We found the following complaints for PONTIAC GRAND AM (1993)
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Vehicle was totalled when involved in a crash, and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. Vehicle was hit on the passenger's side, forcing the vehicle into a retaining wall, and hitting a light pole. Please provide any further information.
Burne toast smell from stering column, and if tilt wheel is in certain location electrical system, not functioning properly.. Turn signal failure and headlight failure.. Also ignition switch always sensing key inserted
Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!
Electrical system failure, causing failure in abs system.tt
While driving the vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard (ohio traffic crash report). *ph
A component in the steering wheel malfunctioned which caused turn signals to go out.the mechanic changed a bulb and within an hour the bulb was out again.*nlm
Vehicle was parked and began smoking under the hood.an independent shop stated that switch lamp burned out causing smoke in the steering wheel column.the dealer was notified.the vehicle didn't start.the vehicle received a jump, then the vehicle started.the headlights were on even though the switch was off.the switch was unable to be moved.the battery had tobe disconnected because the headlights would not go off.on the second occasion, the lights were still on with the switch and the ignition off. *scc
Battery failure.
Battery failed.
Battery failure.
Erratic voltage fluctuation, causing battery to drain.
Whenever it rains the vehicle cuts off,the spark plug/ alternator and battery have beenreplaced at three different times and the problem still occurs.please describe problem.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Alternator failed.
Whenever it rains the vehicle cuts off,the spark plug/ alternator and battery have beenreplaced at three different times and the problem still occurs.please describe problem.
Alternator failed.
Alternator failed.
Engine cylinder head/engine head gasket/alternator and belt tensioner failed.
My alternator also failed in 1997.
Horn engages without being activated.
Horn pad shorted out.
Vehicle has been difficult to start and consumer believes it's due to a faulty ignition design.nlm
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Burne toast smell from stering column, and if tilt wheel is in certain location electrical system, not functioning properly.. Turn signal failure and headlight failure.. Also ignition switch always sensing key inserted
Whenever it rains the vehicle cuts off,the spark plug/ alternator and battery have beenreplaced at three different times and the problem still occurs.please describe problem.
Consumer was driving and car cut off, please describe .
Ignition switch failure, causing intermittent crancking/starting problems.
Electrical system trace module on ignition failure.
Vehicle stalls out with no warning.tt
Engine stalled while driving 45 to 50 mph; lights intermittently goes out; power locks up; other electrical problems; also, oil and fuel gauge inoperative.tt
When driving the car hesitates and stalls . Please describe .
Under the dash fire, saw smoke, electrical short of module and alternator.
While driving vehicle it stalls,owner notes that he had computer module replaced but problem continues to occur.
Sometimes when driving or starting car t car cuts off,took to dealer, could find nothing wrong.
Vehicle was parked and consumer turned the vehicle off.a noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer lifted up the hood, and vehicle caught on fire.consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Then, drove it to dealer for inspection,mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.a recall issued didnot include this vehicle due to vin.
Ingnition will not turn when key is initially inserted into switch.after tapping/hitting key several times, while in ignition , it will evenutally turn.the safety mechanism that is incorporated into the ignition switch does not function.
Ignition switch is experiencing same problem as mentionedinrecall93 v 153 000; but, this vehicle is not covered under recall due to vin.
Driver had parked and left vehicle.ignition switch had shorted out and filled vehicle with smoke. Key was never inignition switch at the time it had occurred.
Ignition switch failed.
Ongoing problem with engine hesitation/ back firing and stallingdue to an integrated ignition injector system component failure.dealer has replaced this component on two occasions.problem has reoccurred forthird time.feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Recall 93v153000, ignition switch;the manufacturer and dealership said that mr capalanois not included in the recall. But, mobile auto repairsaid differently. They said that consumer's vin is included in the recall.
(in reference to 93v153; the defective ignition switch malfunctioned,causing the vehicle to start on its own without the key in ignition and caused a fire.
The contact owns a 1993 pontiac grand am.the contact stated that the vehicle only starts in neutral, not park.the dealer stated that although the contact was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 93v153000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), his vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 215,000.updated 02-25-08
Vehicle had trouble starting. Dealer replaced starter safety switch which remedied the problem.
Tcc solenoid failed.nlm
My brother's (john sturgill) 1993 pontiac grand am caught on fire and burned to the ground with the ignition off. My brother had just driven the car home from work. He turned off the ignition went into his home. Just 10 mintues later his wife saw smoke coming by the window. They immediately walked outside and saw the car completely engulfed in flames. They called the fire department to put out the fire but the car burned to the ground. The fire damaged the outer vinyl siding on 2 sides of the house, damaged a brand new carport, completely burneda 2 year old riding lawn mower and destroyed a storage building with over $2,000 in personal belongings. I have never seen a car burn that quickly and with that much force. It was the scariest day of my life.if my brother and his wifehad driven 10 more minutes theywouldn't be here with me today.i shudder the thought that somewhere there are people still driving 1993 pontiacs with their lives at risk also.
The engine compartment got fire unexpectedly with no electrical problem before incident.smell electrical burning after the incident.there was no fuel or other leaking.total loss after three minutes of quick extinguished by using fire exhinguishers.insurance declared totaled loss.the parts showed a lot of flammable plastic parts and wirings.this is not proper designed as all the wirings were intergrated in one cable.
While driving, smoke emitted from under the hood and then the vehicle caught on fire.
Problem relates to intermittent flashing check oil light on dash.noted that service bulletin number 93-8-2 may address problem.have reqested service bulletin via e-mail but not received.
While driving vehicle caught on fire in front underhood area , fuel was leaking in the front of passenger side.
While driving, smoke and then flames emitted from under the hood.
The "flasher fuse" malfunctioned,causing the turn signals and the hazard lights to become inoperative.problem occurred 3 times.dealer cannot determinthe location of the flasher.
Whenever the fuse is replaced, they would cause sparks. This has happened several times before. The fuse connects the cigarette lighter & the door locks. The wires would be shorted out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
After starting the ignition, i noticed smoke coming from fuse box, burning plastic dripped onto the carpet, igniting entire interior.fire department arrived, put out fire.total loss.no previous electrical problems.
A fusable link failed in the ignition system due to an electrical short, thereby ignitingthe cablesleading to the starter, resulting in a fire.
When starting vehicle &turning signal switch on,it will start smoking, and left turn signal light will stay on. Dealr claims switch needs to be replaced.
Burne toast smell from stering column, and if tilt wheel is in certain location electrical system, not functioning properly.. Turn signal failure and headlight failure.. Also ignition switch always sensing key inserted
While driving smoke and a burning smell came from the instrument panel which caused a fire.dealer could not determine cause of the problem.
Electrical malfunction under dash resulted in electrical fire.(attorney for client)*skd
My car has many recalls. How do i go about getting them fixed
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire under the passenger side dash area.cause unknown.
Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!
When driving car approxametely 30 to 40 miles the temp light comes on and says the car is overheating and the fuel supply shuts off for no apparent reason. Have had the car to one person and he put in new temp gauge.then to a dealer he put in a new computer and still did not fix it.said he could find nothing wrong with it.
1993 grand amengine head crack..according to my mechanic he's seen multiple head cracks on quad 4 engines.caused anti-freeze fumes in the passenger compartment and puddle of anti-freeze under car.
1993 grand am was involved in accident.the car was hit in the front right passenger side.then it caught fire from the front of vehicle.
The water pump failed at 99500miles and the cylinder head cracked at 99800. I let the dealer and pontiac know the car at the time i bought it was warranted 100,000 miles or 7 years. They told me only certain vin numbers were under that recall/warranty. Could you please investigate i am a retiree and your help would be greatly appreaciated. Thank youjoetta gill
Water pump failed.
The antifreeze began leaking due to cracked cylinder head, there was a special policy for repair but the vehicle not longer fit the scope as the policy was fou seven years or 100000 mile, the vehicle was over the seven year limit.
The antifreeze began leaking due to cracked cylinder head, there was a special policy for repair but the vehicle not longer fit the scope as the policy was fou seven years or 100000 mile, the vehicle was over the seven year limit.
I bought a used 1993 pontiac grand am from missouri motors in poplar bluff missouri.i began to notice that this car was using antifreeze faster than it was using gasoline!i found an article in consumer reports magazine that says 1992 and 93 grand ams have a problem with a coolant leak, and that i can possibly get it repaired for free.i took my car to blackwell baldwin in poplar bluff mo. (the g.m. Dealer)they said that my car matched up perfectly with the cars gm was fixing for free:all exept for the vehicle identification number.this is total bull!my car is the exact same model, and the exact same year with the exact same engine and the exact same problem as the cars g.m. Is fixing!is this legal?is their an attorney in my state who specializes in lemon vehicles?the used car dealer i purchased the car from never told me about the problem, and they had to have known, because the antifreeze ends up in the oil.blackwell baldwin said the car is not safe to drive in this condition, and i want to know what i can do to get g.m. To fix their lemon.
Engine head failure, loss of coolant, coolant warning light comes on.took to dealer on two occasions. Never notified of special serviced policy for repair and/or replacement of this engine problem per special policy bulletin no:57-61-26a.policy good for up to 100k.found policy on internet on december 27th 2000 and called the dealer and gm on numerous occasions since that time.they claim that the time limit on my vehicle has expired (august 21,2000).they will not honor the warranty program even though i spoke with two pontiac service departments before that time and was told specifically that there were no special programs for this problem.the engine is a known looser and the dealers cant win by working on it and, in my experience, try to discurage any consideration of repairs and do not disclose the free replacement policy.pontiac does not carry these policies on their website.they do not notify owners of the availability of repairs. My vehicle has no dents or rust and the body is in very good condition, but it has not been driven for months because i do not want to inflict any additional engine damage.i find an indication of water on my dipstick.
Engine water hose broke.
While driving, vehicle overheated due to radiator hose blowing out and causing consumer to be stranded. Dealer has been contacted,replaced radiator hose and cap. Consumer is on second repair.consumer believes the problems he experienced with the vehicle was due to the wrong radiator cap being put on the vehicle.
There is a leakage within the radiator whichcauses fluid to leak onto th engine.
This is the fourth failure of the heat exchanger within the past 2 years.not to mention a nearly complete failure (95%) of the radiator just 4 months ago.
The vehicle had a cracked engine head gasket.the dealer was notified.the cylinder head, water pump, spark plugs, thermostat, serpentine belt(s) were all replaced and one gallon of anti freeze was added. *scc
Engine head is crackedand anti-freeze has leaked into the oil which has ruined the engine.
The water pump failed at 99500miles and the cylinder head cracked at 99800. I let the dealer and pontiac know the car at the time i bought it was warranted 100,000 miles or 7 years. They told me only certain vin numbers were under that recall/warranty. Could you please investigate i am a retiree and your help would be greatly appreaciated. Thank youjoetta gill
Vehicle overheated and leaked oil.consumer took it to the dealership, andmechanic told him that engine head gasket cracked.
Engine head cracked, causing anti-freeze to leak. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
The head gasket blew out,causing the crankcase to be filled with water , and the oil pump to be inoperative,causing the vehicle to stop running.
Ongoing problem with heater coil/engine gasket replacements since 60,000, 72,000, 77,000, 79,000, and 112,000. All repairs made at same dealer. Now at 127,000 miles problem reoccurred.dealer/manufacturer refused to repair because vehicle was out ofwarranty. Please provide any further details.
The engine has a coolant leak due to cracked head. Yh
Head gaskets replaced.
Engine head failure, loss of coolant, coolant warning light comes on.took to dealer on two occasions. Never notified of special serviced policy for repair and/or replacement of this engine problem per special policy bulletin no:57-61-26a.policy good for up to 100k.found policy on internet on december 27th 2000 and called the dealer and gm on numerous occasions since that time.they claim that the time limit on my vehicle has expired (august 21,2000).they will not honor the warranty program even though i spoke with two pontiac service departments before that time and was told specifically that there were no special programs for this problem.the engine is a known looser and the dealers cant win by working on it and, in my experience, try to discurage any consideration of repairs and do not disclose the free replacement policy.pontiac does not carry these policies on their website.they do not notify owners of the availability of repairs. My vehicle has no dents or rust and the body is in very good condition, but it has not been driven for months because i do not want to inflict any additional engine damage.i find an indication of water on my dipstick.
The consumer had a mechanic check the oil, and the mechanic stated the oil was very milky. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and theystated water had got into the oil. As a result the head gasket needed to be replaced.
A cracked aluminum head on the engine caused vehicle to experience shuttering / stalling.
On two occasions the head cylinder cracked, causing leakage.
Cracked engine head cylinder, causing coolant leakage under or around rear side center cylinder head bolt.tt
The engine mounts on my vehicle have failed, the effect is when i move my car from reverse to drive or visversa the engine moves moving the whole car inclunding all the exhaust system below...very big saftey hazard because engine can fall out right up under....car is only 6 years old.....i've driven many cars for many years and never had this problem....anything you do will be appreciated...i called them already and told them that they should know about this....cause my friend has one and his is doing the exact same thing....thats why i am e-mailing you....please respond asap...
Cracked engine head.
Two engine head gaskets failed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty.
Upon taking vehicle for inspection of noise coming from the right front, mechanic discovered that the transaxle motor mount was broken.the motor mount has been replaced.
Cynlidner head cracked.
Engine flywheel tensionerbroke away from the engine. The bolt had broken in half. This caused the engine to die out & the vehicle had no power/ no control.
Engine cylinder head/engine head gasket/alternator and belt tensioner failed.
Cylinder head cracked.
Cracked cylinder head/cracked head gasket,brakes rotors replaced prior to scheduled maintenance at approximately 20,000 miles and 43,000 miles.
Cylinder cracked, small leak of engine coolant onto exhaust manifold.have to keep checking and adding antifreeze to cooling system.
Cylinder head cracked at back and leaking coolant, repaired once and failed again.
A special extended warranty granted to owners of certain vin engine codes to replace cracked cylinder heads by pontiac..my vehicle met the mileage and in service time specs but my vin number is not within the parameters of pontiac's coverage (certain manufacturing plants with high incidents of failures)..the cracked head occurred without cause and pontiac refused to cover the failure.
Engine head gasket went out ,causing water to go into oil,car not running.
The head gasket has cracked and is leaking. Please describe.tt
Pontiac sent a letter on november 1995 about a special warranty for the possibility of a cracked engine head problem. I experienced the loss of coolant from a cracked head in june 1997.the mechanics who worked on my car advised that i should replace the entire engine instead of fixing just the cracked head because the damage was too great. Pontiac refuses to stand by warranty. Don't know if this is correct place to report it.
Engine head gasketsblew out. A service recall has been issued on the vehicle. Because vehicleexceeded the waranty period , it will be repaired at the owner's expense. Manufacturer has been notified.
While travelingat any speed consumer noticed vehicle sounded liike it wanted to stall. Please provide further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Cause of fire is unknown.car was started and flames blew out of bottom, side, & top of engine.
Engine stalls.
On serveral occasions vehicle experienced engine stalling at highway speed, atapproximately 60-70 mph). Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and nothing could be found. Problemstill intermittently reoccuring.
Noisy vehicle.
Tcc solenoid failed.nlm
After being driven approx. 20 minutes, then park, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment near fire wall.
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Note:the vin i listed is correct.however, the other information such as engine size, cylinders, etc. May be incorrect).i am the owner of a 1993 pontiac grand am, vin #[xxx].presently, my vehicle has a cracked cylinder head which has caused coolant to leak out over the engine and everywhere else under the hood.there is a horrible odor emitted and the oil light repeated flicks on and off even though there is sufficient oil.the vehicle has stalled out on me and chugs along like it is not getting gas properly when i try to accelerate.the plugs were also getting wet with coolant which was also why my vehicle kept stalling out.the technician who examined my vehicle found a service bulletin (no. 57-61-26a) in which he felt my vehicle should be covered.i then took my vehicle to the dealer, along with a copy of this bulletin to repair the damage.i have now been told that my vehicle will not be covered by the dealer and that the cost for repair is approximately $4,000.i was told that my vin is not included in the series of vin numbers listed in the bulletin.i am looking for help to determine if any other bulletins have been issued, after the original, that would be inclusive of my vehicle's vin.i find it extremely hard to swallow that my vehicle has every thing wrong with it that is listed in the bulletin and other vehicles with the same problems are being repaired at no cost and just because my vehicle's numbers don't match, i have to pay enormously.i would also like to know who determines what vehicle numbers will be included in the bulletins.i hope that someone can help met out.i am presently financially unable to pay forthe repairs necessary to get my vehicle running again.at the same time i cannot be without a vehicle since i have a four-year old that i must transport back and forth before and after i return fromwork.your assistance in any way possible would be greatly appreciated.thank you.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u
Consumer was driving and car caught on fire. Please describe .
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Engine cylinder head/engine head gasket/alternator and belt tensioner failed.
My car starts and runs good. When i go 10 to 15 miles and if i come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when i shift a gear, the car stalls. If i waite for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling.
Odor from the exhaust system (sulfur) unable to correct.
Oxygen sensor failed. *sd
Oxygen sensor failed, causing stalling.
Catalytic converter failed. *sd
Rust hole in the exhaust tail pipe.
A/c used r-12 system had failed twice due to leak evaporator.the original evaporator leaked and was replaced by under factory approved warranty when my car was three years old.then failed again three years later with same parts.loss r-12 twice incidents due to poor designed parts on purposed to make a windfall profited by factory.the car was totaled loss on november 11, 1999 due to engine compartment fire.
Air conditioner inoperative due to valve failure.
Air conditioner failed.
Spare tire compartment is filled with water.
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Turn signal unit does not work.
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Transmission solenoid has gone bad, causing car to stall at stop sign happens when car is warm, told that this is a very very commo problem, turn signals will not work everything checked and hey still will not work, maf sensor is not functioning properly may be under gooodwill warranty im not sure, none of the problems have been fixed yet, please help me.
The turning signal switch failed, causing smoke which results in theleft turning signal to stay on. Dealer claims switch needs to be replaced .
The vehicle caught on fire due to the gas line is to close the exhaust system.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied at highway speeds vehicle will shut down down and die.prior to the vehicle shutting down, the lights on the dash flashed on and off. Dealer has inspected and repairedvarious parts of the vehicle, but the problem still exists.the manufacturer will be notified.
Fuel injector failed. *sd
Gas tank failed at seam due to premature rusting, allowing fuel to leak.
Fuel door sticks.
Engine stalled while driving 45 to 50 mph; lights intermittently goes out; power locks up; other electrical problems; also, oil and fuel gauge inoperative.tt
Gas tank leakage caused by rust.
Door locks failed.
Paint is also peeling on doors and bumper. No safety defect.
While traveling 35 mph, hood latch failed, resulting in hood hitting windshield, shattering it. Please describe details.8ak
Emergency brake slipped, causing accident.
Applied parking brake pedal went to the floor. Resulting in a vehicle accident.tt
Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!
My car starts and runs good. When i go 10 to 15 miles and if i come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when i shift a gear, the car stalls. If i waite for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling.
Transmission failure.
1993 pontiac grand am, 124,ooo miles.thecar starts and runs good. When i go 10 to 15 miles and if i come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when i shift a gear, the car stalls. If i wait for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling. I bought this car for my daughter since she is a new driver, but i'm afraid to let her take it on her own for fear that she'll stall and cause an accident.
Automatic transmission failure, while driving the vehicle's transmission seized.tt
Component #1 (brakes)-brakes wear out every three months regardless of driving conditions or driving habits, have had all components associated with brakes replaced and problem still occurs; component #2 (ignition) - almost every time i accelerate from a stop, the engine hesitates and shudders for approximately 3-5 seconds regardless of weather conditions or temperature of engine; component #3 (transmission) - on most right turns there is a clunk that eminates from the driver's side; component #4 (window) - the window on the driver's side is extremely difficult to roll down or up, especially in cooler weather
Sensor on transmission failure.
Automatic transmission slipped at startup when vehicle had 41000 mph and was less than 3 years old.
Replaced transmission due to internal fluid leak in the low reverse clutch circuit.
First gear burns out/vehicle shudders and stalls while stoppingbefore complete failure.
Sensor on transmission failure.
Consumertried to start vehicle while pawl is on park the vehicle won't start then consumer has to move pawl to neutral so she could start vehicle,and that been happening for long time.dealer contacted.
Transmission problems due to a cracked forward drum.
Gear shifter failed.
Transmission solenoid has gone bad, causing car to stall at stop sign happens when car is warm, told that this is a very very commo problem, turn signals will not work everything checked and hey still will not work, maf sensor is not functioning properly may be under gooodwill warranty im not sure, none of the problems have been fixed yet, please help me.
While driving at 40 mphrear axle broke, causing a crash. Wheel was found attached with lugs: nuts/tire and rod a few feet away from vehicle.
Transmission failed.
Tcc solenoid failed.nlm
Loss of drive and reverse when vehicle coming to a complete stop.to receive forward drive vehicle must be shifted to first or second gear.changing transmission fluid and filter solves problem for a short period of time.
Transmission failed.
Passenger's restraint belt broke. The dealer will not replace or repairbecause the car is no longer under waranty.
Driver/rear seatbelts fastners fails to stay latched. Please describe details.tt
Driver's seat slides back and forth on track when traveling down hill.*aw
Seat tract loose causing binding.
Passenger seat does not lock into position, causing seat to fold when brakes are applied. *sd
Front passenger's seat does not stay in locked position, causing seat to move back/forth and passenger to hit windshield.*skd
Passenger seat does not lock into position, causing seat to fold when brakes are applied. *sd
Passenger's and driver's side seats will not lockdue to failure of seat track anchors, when making a sudden stop seats fall forward.seats lock on impact only.
Seat adjustment bar broke.
Seat adjuster lever cracked, cannot adjust seat.tt
When applying brakes the passenger's side seat moves foward.cause unknown.
After a rearend collinsion, driver seat back broke and collapsed.
Front passenger side seat back rest rocks and flip flops as driving.tt
The seat recliner mechanism failed, causing the seat to recline when the vehicle was rearended from a dead stop position.
Front back rest of seat flipped forward during emergency stopping.
Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!
I recently noticed a recall on all gmac trucks due to problems with the anti-lock braking system.while my car is a sedan model, i am experiencing the similar problems.i would appreciate further investigation considering this vechile is only a 1993 mod
Cracked cylinder head/cracked head gasket,brakes rotors replaced prior to scheduled maintenance at approximately 20,000 miles and 43,000 miles.
Consumer states that when applying the brakes the brakes will skid when wet causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.dealer notified. Mr
While driving 45mphhad extended stopping. Ts
Abs brakes; front brakes will automatically apply themselves.tt
Traveling 10 mph uring rainylight snow and applied abs brakes to stop at stop light, brakes failed to disengage and vehicle almost went troughstop light.
Brakes wear prematurely.owner has replaced the brakes five times.the dealer has been notified.
Abs will release and allow the vehicle to roll forward before coming to a complete stop while making a loud popping sound.
When driving sometimes the abs anti-lock brakes stop on their own .please describe .
Abs brakes fails to stop vehicle effectively when applied causing pulsating and vibration. Repaired 3 times. Please describe details.tt
Upon depressing the brake pedal the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance, consumer has contacted the dealer,dealer has replaced the abs braking assembly.
The abs braking system on the vehicle is bad. The owner has had several brake pads, shoes, and other related parts wear out before their scheduled time. The vehicle has little or no braking capability.
When applying the abs brakes,the vehicle'sbrakes failed, pedal travel without resistance to the floor/grab/vehicle slides to a stop.
I was driving apx. 25-30 mph on slush covered roads.i saw the car ahead of me braking, so i started to apply steady pressure.i was apx 8-10 car lengths behind, but i started to slide.so applied more firm pressure, still nothing.so finally i realized my brakes were not do anything so i pushed them to the floor and slowly turned the wheel to the right, to go in the ditch.i continued to slide.my abs did not work at all.somehow my car slid left and i ended up in oncoming traffic where i got hit head on by two different cars, and got hit on the side a couple of times.my car was totaled, but luckily i was not hurt that bad.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop on wet pavement or when gravel is present in the road,pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Abs brakes slip or jerk forward during wet conditions.tt
When driving and trying to stop abs anti-lock brake lock up.tt
Absbrake problems; when applying the brakes under normal stopping conditions at any type of road surface,back brakes locked up.dealer has been notified about the problem. Mechanic was not able to detect what caused this problem. Please provide any furhter information.
Moisture gets in the abs brake system and the brakes freeze up, almost resulting in an accident.tt
During emergency stopping, abs brake system did not engage twice, once resulting in hitting another vehicle.tt
Rotors needed to be replaced at a cost of $143.00 per rotor,(current gm price for part), not including installation. Design/metal defect also caused damage to the front brake pads which will result in the replacement of same at an additional expense. These pads were just put on the vehicle in 1998, less than 5000 miles ago.
Abs brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide through intersection.
Abs anti-lock brake failed on stop went to the floor in wet and dry weather.tt
In winter and wet weather abs brakes when applied jerk and do not stop.tt
Abs brakes slip or jerk forward during wet conditions.tt
When making a turn when brake releases and locks had abs anti-lock .tt
Braking system failure, equipped with abs brakes.tt
Anti-lock brakes engage intermittently while attempting to stop for lights/stop signs, causing vehicle to jerk/brakes to fade. *skd
Abs system lock up, had replaced three times.tt
Antilock brake warning light illuminated 6 times once, causing vehicle to stall. *sd
When applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor.tt
Brakes failed.
Was stopped behind a 93 pontiac van, was struck from the rear by a 1995 ford f-150...... There was a sudden acceleration with the brake still applied....... The inpact to the front caused more damage that the ford truck going 40 miles per hour on impact to the rear....... Bumber was not hit in the front it all it above the bumber grill hood.
Brakes failed.
Braking system and the stability of the front end. Please describe details.tt
Brakes had to be replaced at 11k miles, excessive wear of brakes.tt
Experiencing hard brake pedal and no brakes when there is snow on the ground.ttconsumer no longer owns vehicle.
Brakes failed 3 times. *sd
Replaced front brake rotors/pads.
Brake shoes wear out prematurely.
Disc,pads and shoe were replaced two times .tt
Replaced front pads.
Replaced front pads.
The abs braking system on the vehicle is bad. The owner has had several brake pads, shoes, and other related parts wear out before their scheduled time. The vehicle has little or no braking capability.
Problem occurred after used car warranty expired. Rotors look as though they were dipped in acid, all rusty and flaking. Braking was as though stopping on ribbed pavement. Purchased car used at a dealer in winston-salem nc. It was a trade in from a driver from ny. The dealer gave no admission of seeing the problem, and was no help. Efforts to contact gm went unanswered. We have replaced pads 3 times and rotors once. Rotors now look just like they did 4 years ago, and performance is like stopping on ribbed pavement again. Need to know if there is a recall of defective rotors or such. My wife is afraid to go far with them in this condition. We can't afford right now to go through another rotor/ brake replacement again. Please help. Thank you.
Rotors wear out prematurely.
Component #1 (brakes)-brakes wear out every three months regardless of driving conditions or driving habits, have had all components associated with brakes replaced and problem still occurs; component #2 (ignition) - almost every time i accelerate from a stop, the engine hesitates and shudders for approximately 3-5 seconds regardless of weather conditions or temperature of engine; component #3 (transmission) - on most right turns there is a clunk that eminates from the driver's side; component #4 (window) - the window on the driver's side is extremely difficult to roll down or up, especially in cooler weather
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The abs braking system on the vehicle is bad. The owner has had several brake pads, shoes, and other related parts wear out before their scheduled time. The vehicle has little or no braking capability.
Disc,pads and shoe were replaced two times .tt
Master cylinder failed.
Loose steering. *dh
Steering feels like it goes completely out. This feelings lasts a split second, but gets driver's attention real quickly. Dealrs and manufacturer could not duplicate problem.
Hissing noise from steering column. *sd
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Steering wheel tilt will not lock, it flops up and down. Comsumerbelieves this isdangerous because wheel is just flopping whiledriver is turning. Took vehicle to dealer once beforefor same problem, and has to bring vehicle back to dealer for same defect.
Tilt steering wheel pin fell out while driving, causing poor control of steering wheel.
While driving at 15 mph and making a turn the steering column broke, causing the consumer to lose control.consumer held the steering column very hard to get the vehicle to slow down so the vehicle wouldn't lock up.
When turning into a parking lot with the tilt steering wheel in the up position,the tilt mechansimbroke and caused the steering wheel to fall into the driver's lap.
Going around a corner with the steering wheel in the middle position, the tilt failed. This caused the steering wheel to move up and down freely to the point steering was very difficult.
Engine stalled while driving 45 to 50 mph; lights intermittently goes out; power locks up; other electrical problems; also, oil and fuel gauge inoperative.tt
On aug 25,2002 my daughter was on the way to the store and a truckpulled in front of her.she hit the truckon the passerner side and the grand am was hit on the right side .she was going about 40 miles a hour and it totaled the car and did damage to the ford pickup.the steering wheel was bend .the right side was completely destroyed.she was injured she hit her head on the steering wheel and it bend her knee and leg and arms where hurt as was her chest.the complaint we have is that the backseat came loose from the frame and i would like to know if this has happend before as you read i havehad this car for almost 10 years and loved it.but i want to know about that problem becausenext time some one could be in the backseat. Even the towtruck driver said he had never this happen before. But on the good side the way car looked the police and emt couldn't beleive she walked out of it on her own thank god!please let me know soon as possiblethank you.
Power steering pump failed. *dh
Since april 1995, vehicle has had (3) steering rack failures.tt
Steering rack failed 3 times. *sd
When it rained water leaked inside of the vehicle.
While driving there was a fire in the console area.
Exterrior paint peel/under recall.
I just need to know if this part has been recalled or not.i can't find a used door "crank shaft" because this is a problem for a lot of theses grand am
The right side electrical door lock doesn't work at any time. The door lock originally worked when i got the car, however, tore up a few months later.i did not buy the car new so i didn't know if the manufacturerwas liable, but it is worth checking into. I know of several other grand am owners who are experiencing the same problems plus inginition which i have not experience yet. I was just concerned what might happen next that could be more serious than what we are dealing with.i didn't think much about this particular problem until confiring with others dealing with the same problems. So i looked to see if my vechicle and others had ever had a recall and found there was a recall in sept. 1993. I would like a response concerning these problems and if anything could be done about them. Or if it is just for first time owners.sincerely, buford mcintosh
Power door locks failed.
I just need to know if this part has been recalled or not.i can't find a used door "crank shaft" because this is a problem for a lot of theses grand am
Car is white.paint is peeling off hood of car for no apparent reason.steel is exposed and starting to rust.the entire car needs repainted because the problem is also happening on other parts of the vehicle. Seems to be a manufacturer's defect.1993 pontiac grand am
Trunk leaks.
Whenraining or ice getting on the car the ice melts and leaks into the rear seat,took to dealer nine times with problem and can't fix problem .
Struts failed.
Misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the right.
Noise coming from sway bar. *sd
Struts replaced due to leak.
Not original tires on a grand am, 1993, fr410,firestone, tuwspsi8575r14. While driving at 35 mph, the right front side of vehicle went down towards the ground, driver lost control of vehicle, and vehicle flipped over,police reported that from inprints in the grass right passenger tire was flat at the time of incident. . dot #2rtugje509.
Consumer have three goodyear tires on vehicle tires are blistered.tt
Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 70mph onhighway and heard anoise. Vehicle was vibrating.he was able to pullvehicle over to safety. Right rear passenger tire tread had separated from vehicle.goodyear, p205/65r16.three tires failed.two of these tires were goodyear ga.
Mechanics know this goes bad in grand am's, has had many complaints.-------- dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------769744.
Was stopped behind a 93 pontiac van, was struck from the rear by a 1995 ford f-150...... There was a sudden acceleration with the brake still applied....... The inpact to the front caused more damage that the ford truck going 40 miles per hour on impact to the rear....... Bumber was not hit in the front it all it above the bumber grill hood.
Engine stalled while driving 45 to 50 mph; lights intermittently goes out; power locks up; other electrical problems; also, oil and fuel gauge inoperative.tt
Engine oil light, intermittentlycomes on when vehicle is statred, no loss of oil, in for repair 2, no problem found.
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Paint peeling on hood and bubbling. No safety defect listed in the summary.
While driving consumer looked and saw that theengine check light and the oil light go off and on.
Cruise control malfunctioned twice in two months.tt
Twice when cruise control was applied, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control due to throttle body assembly stuck open.tt
Throttle body stuck in open position, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control.
Sudden speed while driving over 60 mph.*nlm
While driving the accelerator pedal travels to the floor, causing loss of control, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Idle speed control unit failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Front windshield accumulates ice on the inside.
Heater failed.
Front vents fell out.
Ongoing problem with heater coil/engine gasket replacements since 60,000, 72,000, 77,000, 79,000, and 112,000. All repairs made at same dealer. Now at 127,000 miles problem reoccurred.dealer/manufacturer refused to repair because vehicle was out ofwarranty. Please provide any further details.
Power window mount was replaced once on july 1998 while it was under warranty.it then failed again after the car was out of warranty. Iwanted to know if this is a common problem with my make and model.
Power mirrors failed.
Driver's side window slid off track.
Component #1 (brakes)-brakes wear out every three months regardless of driving conditions or driving habits, have had all components associated with brakes replaced and problem still occurs; component #2 (ignition) - almost every time i accelerate from a stop, the engine hesitates and shudders for approximately 3-5 seconds regardless of weather conditions or temperature of engine; component #3 (transmission) - on most right turns there is a clunk that eminates from the driver's side; component #4 (window) - the window on the driver's side is extremely difficult to roll down or up, especially in cooler weather
Wiper washer failed.
Windshield wipers adjusted twice.
While driving in severe rain storm, windshield wipers failed to function unless switch repeatedly turned on/off. Please describe details.
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