10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 232003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 Pontiac Grand Am - power windows - motors both left drivers side and right passenger side. Windows will not go up or down. Once the motors cool down the windows can only be raised.5 inch every 5 minutes. There is no sealant or gasket to prevent moisture to the motor which causes an electrical short to the motor. The Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile achieva and Buick skylark all have experienced this same design problem requiring millions of hours of service and labor and tons of scrap metal. This has been a design issue for at least 15 years. What a scam. Who's in charge?

- Monroe, NC, USA

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problem #2

May 172001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
After parking vehicle noticed smoke and the flames coming from underhood.

- Wister, OK, USA

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problem #1

May 052000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
The modules in question go out without warning. In fact the day we bought the car one of modules went out, and we were without a car for six weeks. The dealer said the module was on back order. And didn't even offer us a loaner. One time it went out on my wife in the morning in the driveway. Onece when I went to pick up my daughther late at night at parks mall. Another incident I arrived at work, but the car wouldn't restart a quiting time. Mac churchill has been nice, but I want the car replaced. My wife is scared be cause she doesn't know if the car will start. Thank you.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

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