NHTSA Complaint #886268 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	886268
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	April 18, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF IGNITION KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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