Help With Problem

[mram10]

I start my car in the morning and it works great. After driving for a while, if I turn it off, it will not start. It acts as if the shifter is in drive. You get lights, but the starter doesn't engage. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes, then it will start back up. A friend told me it sounds like a starter. Does that sound right? Ideas?
Thanks in advance.

[dsmuts]

Doesn't sound like a starter to me. Check all your grounds and battery terminals

[GMCustomerService]

mram10,

I’m sorry you are experiencing this issue with your vehicle. I would be happy to research my resources for any known issues. If you would like me to do so, please PM me your VIN.

Louis
GM Customer Service

[turney998]

I start my car in the morning and it works great. After driving for a while, if I turn it off, it will not start. It acts as if the shifter is in drive. You get lights, but the starter doesn't engage. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes, then it will start back up. A friend told me it sounds like a starter. Does that sound right? Ideas?
Thanks in advance.

I had a somewhat similiar problem with a 95 grand prix se i had a while ago.
I bought some starter fluid,and it helped.
There could also be dirt or oil,junk around some of the wires under the hood.

[mystic231]

You didn't mention how many miles are on the car but start with checking connections for corrosion like dsmuts suggested.
After that it sounds a lot like the issue I had over the summer on the GTP. Randomly would not start, either hot or cold, then it was fine 10-15 minutes later. I picked up a starter from NAPA (lifetime warranty with receipt) and the issue went away.

[mram10]

I am pretty sure it is a heat issue. I can start it and drive and stop a few minutes later and it will start right up. If I drive for a while, I have to let it cool down for it to start. I will replace the starter when I get time and report back.

Mileage? 150k, but new motor and tranny about 10k ago. Don't know if starter was new, but I don't think so.