reset by turning the car off and restarting. (was this made by microsoft?).

- Cupertino, CA, USA

I have had constant electrical problems in my vehicle. It started with the turn signals working intermittently, then my power windows would work intermittently, then my sunroof would do so as well. I have had the switch replaced for my turn signals, and they have worked fine since. I had the motor replaced for my sunroof, and it has also worked fine. However, the power windows still work intermittently, and the motor has been replaced 3 times. Gee, maybe it isn't the motor"!?!"! I have also had brake rotor wear problems, which almost caused an accident. Dealer said rotors looked as if I had been storing my vehicle for years they were so rusted. I urge anyone considering the purchase of a Pontiac to re-think their decision.

- Troy, IL, USA