1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Electrical Systemignition Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

6 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10280597 |
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IGNITION KEY FAILURE. THERE ARE MANY THOUSANDS OF PONTIACS WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH,KEY WILL NOT TURN CAR ON,I HAVE TO PUSH GEAR SHIFT FROM LOW TO PARK NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET KEY TO START CAR ,THEN AGAIN TO RELEASE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH.THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED SINCE IT EFFECTS PONTIACS 1996,97,98,99,2000,2001,2002. MANY THOUSANDS OF PONTIAC CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *TR
#10218972 | Fire
WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING PERFECT. I JUST HAD MY EMISSION TEST DONE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND WITH THE HELP OF MY BROTHER, PUT IT OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
#10063716 |
CAR WILL STOP RUNNING UNEXPECTEDLY. IT OCCURS SOMETIMES WHILE TURNING BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT CAN BE AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE A LONG COMMUTE AND IT DIED 4 TIMES THIS MORNING ALONE. IT MAY NOT QUIT AGAIN FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT SOMETIMES COME ON WITH NO APPARENT REASON.*AK
#8019796 |
CONSUMER STATES THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION, AS A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER LEVER INTO THE PARK GEAR. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM
#807367 |
WHILE ENTERING ONCOMING TRAFFIC VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
#806769 |
THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND DIES WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

Other 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Problem Areas

Exterior Lightingheadlights 135 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 130 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 56 complaints Engine 45 complaints Air Bags 33 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 33 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 32 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 31 complaints Electrical System 29 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 27 complaints Steering 24 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 17 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 17 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 14 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 13 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 8 complaints Seats 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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