3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,750 miles

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problem #4

Jun 162006

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 75mph on the interstate, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact managed to pull over without incident, but the engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined the timing chain fractured which caused damage to the engine. The dealer suggested replacing the engine.

- Bowling Green, OH, USA

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problem #3

Nov 082004

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles
While driving at 35 mph on a side street steering wheel became stiff followed by the vehicle stalling. The vehicle was towed to mechanic, who determined that the timing belt broke, which should not happen at this low mileage.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 232004

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the timing belt broke. This caused the engine to turn two different ways. This caused catastrophic engine failure. The head broke as well as the pistons and rods. A new engine is now required.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 272003

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving timing chain broke, causing vehicle to stall.

- Dunbar, WV, USA

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