10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,400 miles

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problem #5

Dec 132005

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 177,000 miles
The contact stated when placing the key in the ignition smoke poured from the steering column. The smoke quickly erupted into flames. Both the fire and the police departments responded to the scene. The fire was extinguished. There was extensive damage to the dashboard panel area and steering column. The fire department suggested this may have been an electrical system wiring fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but no repairs have been made.

- Mccool, MS, USA

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problem #4

Jan 221998

Grand Am

  • miles
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly without warning which may hav E resulted in a crash. Been to dealer several times, and replace a loose wire, but problem is still occurring.

- Frankfort, ME, USA

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problem #3

Jul 161998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Electrical wiring malfunction is causing the battery check light to continually flash.

- Lucerne Va, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 021996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical wiring shorts, caused head lights and brake lights to fail.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 181997

Grand Am

  • miles
While vehicle was in off position interior of vehicle caught on fire.

- Shannock, RI, USA

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