We found the following complaints for PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2003)
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I experienced dual air bag failure in my 2003 pontiac grand prix in january 2009. I was driving about 45 miles an hour and hit a tree head on. The impact was hard enough that the car bounced off the tree and spun around in the road. The insurance company totaled out the car after determining that the cost to repair it would be well over $6000. All the damage was done to the front passenger side of the car and the engine. Luckily, i was wearing my seatbelt which saved me from being seriously injured. I am not looking for compensation but i do want someone aware that the 'safety measures' the manufacturer installed are not reliable. Had i been fatally injured, i am sure that my family would have sued for the manufacturer's negligence. Unfortunately, until the airbags are needed, you won't know they are faulty.
Recall on engine pulled into driveway open hood car with smoking then it united fire there is oil on the drip pan but that's been going on for years never got a recall note in the mail
While driving on the highway head lights went out, heard a very loud pop as if something burst, no longer does the rear defroster, air conditioner, heated seats, or information panel work. Running daylights no longer work as well.
There were several problems with my car beginning with rear defrost not working. The air would only work on high. Then as i was driving home one night i turned the fan to the air/heat offand my headlights went out nearly causing me to run off the road. Then at some point my car would not start and i would have to keep trying. Then it would not start at all.at first i was told it was the starter so i had that replaced, only to find out it was not the starter. Finally the problem was solved amazingly enough it was the ignition switch. There should be recalls on all these vehicles before more people are injured or killed because of a faulty product.
I have a 2003 grand prix se and everytime i turn my ac/heater on my headlights go off, its 80+ degrees in the summer time. I can't keep driving with my windows down its too hot, not to mention i carry my friend and her kid around. I worry every night driving down the road that my headlights won't work. This is very dangerous for me and other traffic. I've read many forums and websites containing people with the same exact problem. Please make a recall. I've been told it the ignition switch and blower.
-the contactstated thatwhiledrivingthe 2003 pontiac grand prix on a sunny day at 35 mpha deer ran out in front of the vehicle he swerved in order not to hit the deer andran into a tree.the air bag deployed, the car caught on fire and was consumed by the fire.he had a hard time getting out thedriver'sside door, it would not open. He had to crawl out through the back window.the failure mileage was 87000 miles.
Ignition switch circuit faulty checked on line seems like there is a lot of complaints pertaining to the same problem.
I have a 2003 pontiac grand prix that has not been included in the recall, i went to start my car and right before i pulled off it shut down. Thank goodness it happen before i drove off because my mechanic found a faulty electrical system and the wires had melted which could have resulted in a fire. More over the ignition cylinder needs to be replaced now.
- the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while sitting idle for 2 minutes he noticed smoke emanating from under the hood of the vehicle. Upon further inspection he noticed that the entire electrical system was destroyed. He used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. He contacted the manufacturer and has not received a response in reference to recall #09v116000 engine and engine cooling .the failure and current mileages were 116,985.updated 05/18/09. *ljupdated 05/20/09.
Hi it happend about 2 weeks ago i stop to get gas in the car an when i left i started noticeing the car was running kinda of weird i get to were i was going an turn the car off for about 10mins an then tried to start it bck up an it acted like it wldnt i had to get a jump to get it barely started an when started driving it wld misfire an all the gauges on the dashboard came on an i cld hardly get the car up to speed an when i finally made it home an the car off my fuel gauge went from half a tank to full an the car wldnt start bck up
While i'm personally unaware of any crashes or people dying due to this problem on this model, gm has a well documented history of bad ignition switches on other models that are not included in the recall that they have known about for many years.the effects of the bad ignition switch with this model are: 1. The a/c - heater fan blower works intermittently, if you're lucky, and then only on high speed if it does. None of the other speeds work at all. 2. When you try to turn the fan motor on to run the heater or a/c, the headlights go out.while there are different schools of thought on the cause, after researching the internet, one component seemed to correct the problem every time.you must replace the ignition switch.the problem is not the resistor as some seem to think, but the ignition switch.those who replaced the resistor always had to come back and replace the ignition switch.those who replaced the ignition switch had fewer, if any, problems after that.i write this to you because i believe someone "up there" needs to know this information.i simply hope it doesn't fall on deaf ears like most things.i withhold further comment.regards,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the key would inadvertently release from the ignition switch and would continue to operate without it. In another occasion, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the ignition switch and the wire from shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Abs brake and trac light in a 2003 pontiac grand prix stayed on.we took the vehicle to a pontiac dealer and he stated that it would cost $925.00 to replace the computer system.it also stated that he would call gm headquarters and see if we could get some help from them.apparently he received word from headquarters that if we had a 50,000 mile check-up at his dealership and pay $425.00 then he gm wouldn't charge us to correct the abs and trac light problem.of course we opted for this because it saved us money.but i wonder if this was a scam and gm wouldn't have charged us anything to fix the abs and trac light system.
When i turn on the blower switch, the blower doesn't work and the headlights go out. It mainly happens on the lower speeds but occasionally happens on high speed also. It is intermittent but happens around 75% of the time. This has been going on for about a year. I have checked all fuses and relays that seem to be related and find no problems there.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while parked, the headlights and air conditioner would not activate. Also, the heated seat failed malfunctioned. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. Upon entering the parked vehicle, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was on fire. The contact did not see the fire because it extinguished itself. The fire and police departments were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While parking /driving horn malfunctioned.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The horn button requires excessive effort from the drive to active.the driver also has to push in a specific place for the horn to work.the consumer was involved in an accident because the horn would not work.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was started; however, the vehicle could not be turned off with the key in the ignition. The dealer stated that the ignition was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. While idling at a red light, the engine revved and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they were unable to duplicate the failures more than once. In addition, the key would become stuck in the ignition and prevent the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
While i'm personally unaware of any crashes or people dying due to this problem on this model, gm has a well documented history of bad ignition switches on other models that are not included in the recall that they have known about for many years.the effects of the bad ignition switch with this model are: 1. The a/c - heater fan blower works intermittently, if you're lucky, and then only on high speed if it does. None of the other speeds work at all. 2. When you try to turn the fan motor on to run the heater or a/c, the headlights go out.while there are different schools of thought on the cause, after researching the internet, one component seemed to correct the problem every time.you must replace the ignition switch.the problem is not the resistor as some seem to think, but the ignition switch.those who replaced the resistor always had to come back and replace the ignition switch.those who replaced the ignition switch had fewer, if any, problems after that.i write this to you because i believe someone "up there" needs to know this information.i simply hope it doesn't fall on deaf ears like most things.i withhold further comment.regards,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I have a 2003 grandprix and the first time i used the hazards on for about 10 minutes the column started smoking.if i turn them on now it will start instantly.the outside brake lights have also quit working as a result.i'm told that it is because of the wiring in the column and that everything goes through a central location which needs to be replaced.apparently by steering the car over time it eventually removes the outer coating of the wiring.i feel that gm should repair this at no cost.i'm also concerned that people do not know of this problem and if they turn the hazards on and walk away, they may not have a car.
In feb of 2003 my pontiac grand prix caught fire after i parked for the evening. Since then, insurance refused coverage for "suspicious in nature. In 2003 pontiac claimed no responsibility, gm's 100,000 mile warranty was a refused. After complaining again in 2006 pontiac called again to say they were not at fault and had no responsibility. I asked them for corresponding vin numbers and was refused. I have located over 15 additional grand prix engine fires where gm / pontiac is claiming no responsibilities. Once ? twice ? 10 + ? i read that nhtsa had begun another investigation in feb 07 and would like more information on this. I would be happy to forward copies of any of my materials including 2 separate fire investigations that claim my fire started by the drivers head lamp under the air filter assembly, including receipts that show where gm serviced my fuel assembly 2 weeks prior to the fire...
I've been contacting the dealerjim hudson since 12/30/15 , 3/8/16,4/20/16,5/10/16, concerning oil running down from the rear valve cover as well andyou can smell the oil as well i'm afraid that the oil will reach a flash pointand ignitetheoil and burn the vehicleengine electricalwires and other parts.i'vespokento davidouten at this phone number 1-803-7830110, still waiting for the recall repair.
2003 grand prix caught fire while parked.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact mentioned that while parked the driver of the vehicle noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. The fire department was called and reported to the scene to put out the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The approximate failure mileage was 185,141.
Car was idling in a drive through and smoke began pouring out of engine compartment. Shut off car and popped hood and the engine was on fire (visible flames) underneath where oil would be added to car. Fire department was called to extinguish fire. Previous owner repaired 2009 recalled part but i was unaware of 2015 recall.
The contact owns a 2003 grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was dripping onto the exhaust manifold. As a result, the wiring harness, brake lines, and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving over 55 mph, the accelerator pedal would erroneously depress, causing the speed to increase. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have a cruse control option. The contact also indicated that the engine hesitated when idling. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact notified carmart in radcliffe, ky of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. After just pulling out of a parking lot, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. While still in the vehicle, the contact noticed that there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed flames coming from the hood by the windshield. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While in park, the contact noticed flames in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling ). The failure mileage was 200,000.
Drove to work and parked the car outside in the parking lot. Upon entering the building a fellow worker noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The engine was on fire.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While the contact's vehicle was parked at a fuel station, she was informed that smoke was coming from the vehicle. The contact moved the vehicle away from the fuel pumps. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that someone attempted to open the hood and noticed flames inside the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The police was at the scene, but no report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 69,000. *dt
Car had been running great. Parked it at a friends house and someone noticed it on fire about 10 minutes later. Called the fire department and they put it out. Did some research and found that it had some recalls and this was a somewhat common problem.
The car had a recall. The engine oil dripped into the manifold and caught fire. The car is totaled now. I was inside of a walmart and the car was parked outside.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. Updated 05/24/16*ljupdated 05/11/18
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the temperature gauge increased and the vehicle started to overheat. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and there was a fire coming from under the hood. The contact and the passenger were able to exit the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v710000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the service engine indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) months later. The contact exited the vehicle, upon receiving notification of the recall, and smoke appeared in the engine compartment. A firefighter extinguished the flames and provided an inspection report of the failure. A fire report was not filed. The manufacturer stated that they would open a claim in three business days to further investigate how the failure occurred. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence because it was damagad excessively due to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine started to overheat as the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that on a separate occasion, the engine was leaking oil and the check engine warning light illuminated sporadically. The contact recently received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling, however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Ran out to do a short errand at lunch time.came back to work and was in the building approximately five minutes when someone came running in and said my car was on fire.co-workers tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the fire and the fire department was called.car was a complete loss.car had been running perfect up until the incident.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries, but required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the police department, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal odor and smoke entered the vehicle from underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire was extinguished by the contact. A police report was not filed. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact researched the vin online and found nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 55 mph, massive flames ignited from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered safely to the side of the road. There were no injuries and a police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Thermostat bouncing up and down took to dealer had thermostat, lower intake gaskets and upper intake manifold and water pump replaced. Temp needle goes over half when idling on hot days but as driven goes down. It goes up and down. Spent 1500 to fix.
The contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 25 mph, smoke appeared under the hood without warning. The contact discovered that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruising and scrapes to the left side of the body that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine fire approximately 5 minutes after shutdown.incident 2015-00005681.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that oil was dripping into the radiator and caused the vehicle to shake violently without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, smoke emitted under the hood and caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving various speeds, oil leaked onto the engine. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the valve gasket cover needed to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,599. Consumer stated recall was repaired but happened again, mechanic stated it wasn't done properly because silicone in place of gasket. Had another recall issued in 2016 an had it repaired. Within a month later, car started recall was not done correctly because it was silicone.
I bought the car in 2009, it was ok for a few months, the place i bought my vehicle provided a carfax and contained 0 information stating no repairs have ever been made. It was then beginning of 2010. It felt like the front suspension or ty rod came apart orbroke. The steering is off and the the suspension jumps when i drive it and the "off trac light came on and has never gone off.then i started smelling smoke or burning smell that was coming from the vents.now i'm being told when i had a radiator flush that the compartment has massive amount of sludge at the bottom.the only way to get rid of that is to get anew radiator.please advise if these complaints have been reported by other same vehicles. I need to know where to take my car for replacement repairs in the joliet/plainfield il. Area.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The contact observed smoke coming from the engine and flames appeared. The vehicle was damaged, but not destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 156,000.
On 3/15/10 thehood of my car wassmoking. I contact gmc regarding recall on my pontiac grand prix 2003.i was advised to take car in to dealer to get recall fixed.they claim they fixed the recall problem. I left dealer ship and the hood of my car caught on fire after leaving 5 min up the street to a service center.i was advised to tow my car back to the dealer.they are claiming the recall was fixed.however, the very same thing that the recall was for happened.i am in fear of driving this car again unless i know the problem was corrected. My concern is, if they claim the recall problem was fixed what caused the hood of the car to catch on fire.i am still waiting for them to resolve this issue.i amfearful for my safety of my life and others ifmy car is not repaired like they claim that it was the first time.please advise me if there is anything that can be done to assure my safety and the safety of others.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fluid from an unknown location. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer scheduled an appointment in march 2016. When the contact arrived for the appointment, the dealer cancelled and stated that the part was not available. The contact called the dealer for several weeks with no response. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 06/30/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 05/04/16.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix.while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood, then the vehicle caught fire. There were no prior warnings. The dealer had not been notified. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The current and failure mileages were 168,000.a police report was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it caught on fire from under the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The dealer was notified of the failure and the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance.the vehicle was destroyed.the vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileage was approximately 100,100.
Car caught on fire in garage 10 minutes after parking it. On checking the internet, there was a recall on this car, but i was not notified. Nhtsa id #08v118000, issued 3/12/08.owner's letters for recall not sent out by gm because of insufficient parts. "edmunds.com" web site indicates that there have been many incidents of fire, some reported to nhtsa. I have contacted gm and they have been unresponsive.since i have insurance they feel that is sufficient. I am a senior citizen, my car was in excellent condition and paid for. Now i must purchase another car, incur debt, all because gm failed to notify me that there was a defect that needed to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While making a turn at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 04/08/16*ljupdated 04/12/16.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix.while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle accelerated instead.the speed increased and the vehicle would not stop.she continued to depress the brake pedal and slid the gear into park, which caused the vehicle to stop moving.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was a lot of build-up in some parts of the engine.the mechanic further stated that these vehicles should be built to withstand these issues.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix.the contact took his vehicle to the dealer to be repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling).at that time, it was discovered that the rear gasket on his engine was also leaking.the front gasket was replaced under the safety recall repair and he was charged $200 for the repair of the rear gasket.the current and failure mileages were 46,620.
Engine and engine coolant leak refer to 030601010b bullitin and recall number 03034. Dealershoip at behlman pontiac servive agent rick wors claim my vehecle wasnt covered.
On march 3, 2009; my pontiac grand prix gtp caught on fire within 10 minutes of me parking the car in front of the house.i went into the house and within minutes my neighbors were banging on the door saying my car is on fire.i already filed a complaint with gm as i was informed of a factory recall by browsing the internet.i never received a recall notice and gm says "because i purchased the vehicle used, maybe gm doesn't have my home address".gm says to leave the vehicle in it's post-fire condition until they investigate. How long will this take?now that i'm browsing more stories like mine involving engine fires in the grand prix i'm more concerned that gm is not taking this matter serious enough.how will gm compensate me for my loss????
Problems with "service engine soon" light illuminated on dashboard.*mrthe vehicle wa taken to the dealer for repairs and two days later the vehicle hesitated and there was loss of power.since this problem surfaced the dealer has replaced the main computer and a sensor.the consumer indicated that now the vehicle feels like it is slipping.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
I purchased a 2003 pontiac grand prix on 9/19/03 with 12429 miles on the 3100 sfi 6 cyl engine, and now at 65,550 miles, the manifold gasket is leaking and filling the radiator with oil. The warranty is good up to 75,000, and i plan to get the repairs made by the dealer under my contract. However, this should not have happened to such a new automobile, and i understand others have experienced the same problem with this engine at 35,000 miles.
Loud ticking and oil light illuminated when car started. Checked oil and the oil was reading full.took car to dealership and they say car needs a new engine.$7000 to replace the engine.there is 90,000 kms on car and it has always been serviced and synthetic oil and premium gas used.dec/06 heard ticking took car to dealership, they could not diagnose problem did a hot oil change and tick stopped or was masked.now we have a severe problem, new engine required and the car is worth nothing.it also appears to be a gasket problem.was there a recall, this seems to be a recurring problem?
On 3/15/10 the hood of my car was smoking. I contact gmc regarding recall on my pontiac grand prix 2003.i was advised to take car in to dealer to get recall fixed.they claim they fixed the recall problem. I left dealer ship and the hood of my car caught on fire after leaving 5 min up the street to a service center.i was advised to tow my car back to the dealer.they are claiming the recall was fixed.however, the very same thing that the recall was for happened.i am in fear of driving this car again unless i know the problem was corrected. My concern is, if they claim the recall problem was fixed what caused the hood of the car to catch on fire.i am still waiting for them to resolve this issue.i am fearful for my safety of my life and others if my car is not repaired like they claim that it was the first time.please advise me if there is something that can be done to assure my safety and the safety of others.they have been giving me the run around and stated they are not responsible to repair car without charge and i would have to pay the estimate of repairing the hood of my car and the air take cap and the gas covertank.they are claiming that there was a sludge oil build up and the oil is not draining to the gasket and the gasket could come apart and this may cause another fire.please advise if there is any legal action i can file against gmc and jim hudson gmc.
Car caught on fire in garage 10 minutes after parking it. On checking the internet, there was a recall on this car, but i was not notified. Nhtsa id #08v118000, issued 3/12/08.owner's letters for recall not sent out by gm because of insufficient parts. "edmunds.com" web site indicates that there have been many incidents of fire, some reported to nhtsa. I have contacted gm and they have been unresponsive.since i have insurance they feel that is sufficient. I am a senior citizen, my car was in excellent condition and paid for. Now i must purchase another car, incur debt, all because gm failed to notify me that there was a defect that needed to be fixed.
"sorry if i'm not using this complaint system correctly"lower intake manifold gaskets need replacement on 2003 pontiac grand prix with only 33.4k miles on it. Bought car new. $1100+ to have fixed. Seems to be a big problem all over america and with canadian lawsuit. Dealership did not offer to fix.
Driver's floor mat is not secure.it keeps sliding forward & interferes with brake pedal.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
When i turn on the blower switch, the blower doesn't work and the headlights go out. It mainly happens on the lower speeds but occasionally happens on high speed also. It is intermittent but happens around 75% of the time. This has been going on for about a year. I have checked all fuses and relays that seem to be related and find no problems there.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the rear tail light failed to provide the proper illumination when the brake was engaged. The tail light housing retained moisture and caused the tail light lens to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 04/30/13*lj
Tail lights are filled with condensation and do not illuminate properly.no replacement parts to purchase that are not defective.
While i'm personally unaware of any crashes or people dying due to this problem on this model, gm has a well documented history of bad ignition switches on other models that are not included in the recall that they have known about for many years.the effects of the bad ignition switch with this model are: 1. The a/c - heater fan blower works intermittently, if you're lucky, and then only on high speed if it does. None of the other speeds work at all. 2. When you try to turn the fan motor on to run the heater or a/c, the headlights go out.while there are different schools of thought on the cause, after researching the internet, one component seemed to correct the problem every time.you must replace the ignition switch.the problem is not the resistor as some seem to think, but the ignition switch.those who replaced the resistor always had to come back and replace the ignition switch.those who replaced the ignition switch had fewer, if any, problems after that.i write this to you because i believe someone "up there" needs to know this information.i simply hope it doesn't fall on deaf ears like most things.i withhold further comment.regards,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I have a 2003 grandprix and the first time i used the hazards on for about 10 minutes the column started smoking.if i turn them on now it will start instantly.the outside brake lights have also quit working as a result.i'm told that it is because of the wiring in the column and that everything goes through a central location which needs to be replaced.apparently by steering the car over time it eventually removes the outer coating of the wiring.i feel that gm should repair this at no cost.i'm also concerned that people do not know of this problem and if they turn the hazards on and walk away, they may not have a car.
While driving a 2003 pontiac grand prix gtp tried turning on the dash lights at dusk only to find that the dash lights as well as the head lights low and high beam would not come on.after having the dealership look at the vehicle it was found that a plug came loose causing the loss of both low and high beam lights.i find that this could possibly be a safty hazard and fill that the low and high beam should be on separate circuits so as to not loose both lights at night.
I constantly get flashes of high beam from oncoming drivers when driving at night when i have my low beams on. Also, when it rains, the passenger side leaks water under the dash.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
In feb of 2003 my pontiac grand prix caught fire after i parked for the evening. Since then, insurance refused coverage for "suspicious in nature. In 2003 pontiac claimed no responsibility, gm's 100,000 mile warranty was a refused. After complaining again in 2006 pontiac called again to say they were not at fault and had no responsibility. I asked them for corresponding vin numbers and was refused. I have located over 15 additional grand prix engine fires where gm / pontiac is claiming no responsibilities. Once ? twice ? 10 + ? i read that nhtsa had begun another investigation in feb 07 and would like more information on this. I would be happy to forward copies of any of my materials including 2 separate fire investigations that claim my fire started by the drivers head lamp under the air filter assembly, including receipts that show where gm serviced my fuel assembly 2 weeks prior to the fire...
2003 grand prix 3800 seris ii engine compartment firesi found that the connection from the fuel supply line to the fuel rail fails when engine is turned off this pools up by the injectors after the owners are well away from the car.there is a web site www.edmunds.com that talks of a oil leak from the supercharger, i think a closer look at the fuel connection is the place the fires are coming from.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix.during routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that there was only a piece of plastic used to close the etr valve at the fuel injector rail.this is where the fuel line connects with the motor.the failure causes the gasket to overheat, and could lead to an engine fire due to fuel leaking into the overheated motor.the contact is afraid to drive the vehicle.there had been no failure to date.
Letter from senator on behalf of constituent re his 2003 pontiac grand prix and recall campaign #07e021000 (dot/i# s 2012 81). 2003 pontiac grand prix. The consumer requested that his vehicle be repaired under gm recall # 07e021000. The consumer stated as a result of the recall, his vehicle caught on fire. Gm informed the consumer, he never received the recall notice, because he was not the original owner and therefore, the statue had expired. As such, the claim was time barred and therefore denied.
Hi it happend about 2 weeks ago i stop to get gas in the car an when i left i started noticeing the car was running kinda of weird i get to were i was going an turn the car off for about 10mins an then tried to start it bck up an it acted like it wldnt i had to get a jump to get it barely started an when started driving it wld misfire an all the gauges on the dashboard came on an i cld hardly get the car up to speed an when i finally made it home an the car off my fuel gauge went from half a tank to full an the car wldnt start bck up
-the contactstated thatwhiledrivingthe 2003 pontiac grand prix on a sunny day at 35 mpha deer ran out in front of the vehicle he swerved in order not to hit the deer andran into a tree.the air bag deployed, the car caught on fire and was consumed by the fire.he had a hard time getting out thedriver'sside door, it would not open. He had to crawl out through the back window.the failure mileage was 87000 miles.
In 2003 i purchased a new 2003 pontiac grand prix 3.5l v6 with automatic transmission. I have had it serviced regularly when the instruments have indicated and the owners manual has suggested. At approx 59000 mile i had to have the top and bottom head gasket seals replaced, and the air conditioner costing $2500.00. Then at 68000 miles the transmission was slipping and had to be rebuilt at a cost of $3000.00 (several part along with torque converter). In each case the mechanics stated that this is a known problem with the vehicles and that these parts were inferior.not to mention that i was sold the vehicle with a soon to be out-dated onstar system even though gm new it would need replace within a couple of years.
Abs & tcs lights on & off, stays on most of the time. Serious shaking of front end. When braking feels like pedal kicks back. Replaced several parts 1 yr ago was better for a little while, now is worse. Change front axle to a gm axle. I have all repair papers, car was in shop approximately 7 times. Shifter gets stuck in park.
I purchased a 2003 pontiac grand prix se with a v-6 and i get water coming in the passenger side every time it rains.also the transmission shifts hard occasionally when going from first to second gear.i was told to fix the leak would be around $300 and the transmission problem.... I may as well buy another car for that price....
I bought a 2003 grand prix with in the first year i had to replace the transmission they charged me 1300.00.
2003 pontiac grand prix gt of mine has a driver's power adjust seat which tends to move forward on its onmost recent date occurred below.
I had one of the worst experiences happened with my car today. Im on my way to the store to get detergent before heading to laundromat. I noticed when i entered the vehicle to start it up that the driver seat was extremely warm which was strange because the car sat overnight and it is winter. As i let the car warm up i realized that the seat became hot and when i started to drive it became hotter to the point where it felt my thighs and rear were burning. I had to put a blanket on the seat just to get some relief. I made it to the laundromat but by the time i'd finished washing and took my belongings back to the car i smelled something burning. That's when i noticed smoke coming from the drivers seat. I immediately took the blanket off the seat and noticed a burn stain on the seat. The seat was still extremely hot and i was in total disbelief. I was really scared to drive home because i didn't know if the car would catch fire or if i would suffer any burns. The crazy part about this is that i never turned on the seat warmer and had not used it for a few days because i try not to use it all the time. Now i have to take off work and take it to the auto shop to see how i can rectify this problem which im hoping will not cost an "arm and leg". Im so disappointed right now. I've had this car for 8yrs now and can say that i never expected this to happen. I just know that this has totally turned me away from the thought of having heated seats in my next car. So sad!!!!
While driving power seat moved forward. Consumer was able to get out of the vehicle. The seat was stuck in forward position and would not move. Consumer turned the vehicle off.
The consumer suffered a burn injury from the car seat heater in the 2003 pontiac grand prix. ***no answer required***. **ansferred to tis***. *mr *sc
2003 pontiac grand prix car seat heater malfunctioned.*mrthe consumer was injured.(lawyer wrote in on behalf consumer)
Tail lights are filled with condensation and do not illuminate properly.no replacement parts to purchase that are not defective.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. While idling at a red light, the engine revved and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they were unable to duplicate the failures more than once. In addition, the key would become stuck in the ignition and prevent the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brakes failed to respond without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floor board but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was coasted to the side. The contact called an independent mechanic and the technician informed the contact that brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Abs & tcs lights on & off, stays on most of the time. Serious shaking of front end. When braking feels like pedal kicks back. Replaced several parts 1 yr ago was better for a little while, now is worse. Change front axle to a gm axle. I have all repair papers, car was in shop approximately 7 times. Shifter gets stuck in park.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the abs and trac warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but proceeded to replace the brakes. The remedy failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
Abs brake and trac light in a 2003 pontiac grand prix stayed on.we took the vehicle to a pontiac dealer and he stated that it would cost $925.00 to replace the computer system.it also stated that he would call gm headquarters and see if we could get some help from them.apparently he received word from headquarters that if we had a 50,000 mile check-up at his dealership and pay $425.00 then he gm wouldn't charge us to correct the abs and trac light problem.of course we opted for this because it saved us money.but i wonder if this was a scam and gm wouldn't have charged us anything to fix the abs and trac light system.
During wet weather the brakes on a 2003 pontiac grand prix refused to engage.they made high pitched squealing noises and the wheels locked up.control over the steering wheel was nonexistent. *nlm
Warped brake rotors on a new 2003 pontiac grand prix with only 500 miles on it.dealer resurfaced all 4 rotors instead of replacing them with new ones auto has lost 35% of its braking power due to rotors being cut down, car is hard to stop and gm will not replace them under warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix.the contact stated that the front driver's side rotor contained a rust line.prior to this discovery, the outer surface of the rotor was thinner as if it was shaved down.there were no prior failures with the rotors on the vehicle.the contact stated that the front passenger side rotors have four black circular lines protruding from the machine surface.all of the rotors on the vehicle are failing.the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the warranty was exceeded; therefore, the repairs will be made at the contact's expense.the failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 21,000.
Vehicle was turning north onto parker blvd. Off w. Bridge road when the steering wheel began to vibrate and lock up.driver was unable to straighten the wheel heading north on broadway.unable to control the steering wheel the vehicle hit the east curb before the vehicle came to a stop the right passenger tire broke off and the rear tire was flattened.
-the contactstated thatwhiledrivingthe 2003 pontiac grand prix on a sunny day at 35 mpha deer ran out in front of the vehicle he swerved in order not to hit the deer andran into a tree.the air bag deployed, the car caught on fire and was consumed by the fire.he had a hard time getting out thedriver'sside door, it would not open. He had to crawl out through the back window.the failure mileage was 87000 miles.
When it rains water comes in on passenger side,this happened on my uncle's 1999 grand prix
I purchased a 2003 pontiac grand prix se with a v-6 and i get water coming in the passenger side every time it rains.also the transmission shifts hard occasionally when going from first to second gear.i was told to fix the leak would be around $300 and the transmission problem.... I may as well buy another car for that price....
I constantly get flashes of high beam from oncoming drivers when driving at night when i have my low beams on. Also, when it rains, the passenger side leaks water under the dash.
2003 grand prix caught fire while parked.
Recall on engine pulled into driveway open hood car with smoking then it united fire there is oil on the drip pan but that's been going on for years never got a recall note in the mail
The car is a 2003 pontiac grand prix.the problem is that at a speed of 35 mph i get a wind noise that comes from the upper part of the window.i can feed a sheet of paper through the door and the window.i have taken the car to the dealer 3 times for the same problem.they tell me its a built in defect in the design of the car.i did not pay $24,000 or more for a built in defect in a car.i bought the car at the end of august of 2003.
The consumer was concerned with the safety of the rear doors of the vehicle.the rear doors do not have child safety locks.*nlm
I have a 2003 grand prix and the other day on the 15th of feb, i went to open my back passenger door and the hinge and spring fell to the ground. I contacted pontiac and they just told me contact the dealer. I did, and i had to buy the whole part. My question is why would a part of the car that is designedand expectant to last the lifetime ofcar, so why did the rivet end of the detent break? actually it was the rivet that broke but not the arm or the spring. This wasn't due to any type of accident, just open the back door and the parts fell to the ground. I feel that i shouldn't have had to pay for this because the defect. I think i should have the dealer or pontiac fix this and reimburse me for this expense.
I have a 2003 grand prix se and on 2/15/05, i went to open the back passenger door and the hinge and spring fell to the ground. It's the rivet end of the detent that snapped off. I contacted pontiac via emails and they told me to contact my dealer. I did and they told me the part costs $48.20 plus tax which equaled $50.91. My question here concerns the safety of this car if pieces fall off that should last the lifetime of a car. As long as i have owned this car since 4/17/04, there has been no accidents or anything to make this piece break off. Are there recalls for this? i have looked and no is that answer. I don't feel that i had to pay for this part as we feel this is some kind of recall that should be put in place. I appreciate you looking into this as who knows, maybe next time the door will just open up in traffic or something.thank you.
I bought the car in 2009, it was ok for a few months, the place i bought my vehicle provided a carfax and contained 0 information stating no repairs have ever been made. It was then beginning of 2010. It felt like the front suspension or ty rod came apart orbroke. The steering is off and the the suspension jumps when i drive it and the "off trac light came on and has never gone off.then i started smelling smoke or burning smell that was coming from the vents.now i'm being told when i had a radiator flush that the compartment has massive amount of sludge at the bottom.the only way to get rid of that is to get anew radiator.please advise if these complaints have been reported by other same vehicles. I need to know where to take my car for replacement repairs in the joliet/plainfield il. Area.
I have noticed for some time a clang on the front end when i hit a pot hole. I took it in to be checked out on three separate occasions and to three different service places and no one seen anything wrong. Over time it got louder and louder. I took it in this past time and found that i had two very large cracks in both sway bars the worst being on the front left side. The service technician stated a crash was bound to happen if it had gone undiscovered. I have had this vehicle since it was a few months old and it has never been wrecked in is in very good condition. The service technician also stated that this should of never happened considering condition of the rest of my vehicle and my mileage.
Vehicle was turning north onto parker blvd. Off w. Bridge road when the steering wheel began to vibrate and lock up.driver was unable to straighten the wheel heading north on broadway.unable to control the steering wheel the vehicle hit the east curb before the vehicle came to a stop the right passenger tire broke off and the rear tire was flattened.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
Recall on engine pulled into driveway open hood car with smoking then it united fire there is oil on the drip pan but that's been going on for years never got a recall note in the mail
Car was parked. I heard a loud "whoosh" noise and then flames came from under my hood. I quickly cut my battery cables to hopefully save my car. I received a recall notice but when i call the dealership for repair they tell me to contact gm motors since the damage (recall) already happened. Gm sent me back to dealer. Please help!
Three seperate incidents (icy roads) when my 2003 grand prix gtp accelerated on it's own(11,000km). Dealer not able to find the problem. Two of the three were near misses of head on collisions in school zones. They said there was no problem because the computer hadn't coded anything. They put the data recorder into car. I caught one acceleration after winter was over. Then the dealerwas a little nicer and didn't treat me like some dumb woman who didn't know how to drive. (maybe somethings wrong with the computer!!) any way they changed the throttle position sensor. I thought yes finally i can drive this car i paid $36,000.00 for and feel relaxed. Well guess what no i don't get to because that was not the problem the car still accelarates when inlow speeds. They are not changing anything else at the moment and want another snap shot. Well they have one, a new one really isn't going to help because they do not want to look at changing anything else. I am already having nightmares of driving this car next winter because i'll never feel safe in it again!! when i asked to trade it in they only offered me $17,500 on their product that is unsafe on which i paid $36,000.00 is still like new and only has 17,000.00km.so when someone ends up killed maybe they won't be so quick to turn their heads away! when i read the articles written by people who have killed someone and claim their vehicle accelarated on them and they could not control it.i know how they feel. The only way i could stop my car was to take it out of drive !!\frustrated
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving over 55 mph, the accelerator pedal would erroneously depress, causing the speed to increase. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have a cruse control option. The contact also indicated that the engine hesitated when idling. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact notified carmart in radcliffe, ky of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Three seperate incidents (icy roads) when my 2003 grand prix gtp accelerated on it's own(11,000km). Dealer not able to find the problem. Two of the three were near misses of head on collisions in school zones. They said there was no problem because the computer hadn't coded anything. They put the data recorder into car. I caught one acceleration after winter was over. Then the dealerwas a little nicer and didn't treat me like some dumb woman who didn't know how to drive. (maybe somethings wrong with the computer!!) any way they changed the throttle position sensor. I thought yes finally i can drive this car i paid $36,000.00 for and feel relaxed. Well guess what no i don't get to because that was not the problem the car still accelarates when inlow speeds. They are not changing anything else at the moment and want another snap shot. Well they have one, a new one really isn't going to help because they do not want to look at changing anything else. I am already having nightmares of driving this car next winter because i'll never feel safe in it again!! when i asked to trade it in they only offered me $17,500 on their product that is unsafe on which i paid $36,000.00 is still like new and only has 17,000.00km.so when someone ends up killed maybe they won't be so quick to turn their heads away! when i read the articles written by people who have killed someone and claim their vehicle accelarated on them and they could not control it.i know how they feel. The only way i could stop my car was to take it out of drive !!\frustrated
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck. After numerous attempts, the pedal released and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred while driving various speeds in 65 degree temperatures or greater. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not diagnosed. The manufacturer issued a recall for certain model vehicles under nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control); however, the recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
There were several problems with my car beginning with rear defrost not working. The air would only work on high. Then as i was driving home one night i turned the fan to the air/heat offand my headlights went out nearly causing me to run off the road. Then at some point my car would not start and i would have to keep trying. Then it would not start at all.at first i was told it was the starter so i had that replaced, only to find out it was not the starter. Finally the problem was solved amazingly enough it was the ignition switch. There should be recalls on all these vehicles before more people are injured or killed because of a faulty product.
I own a 2003 pontiac grand prix today is july 6 and within the last 3 weeks i have had all four windows in my car go down and not come back up i have been told that the regulators are all out and that the cost of repair is approx. 636.00 per window is this a known defect?
My driver window stoped working, i checked the harness and it is on tight. The car only has 40,000 miles on it. Should this be happening? is there a recall? my warranty is past and i dont need to be spending the money to have this fixed when i just got the car 7 months ago.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
Vehicle was turning north onto parker blvd. Off w. Bridge road when the steering wheel began to vibrate and lock up.driver was unable to straighten the wheel heading north on broadway.unable to control the steering wheel the vehicle hit the east curb before the vehicle came to a stop the right passenger tire broke off and the rear tire was flattened.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer tookthe vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar.the dealer readjusted the left wiper arm.the vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 mph and above the vehicle would vibrate.the technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round..the cd player stopped working while it was playing.the turn signal switch broke off the steering column.
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