10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 2,082 miles
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1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The consumer stated the window track has broke. This has been fixed twice, and still did not work properly. The vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. The brake pads have been replaced four times. The rotors have been turned twice and replaced once. The manufacturer was not aware of the problems.
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
Contact owns 1999, Pontiac, Grand Am. The contact stated while going around a curb she lost control of steering. The ABS light and the air bag light came on. While pushing the brakes it was like the vehicle was not even starting because brakes would not stop the vehicle. When the contact finally got off the road she pulled on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. She turned the vehicle off, and when she went to restart the vehicle wheel loosened. She put vehicle in drive, pushed on the accelerator, and then pushed on the brakes and everything was fine. Also, contact stated that while starting the vehicle the rpms and speed odometer revved up to 120 mph and back to 5 mph before she even moved the vehicle or pressed on the accelerator. This almost caused her to hit another vehicle.
- Ashland, KY, USA
The ABS/no trac light came on I returned the car to the dealer for repair they stated that it was the sensor and replaced it not even two months later when the car is now out of warranty it happened again I have been trying to contact the dealer with no luck of returned phone calls. I am now having trouble of going through snow and up hills in my area. Which lead me into a ditch with my 2 children ages 1 and 4. I have also the problem of my windows being completely scratched and I was told it was my tint I went to get new tint and it is my windows also my led light on my radio keeps going on and off and all scrambled the dealer has done nothing in regards to this complaint.
- Colden, NY, USA
Automated braking system (ABS) failed causing traction control system to become disabled. It is an intermittent problem that happens at any time with no apperent reason. The last time it failed, it was a sensor in the hub. The sensor is part of the hub assembly so entire hub had be changed out to fix last problem. It is now having a failure in the ABS system again. Vehicle has only 80,000 miles.
- Sunbury, PA, USA
Bought a 1999 grandam have all these problems as of 2001.power seat wont work at all, found water in tail light assembly replaced various bulbs, and sealed unit, hazard flashing warning light switch works sometimes, power window on driver side didnt work, then suddenly it started working and left rear won't work now, also ABS and trac lights stay on.sometimes ABS kicks in when I come to a stop.this car has been a lemon since I bought it.can't get these problems fixed out of warrenty.and do not have monet to fix.shouldn't have to if the car was design right.
- Atwater, CA, USA
When the brakes were applied at a low speed, the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealership on four occasions, however, the problem continued. The vehicle remained experiencing the same noise in the brakes when applied and when driven slow.
- Fort Mccoy, FL, USA
I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. It has been in the shop at least every three months. The brakes have been replaced 3 times and the rotors twice. I take the car to an independent mechanic due to the dealer always saying nothing was wrong. The water pump went out, the manifold gasket cracked, the low track light has gone on since the day I bought it every time I turn left or right. The windows scratch and have been replaced once and scratched again about 2 months later, the dealer said it was the tinter that ruined them so I paid. I cant do that again so they remain scratched. I looked at a website mycarstats.com and there were 526 complaints and every single one had the same problems. I work with 5 other people that own Grand Am and we've all had the same trouble. Something has to be done, why do we have to be stuck with 1000S of dollars in car repairs and the manufacture not assume responsibility. I've had problems since I purchased the car brand new so there are several incident dates. Thank you.
- Santa Fe, NM, USA
Brake rotors have to be replaced due to vehicle making noises when braking. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, anddealer is not willing to do anything.
- Newport, VT, USA
Replaced brakes myself because it wasn't covered under warranty, had car in to be service and was told brake pads were defective. But because I had replace they could not do anything about it. I called Pontiac recently because another Grand Am owner told me that was not true. A woman took my complaint she didn't think that was right but after talking to the dealership said that was correct. I said I should not have to pay for a defect on a new car. I have gotten very bad service from the dealership. And the brakes are bad again after only 18,000 miles this time.
- Quincy, IL, USA
Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in A/C, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, ABS light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
ABS light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they urged consumer turn off car and turn back on. Consumer was constantly changing brakes, every 1000 miles.
- Cornnellsville, PA, USA
Tire defect, glass scratched, car vibrting, air bags did not deploy. Brakes grinding.
- Lubbock, TX, USA
While driving at any speed, consumer could step on brake pedal and brakes will not stop on time. Consumer has to apply brakes way before the point of stopping.
- Oscoda, MI, USA
When driving and applying brake pedal, a popping noise came from the brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer stated that when brakes are compressed at stoplights and stop signs it causes a surge in the steering wheel.
- South Bend, IN, USA
Brakes are defective, on ly have 18000 miles. Consumer had to replace brakes twice already.
- Riverside, CA, USA
In the 2 and 1/2 years I have had my Grand Am, I have had to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times. The last two times it was within 4-5 months of each other.
- Murrieta, CA, USA
Brakes made a squeaking noise at 680 miles. Vehicle has been taken periodically to dealer on brake problems. Dealer has replaced entire brake system, including rotors. Brakes make a loud rubbing noise and vibrate. Brake pads need to be replaced every 4000 miles.
- Wantage, NJ, USA
ABS braking system, rotors have been changed at fourteen thousand miles/ eighteen thousand miles/ twenty thousand miles, and twenty-eight thousand miles.
- Hubbard, CA, USA
Have replaced the brakes and rotors through the dealership 3 times prior to current problem. Caliper is now froze up which in turn warped the rotor less then 24 hrs later. Have had problems with the front end alignment. Replaced 4 tires due to this problem which is currently chewing off new set of tires. Dealership refuses to replace caliper or rotor due to expired warranty on vehicle. Feel it is a persistent problem and should be corrected and fixed at either manufacturers expense or dealerships expense.
- New Florence, PA, USA
- Abington, MA, USA