10.0

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

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problem #7

Jun 032000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner washing vehicle when front headlight lens cover fell off while parked. This caused the light bulb to be exposed.

- Niagra Falls, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 151997

Grand Am

  • miles
Ongoing problem with condensation getting into the headlight lens, causing discoloration and poor visibility. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs/replacement would only be done at consumer's cost.

- Elkview, WV, USA

problem #5

May 151998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem with day running lights and head lights going out. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 281999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving vehicle will unexpectedly shut down. Also there is a malfunction within the headlight system. Dealer cannot diagnose the fault.

- Belem, NM, USA

problem #3

Jul 011998

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #2

May 301999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
This is the third time the power sunroof has failed, each time it fails in the exact same manner, the window is opened slightly to vent and then the unit fails, and it won't open or close. The second time, the car was in the shop for over a week, then I had to wait a month for a part to come in. In the meanwhile, I could not use the sunroof either. The headlights stay on most of the time when the car is on. The sensor seems to work intermittently. On bright, sunny days, the headlights come on. On cloudy, rainy days, when the lights should be on, they don't come on. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong with it.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #1

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