10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
500 miles

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problem #4

Sep 252006

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
Purchased car new at end of 97 model year. Within first six months returned car six times due to defective sway bar bushings. Problem has never been corrected. Car clunks as it is either turned to the right or left or travels (slowly) over speed bumps. Also have experienced paint peeling from outside mirrors, radio volume control problems, radio/clock display works only part of the time, right front passenger seat mounting broke and slid passenger into dashboard, 2 door sport coupe-both power windows motors have broken and been replaced. The driver's side window just broke for the second time in two years. Passenger window has also started to act sluggish. Discovered leaky intake manifold gasket. Another expensive repair. Rain leaks into car around window gaskets which also make a hissing sound at speeds over 45 mph. Car has been driven with care for nine years(odometer=80,000 miles) and has had oil changes, tire rotations, etc. Completed according to schedule. Owner cannot afford additional costly repairs especially since it seems to be going downhill from here. Disgusted with problems as well as with lack of service from several different Pontiac dealers. Owner cannot afford to buy a [decent] new car and will have to purchase something used. Make no mistake- it won't be a GM product!

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #3

Dec 131997

Grand Am

  • miles
Passenger seat track/adjuster rod failed, after repair work completed the unit failed again causing passenger to hit windshield during emergency stopping.

- Lynwood, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 031998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Design flaw of the adjustment handle for the front base center of the drivers seat, gets hooked on pants as the driver is exiting.

- Falmouth, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 131997

Grand Am

  • miles
Seat track failed resulting in movement in seat causing injuries, seat belts failed to restain.

- Lynwood, CA, USA