Man...I AM getting old. I just remembered something about my original post.

Uh.....it wasn't the same 2002 Grand Prix. Different car. I've had two 2002 Grand Prix's back to back. My original post/problem was on my white, turbocharged bullet of a Grand Prix. My latest problem is on my mom's old, burgundy, naturally aspirated Grand Prix. It is still a sweet ride.

so....exact same problem, but two different 2002 Grand Prix's.