10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,350 miles
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Electrical and A/C problems:T 40,000 I had to replace the A/C compressor because it had a hole. I paid for the repair as it was out of warranty.T 83,000, the hatch ceased working, couldn't be opened manually or electronically. The driver's sid door lock ceased working ( ipaid to have that fixed, noone could diagnose the hatch) and the A/C ceased working. The battery light was on. Suddenly, the security light came on and the key could not be removed, the car would not turn over. I paid the dealer to replace the ignition switch ($350). Replaced the battery, but still had dead battery within a week. Replaced the alternator beacause it registered a bad diode (($500) battery dead the next day. My mechanic traced the problem to a short somewhere in the electrical system that caused a 12 volt drain on the battery. It would have been at least another $1000 to pinpoint and correct the problem. I have saved my receipts and purchased a new car, not a Pontiac.
- North Tonawanda, NY, USA
Car was being driven at highway speed, upon approaching stop sign the brakes failed resulting in near collision with semi tractor trailer. The brakes began to work but without power assist. Dealer was contacted and instructed us to drive the vehicle to the dealership. Brakes failed again on the way to the dealership. Upon investigation compartment housing the wiring harness was found to be filled with water and the wiring harness controlling the ABS, brake sensor, fuel gauge, and fuel sender was corroded.
- Minneapolis, MN, USA
After car was services, within one-half hour of driving vehicle the engine caught on fire. The fire could not be put out by 8 police vehicles responding and had to be extinguished by a volunteer fire company engine.
- Ewing, NJ, USA
- Cullman, AL, USA