We found the following complaints for PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (1990)
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While driving 30mph hit a treeand front was in a v shape after accident. Air bags did not deploy. Radiator and hood were no good.the bumper was split in half and the hood buckled in a 45 degree angle.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting inextended stopping distance.also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced.in addition, electrical system malfuctioned,causing headlights and instrumentlightsto go on and off, affectingvisibility and may result in an accident.
While making a left hand turn, frame broke and battery fell out.
Coming to a stop the car stalled , repaired two alternator s,five water pumps, one new computer system anda turbo-chargerwas placed . Please describe.
Battery alternator failed.
Alternator failed.
Engine misses/loss of power caused by failed ignition coil.
Vehicle stalls in traffic intermittently. Could result in a vehicle accident.
Vehicle stalls in traffic intermittently. Could result in a vehicle accident.
Low beam headlights malfunction, they do not come on any longer, needs a replacement electronic module which controls the low beam lights.tt
Low beam headlights malfunction, they do not come on any longer, needs a replacement electronic module which controls the low beam lights.tt
Coming to a stop the car stalled , repaired two alternator s,five water pumps, one new computer system anda turbo-chargerwas placed . Please describe.
While driving and turning, steering wheel smoke comes from area of ignition switch, can smell burning odor, column area gets real hot; cause unknown.
If you use the turn signal, the steering wheel will start smoking. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer didn't want to fix it. Turn signals still worked when applied.
Emergency brake cable broke1994; ball joints broke onceonstreet; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Wiring harness shorted out, causing fire.
The turn signal problem involved smoke coming from the steering column, signals do not work all the time.the smoke would stop, the after several days start again.now the turn lights do not always work.the problem with the front right ball joint has required replacing the ball 4 times, due to the ball breaking off at the point where the ball is attached to the threaded part.at the present, the car stalls most of the time when slowing down.at a stop it stalls and requrires holding the accelerator to keep rpm at around 1000 to prevent stalling.auto was at a qualified shop for diagnosis and repair.they were unable to stop the problem.they felt they had tried every avenue possible, including: cleaning throttle body and iac motor, changing map sensor and iac valve, checked prom update and prom, which was not defective.codes were 35, 44, 45 were stored.car stalls intermittently.radio has static, check gages light comes on and turns off.engine surges.several mechanics have run diagnostics and no solution!we are tired of spending money on it!
Instrument panel cluster module failure.
There have been many brake failures since owning this vehicle, including one complete when on road.the fire in steering column stopped, then happened several times later.what has been done about brakes and ignition/steering fires in this vehicle.there are "sister" models of buick and olds which have the same problems.please respond.
Instument panel/cluster module failure caused vehicle to stall.
Head lamps come on by themselves. Also courtesy lamps inoperative/replaced instrument cluster twice.
Entire electrical harness under console burnt out.
While driving the engine fell.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the retainer cradle broke. Consumer never received a recall notice.*mr
Coming to a stop the car stalled , repaired two alternator s,five water pumps, one new computer system anda turbo-chargerwas placed . Please describe.
Engine failed. *sd
While driving about 40 mph the engine almost fell out due to rusting of the engine cradle. Driver was able to drive the vehicle safely to a mechanic.engine cradle and engine mountswas replaced at a repair shop. Place provide any further information.
Oil pan leak.
Valve cover oil leak.
Nhtsa campaign id # 97v058000-engine mounts
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the engine mounts. Which hereplaced at 115 thousands miles and has to replaced again. Dealer has not been notified. Please provide fiurther information. Ts
Replaced head gaske due to a leak.
Motor mounts came loose and engine fell down some inches.currently consumer is not able to start vehicle.
Intake gasket failed.
Rear cradle bolt recall work performed however the front cradle bolts rotted off and were not covered under the recall work.
Cracked engine block at 95000 miles
Consumer was traveling ona side street and was making a left turnwhen engine had dropped,and she lost control of vehicle.consumer had the vehicle towed intodealership.
While driving about 35mph heard a rubbing sound, pulled over, and saw serpentine beltcutting into wiring harness.bottom of frame where the bushing on the cradle motor is located, completely dropped.contacted dealer to getvehicle in for repairs.
Coming to a stop the car stalled , repaired two alternator s,five water pumps, one new computer system anda turbo-chargerwas placed . Please describe.
Exhaust part failed, requiring replacement. *dsh
Catalytic converter emits foul odor.
Car would get horrid gas mileage, occasionally stall, exhaust smell under hood, black exhaust. The crossover pipe from each exhaust manifold has a common cracking on the bellows and must be replaced, they run $2500 from gm which just crack again, or $425 for jeff m one that doesn't crack. The pipe cracks cause fresh air to enter the exhaust and the oxygen sensor thinks the cars running rich, causing horrible gas mileage, oil contamination, and stalling. The extra heat from the car running rich cracks the turbo housing.
Exhaust pipe broke, causing fumes to enter vehicle and burnneutral safety switch on transmission.
Want i really want to know is if my car was in a car crash-because there has been a lot of things wrong with it. No safety defect listed in summary.
Jack 'cork-screwed' while tire was being changed, causing damage to wheel/jack.
Consumer was trying the used the jacks and jack fell apart, purchase car new with jack. Please describe .
Exterior lights so dim at night that vehicle can't be driven at night.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When depressing the brake pedal the brake light will stay illuminated due to a faulty stop lamp.consumer stated there is a recall listed for the problem,vehicle not included. Please provide further details.
Brake lights stay on all the time.
Brake light switch failed before/after recall repairs.
Recall related, 90v185000 switch lighting, was perform by dealership, problem.tt
I can be driving down the road and my headlights will go out for no reason, in the owners manual it shows this problem so thy must have known it when it was manufactured.....help, when i bought the vehicle they said there was nothing wrong with it, and they even advertise a warranty but when i approached them about it, they said it was sold as is..the labor rate to have it looked at is too great....if u could contact me i could go into the details further..thank you.
Plastic headlamp lenses become extremely dull, cloudy, and yellowed on the outside, greatly reducing headlight effectiveness. I have spoken with many other grand prix owners, and this is a very common problem with the plastic headlamps. European countries do not allow plastic headlamp lenses for good reason.
Head lamps come on by themselves. Also courtesy lamps inoperative/replaced instrument cluster twice.
When switching from high beam to low beam have no headlights unless using high beam. The relay switch was replaced in 1994 for the same reason. The same problem has occurred again. The problem will be corrected by dealer.
Fuel injectors failed.
Head lamps come on by themselves. Also courtesy lamps inoperative/replaced instrument cluster twice.
Rear caliper slides/locks up causing increase braking power; replaced 3 times within 4 1/2 years; also, causes emergency brake failure.tt
Emergency brakes failed. *dsh
Replaced parking brake due to wear.
Emergency brake failure,the piston is frozen, and will not go in & out of the caliper.
Both rear rotors separated; also, calipers seized prematurely/ shord brake pad lifr due to pad size, and emergency brake mechanism slipped, resulting in loss of control/crash.
Emergency brake pedal and rachet failed. (mjs)
Emergency brake cable broke1994; ball joints broke onceonstreet; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Transmission failing because of metal sludge and copper shavings in the pan.nlm
Transmission failed.
Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times.ttthe vehicle makes clunking noise at left rear. Hot smell comes when shifting the over drive.
Emergency brake cable broke1994; ball joints broke onceonstreet; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Consumer states vehicle is shaking in the front and not shifting properly.consumer stated that the drive train was slipping. Also the front control arm failed.
Seat belts failed in accident, causing injury.
Driver lap/shoulder belt broke shoulder belt broke, impact 12:00 position speed 45 mph,
Consumer was at a stop sign andwas rearended.driver's and passenger's side seatbelts stayed loose and did not lock, causing injuries to neck and back.
The drivers seat belt will not come out of the retractor . Please describe.
During accident the vehicle's seats came forward upon impact.
The abs pump and motor quit pumping because they get hot, small metal pieces are present in the brake fluid tank. The anti-lock lite flashes and the pump wont shut off leaving the car with diminished braking. It also causes other related problems with the ign. Switch getting hot and the car not starting, also people trying to replacing their batteries and alternators because the system is over heated from the drain of the electric abs power booster pump running all the time.
The abs never works.the warning light is always on or flashing and the dealer told me this happens to all of the 1989-1990 grand prix.they said it would be around $1000 to fix and probably wouldn't last very long before it was broken again.
Abs braking system failed completely.high pressure pump stopped running and left absolutely no braking capability. Check abs light had flashed earlier, but had gone out. Owners manual gives the impression that service brake will continue to function, but it did not.
Numberous brake problems, replace brakes every year, replace rotors, calipers and complete brakes.
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor.
Vehicle's rear brakes were inoperative.rust accumulated on the surface of the brakes. As a result the rotors and pads did not come in contact.*nlm
Accelerator went to the floor on its own.owner applied the brakes , the pedal resisted and became hard, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has not been notified.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicles abs braking system became inoperative with pedal to floor 3 times.the warning lights come on intermittently.soft pedal and other problems.tt
It is bad enough that this system failure is quite expensive, however the reason for my complaint is that everything you read and hear tells you that with this system failure you should have "normal" brakes.however, what i found out is that with the failure of antilock brakes... You have no brakes.i was very fortunate that they failed when i was traveling at a slow speed and no traffic around.the public should know the potential danger of this system!lives may depend upon it. My system has been very well maintained since i purchased this vehicle and yet without warning was put into a potentially life threatening situation.i would hate to have thought that my 17 year old daughter could have been the one driving when this occurred, she is not an experienced driver and could have panicked and had terrifying consequences.this type of failure is totally unacceptable for a "safety" feature!seems to me that it is more of a money maker and sense of false security!
Unaccettable prices on replacement part and no rebuild part available. Master and abs pump comibination in excess of $3500 to replace. No availalbe parts to rebuild from any sources. Only new parts to replace bad, most have same failure, leak due to crack in aluminum housing.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the abs system to be inoperative. But the brakes do work.had abs parts replaced, but problem reoccurring.dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown.please provide details.
Coming to a stop sign,tried to apply the brakes (anti-skid) and they failed,the result was an accident.please descirbe.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When the brakes are applied the abs shorts out , the vehicle slows downbut will not come to a complete stop, causing the driver to collide . The dealer has replaced and repaired the abs system prior to the incident.
No summary provided by consumer
Want i really want to know is if my car was in a car crash-because there has been a lot of things wrong with it. No safety defect listed in summary.
Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times.ttthe vehicle makes clunking noise at left rear. Hot smell comes when shifting the over drive.
No summary provided by consumer
Owner has abs brakes,he states that brake fluid leaks out and that when vehicle is being driven on ice the abs does not function correctly.owner further notes that the brake piston used in these type of vehicles is too long which causes excess back pressure, resulting brake leakage and loss of brakes.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance. Please provide any details.
Abs brake failure;when driving dashboard red light came on first and then yellow light,brakes began to grab, in for reapairs,replaced abs system.
Antilock brakes failed twice.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting inextended stopping distance.also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced.in addition, electrical system malfuctioned,causing headlights and instrumentlightsto go on and off, affectingvisibility and may result in an accident.
The abs anti-lock brake light came on purchased car new .tt
Brakes work intermittently.
Brakes failed. *dsh
Brakes failed 2 years ago, replaced, failed again; pedal goes to floor; increased stopping.tt
Brakes failed several times. (mjs)
While driving at 20 mph and upon pressing the brake pedal,it went completly to the floor. Consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. However,emergency brake was not much help.dealer was contacted.
Brake failure, causing extended stopping distance, twice resulting in loss of control/accident/injury.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
Emergency brake cable broke1994; ball joints broke onceonstreet; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Vehicle experiences continued failure of the rear brake components (pads,rotors and calipers), possible defect in parts. *mjs
Pe 94-063 active, corrosion of rear disc pad/rotors and slide, also replacd front pads.tt
Corrosion of the rear disc rotors and replaced calipers, ea94-041 active.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes.tt
The rear disc brakes corroded and the vehicle is stopping only on the front brakes. Please describe.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes/excessive wear on front brake rotors/pads.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing lack of brake effectiveness when applied at anyspeed.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
There have been many brake failures since owning this vehicle, including one complete when on road.the fire in steering column stopped, then happened several times later.what has been done about brakes and ignition/steering fires in this vehicle.there are "sister" models of buick and olds which have the same problems.please respond.
Rear disc brake corrosion. Please explain .tt
Rear disc brakes drag causing overheating of brake caliper, wheel and hydraulic fluid resulting in complete loss of breaking.this has happened several times.each time the rear caliper was serviced or replaced and again the condition repeated after several months of driveing.the last repair was done at tom rice pontiac in huntington, ny where a complete rear brake overhaul, including brand new brake calipers, was done.the problem has again recured.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in braking ability.
When applying the brakespedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to build the brakes back up. Dealer replaced the master cylinder 2 times, as well asthe frontbrake rotors and pads. Problem still exists.
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes which cause reduction in brake ability pe94-063.tt
Brake pads, rotors and calipers failed. *tw
Consumer heard a squeaking noise when taking foot off the brakes.could feel car grabbing and lurching.shortly after ,rear brakes started squeaking, they began to grind. Currently, consumer has no rear brakes.
Corroded rear disc brakes which cause reduction in brake ability pe94-063.tt
Rear brakes do not work well, and front brake wears excessively.tt
Rear disc brakes are corroded.tt
Rear brakes were not working causing front brakes to wear prematurely.tt
The rear disc brake lock up.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
Replaced front/rear rotors/pads/calipers.
Rear caliper slides/locks up causing increase braking power; replaced 3 times within 4 1/2 years; also, causes emergency brake failure.tt
Rear brake calipers failed, causing rear rotor failure/burning smell,also premature wear on front brake pads.*skd
Rear brake calipers replaced twice.
Rear calipers seized, destroying rotors/calipers.
Hear thumping sound while applying brakes; sound of metal to metal rubbing; corrosion caused calipers to freeze.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, rear calipers corroded, excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Calipers designed with 1 instead of 1/2 inch sliders along with type of grease, cause calipers to freeze and excessive wear on pads and rust out rotors.*skd
While driving brakes make a loud noise. Contacted dealer.calipers had frozen up.
Corroded rear disc brakes, replaced calipers on rear.tt
Ste model rear calipers are failing causing rear rotors to corrode requiring replacement. Front brakes absorbs all braking pressure.tt
Rear brakes freeze up due to calipers and pistons corroding. Brakes fail to function. Please describe details.tt
Abs brakes/calipers causes the wheel to turn too slowly. Please give more detail.tt
Rear brake calipers had to be replaced, had extended stopping distance.tt
Rear caliper has locked up.dealership informedconsumer of a class action suit regarding this defect.however,cutoff date forclass action was last year.please provide any additional information/attachments.
When releasingparking brakecaliper releases shoes from holding drums. But a malfunctioning caliper will not release rotors anddamage brakes. This is the sixth time that dealerhad to replace calipers. Dealer told consumer that this was common with these cars.
Rear brake calipers and pads had to be replaced twice within 10,000 miles.tt
Brake pedal went all the way down to the floor on several occasions, after several repairs consumer found out it was the calipers.
Rear brake calipers stick, causing brake pads to prematurely wear/pins grind into the rotors. *sd
Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times. Please describe.tt
Rear brake calipers fail, causing rear brakes to overheat. *dh
Rear brake caliper corroded open and will not close down on the rotor, resulting in no rear brakes. Tt
Both rear rotors and calipers replaced also front brakes. Within 50,000 same components replaced again. Please describe details.tt
Due to poor brake control of rear calipers, front brake pads wear out faster. Tt
Rear brake calipers failed.
Rear brake pad replaced twice.
Both rear rotors separated; also, calipers seized prematurely/ shord brake pad lifr due to pad size, and emergency brake mechanism slipped, resulting in loss of control/crash.
Brake pads worn.
Front brake pads wear prematurely, causing loss of braking ability/premature wear on rotors.*skd
Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times. Please describe.tt
Reporting ongoing problem with excessive wear of front brake pads. Please provide further information on this matter.
Rear rotors and brake pads replaced twice within 5 years due to build up of rust/corrosion; resulted in brakes freezing up.tt
Both rear rotors and calipers replaced also front brakes. Within 50,000 same components replaced again. Please describe details.tt
Brake failure, rotors replaced several times.tt
Brake rotors repaired 2 times due to uneven wear. *sd
Rear rotors and brake pads replaced twice within 5 years due to build up of rust/corrosion; resulted in brakes freezing up.tt
Rear brake rotors replaced twice.
Discoloration of rear brake rotors. Causing front disc brakes to wear.tt
Brake rotor rusted.
Both rear rotors separated; also, calipers seized prematurely/ shord brake pad lifr due to pad size, and emergency brake mechanism slipped, resulting in loss of control/crash.
Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times. Please describe.tt
Front brakes are overworked due the failure of the back brakes (corroded back brakes) ea 94-041.tt
Rear brakes froze. *sd
Rear brakes aren't responding appearing frozen only leaving front brakes to absorb all stopping ability. Please describ details.tt
Rear brakes wore out.tt
Rear brakes do not work which causes front brakes to wear prematurely.tt
Rear brakes do not work well, and front brake wears excessively.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Rear brake failure due to corrosion. *skd
Rear brakes were not working causing front brakes to wear prematurely.tt
Rear brakes drums rusted.*skd
Erratic operation of rear brakes due to pins cracking, causing wear of front braking system. This is the tenth incident.tt
Emergency brake failure,the piston is frozen, and will not go in & out of the caliper.
When applying the brakespedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to build the brakes back up. Dealer replaced the master cylinder 2 times, as well asthe frontbrake rotors and pads. Problem still exists.
Owner has abs brakes,he states that brake fluid leaks out and that when vehicle is being driven on ice the abs does not function correctly.owner further notes that the brake piston used in these type of vehicles is too long which causes excess back pressure, resulting brake leakage and loss of brakes.
Everytime consumerdrives vehicle and usesbrakes, the brake pedal stays down on the floor, and does not release by itself unless consumeruses his toe to pull the brake back up.dealerhas been notified.
Vacuum booster hosethat extends to an intake pipe on engine cylinder head loosened from engine, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Going 20mph when front cradel bolts just let go. The engine fell. Had venicle towed. Was a recall on rear cradle bolts not front. Mechanic repaired front cradle bolts as a good will gesture.
While driving at 20 mphrear cradle bolts broke through, causing engine to drop and the steering shaft to diconnect, resulting in a loss of steering.dealer has been contacted.
While driving the steering wheel became very loose which was caused by the defective rear cradle bolts that fell off due to corrosion which almost caused an accident.manufacturer states this vehicle not included in the recall.
Rear subframe retainers rusted out causing engine/transaxle to drop and steering shaft to separate causing loss of control where the vehicle ended up in the on coming lane of traffic. The retainers have been replaced at least once before.replacement parts have the same defect as the original parts.i don't believe that is a solution.one gm dealer (don miller in madison) denied any knowledge of a recall.another gm dealer said gm will offer a couple hundred dollars and take the car, but there is no repair option. Your person i spoke with at the (888) phone number directed be to a gm (800) number who could not find any information even though i gave them the recall number. In addition to the bolts and retainers that are "covered", the rubber cushions and top retainers were unable to be found and will require replacement.i have ordered the parts at a cost of about $110 and a $60 tow bill plus any labor charge i incur.looking over the number of these failures on your site, it is amazing to me that no accidents have resulted that have been reported.i wonder how many have occurred and the cause was not discovered.it seems to me that the recall should be continued to inspect vehicles that have been "repaired" with the same defective parts.
When attempting to start car the steering wheel suddenly began to wobble.car was towed and steering wheel/column had to be replaced.tt
Contacted manufacturer on 06/02/00 (their request # c005135) was told the vehicle is too old for them to do anything about plus they are unable to determine the milage (because the odometer failed) even though they recalled the vehicle in '98 (pontiac campaign #97016, nhtsa campaign #97v058000) for failure of the rear cradle mounts.there is no steering due to separation of the steering shafts.
Vehicle included under recall 97v-058, steering gear box.vehicle has not been repaired because parts are not avaliable. Parts are still not available.
Left tire dragged on the wall and the car finally came to a stop, due to rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers, rear cradle is no longer supported at those mounting location.steering gear becomes disconnected when the engine drops down.
Consumer had recall (00v-189) repair completed, however additional damage to the power steering system due to recall related failure.*mjs
Consumer had recall (00v-189) repair completed, however additional damage to the power steering system due to recall related failure.*mjs
Driving to work at 9 pm when power steering no longer worked - continued driving to work believing power steering pump had finally failed due to age.when i arrived at work, i checked the power steering fluid, it was at correct level and so again assumed pump failed due to age.when i prepared to leave work the next morning at 11am, i discovered the cradle was hanging down below the the front facia of the car. I investigatedunderneath the car and discovered that both the left and right bolts supporting the cradle base had slipped through slots in cradle base allowing cradle to fall to its current position.we spoke to our local pontiac dealership who advised us there is no recall on this particular problem that is has been advised of.upon my further checking on the internet, it appears that a recall has just been issued this month, but notification has not gone out to dealerships and owners. Pontiac , upon researching our problem. Advised that campaign #00061 relating to this problem has been issued.we brought this information back to our local pontiac dealership, but they were still unable to provide assistance as they have not received the "official" notification.
Front cradle that holdsengine fell out, possibly due to corrosion .intermediate shaft for rack and pinion steering also separated causing loss of steering control.
Consumer had recall (00v-189) repair completed, however additional damage to the power steering system due to recall related failure.*mjs
Recall campaign, having some problems with recalls never received. The rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrosion.recall#00v189000. *sc
Consumer had recall (00v-189) repair completed, however additional damage to the power steering system due to recall related failure.*mjs
Front cradle that holdsengine fell out, possibly due to corrosion .intermediate shaft for rack and pinion steering also separated causing loss of steering control.
Consumer paid for the repairs for the frame mounts for recall 00v189, consumer requests reimbursement.
Rear subframe retainers rusted out causing engine/transaxle to drop and steering shaft to separate causing loss of control where the vehicle ended up in the on coming lane of traffic. The retainers have been replaced at least once before.replacement parts have the same defect as the original parts.i don't believe that is a solution.one gm dealer (don miller in madison) denied any knowledge of a recall.another gm dealer said gm will offer a couple hundred dollars and take the car, but there is no repair option. Your person i spoke with at the (888) phone number directed be to a gm (800) number who could not find any information even though i gave them the recall number. In addition to the bolts and retainers that are "covered", the rubber cushions and top retainers were unable to be found and will require replacement.i have ordered the parts at a cost of about $110 and a $60 tow bill plus any labor charge i incur.looking over the number of these failures on your site, it is amazing to me that no accidents have resulted that have been reported.i wonder how many have occurred and the cause was not discovered.it seems to me that the recall should be continued to inspect vehicles that have been "repaired" with the same defective parts.
Rear left and right carriage bolts pulled through retainers, causing the steering shaft to split and the engine cradle to drop to the ground.pontiac admits responsibility and also agreed to provide work according to "warranty"i.e. Pontiac will absorb the cost of repair.work done by russ at woburn, mass. Pontiac.the gm rep spoke with my husband several times, indicating pontiac's responsibility and that the work was being done as a recall.however, when the work was completed and the car was ready to be picked up,gm's final word was handed down and they refuse to absorb the cost (800-762-2737 file #s19313957).the cost of the repair is $620.00 (which includes an inflated tow charge of $115.00 -- the actual cost of the tow according to the driver is $65.00).my normal driving habits take me 15 miles to and from work on the highway, if this had happed on a weekday and i was travelling at my usual average rate of speed of 70 mph i would be have been seriously injured or dead.i expect to be fully compensated for this failure as a good faith gesture that pontiac stands behind their vehicles even after 10 years. It appears that the bolts loosened themselves from the carriage.this is a serious safety defect, which pontiac is responsible to correct both professionally and financially.prior to the engine falling onto the ground, this was a dependable, excellent running vehicle.i can only hope that there was no damage to the engine when the bolts failed.your intervention is appreciated.
Consumer paid for the repairs for the frame mounts for recall 00v189, consumer requests reimbursement.
While driving at 20 mphrear cradle bolts broke through, causing engine to drop and the steering shaft to diconnect, resulting in a loss of steering.dealer has been contacted.
Consumer received recall 00v189, however in 1999 the repair was completed by someone other than gm, consumer submitted bill for refund and was denied due to the replacement parts were not gm parts.
Engine cradle had rotted out underneathframe. There isrecall10946 00 v 189 000. Please provide any further information.
Retainer and insulater that hold engine cradle had to be replaced due to rust.manufacturer will be notified. Three of the four retainer rusted out compeletely.eventhough there was a recall, this vehicle was not in the list.
While backing out of driveway heard a big thump noise and steering went completely out, consumer looked under vehicle and noticed bolts had fallen out.consumer said itwas the same problem as recall 00v189000 for cradle bolts.
Consumer received recall #00v189000/ front engine cradle bolts which was postmarked 9-27-00. Consumer contacted tulley buick /pontiac and made 2 appointments which dealer cancelled . Dealer advised consumer thatno parts were available, and would have to wait about 3 weeks or longer.in meantime consumer should not drive vehicle . Consumer feltthis recallwas not being done in a timely manner.
While driving 30mph hit a treeand front was in a v shape after accident. Air bags did not deploy. Radiator and hood were no good.the bumper was split in half and the hood buckled in a 45 degree angle.
Rear frame mounts rusted away causing loss of steering control.
Consumer statedthat whilewaitingat an atm engine fell out of vehicle. Consumerhadvehicle towed to the mechanic, who said that the cradle bolts rusted. Consumer indicated henever received a recallnotice.but when he called gmc he was told that this vehicle was included in the recall.
The right front retainer that holds the cradle up to the frame rusted through and fell off. The cradle/ retainer/insulators, etc, have been replaced by bodyshop at the dealership. Please provide any further information.
This car has a recall on the rear engine cradle. The front feel out on my wife on her way to work. The car lost control and crossed over on comming traffic. If the rear of this component is on recall the front should be too.it is the same part.i still have the car as it was that day. I hope someone will look into this. It is a majoir steering and brakeing problem.i would like to know if others are having the same problem. I contacted this department and asked for the form, that was12/3/99 no form was sent.
The cradle frame pulled through the bolt and retainer causing the frame to drop, leaving the engine into the left wheel well, the alternator into the radiator hose, the hose lost coolant and went into the electric wire harness, and blew fuses.
Paint began to come off vehicle.
Recall on rear cradle bolts can not be performed due to lack of parts.
Entire sub-framehas rotted out, causing front craddle bolts to breakwhich then caused engine to fall out.
Recall repair work completed on the rear cradle bolts, however after repair the front cradle bolts failed causing loss of control.
Carriage/cradle bolt failed causing motor to drop down and steering linkage to disconnect.
While making a left hand turn, frame broke and battery fell out.
Rear subframe retainers rusted out causing engine/transaxle to drop and steering shaft to separate causing loss of control where the vehicle ended up in the on coming lane of traffic. The retainers have been replaced at least once before.replacement parts have the same defect as the original parts.i don't believe that is a solution.one gm dealer (don miller in madison) denied any knowledge of a recall.another gm dealer said gm will offer a couple hundred dollars and take the car, but there is no repair option. Your person i spoke with at the (888) phone number directed be to a gm (800) number who could not find any information even though i gave them the recall number. In addition to the bolts and retainers that are "covered", the rubber cushions and top retainers were unable to be found and will require replacement.i have ordered the parts at a cost of about $110 and a $60 tow bill plus any labor charge i incur.looking over the number of these failures on your site, it is amazing to me that no accidents have resulted that have been reported.i wonder how many have occurred and the cause was not discovered.it seems to me that the recall should be continued to inspect vehicles that have been "repaired" with the same defective parts.
Consumer went to changeoil and noticedfront cradle bolts were corroded,causing safety hazard. When took to dealer for recall, only rear cradle bolts were replaced.owner paid to have the front bolts replaced as well because they also posed a potential problem.*ml
While driving at any speed andhittinga bumpsteering column will pull toright or left. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Consumer states vehicle is shaking in the front and not shifting properly.consumer stated that the drive train was slipping. Also the front control arm failed.
Recall 97v058000. The parts have been on back order since the owner called dealer on november of 1997.
Received recall notice (97v05800). Called dealer 3 different times for appointment. Went for appointments.informed each time no parts. Mechanic said no parts until after labor day. Repair has finally been completed per consumer.
Cradle bolt/retainer recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
The turn signal problem involved smoke coming from the steering column, signals do not work all the time.the smoke would stop, the after several days start again.now the turn lights do not always work.the problem with the front right ball joint has required replacing the ball 4 times, due to the ball breaking off at the point where the ball is attached to the threaded part.at the present, the car stalls most of the time when slowing down.at a stop it stalls and requrires holding the accelerator to keep rpm at around 1000 to prevent stalling.auto was at a qualified shop for diagnosis and repair.they were unable to stop the problem.they felt they had tried every avenue possible, including: cleaning throttle body and iac motor, changing map sensor and iac valve, checked prom update and prom, which was not defective.codes were 35, 44, 45 were stored.car stalls intermittently.radio has static, check gages light comes on and turns off.engine surges.several mechanics have run diagnostics and no solution!we are tired of spending money on it!
Emergency brake cable broke1994; ball joints broke onceonstreet; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Left front ball joint separated, causing wheel to collapse/damaging drive axle, rendering steering/brakes inoperable. *dsh
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting inextended stopping distance.also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced.in addition, electrical system malfuctioned,causing headlights and instrumentlightsto go on and off, affectingvisibility and may result in an accident.
Left tire dragged on the wall and the car finally came to a stop, due to rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers, rear cradle is no longer supported at those mounting location.steering gear becomes disconnected when the engine drops down.
Rear retainer bolt failed due to corrision, causing the front bolt to snap . Dealer will not replace it.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 40mph the left rear wheel steered 45 degrees to the side and the vehicle went out of control.the vehicle collided head on with a tree.the driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained injuries.the police took a report at the scene.the vehicle was towed to a junk yard and inspected by the manufacturer, who provided no clear determination as to what caused the accident.an engineer inspected the vehicle and determined the trailing arm failed and caused the accident.
Made appointment for the recall to be fixed and the dealership did not have the parts available.
Has this been common in this vehicle. No safety defect listed in the summary.
There was no oil in car, indicator console never gave indication.tt
Consumer inquiring about recalls for 1990 pontiac grand prix. *mr recall #'s 90v185000 exterior lighting brake light switch, 90v036000 fuel system tank assembly, 90v054000 seat belts, 00v189000 structure, and 94v041000 wheels. *sc
While driving and pulling into the driveway the vehicle was still running.putin park, then again put the vehicle in drive and touched the gas pedal a little, and the vehicle took off.went right into the garage door. There was a closed investigation for sticking throttle, ea92-024.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated causing multiple accidents and injury to occupants.
Accelerator went to the floor on its own.owner applied the brakes , the pedal resisted and became hard, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has not been notified.
On three occasions the wheels cracked causing loss of control, recall (94v014000), however vehicle denied due to vin #.
Wheels cracked prior to recall, causing accident/loss of control.(94v-041)*aw
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