Problem Reports

Usually happens when alarm is engaged when I get in my car and sit in the car for a minute or two. After car is re-unlocked with the fob, never has a problem

Car wouldn't start and security light would flash. Had to have key in 'on' position for about 15 minutes for it to reset. The security light is now solid all the time and havent had problem since. Assuming the security system broke.

This happened to me several times, and its aggravating!!

had this problem twice already on the same grand am (about 40k apart)

Seems to be a major issues with these cars. They made me replace computer module I think it was BCM. Yr later had ignatition coil replaced.

Initially, I would start my car just fine and then it would not release out of Park. I jiggled the handle or hit the button hard and it would release. The the key would get stuck in the ignition when I tried to put the car back in park and remove it. The key wasn't catching properly and I would jiggle it or press down harder on the brake or pull the car out and back in and try it again til it released. Finally, I came back from entering a store to start my car and the key would not turn at all to start the car. It was completely stuck. Triple A came, could not get it to start with oiling key and jiggling and turning wheel.... nothing worked. They called a locksmith who made a replacement key- i did not ask for because the fist guy said he would need to take the ignition apart somehow or push it back so the car would start with practically anything- basically turning off the lock - however the locksmith said it's not possible - he better not charge me- I just had it towed but I'm being told I have to buy a new ignition. The ignition costs $150.00 but depending on how long they claim it takes to replace it could cost a lot - i hear between 400-700 dollars - I'm trying to make sure they doen't overcharge me. I hear this happens all the time on these models.

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ya, it has been a problem . . . More so an inconvenience . . happens intermitently . .espencially when i'm in a hurry . . wonder if there is a way to just disconnect it or bypass the fuel cut off valve. . . is there any other alternative besides replacing the key cylinder?

No Start Due to Failed Passlock Sensor