10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,244 miles
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My Grand Am has 120,000 miles on it now. I have blown 2 head gaskets and had to replace them. Had problems with the drivers side window, the security system and it not starting, can not keep brakes on it. This car has been serviced every 3000 miles since I purchased it new. The first head gasket was at 40,000 miles.
- Harrison, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine began to excessively overheat. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the failure was related to the head gasket, which was replaced at the cost of $1,000. Recently, the failure recurred; however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired due to the absorbent cost. He further stated that the head gasket was made of plastic, which caused frequent failures with the component. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000.
- Mansfield, OH, USA
Excessive dex-cool coolant and oil leakage have been occurring in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am V6 on a daily basis. The root cause of the problem is related to the intake manifold and possibly the intake manifold gasket. I have 62,000 miles on the vehicle and I'm the original owner. I feel that the coolant and oil are mixing and could lead to engine seizure, which could prove fatal while on the highways. In fairness to my family and to myself, I feel that Pontiac or GM should fix or replace my vehicle before irrerepairable harm is incurred.
- Ventura, CA, USA
I have been having problems with my low coolant light, I took my car in and got the thermostat replaced and there was a leakage with the gasket apparently I am not the only one having this problem with my vehicle so the manufacturer needs to do a recall on this car while my car was being repaired the same model and year car was also being repaired and the mechanic said that it was common to replace these parts in this type of vehicle
- Conley, GA, USA
The lower intake manifold in the consumer's 2000 Pontiac Grand Am leaked antifreeze.
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA
My 2000 Pontiac Grand Am has a bad intake manifold gasket with only 50,000 miles. My friend owns a repair shop, and says he gets at least one GM product a week with a 3.4 liter engine with the same problem. Many also have blown head gaskets!! this is a very common and costly problem, and should be investigated!! there are too many of these cars on the road for every consumer to be stuck with a $500-3000 repair bill!!!!!!
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
On several occasions while driving 30 mph or more engine check light came on due to loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to the repair shop, and mechanic determined that the 3.4L engine had a blown head gasket. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer the engine needed to be replaced.
- Decatur, GA, USA
My 2000 Pontiac Grand Am with the V6 engine has a bad intake gasket with only 33,000 miles.
- Melbourne, FL, USA
I have a intake manifold gasket leak on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT with a 3.4L fi motor. It leaks antifreeze and oil. It leaks from the center of the manifold and on to the sides of the heads. I have replaced the gasket once myself with the help of a GM certified mechanic and after 7 months of the replacement of the gasket it once again leaks. Also when we replaced the gaskets on the intake we put new intake bolts in and had the intake checked for cracks and straightness of the base of the intake.
- Easton, IL, USA
I did not have a vehicle failure, however, after researching the problem, I was bothered by the results. On late model Pontiac Grand Am, mainly the intake manifold housing/gasket goes bad within any vehicle mileage range especially low mileage. I didn't even realize my gasket had gone bad until my oil light came on. The oil leak doesn't leave puddles on the ground. It gets burned on the engine block as you drive. I researched this problem on gramdamgt.com and a lot of people had this problem as well and at 15000 miles and higher. I know this costs about $800 to fix, but it's a recurring problem for dealers to take care of. Seems like its a way for them to make money by installing faulty parts in their cars, so they get the buyer's money. My warranty expired because I couldn't afford the cost of the extended warranty. I actually bought the intake and exhaust gaskets for my car, but I found that I need to buy more tools and have an extra car (which I don't have) in order to perform this job. I don't make enough money to pay my rent and support my wife and son and pay to have the problems with my car fixed and it's my only car. I rarely have time to work on it. Luckily for me the only thing that I got fixed by the dealer for free was my catalytic converter. It melted at 48000 miles. It's warranted for 8 years.
- Indialantic, FL, USA
Dexcool issues could lead to engine failure, engine knock due to gasket failure, will lead to premature engine failure in traffic conditions, fire, death could result.
- Plain City , OH, USA
Was driving 40 mph when vehicle stalled. Driver had managed to get vehicle out of traffic. Had tried to restart vehicle and it rolled backwards. Driver waited 30 minutes., and then started vehicle. Consumer would be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check cause of problem.
- Factoryville, PA, USA
I have replaced 2 intake manifold gaskets on my 1996 Pontiac Grand Am. Now my 2000 Grand Am GT gasket is leaking, and Pontiac confirmed this and will not repair it. There is a memo about this if you can get a copy of it. This can occur from about 30,000 miles on. This also affects Chevrolet with the same engine.
- Upper Darby, PA, USA
There is consistent, loud clicking from the internal engine. The warranty was about to expire and the dealer where I bought the car refused to work on the car. After another dealer brought the car to them, they agreed to work on the car. Pontiac GM was contacted. GM said that there is a design problem with some of these Pontiac Grand Am's. they said that when the engineers come up with a fix, it will be fixed. This was 3 months ago and nothing has been done. I cannot trade the car in because of these problems. The car has been fixed under warranty three times and been towed in to the dealer twice. I have complained to no avail.
- Nanticoke, PA, USA
Vehicle was shut off in the parking when it caught on fire from engine. Dealer notified.
- Madera, CA, USA
The engine caught fire while driving on the interstate. Mr scc
- Scottsville, TX, USA
My car has been in the shop repeatedly for the brakes grinding and shaking when I brake. The rotors have been replaced twice for rusting and warping and the brakes once, under warranty. I have had water leaks, my dash has been replaced for warping, 2 door panels have been replaced for warping. I have 2 more that need to be replaced, but the dealership says "it's a common problem, but it's not covered under the extended warranty". I have lots of wind noise. A rotten egg smell in my car when driving it. I took my car to the dealer last week and they replaced a gasket/seal for a intake gasket leak. I went to pick up my car and it reeked of gasoline. They kept it another day and had to replace my fuel regulator. Now I cannot keep my windows closed because there is a odor of gas in my car, which causes my eyes to burn and water and my throat to burn. My hazards/blinkers have gone out once already. Two other times I had it in the shop for a clicking noise in my dash area and it was something with my hazards that had to be replaced. My passenger seat would not adjust, they say they fixed it? the transmission slips on occasion and that has been since I took possession of the lemon. My horn quit working and was finally fixed after repeatedly taking it into the dealer. It is hesitant to start at times and when it finally starts the front end shakes, like the motor mounts are bad.
- Hutchins, TX, USA
The engine was replaced.
- Fort Collins, CO, USA
- Richmond, CA, USA