10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,667 miles

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problem #3

Jul 022003

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles
When a turn was made, the steering wheel produced a loud rubbing noise. Dealer notified. There were high idle problems. The interior lights and the power locks were replaced. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle had started to run rough, the alternator light had come on and the alternator was replaced. The drivers side seat belt did not retract and was replaced, the lower front control arm was replaced, the blower motor was replaced, the compressor was replaced, when starting the engine cold, there was a knocking sound on the right side until the vehicle was warm, then the noise would go away, surging would also occur and would worsen when the engine was warmed, the volume on the radio was erratic(had gone up when trying to turn down), the sensor throttle position shorted and was intermittent, the valve air control was replaced, and the fuel filter was replaced.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 021998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy due to the vehicle stalling. Also, the seat belts did not retract. Dup of 827073.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #1

Aug 211998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a direct frontal impact in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side air bags. Also drivers side seatbelt failed to restrain occupant in accident. Cause unknown. 827498 dup of 827073; posted on 09-07-99.

- Willmington, NC, USA