10.0

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

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problem #5

May 152002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dome light intermittently flashes on or stays on for a long time. Lights cause a distraction at night with driving. Vehicle was serviced for control display recall 96-V-257-000, but problem still exists. Dealer was notified. Consumers vehicle was checked and the technician found a lot of splices in the ignition.

- Niagra Falls, NY, USA

problem #4

May 102002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Interior lights come on intermittently while driving, there are recalls 88V927000 and 96V257000; but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN. The invoice states that they checked the recall/campaign-they had to install engine wiring harness, replace the ignition switch and the steering column tilt lever.

- Niagara Falls, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 112000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When driving with headlights on, they flicker off/on. Also, the instrument panel lights turn off, causing poor driver's visibility. High beam lights are the only other option. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer has yet to have the problem corrected.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 121997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
(5) times while driving the headlights and the dash lights went off and the anti-theft system light will come on and the vehicle will stall out. Problem is hard to duplicate while at dealership. Can not fix the problem.

- East Palatka, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 131996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving at night suddenly dash and headlights blink on and off, dlr can't fix, dlr requested tech. Info from mfg for the third time.

- Pelzer, SC, USA