My security light stay on all the time or car wont start or shuts off 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.

- Cherry Valley , MA, USA

For the past three years we have had a problem with the passlock system on this car. Before we were aware of the problem we had the fuel pump replaced, ignition replaced and several diagnostics, costing us nearly $1000 dollars. When we researched the problem online we realized there literally hundreds of complaints on various websites about the same problem with the same car. Not only is this an unjustified expense for a faulty device, but it could also be a legitimate safety issue. I have read several complaints where the car has cut out while actually driving. As I stated it has been three years we have dealt with this problem and it still continues to happen. I do not understand why nothing has been done to force a recall, does someone need to actually get hurt??

- West Simsbury, CT, USA

Turn signals work sometimes and stop working sometimes, the fuses and bulbs were checked, they were ok.

- Alliance, OH, USA

My Grand Am has a security electrical problem and cranks and wont turn on and after 10 mins it will how do I fix this?

- Colchester, CT, USA

The A/C stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together.

- Wildwood , FL, USA

My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and I have to drive on I26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and I cant steer it because the power and electrical control has completely quit. This is a death trap waiting to happen Pontiac or GM should really recall this I had to replace my complete coolant system and fuel system only to be told its the cars anti-theft deterrent security device it is a just a matter of time before someone is hurt or even worse by this defective device. How many complaints do we have to make to get this part recalled and fixed? it's too late when your dead to make a recall.

- Wildwood , FL, USA

There have been several occasions that while driving my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am it shuts off. I can be on the highway during rush hour traffic and the oil and battery lights turn on and the car dies. I have replaced the battery, alternator and fuel pump all within the past 6 months. We have done a full tune up to the car as well. The problem started about a year ago and after a while it stopped, now it started doing this to me again yesterday. Today while driving in the rain during afternoon traffic the car shut off 4 times on the highway and 1 time while I was at a red light. The car does start back up right away but this is very dangerous, I have my kids in the car with me most of the time and I do not want something horrible to happen. I have looked online and have found no recalls on this type of issue but have found several complaints about it. Something needs to be done to get this fixed before there is a fatality!

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the anti-theft warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, causing the vehicle to shut down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired but the defect continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 83,062.

- Detroit , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated the security system warning indicator illuminated and the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the malfunction was contributed to a defect within the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred six months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 6/4/12 the consumer stated that security locks ignition for 10 minutes. These occurrences happen everday. Updated 06/07/12

- Newport Richey , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The anti-theft security warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted and stated to the contact that there was a malfunction in the security system. The vehicle was repaired by having a battery charger connected to the battery. The failure and the current mileage was 78,000.

- Vainesville, OH, USA

The car was purchased with 26,700 miles from my father. He bought it new. There were no major problems with it other than the A/C, which needed to be recharged. The car had approximately 28,500 miles when the engine shutdown suddenly. It happened on a busy highway where the speed limit is 55 mph. The car could would not restart after several frantic attempts. Finally, it started after 10 minutes and ran long enough to drive it three miles to the house. The ignition switch was replaced and the car ran well for another 200 miles before the engine shutdown suddenly again. A battery cable had overheated due to a poor factory terminal connection that only used a portion of the cable strands to supply power to the main fuse box under the hood. The cable was replaced. The car ran well for another 300 miles when suddenly all the instrument warning lights started flashing, but the engine didn't shutdown. The battery was damaged during the battery cable meltdown. It was replaced. The car was driven the next day and the engine shutdown suddenly again. It eventually restarted. It failed again after making a left turn on the way home. It restarted and was parked on the driveway. A search on the internet indicated the problem could be caused by the body control module (BCM), which is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. The BCM was removed and one of the three electrical connectors (pink) was found to be wet and corroded at three of the male and female connector pins. It could not be determined where the water came from. The connector pins were dried and the corrosion removed. A dielectric grease was applied to avoid further corrosion. The car has operated properly, so far. Possibly, the passlock system was intermittently losing a critical sensor input due to corroded BCM terminals. Investigate the faulty battery cable connector, and water corroding the BCM terminals.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently not start. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer advised the contact to replace the pass lock sensor. The pass lock sensor was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

- Roundsburg, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the anti-theft system light would illuminate followed by the system activating and preventing the vehicle from being started. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

Vats the anti theft that locks up GM cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where the technicians stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was towed back to the repair shop, where the technicians stated that the failure was due to the pass lock interfering while starting the vehicle. The contact reset the pass lock twice, but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Marion, IN, USA

The security light on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT remains on and the vehicle does not start. The car has left me stranded time and time again in the cold and in the heat while waiting for the passlock system to reset. I have replaced the locking cylinder twice and it is still not working properly. According to information viewed on the internet, this is a reoccurring problem with these type vehicles.

- Va, VA, USA

2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT wont start. Turn the key to start and nothing. After a day then the car will start... when the car start you can hear the gas pump turn on... when the problem starts there is nothing.

- Adelanto, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the security lock engaged and shut the engine down. The contact was able to avoid on coming traffic and pull over to the side of the road. The contact tried to restart the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact looked online to find a solution to restart the vehicle which stated to leave the key in the on position for ten minutes. The online remedy caused the battery to fail; therefore, the contact needed a jump start. The following day the security lock engaged again and shut the vehicle down. The contact called the dealer regarding the security system and they stated that the security system needed to be replaced. The contact removed the security system and that did not remedy the failure. The contact was concerned that there was no recall due to the amount of complaints. The failure mileage was 117,600.

- Ashley, PA, USA

3rd time Pontiac Grand Am passlock failure. Have had to replace ignition cylinder with no guarantee this won't continue to happen. I have researched online web sites and this appears to be a rampant problem. There needs to be a recall and reimbursement to all owners who have this repeated problem.

- Binghamton, NY, USA

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE. Security computer code inside vehicle's computer prevents vehicle from starting for twenty minutes to over an hour with original key to vehicle. Every 2001 Pontiac Grand Am owner in the area is having the same problem. National recall to correct the problem with the microcode and/or ignition switch should be made.I am disabled and the vehicle left me stranded for over three hours today until I found a ride home. Cars should not have computer microcode that prevents starting vehicle.this is a dangerous safety issue. VIN number [xxx] 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Saint Paul, VA, USA