2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,750 miles

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problem #4

Nov 032008

Grand Am

  • 76,000 miles
Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. Found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. I started noticing the smell of antifreeze. Took to my mechanic of 22 years. Thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. This was replaced. Nope. Still leaking. Car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. The car never once overheated. Mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said it was a faulty computer... indicates, tires need checking, flashing lights, ABS off/on...which by the way was causing me to not have my car pass inspection to add insult to injury!! found I was all of a sudden replacing antifreeze by the gallons. Was still paying off mechanic from previous issues. Don't ask, while trying to figure out the antifreeze problem! brought car in to have radiator checked by friends mechanic, fluid was literally pouring out of bottom of car. $1600. Later!! head gasket set, waterpump, serpentine belt, radiator hoses, thermostat & gaskets, crossoverpipes, airfilter...now" 1 1/2 months later? well hey.guess what? riding merrily to work last sat. Car stalled all the way...& yipee another visit, another mere 900. Bag of shells consisting of crank shaft, bearings. Can you believe it? I don't have it!!.....I thought this guy was putting me on...I've lost work since I'm 45 min. Away. I've spoken to Pontiac several times. They want nothing to do with this. Act dumb- the american way...weird, I've read more complaints about this issue, I'm surprised you guys don't demand some resolution for consumers. What gives" it's so incredibly obvious this is a real solid complaint about engine defect with all the evidence to back it up!! I think it was minnisota or Missouri that consumers actually won a class action suit against Pontiac for these specific complaints. Namely head gasket, engine related issues..

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 172007

Grand Am

  • 175,000 miles
Without warning or physical impact/impairment right front coil spring fractured with a loud bang, and the jagged end pierced my tire sidewall, destroying tire. This occurred at approx 25 mph, I was able to pull over without incident, had to be towed, new coil installed, new tire purchased, labor day plans ruined. Several months later, car was parked for 12 hrs in 70 degree weather, another huge bang, drivers side front coil fractured, C-shaped piece under the vehicle, again, the vehicle was towed, coil replaced, missed a day of work as this happened in Connecticut, and I work in Massachusetts.

- Monson , MA, USA

problem #2

Apr 072001

Grand Am

  • miles
A bolt fell out of the sub-frame and cause the tire rod end to bend and this cause me to lose control of the car almost hitting a light pole. The front end shakes badly when brakes are applied.

- Talbotton, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 301999

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary.

- Fall River, MA, USA