10.0

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

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problem #10

Sep 152002

Grand Am

  • miles
The wiring must be shot because any thing that is electric is always going out.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 122000

Grand Am

  • miles
Door locks do not work, door locks controled by alarm system, which may have malfunctioned due to changes in climate, reason given to consumer by customer service department.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #8

Nov 142000

Grand Am

  • miles
Constant problems mostly electrical, but from windows and locks to major things like alternators and ignition switches multiple times. Contacted Pontiac over a year and never heard even a reply. Any recalls or factory fix info would be appreciated.

- Sebastian, FL, USA

problem #7

Feb 011996

Grand Am

  • miles
Vinyl material on both doors are separating from door trim.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #6

Dec 261999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Had all 4 power window motors fail within the past yr. Also pass power lock failure

- Blackstone, VA, USA

problem #5

Sep 271999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Engine stalled which took the power away from windows and door locks. The owner was trapped in vehicle for an hour. Dealer says it was an internal short within the battery.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #4

Aug 261999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
I drive 50 miles a day to and from work thats the reason for high milege on my car. I still believe this car should last longer than its payments.

- West Alexandria, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 241998

Grand Am

  • miles
My most recent problem included transmission failure, and according to the mechanic this had been happening for a very long time. The fourth gear of the transmission and the clutch were burned out. I've also had to replace a water pump on the vehicle. Immediately after purchase, I noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle and the vehicle would just die while driving along. I attempted to get the dealer to repair the vehicle and did get his verbal agreement however, he lied and wouldn't follow through. I suppose because he knew he'd sold me a lemon and was more than eager to state his case, that had no lemon law. There are various electrical problems especially with the instrument panel and I suppose it may be something electrical that causes my vehicle to die while driving along. There is no warning, the vehicle just goes dead. During stops it seems that at times the rear end just has a mind of its own; almost as if it wants to keep going while the front end has stopped - it's sort of like a skipping effect. Other electrical problems include the passenger door lock not operating with the power door lock, the radio display is lit at times and sometimes it's not, since I've had the transmission repaired the check engine light and ets lights which have been on since I purchased the vehicle, are no longer lit. During the water pump failure the dealerships remedy for it was to disconnect the electrical wiring which prompted me that something was wrong with this system. The electrical problems are numerous. My car is a lemon!

- Denmark, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 301999

Grand Am

  • miles
Check engine light would come one for a day and go off did this 3 times before total failure of alternater & battery/front end/steering/brakes(ABS) abd shocks. Car will pull hard to the left while braking at highway speeds. Have to fight steering wheel to keep car in lane. Had brakes checked and could not find anything. ( front brakes were very hot) hit small bump or pothole or taking turn or going down the street/highway and car will wander left and rigth while you are holding the wheel. Sometimes it is bad enough to have to take corrective action to keep going straight. NHTSA recall #96V249000 my car does not fall in the manfactured date of July 96 can I still have checked no charge? I was taking wax of my car with keys in the ignition car off, the power door looks locked car. I have seen more complaints in your consumer complaint section of these issues I have just reported.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #1

Apr 111997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side power lock button failed three times.

- Ontario, CA, USA