10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 100 miles
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The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated while driving 55 mph suddenly the steering wheel became stiff and very difficult to control. The vehicle coasted along 3 lanes, it finally came to a complete stop when it crashed into a concrete wall. The contact injured his shoulder and neck. The contact was taken to a near by hospital to be treated for his injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the suspension was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Springfield , TN, USA
While driving in rainy weather it sounded from the right front corner of the car under the hood like something was grinding or abrasion. It sounded like two bearings rubbing against each other. Took the car to the dealer, and they were not able to hear it. The dealer took it for a test drive, lifted it up onto the lift and was not able to hear any noise. Updated 8/14/2006 - the right front tire warped. The brake calipers warped shortly after the vehicle was purchased. Both front rotors had to be replaced due to warpage. The consumer heard noise on the driver's side front end. The dealer replaced the upper strut mount, bearing plate and aligned the front end. The vehicle would lose power while driving. The dealer reprogrammed the engine control module. The master cylinder leaked and had to be replaced. Power steering pump leaked and was replaced. The tramsmission was slipping.
- Columbus, OH, USA
Air bag light illuminated while driving consumer pulled to the right. Took vehicle to the delarship.
- Dayton, OH, USA
- Springfield, TN, USA