10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,403 miles

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problem #4

May 072004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles
While applying the brakes the engine commenced to accelerate. The consumer had to shift the vehicle out of drive into neutral to gain control. This problem occurred on two separate occasions, and the dealer was unable to resolve this issue.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #3

May 282004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,500 miles
Consumer said that the vehicle is accelerating very high on its own even when the brakes were applied, vehicle will still take off. This problem has occurred 3 times this week. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer, however the problem has not been corrected. Owner said that she doesn't want the car back. Consumer is very paranoid of the vehicle's ability to perform properly. The idle had been running higher even after two repair attempts. The vehicle was still in the shop as of 06/15/2004. GM had not sent the gas pedal to the dealership. (throttle plate sticking/throttle cable binding)

- Royal Palm, FL, USA

problem #2

May 172004

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving vehicle hesitated when accelerating. Then, consumer applied the brakes and vehicle accelerated. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to resolve the problem.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 172003

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,566 miles
2003 Grand Am GT purchased in May 2003. Car will accelerate from idle speed of 4-6mph to 15 mph without depressing the accelerator causing the car to jump forward without warning. Started to occur at 1500 miles, now 3600 miles on the car, has been at the dealership 3 times with no resolution. Also will not accelerate when attempting to pass at speeds from 50mph, accelerator depressed to the floor without resulting change evidenced by increase in RPM or speed of the vehicle. Also dangerous. As of today, the car is at the dealership, they have not been able to duplicate the problem and are seeking advice from Pontiac.

- Gallatin, TN, USA