10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Aug 211998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While going down ramp, exiting a parking garage engine began to race and accelerate. Hitting the brakes did not help, was only able to stop the automobile when it was pushed it into neutral and then drive. Then it calmed down.

- Laplace, LA, USA

problem #5

May 141998

Grand Am

  • miles
While vehicle was in intersection, driver noticed that oil light and battery lights were on. Driver then realized that vehicle had stalled. Restarted vehicle and problem vanished.

- Vancouver, 00, USA

problem #4

Jun 261998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Fast clicks coming from the front passenger side. Weather is below 65 degrees, occurs within only 0.5 miles to 1.0 miles of initial driving. Sound like a drumroll on your hardtop desk with two drumsticks.

- Unknown, IN, USA

problem #3

Mar 311998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle will not start two or three times a day. The engine will crank but the anit-theft indicator light will blink and the engine will shut down (it sound as if no fuel getting to engine.)

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #2

Apr 101997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When driving and attempting to stop the car, has to push pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. Beginning to make grinding noise when applying the brakes. In addition, headlights will not cpme on on certain times/seat belt twists all the time and ticking noise from engine area.

- Hastings, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 121997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When vehicle was purchased noticed the oil leaking out. The dealer has been notified.

- Ocean Frames, MS, USA