10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 44 miles
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My name is [xxx], I have a 2003 Grand Am, I recently came back from a funeral in Mississippi going back to St. Louis mo, 3/4 of the way my car stopped, after 3 hours of waiting it was determined that my fuel pump had went out, how can a car 2 years old have a fuel pump go out, I also have friends that also say there security system is causing there fuel pumps to shut-down, why does these things happen to a car that is no older than two years, please investigate and add to your recall list, I had to get my car towed 113 miles, and paid $560 to have fuel pump replaced, I do not feel this is right, I feel that a car should last over 5 years before it breaks down information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Hazelwood, MO, USA
Purchased brand new 2003 Pontiac Grand Am on July 14, 2003. Fuel pump failed two weeks later, leaving owners stranded and in need of a tow. Fuel pump was replaced, but there was 0 pressure to the fuel. After diagnostics, found loose wire at ignition module. Tightened. Car runs now.
- Kokomo, IN, USA
- Holland, MI, USA