7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,400 miles

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problem #5

Aug 152002

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The fan (air) in my car stopped operating on lower settings and only works on the highest setting. A while ago it started making some noise, just like when there's a piece of plastic stock in the fan. I tried turning the fan off and back on, but every time, the fan was operating slower and slower until it stopped. The only way it would work was on the 2 high settings. A while ago setting #4 did the same thing and now setting #5 is the only one that still works. It must be pretty comon because my 2 sisters from Michigan have the same problem with their cars (Oldsmobile Alero, and Chevy Malibu) and my husband's car (Pontiac Grand Am) only operates on the highest settings. If the fan stops working all together we wold be in trouble when the windshield (windows) needs to be defrosted.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #4

Jul 182001

Grand Am

  • miles
Two lines on rear defogger broke apart.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 182001

Grand Am

  • miles
Two lines on rear defogger broke apart.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #2

Feb 062001

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel made noise and driver's side airbag dropped out and fell in laps. Vehicle pulled to light, and dashlight flashed on and off. Also horn was inoperable. Consumer states there is a noise in brake pedal, also ABS light illuminated. Air conditioner and heater inoperable. Due to squeaky steering, dealer replaced steering rack which was loose and set toe. Radio inoperable.

- Lotawana, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 152000

Grand Am

  • miles
Air conditioner does not work when on cold, the heater and air conditioner do not work when turned on max, only warm air comes out of the heater, the rear defrost does not always work.

- Dodgeville, WI, USA