5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,400 miles

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problem #5

Jun 132007

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles
I have two Pontiac Grand Am 1995, 1996 both cars has the same problem the intake and head gasket needs replace they sent me a paper in the mail and said there was a recall on my cars but never heard any thing about it my car it about to stop running and my 1995 won't run with out over heating if someone could get me any info please do and pass it my way I could really use the help.

- Potosi, MO, USA

problem #4

Jul 261996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car runs hot. When starting up windows would fog, could smell antifreeze. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced heater core, they said it had a pin hole in it. Consumer said car wasstill running hot, consumer could hear a flapping noise, like a helicopter under the hood. The poping front right suspension was due to sway bar link failure which made stablizer bar loose. Horn malfunctions due to dirty contacts. Window does not go up or down properly due to window motor failure. The noise in engine area when cold was due to alternator failure. Water pump was leaking. Temperature guage was inaccurate. The noise from front and rear brakes was caused by worn brake pads. Driver side mirror control fell into the door panel.

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 222000

Grand Am

  • miles
Sensor failed and temperature gauge did not indicate that the engine was overheating. The engine seized up and was sold for salvage value or $1,500. There is documented oil changes every three thousand miles with simultaneous coolant checks.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 121996

Grand Am

  • miles
The temperature gauge and the air conditioner don't work and the vehicle is overheating, causing the consumer to have problems seeing out the window. Dealer has worked on the vehicle four times, and still can't determine the problem. Also, water pump had to be replaced.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 311996

Grand Am

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Temperature gauge erratic.

- Pembroke, NC, USA