The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the contact stated that the failure continued immediately following the repair. The key would not start the ignition and it became difficult to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,491.

- Stuart, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy did not suffice to deter the defect. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 3/13/15 updated 9/17/2017

- Milan , MI, USA

2001 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer states had problems with ignition switch. The ignition switch was replaced.

- Lansdale, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Warwick, RI, USA

1) 7/1/2011, vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed to shop costing owner $180.20 2) 12/9/2013, vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed to shop costing owner $252.51 plus lost of wages for time away from job costing owner $26.91, and forced to get rental vehicle costing owner $73.04 for rental car fees and gasoline 3) 3/11/2014, vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed to shop, unknown why vehicle would not start. No repair at shop, but owner lost time and wages away from job costing $2.99, and forced to get rental vehicle costing owner $46.09 for rentalcar. Owner advised keys for vehicle would need service from dealer 4) 4/8/2014, keys sent to progressive Chevrolet by repair shop costing owner $267.78 5) 11/8/2014, owner received recall notice #14350 from General Motors. Owner scheduled appointment for service relating to recall and received two new ignition keys. Vehicle seems to start, so far, just fine. With all of the aforementioned problems with owner vehicle, I should be reimbursed for all of the trouble, lost of wages, towing fees, service repair fees, and not to mention stress of not knowing what was wrong with the vehicle. With General Motors knowingly producing a defective vehicle, and ignoring the fact that the owner's vehicle could have caused serious bodily injury or death to owner, but stood by and did nothing for the thirteen years that I have owned the vehicle is really a travesty. GM took their chances hoping that this problem would go away, but it didn't, people have lost their lives. Others have been injured, and others, such as myself, have lost piece of mind and confident in GM. I paid nearly $30,000 for my Pontiac Grand Am. I am not sure why all of the problems related to starting the vehicle occurred. Once the recall issue was addressed, the owner's vehicle starts just fine, so far.

- Canton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact received a recall notice. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but it began experiencing the same issues with the ignition and the battery. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the recurring failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

2001 Pontiac Grand Am. Consumer writes in regards to head gasket and ignition switch replacement and is requesting reimbursement for repairs.* ld the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking coolant and the vehicle would not start.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

I was driving my car to the store in the rain and it was pouring outside when all of a sudden my service engine soon, check engine, & security light came on. Nothing happened until I left the store and tried to start my car back up. It would start and just shut off. It would stay running with my foot on the gas, but as soon as I let off the petal, it would stall and shut off. I waited about a hour for the car to maybe dry before I started it back up, thinking that maybe the rain got something wet, it started right up. Took it to advance auto parts and they said it was a cam sensor. And about 10 other things wrong" I was like wtf? how when I had my car serviced and everything was fine just a month ago. I had taken the car to a mechanic but they still said that they couldn't fix everything and that I have to take it to the dealership because the bad ignition switch and a bad security system. The security light will not turn off and it's making me scared to drive my car that I have taken care of. Told me to be careful, and drive with safety. They said that GM made these very crappy and they have to be replaced. Now I'm going back to the dealership Nov 7th because of this recall with the ignition.. does this mean this problem will be fixed now"

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Ignition switch failure,3 times, 1st occurrence in 2005 car was parked and would not start. 2nd occurrence in 2008 car was parked and would not start. 3rd occurrence in 2012 was traveling on highway and re-started only to stall at a stop light, re-started and took to dealer to diagnose problem, which dealer failed to diagnose. Took to a local mechanic who replaced the ignition switch which solved the problem. So said ignition switch has been replaced 3 times. In my opinion there is a wiring problem which causes the ignition switch to overheat, thereby shorting it out over time.

- Eastman, GA, USA

Vehicle key, which is part of key ring (2-3 house keys) slipped out of the ignition on a highway, in a tunnel. Vehicle functionality ceased. Now power steering or brakes. I put on my hazards but with no shoulder or breakdown lane in the tunnel, I used my emergency brake to come to a stop.

- Somerville, MA, USA

2001 grandam SE ignition stop working at work.had to tow home.

- Orient, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel made a popping sound when turned. The dealer stated that the electrical system was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- West Medford , MA, USA

Went to get in my car at the store and the security light was on and car wouldn't start had to have it towed across town. Then I read that it is a common problem with these vehicles. Now I hear GM is recalling for ignition switch. Which is what is wrong with my vehicle. Im afraid it will happen while im driving. Lets hope not. Went to the GM web page they said it wasn't recalled and then I see it on a recall list. I guess I need to pursue this a little more to get the problem solved.

- Escondido, CA, USA

Carshalton out and all lights and dashboard minaj car stopped completely and was not able to operate.

- Ogde, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The contact had to make numerous attempts to turn the ignition and reset the security system in order to start the vehicle. The service engine soon, security sensor, and traction control sensor indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, the radio volume could not be adjusted, and the turn signals failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

I was driving along at 55 and the car just shut off. It didn't do it again for a almost 2 years.nothing was predictable and sometimes months would pass and sometimes it would happen within miles of the last occurrence until about January 2014 I made a 50 mile trip and on the return 50 miles it would shut down every 1 to 2 miles while I was on the interstate. I last drove it when it shut down as I was pulling out into traffic across lanes and it stalled leaving me sitting with a fast approaching car onto the driver's side. I took it home where it now sits, mechanically in good condition with a bad starting system that seems common on the internet although no one site can pinpoint the cause.

- Milton, FL, USA

Security passlock issues. Initially it started with the car not starting unless I sat with the key turned to the on position for 10 minutes. This happened several times before it gradually got worse and then the car wouldn't start at all.

- Flushing, MI, USA

The ignition switch of the new car shut off multiple times while I was driving almost causing me accidents. The steering wheel and electrical system locked-up because the ignition switch was defective and shut off while I was driving. This happened multiple times from 2001, when I purchased the car, until 2003 when I sold it to another dealer at a personal loss of $5000 due to concerns for my safety. I had taken the car to the GM licensed Pontiac dealer in St. Petersburg for repair of the ignition switch problem on 4 (four) different occasions from 2001 to 2003 and they did not adequately repair the ignition key switch or solve the dangerous problem. But, the car shut off many more times while I was driving. So, I sold the car due to my concerns for safety and took a significant loss on the value of my car. I would not have sold the car if the GM Pontiac dealership would have properly repaired the ignition switch and system of the car.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

Everyone knows that the dashboard of all 2001 Pontiac Grand Am are worthless. Before I mention that the window regulators go out frequently, and the blinker modules are pure junk causing the blinker to blink at high rate of speed when turning. They all go bad and make the cars look and sound like hell. This has been going on for many years like all the others writing in with the same demands. There must be a recall and if there isn't one, then GM is the sorriest bunch of unconcerned auto manufacturers in the business. It makes them look like thieves and I believe strongly about this and am following through with everything in my power to see that all of us are compensated. I will not cease to stop this pursuit. And this is not personal information. I will do whatever it takes to damage GM publicly, should this not be addressed. Anyone can call me at [xxx], my name is [xxx]. I live in [xxx]and I'm sick and tired of being walked all over. Just read the responses on-line concerning this issue. It should appalled the entire working staff at GM. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tampa, FL, USA

On my way to work (2nd shift) in rush hour traffic as I was preparing to merge onto the highway the car simply shut-off blocking traffic. (I was eventually - 20 minutes - able to get help to push the car off the road.) everything shut off and car would not restart....everything including the power-steering. This has happened one other time and the vehicle is now nothing more then a two-ton paperweight in my garage - and about as useful. On a second occasion it cut-off as I pulled into traffic and almost caused a collision...fortunately I was able to coast far enough to get into the turn lane and then when traffic cleared to push it back off the road. An online search told me this is a well-known problem with the security system of the vehicle but there seems no agreement on a solution/fix. Evidently the security system simply does not recognize the key (even when it is the correct one) and thinks the car is being stolen and thus shuts itself off. What would/could have happened if this occurred while I was at speed in traffic" if Pontiac knows about this why is there no recall....does someone have to die first"

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA