Pontiac Grand Am 1994

• Recall 6502 [USA]: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
  dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
  owner notification began december 19, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 17285 [USA]: This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
  These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
  dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
  system: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2000276 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the electrical current through the ignition switch is above design capacity. Over time, this excessive current damages the ignition switch and may result in a fire in the vicinity of the steering column ignition switch which could spread to other parts of the vehicle's interior. Correction: dealers will install a relay kit and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch and steering column tilt lever.

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• Recall 1994117 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 301 - fuel system integrity. Rear compartment pan welds may not meet manufacturing standards. Correction: dealers are to install rivets adjacent to the locations where suspect welds may have occurred.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Steering column fires investigation # EA00007

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• Steering column fire investigation # PE99063

  Odi has expanded the scope of its investigation of steering column fires to include all models built on the n-platform.Gm has indicated in its response that the subject vehicles are equipped with a rotary ignition switch that has been in use in a number of vehicle models since 1991 on both the n and j-platforms.However, the 1994-1995 n-platform is over represented accounting for 83 (81%) of the combinded total of 102 reports despite being only 14.2% of the combined population. Of the 10 new reports received since opening ea99-063, 7 include allegations of a no start condition when attempting to engage the starter.A fire is claimed to have ensued in the steering column immediately therafter.Gm issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) (no. 433203) july 1994 whiich addressed owner complaints that the ignition switch may not return to the "run" position after the vehicle has started.The tsb advises that the ignition switch mounting screws may be excessively torqued resulting in distortion of the switch housing.An engineering analysis is warranted to determine the root cause(s) and to determin if a safety defect exists.
  

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I was driving down the highway and my back frame that hooks to the tire broke in half and the tire went flying in the air. It looks as if there is a default in the frame where the hub is connected. *tr

I have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an abs car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, fwd se. The abs system is messed up and when you try to stop the tires lock-up on you, the car will slide especially if the roads are wet and this is at a speed of not more than 15 mph. Luckily we have avoided several accidents, but there is going to come a time we aren't that lucky. Also the headlights and dash lights work when they feel like it. The car won't stay cool no matter what i do to it, the thermostat and heater core were already removed from the car when we bought it. The electric fan does not work and i have replaced countless relays attempting to get this car to be dependable again. The tilt steering column needs work, because it moves when it shouldn't. We can't afford another vehicle because we are wasting money attempting to keep this one on the road. Yes it was a used car and we got what we paid for in reality. But the design of the car just plain out was a failure. Seriously the designers need to test their ideas more before putting them out on the market. We looked at a brand new kia yesterday and walked away from it, because it was never tested for safety. The manager of the dealership claimed they just didn't bother putting the safety ratings on the window sticker. I in fact researched the car and found it had never been tested for safety. Yes it is a brand new 2014 kia cadenza, don't buy one they aren't worth the almost $40,000 price tag. To top it off almost 90% of the car is built and manufactured in korea. Sorry just my opinion, if i'm going to spend that much money i will buy built american. *tr

Steering column has come loose. Took to a pontiac dealer to have repaired and they replaced a pin in the column. Repair worked for a year and a half but the steering column has come loose again and the entire unit has fallen in the drivers lap while driving. Have been able to push the pin back in several times, but it does not stay in place. Have not taken back to local dealer because they are expensive and do not seem overly competent. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand am. The contact's daughter attempted to drive the vehicle, but it failed to start. She exited the vehicle and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment under the steering column approximately 10 minutes later. The smoke turned into flames, which were extinguished by the fire department. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly). The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.

My car, which is a 94 grand am, is a good running car but i been working on it hard time for 5 weeks trying to get it to run. It has some problem where the fuel pump fuse keeps on blowing on it. I replace spark plug coil, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, under the hood wiring harness, control module, ignition switch, vacuum lines, and the little box that sounds off your alarm when you leave the lights on and/or keys in the ignition when you open your door. I don't know what else to do i am tired of busting my butt on it. It takes a lot for me to say that. *nm

94' pontiac grand am quad 4 2.3l blown head gasket or maybe even head. Can't afford to have it fixed. Repairs estimated at $2300. The car is not even worth that much. Gm knows this engine has been a constant problem. They need to recall it!*jb

There was a recall on the electrical system on my 94 grandam took it to stuart pontaic in enid,ok to have the recall fixed they put a relay on the car but didn't change the ignition switch on the car causing the care to loose power when the car was driven in the heat of the day causing the car to loose power and die when going over 40 mph,contacted pontaic and they made the dealership replace the ignition switch but would not replace the wiring going to the ignition switch, which if not replaced would of caused the car to catch on fire , on my way home from work on 7/30 while going 70 mph the car died 9 times,. I put the car in neutral to start it , and finally got the car home. *nm

Dt: contact stated she is having problems with a used car that she purchased on 5-31-05. On june 3, 2005 the radiator was leaking. When she took vehicle to dealer to have it inspected they told her that oil and antifreeze were leaking into the engine. They insisted that she would have to pay for engine repairs. *al

Dt: when driving over a pot hole three days ago, the front axle broke, resulting in damage to the tire and the wheel. The vehicle has not been seen by a service dealer. There was no problem before the axle broke off. There was no accident, police report and damage to the vehicle has not yet been assessed.*ak