10.0

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

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problem #5

Dec 052001

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle would not go over 10 mph. Speedometer stopped, vehicle lost power, and was not able to accelerate. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced a computer.

- Grand Rapids, MN, USA

problem #4

Nov 191999

Grand Am

  • miles
Engine sluggish, car misfires, rough idle. Initially (10/20/99) dealer said it was gas cap-replaced, 2nd time (07/10/00) replaced #2 spark plug & boot - ck engine light on code stored was PO300 carbon tracking on side of plug; third time last wk (have not drove) taking to dealer this wk.

- Johnston, IA, USA

problem #3

May 131999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. Finally restarted. Took it to dealership. Mechanic replaced PCM. Drove from Florida to California, made a stop in Arizona due to brake rotors warping. Replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. While driving in California, vehicle stalled again. Failed to restart after being parked. Battery replaced after being towed to dealership. Key refused to be released from ignition. Air conditioner motor fan replaced. Shifter cable was replaced. Right turn signal lamp replaced. Oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 232000

Grand Am 4WD

  • miles
Computer got wet though sun roof causing vehicle not to start.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 151999

Grand Am

  • miles
Front end vibrates when going over speed bumps.gas pedal goes down to the floor for a while before gradually gaining any speed. Dealer replaced computer & fuel pump to correct the problem, but nothing has help.

- Pound Ridge, NY, USA