2005 Pontiac Grand Prix owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The radio and lights functioned but the vehicle would not start when attempted. The contact called the dealer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 113,000.

I was driving down the highway and my gauges in my display stopped working. I hit a bump in the highway and they came back on again. The next day when I turned my car back on the gauges were not working. I hit my dash and my gauges started working again. The gauges are currently not working right now. My car is scheduled to be repaired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The part needed was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Dt*: the contact stated after accelerating to 65 MPH to change lanes, the vehicle speed continued to increase after the foot of the contact was removed from the accelerator and began depressing the brake pedal. The tires continued to spin in a forward motion. The transmission was placed into neutral in order to stop the vehicle, but the engine continued to race until the engine was turned off. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle drove normally, but the brakes had been damaged when stopping the vehicle. The service dealer repaired the brakes, but was unable to detect the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The 3rd gear of the automatic transmission burned out, causing the vehicle to accelerate badly. The vehicle was serviced but the vehicle continued to have problems and

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. When the consumer exited the vehicle, it rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 02/14/12*lj

I bought this car from an older man who rarely drove this grand prix kept it in great shape after a year when I bought it I noticed the transmission would go up to 212 degrees and it would shift very hard out of first and out of second then it started doing it at 180 degrees I took it to a gm dealer to get a transmission flush and they said I would be doing more harm then good because of all the broken down gears in the transmission. It slips a lot now and they want me to buy a new transmission after a year of owning it when their was absolutely nothing wrong with it when I purchased the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the gear lever shifted from park to drive without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle only had one lock for entering and exiting the vehicle which had failed. The remote key fob was previously replaced three times for the exact same failure but to no avail. The contact believed that the key fob was poorly manufactured and was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle only had one lock to get in and out the vehicle which did not work. She had the remote key fob replaced twice since 2008 but the failure occurred again. The contact called the dealer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 63,000.

Vandalism (broken driver side window and alarm did not sound off)

I was broadsided by driver who ran a red light and my air bags did not work don't know why they didn't I was traveling w/b lancaster blvd and was coming south bound on a red light there is a traffic collision report is there anything I can do. *js

Right front tire blew on my 2005 Pontiac grand prix causing me to lose complete control of my vehicle on a highway, cross over the center line and slam head on into an 8 foot deep ditch. None of the airbags deployed. *tr

"charging system failure" has appeared at least 12 times on the driver's message console that I have documented. It is also accompanied by the fan blower repeatedly cutting in and out when turned on. This has happened just about every time the fan is turned on. Have taken the vehicle in to have the problem checked at lambert Pontiac-Buick in cuyahoga falls, ohio, and they stated they ran a computer diagnostic and could not determine what the problem was, and stated there was nothing they could do about it. Also, one time while accelerating it sounded as if the engine were about to cut off, but it did not. Vehicle only has 3200 miles on it.*ak

During hard braking, engine oil drips onto the engine exhaust manifolds. There is a strong smell of burning oil when parking the car after driving. The VIN was originally listed as being eligible for NHTSA recall # 15v201, but a recent search does not list it any longer even though it exhibits the condition. I am concerned with the risk of an engine compartment fire if this is not repaired soon.

My horn has failed on 5 occassions. Pontiac has issued a service bulletin to fix this intermission horn failure, but the fix does not work. I have had several close calls where other motorists have pulled out in front of me and I have not been able to warn them, as the horn failed. I hope this issue can be corrected properly before and accident occurs. Also, Pontiac has a problem with a known defect in their steering gears that they only replace when it fails and only cover if it is in the warranty period. This problem is caused by an internal leaking of the power steering fluid that is not detected because there are no external signs of the leak. This too is a safety concern. *tr

Ia ]xxx]and I am on ssi and need help to get my car fixed, it is the only thing I have. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Drain holes in top of car got plugged causing interior damage. Head liner had to be replaced at a cost to myself for $1100. Gm would not back original warranty. Was told to have drain holes "blown out" 2x yearly. First leak occurred within first year of ownership. Mechanic admitted this was a "flaw" in design of this model in 2006. Major leak occurred 10/2009. Coleman told me it was not covered under their policies. *tr

Coming to a stop around 5-10 MPH and brake peddle will depress to the floor like it's losing pressure and make a sound like the ABS kicking in and it's random when it does it. *tr

I was coming up the street and could not see the light due to poor visibility. The sun was in my eyes. I didn't not see the red light and ran through it hitting an older Jeep. I was going between 35-45 MPH and my air bags did not deploy ever though it was a head on collision. The car needs the whole front half replaced. The bumper cover, actual bumper, bumper absorber, bumper support, headlights, headlight bracket, fog lights, hood, and both fenders. I suffered a concussion and severe bruising from hitting the steering wheel. *tr