Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 010849020 | 12/01/2001 | 631899 | Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc | 06/25/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 020604011 | 03/01/2002 | 634710 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 0208116001 | 01/01/2002 | 631229 | Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history. *slc | 05/21/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 180000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the turn signal switch failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the hazard switch and the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. on another occasion, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage 205,000. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 180000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that while driving at different speeds, the turn signal switch failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the hazard switch and the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. on another occasion, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, check engine warning light illuminated then the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage 205,000. dr | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 125000 | ||
| 1999 grand am turn signal sound coming from hazard switch area on dash. the sound is intermittent & goes off randomly. it is not the turn signal itself nor the hazard switch. they work fine. | |||
| 06/27/2010 | 155000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. while parked the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the passlock anti theft system did not allow the vehicle to start when the key was turned in the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000. ds | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| Passlock security system defect on my 1999 pontiac grand am gt. the failure is the security comes on and does not allow the car to start. it takes about ten minutes and than car will fire on up like if nothing. never got it fixed yet. i read on the internet all over that its a gm defect and i want them to cover the cost. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Passlock system in my car is malfunctioning. randomly my security light will blink when starting my car thus my car wont start! i have researched and discovered this is a passlock system failure. this is a $600 fix!!!!! *tr | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1. the security light turns on while operating vehicle. 2. when trying to start car, the car will not continue to run. this happens on a monthly basis (frequently) and is at least an annoyance. to date this has not happened at a time when i needed the car in an emergency, but it is a real possibility that it could. 3. the car will restart after turning the ignition to on and waiting 10 minutes. i have read that it is a common problem that should be recalled and that it is caused by a faulty ignition lock. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| The security light would come on and the car would not start. i was frequently late to appointments due to having to wait for the car to finally start. i finally had to take it to the dealer and yes..$500 later it is now repaired for the most part. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. i started noticing the smell of antifreeze. took to my mechanic of 22 years. thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. this was replaced. nope. still leaking. car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. the car never once overheated. mechanic couldn't find the problem. said it was a faulty computer... indicates, tires need checking, flashing lights, abs off/on...which by the way was causing me to not have my car pass inspection to add insult to injury!! found i was all of a sudden replacing antifreeze by the gallons. was still paying off mechanic from previous issues. don't ask, while trying to figure out the antifreeze problem! brought car in to have radiator checked by friends mechanic, fluid was literally pouring out of bottom of car. $1600. later!! head gasket set,waterpump,serpentine belt, radiator hoses, thermostat & gaskets, crossoverpipes, airfilter...now? 1 1/2 months later? well hey.guess what? riding merrily to work last sat. car stalled all the way...& yipee another visit, another mere 900. bag of shells consisting of crank shaft, bearings. can you believe it? i don't have it!!.....i thought this guy was putting me on...i've lost work since i'm 45 min. away. i've spoken to pontiac several times. they want nothing to do with this. act dumb- the american way...weird, i've read more complaints about this issue, i'm surprised you guys don't demand some resolution for consumers. what gives? it's so incredibly obvious this is a real solid complaint about engine defect with all the evidence to back it up!! i think it was minnisota or missouri that consumers actually won a class action suit against pontiac for these specific complaints. namely head gasket, engine related issues.. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2009 | 13608 | 1 | |
| When security light flashes on my 1999 pontiac grand am, the fuel pump is disabled for 10 minutes. has happened intermittently in the past. today, it took over 2 hours to start. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| After shopping at wal mart i went out to my car to start it and the key wouldn't turn! i tried every key messed with the steering wheel everything i could possible think of. i tried for 4 hours while trying to find away home because i am new to the state and town i was in and don't know anybody. it was very aggravating and don't make any sense for the keys to just not work. i am 5 months pregnant and had to wait in 30 weather to find a ride while trying to fix my car. so far no one knows what is wrong with it. now i have to tow my car to some kind of shop for them to figure it out when they have no idea! its a waste of my time and i have places to go and things to do! i have had many problems with pontiac i didn't want the car to start with and i would never buy a pontiac again!!!!! especially with no explanation of why this is happening and sitting in the freezing cold waiting to figure out how to get some where!! *tr | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 140000 | 1 | |
| The passlock system keeps the car from starting and you have to wait 10 minutes before the security light stops blinking. i have a 99 pont. grand am and this seems to be an ongoing problem in this car and others. it seems gm would like to satisfy its customers and repair this problem. with the economy the way it is now, they need all the satisfied customers they can get,whereas we might be more apt to repeat business with them if they would do the correct thing and recall this vehicle for this problem. this problem occurs at least once a day ,everyday. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 19280 | 1 | |
| 5 speed fan motor relay switch failed after only 22,000 miles on a 1999 pontiac grand am se sedan. four speeds will not work at all. 5th speed works, but is the highest speed. lower speeds are needed for adequate ventilation of interior. was told by dealership that replacement/repair of relay would cost $200.00 for labor and parts. i have read online of similar failure of this part from reading hundreds of complaints from other owners with the exact same occurrence happening to them. i was told that the 5th speed of this relay was the only one hot wired, and that the others were not, so that the fan will fail eventually, no matter if it is turned on or not. i have never owned a car that the fan switch quit working, ever. i think this constitutes a safety hazard and should be covered by gm as a safety defect. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2008 | |||
| Ignition shorting out causing problems with other electric parts not working or working when shouldn't be when call to order switch told by rep that its probably the cylinder not switch due to many complaints it not working and causing things to short out. *tr | |||
| 08/09/2007 | 100000 | 2 | 07/09/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. the contact pulled over and the vehicle was able to immediately be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they could not correct the failure. the current mileage was approximately 110,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. updated 03-07-08 *bf the consumer stated various lights illuminate on the instrument panel such as: oil pressure light, air bag, engine light abs. the security passlock system was inoperative. the hazard and turn signal lights did not work properly. there was hesitation upon acceleration. the traction conrol was inoperative | |||
| 07/13/2007 | 3 | 07/17/2004 | |
| I have owned my 1999 pontiac grand am for over 3 yrs and i am going on my third bcm body control module i find it very unfair that this runs me $450 every time it happens i understand that i bought a used car and it is my property and i have to maintain it but if this is a common problem with the grand am i think some action should be taken.. at least a solution to prevent this part from breaking.. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2007 | 1 | 09/27/2006 | |
| While at work..car( 99 pontiac grand am) sat for approx 10 hrs during work shift...let car idle for approx 5-10 min to warm up..smelt smoke learned car was fully engulfed in flames,car locked self and could not get into car,,car was a total loss!!!!!!!!! *nm | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 119000 | 25 | 10/10/2004 |
| Passlock system engaging when you turn key and are starting vehicle. causes personal problems late appts. serious problem and should be addressed by general motors. *jb | |||
| 09/20/2006 | 1000 | 07/15/2003 | |
| My 1999 pontiac grand am has a ticking sound on the dash board which sounds like the blinker going nuts. this mostly occurs when you have just used the turn signal. i am not the original owner of the vehicle, but i do know that the previous owner had some type of a switch replaced and the problem went away for a while. now it is back and getting increasingly worse. i found an internet forum with a bunch of people with different grand am model years and they all have the same problem. some of them have had the hazard and multi function switch replaced to fix the problem. the cost of repairs is huge. i have a student driver now using this vehicle and i'm very concerned about the distraction this ticking noise is causing while he is learning how to drive. many people have complained to pontiac, but no recall has been made. *nm | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 1 | 06/05/2000 | |
| While parked in driveway, car caught on fire. car had been sitting for approximately 1 hour after being driven a short distance. completely engulfed and was a total loss. *jb | |||
| 03/02/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph all the lights on the dash failed and the engine stalled. the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. after the vehicle was restarted, it was taken to the dealership for inspection. they replaced the ignition switch and cylinder, which remedied the problem. | |||
| 09/09/2005 | 117239 | 2 | 12/15/1999 |
| Started with warning lights on dash coming on and off intermittently, took to local garage and they put it on the computer but nothing showed up. husband bought new battery and new alternator. did not have the problem for three months and than i was coming home from work and one by one the warning lights came on, speedometer, gas gauge, odometer, etc...went to 0 and the car just stops. this happens in the span of approximately 2 minutes. first time this happened i was in the outside lane of a 4 lane highway. fortunately traffic was light and no one hit me. car would not start again. truck driver pulled his truck behind me with flashers until we could get my car across traffic and safely to the shoulder. this happened 9/9/2005. took my car to local gmc repair shop and they said it was a fuse box that was corroded due to a leak and replaced it. recommended that i have my car checked for leaks which i did and there was none which at the time i thought was odd but my car seemed to be better. 12/9/2005 same thing happened again only this time when it started i worked my way to the shoulder prior to my car stopping. took back to same garage, they put it on the computer and could not figure out what was wrong so they called the company for guidance. first they thought it was the ignition switch, replaced this but did not stop the drain on my battery. than they thought it was the one side of the middle fuse box but after replacing it, discovered that was not it, than they replaced my instrument panel cluster. in the meantime i went on line and discovered that i was not the only one to have this happen and that it appeared to be a defect in the electrical system but gmc is not receptive to acknowledging the problem. i wrote them a letter and they called and said i had to log my complaint with you. i have the first fuse box that was replaced but they did not give me the old parts the second time. i did get the repair sheet with codes and comments. *jb | |||
| 09/13/1999 | 6000 | 2 | 09/15/1998 |
| Replacement of the following parts on 99 pontiac grand am, r&r fuel strainer & filter/fuel filter/fuel pump/fuel injection/water pump/ecm/2brake jobs/thermostat/also i am having problems with coolant system overheating/ loss of coolant/ fog window/ smell of coolant/ loss of power/ low coolant continually i have to add coolant every week. *nm | |||
| 09/05/2005 | 106000 | 3 | 10/16/2004 |
| I bought my 1999 grand am in oct' 04. the first 2 mo. of owning it my alternator went out. a few months later i had to replace my front brakes. shortly after that my(2nd) alternator and a/c pump went out not to mention the battery too. oh and not only has the service engine light been on most of the time, a second service engine light came on! i have never known a vehicle to have 2 service engine lights on at the same time!! was this some kind of premonition!? as soon as i got the car back,i went and picked my kids up to go to the fair. we were not even 2 miles out of town yet when my engine started overheating. i had to pull over and wait for quite sometime before i could make it home safely with my children. now my car that i've spent a lot of money on, not just purchasing the car,but also in parts is currently in the shop for either a blown head gasket or the engine block is damaged. the mechanic told me this is happening to a lot of these specific cars or should i say engine type. nevertheless, this is costly and very dangerous to everyone who owns one of these lemons!!!! something needs to be done real quick with these problems or the manufacture of these vehicles will be paying for more than just parts! *cb *nm | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 15 | 10/12/2004 | |
| I own a 1999 grand am se. ever since i bought the car in oct '04 i have been having nothing but problems with it. this past june i had to replace the engine. leading up to that the car would die at least once a week. i would bring it to the dealer (more like tow it) and i would always be told nothing is wrong. then yet again it would die. after that the stalling began. i would be driving and the car would shut off. it would usually take up to 10 minutes to turn back on. once the dealer went well maybe its your lights, you leave them on. my response was how do i leave on automatic lights? i have had to replace my alternator 3 times and have had to replace my battery twice. it got to the point that once i shut off my car the only way to start it was by taking out the mail relay chip for 2 minutes than replacing it. than the car would start up. finally i was on the high way and out of no where you head a loud pop. there went the header, pistons, oil gasket. the engine blew. however it was never a effect of the oil. i was always checking it and getting it changed once ever other month (i commuted a lot). so i got a rebuilt engine put in and the problems went away... or so i thought. last night i was driving and all of a sudden my car started shaking. it went from a little to a great amount. the muffler is making an odd puff puff noise and the exhaust smells like windshield washer fluid (only was to describe it). i pulled it into my driveway and on went the trac off light and the service engine soon lights. thank you. also prior to the new engine my cds would no longer play. i would get the e20 error and the cds would spit out. another problem is my rear passenger windows have scratches up the middle of them. i can not figure out where the marks are coming from. *jb | |||
| 06/17/2001 | 38800 | 10 | |
| There seems to be a elecrtical malfunction with my 99 grand am se/4dr.the dome light seems to work once in a while.also there has been ignition problem.meaning a few times while driving the gauges, as well as, all the warning lights come on.the car drives well during this malfunction.also the rear defogger has stopped working.i had read the owners manaul and flowed the directions,but found no fuse in the relay box pretianing to the rear defogger.there seems to be problem with starting the car.meaning: it doesn't always seem to start right away.*ak | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 36890 | 2 | 10/10/2004 |
| The abs/no trac light came on i returned the car to the dealer for repair they stated that it was the sensor and replaced it not even two months later when the car is now out of warranty it happened again i have been trying to contact the dealer with no luck of returned phone calls. i am now having trouble of going through snow and up hills in my area. which lead me into a ditch with my 2 children ages 1 and 4. i have also the problem of my windows being completely scratched and i was told it was my tint i went to get new tint and it is my windows also my led light on my radio keeps going on and off and all scrambled the dealer has done nothing in regards to this complaint. *nm | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| The consumer stated that their hazard warning lights was working intermittently. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *la the consumer also complained that the blinker did not work. the consumer was unaware that the hazard lights and the blinkers were connected. *nm | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 30000 | 10 | 05/01/1999 |
| My wife purchased a 1999 pontiac grand am in 1999. for the last two years, we have been experiencing problems like the steering wheel making sounds when we turn the wheel, brake lights burn out frequently, fuses on back lights are shorted out with signs of melted metal, water gets into the trunk and collects. we have spoke to the dealer as well as several mechanics about these problems and we are told these are common problems with this type of car. i found out that by going in on any search engine and typing in 1999 pontiac grand am problems, there are thousands of complaints with the same problems. the manufacturer denies any problems.*ak | |||
| 70000 | 1 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Consumer complained about an intake manifold gasket leak. consumer worried that the leak may damage the engine. *ak in two 2 1/2 years, the consumer replaced the alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, two throttle position sensors, ignition coils, thermostat, 1 module, battery, and the airbag was gradually coming out without force. *sc | |||
| 08/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| When driving at an undetermined speed the trunk opened without warning. consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that vehicle had an electrical problem.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 08/10/2002 | ||
| Electric window motor failure. driver side front window and passenger rear window. both window's motor units discontinued to function properly at approximately the same time causing the belt drive to snap allowing both windows to drop out of the upright position. the cost to repair motor unit is 480.00 per window. that is a cost of $960.00. a total for 2 windows that are up 85% of the time not being used. windows will not stay in the upright position when the damage occurs and will only stay up with duct tape. in this heat the duct tape fails to hold the window on its proper position. *la | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 17022 | 1 | 06/03/1999 |
| After the car sits overnight and the car is started and start to drive and the wheel is slightly turned to the left the electronic traction control light comes on. it has been to the dealer several times since the year 2000. they never see the traction control light come on. they can not find the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 11000 | 11 | 04/30/2000 |
| 1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of pie pan noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could care less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is babied ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it. *nlm | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 07/31/1998 | ||
| I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with 77645 miles on it. i continually have to put brakes on it, i have had to replace a water pump, rebuild the alternator. now i think it may have a blown head gasket. i have a family member with the same kind of car and the same problem. *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in a/c, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, abs light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak *tt | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 1 | 10/10/2001 | |
| Horn was activated and did not go off. was taken to dealer for check up on electrical system, and it was repaired. *ak the dealer was unable to find where the horen was shorting. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to radio malfunctioning, dome light and abs light comes on and das light blinks on and off. steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. cigarate lighter inoperative and replaced. air bag was loose and replaced. *yh | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing electrical problems, battery and alternator failed, 4 tail lights went out in one week, interior lights do not always work, the clock intermittently resets back to 1:00. *slc | |||
| Left turn signal was working. sending unit was down. defective sending unit was allowing light to come on inside of vehicle. *ak | |||
| Consumer is having an electrical problem that is causing power locks to lock on their own/headlighs to blink on/off, and utomatic security system to go of on its own. delaer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/31/2002 | 5 | ||
| Where to start, .bought 1999 grand am gt in august of 2002 and ithas been downhill ever since. replaced the alternator twice, have experienced the same intake manifold gasket problem, which was replaced, but still led to the demise of my engine, causing camshaft to snap in half. thought the trouble was over with the rebuilt engine that was put in, but that was not the case. the window regulator broke in the middle of a snowstorm ,causing me to drive with no driverside window. with the new regulator i assumed that the window would stop squeaking, which did not. i assumed the scratches on windows were just from me-sand or some other abrasive material in the window tracks--after reviewing other complaints i discovered i was not the only one with this problem. have experienced various issues with the no trac/abs lights, replaced the waterpump, done brakes 4 times in 4 years, front headlights are milky and make it hard to see at night. have replaced the starter 4 times in just the past 2 years. needless to say after reading all complaints i feel much better knowing that it is not just me, or my car, but all pontiacs. bought the car for $10000, have put over $5000 worth of work into it. will never buy another pontiac. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 5 | 11/02/1999 | |
| Dt: the problem began on 6/14/05 when all lights came on and all guages went to zero, the power door locks and windows failed as well. the vehicle had no brakes, it coasted to a stop, and shut down, owner was locked in vehicle. the alternator and belt were replaced, owner got in back seat because air bag light came on. tow truck driver tried to restart the vehicle but it had a completely dead battery. owner was able to get out finally when they were trying to restart the battery. she grabbed the handle and was able to get out. vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and the alternator was changed at tow place by a mechanic. it was 90 + degrees outside and no fresh air was coming in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2005 | 2 | 05/05/2003 | |
| My car has been leaking antifreeze which can be smelled in the car. no one has been able to determine as of yet where it is coming from. however, shortly after it had been noticed that my car was leaking antifreeze, my alternator went out. when it was pulled out from the engine, it was assumed that it had been on fire. it is felt that the alternator looks like it had been electrocuted. all of the rubber that covers the wires had been completely burned away. considering that i drive my infant son around in this vehicle, not to mention myself this can not possibly be safe if the vehicle is catching on fire. the car has approximately 68000 miles on it. it also has all types of problems with the locks and the ignition. this is the worst car that i have ever owned in my life, not to mention the most dangerous. i am just waiting for it to burst into flames while i am driving down the street!!!! not to mention, my vehicle has all of the front suspension problems that others have reported. especially the pulling to various sides without warning and the shaking that happens around 55 to 60 mph. this is just not a safe vehicle at all.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2003 | 10 | 11/05/2000 | |
| Coolant system- intake manifolds. dealer advised the intake manifold is leaking. vehicle has 90k miles (highway). dealer advised the coolant will mix with the engine oil causing a catastrophic failure. see many other complaint regarding the same replacement on 3.4 liter engines. previously have replaced both r/l hub bearings, alternator, starter, drivebelt, power steering pump and return line, and radio.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 03/20/2003 |
| Purchased preowned vehicle from dorsch ford. within 6 months, wiring on undercarriage, and alternator have gone out. neither of which was covered under warranty. | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 130800 | 1 | |
| Complete loss of power while driving - replaced battery/alternator- problem is in wiring??? fyi.....3rd alternator put in car since purchased. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 89000 | 1 | |
| The engine, engine cooling system and alternator failed. *ph *cb *nlm | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 9 | ||
| Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. in addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 78000 | 4 | 06/01/1998 |
| During the last 6 months my wife and i have put approximately $650.00 into a 1999 grand am. this was replacing the water pump, alternator and the *intake gaskets *has not been 30 days. on june 20 the engine fails. this was a $220.00 towing bill. several people and mechanics are questioned no one has the answer. but i do believe gm can provide the answer to all of our questions. we will never own another gm product. *nlm | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 89000 | 1 | |
| While driving the coolant light began to flash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. two days later the alternator failed. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Lower intake was just fixed 01/01/2002. lower intake has to be replaced again 05/05/2003. lower intake has been changed to be stronger. the lower intake was faulty. i should not be made to pay for it again. the first charge was $1032 and i am again being charged $1306. i should not have to pay again for the same problem. i have exceed the limited warranty of one year or 12,000 miles. the lower intake is designed to last almost the life of the car. the car is a 99 pont grand am. i purchased it in june 2000. i had the car 2 years and 8 months and i am still making payments on it. this is unfair that i should have to pay for repairs again. also i understand that recalls were done for the steering and body structure. i never got any notices about any recalls. if i had not gone to your web site, i would not have known. how do i get my car repaired without charge? also the alternator was replaced 07/02/2002 for $456 and the alternator had to be replaced again 03/17/03 which i was not charged for. i purchased a car with a lot of defects and should not have to pay. i will get rid of this car. *jb | |||
| 04/19/2002 | 75000 | 02/01/2001 | |
| There is a foul smell coming from the ac vent almost like ammonia. my alternator was replaced at 37000 miles, after having it checked by the dealership for low voltage. car shakes at 55 mph on highway after rotation, alignment, and aftermarket wheels. scratches on passenger window from rolling it up and down. *nlm | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 30000 | 08/15/1999 | |
| My car is a 1999 pontiac grand am gt. i have 55,600 miles on the vehicle and have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. before the car even had 30.000 miles on it, the alternator went bad (i was initially told it was a bad battery, so in addition i purchased a new battery), the steering wheel was replaced, and the dome lights were replaced. between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, the electronic throttle regulator went bad, the engine coolant system cap leaked and damaged my belts, and the intake gasket is leaking. with a new car, this is an unreasonable amount of defects and i needed to know how to report this car as a serious hazard or as a serious lemon. | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 0 | 4 | 06/15/2000 |
| This is for the 99 pontiac grand am se....i am sure this has been mentioned before...myself and anyone else i know who has this car has had the same problem over and over again. on the regulator of the power window system there are 2 clips that attach to the regulator. one on the front side of the window and one on the back side of the window. these clips are metal with plastic slits in them for the window to slide into....they make the window go up and down....unfortunately they seem to only last about 3 months...i have went through 3 sets of these things already...i never have a window to roll down. i always have it splinted up with a small piece of wood..my passenger window is broke again and i am really getting frustrated with this...it needs to be recalled. like i said it is not just me....even when i went to the dealership they said they always have this problem....i had to wait almost a month for a back order on the parts!! | |||
| 06/14/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2098 | |
| Brake rotors have warped and been replaced 3 times. once at 20977, at 29687 and then at 44726. brake pedal makes a creaking sound when pushing down on pedal. mechanic told me had never heard such a sound and could not fix it. also advised me to get rid of car as soon as possible as it drives as it has more miles on it then it actually has.still making sound and worried that they are going to completely break. power steering and altenator went at 44726 miles and had to pay for those along with the last rotor replacement as car is no longer under warranty. wheels also make rubbing sound when turning either way. called gm when first started and was told they were aware of the problem and nothing has ever been done. mechanics also can not do anything about that problem. i fear for my life in this car. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| One month after a purchased the car, it had to be taken back twice for passenger seat-determined it was not bolted correctly-at two years, motor had to be replaced-at 3 years the radiator had to be fixed and more metal was found in the oil filter-the alternator went at just over three years-brakes had to be replaced every year-cruise control works randomly since the beginning (reported to delaer; supposedly no errors were found), car hesitates and spits & sputters when idling, etc. etc. one big lemon! | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had to replace the alternator because it blewout without prior warning, dealer was contacted. *ak consumer also has seat belt problems. *yh | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Arrow pontiac says the alternator in the 1999 grand ams has an alternator that whines and/or whistles that is characteristic of the alternator. they say the alternator is not faulty. i think if the alternator constantly whines or whistles their is a problem. it started about a month ago with just under 39,000 miles on the car. i do believe it should be corrected by the dealer or manufacturer at their expense. not mine. it is winter and the noise is very distracting with the windows up what will it be like in the warm weather. the parking lot attendent says he can hear me whistling down the street. anything you can do to help me correct this problem in lieu of paying $400 will be greatly appreciated. the dealer says the alternator is not faulty therefore they can not replace it. i cant' beleive there is 99 grand ams running throughout the country- all whining. by the way not that it makes a difference to you but this is my 5th pontiac from the same dealer 4 new, one used. i wrote to pontiac yesterday but i am sure they will be of no help either. | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The alternator was replaced. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 59009 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine overheated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the engine's high performance additive caused corrosion to the aluminum cylinder head. the cylinder head was replaced which corrected the problem. updated 3/28/2006 - the water pump failed. the battery and brakes failed. the coolant light illuminated. the dealer determined that the antifreeze had congealed and needed to be flushed and replaced. the driver side headlight went out. the driver side window regulator broke. *nm | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 5 | 11/02/1999 | |
| Dt: the problem began on 6/14/05 when all lights came on and all guages went to zero, the power door locks and windows failed as well. the vehicle had no brakes, it coasted to a stop, and shut down, owner was locked in vehicle. the alternator and belt were replaced, owner got in back seat because air bag light came on. tow truck driver tried to restart the vehicle but it had a completely dead battery. owner was able to get out finally when they were trying to restart the battery. she grabbed the handle and was able to get out. vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and the alternator was changed at tow place by a mechanic. it was 90 + degrees outside and no fresh air was coming in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 130800 | 1 | |
| Complete loss of power while driving - replaced battery/alternator- problem is in wiring??? fyi.....3rd alternator put in car since purchased. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 9 | ||
| Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. in addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.*ak | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 30000 | 50 | 02/07/2000 |
| I have had to have the following repaired: the fan replaced 2 times, the brakes repaired 4 times, the radio replaced once, the water pump replaced once and the battery replaced twice. i am also having problems with the transmission it has been slipping. the intake gasket needs to replaced because antifreeze is leaking out and one of the lifters is knocking. most of these problems started at about 30,000 miles and gradually there was just one problem after another. i took it in to the dealership for the tranmission at about 32,000 miles and since the dealership couldn't get it to slip they wouldn't do anything about it. the brakes started having problems at 40,000 miles. i called gm to complain about the car and gm told me there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. if it was still under warranty they would replaced the rotors because the rotors were to thin when the car was manufactured. i wonder why no recall was sent out on this. the brakes are an important part of a car. the battery, radio and fan were replaced at about 30,000 also. then the fan was replaced again at about 70,000. the intake started giving me problems that about 90,000. the second battery was installed at about 95,000. the lifter started having problems at about 110,000. the transmission has slipped ever since i got the car. | |||
| 02/27/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Leaking power steering return hose, low oil levels between oil changes, unable to find problem first time, car to go back in shop 10-22-02, driver side power window inoperable and scratched since purchase, rewired remote starter, pulsating brakes, replaced pad, rotors, positive battery terminal broken, replaced battery,radio led inoperable, replaced radio assembly, wheel speed sensor r/f wheel incorrect signal, replaced r/f hub and bearing assembly, knocking and car shaking at stops and loss of power, lack of fuel cylinder #4, replaced injector, replaced machine cylinder head, replaced upper strut mounts, 6-10-02 inspect for oil loss down 2 1/2 quarts, nothing found. oil change completed at 34304 and at 37160 oil loss to 3 quarts, car to be brought back to dealer 10-22-02. air conditioner has pc leak in hose, hose needs to be replaced and freon added. dt | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: p225/50r16) | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | 07/30/1998 | |
| When turning steering wheel back and forth, noise was heard, more noticeable when turning to the right. consumer returned to dealership in july 2000 because noise was still present when dealership originally said there was nothing wrong with steering. a private mechanic stated that thump could be emitted from rack and pinion steering system. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak there is a 3 to 6 second deoay in the transmission when engaging from reverse to drive, sometimes slippage occurs momentarily after the car engages into drive,battery leaks console latch failed. nlm | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. finally restarted . took it to dealership. mechanic replaced pcm. drove from florida to california, made a stop in arizona due to brake rotors warping. replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. while driving in california, vehicle stalled again. failed to restart after being parked. battery replaced after being towed to dealership. key refused to be released from ignition. air conditioner motor fan replaced. shifter cable was replaced. right turn signal lamp replaced. oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting. *slc | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The battery failed. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Mechanic notice that upon impact to the right front, whether it is small or large impact, the battery tray either breaks off or the battery slides off of the tray causing severe acid damage to the abs unit, radiator fan shroud assy, transmission, wiring, exhaust heat shield, manifold and intake. nlm | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 07/02/1999 | ||
| Acid leaked from the battery which caused vehicle not to start. vehicle was parked for about week before this problem was discovered. vehicle will be towed to the dealership for repair(s). problem has since been corrected. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| Mechanic notice that upon impact to the right front, whether it is small or large impact, the battery tray either breaks off or the battery slides off of the tray causing severe acid damage to the abs unit, radiator fan shroud assy, transmission, wiring, exhaust heat shield, manifold and intake. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 26100 | 2 | 05/02/1999 |
| Vehicle will shut down and will not restart due to the positive post inside of the battery leaking acid. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 9 | ||
| Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. in addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.*ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 6 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Windshield was not sealed properly...water leaked into fuse box...repaired many times under warranty and otherwise at local dealership...fuse box was never replaced...led to fire that burned interior totalling car.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| Water getting into passenger side floorboard, and water running over fuse recepticle, causing headlights to intermittently come on without turning on the switch. vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on seven occasions, and problem still has not been corrected. provide any further information on this matter*ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | |||
| A fuse keeps blowing, causing vehicle's dash and tail lights to go out. engine check light comes on. taken to dealer on 21 dec 2000. dealer replaced parking relay, left tail light. circuit board was melted , and replaced it. on 27 dec 2000, daytime running lights and dashlights were not working. dealer replaced 15 amp park fuse that had blown and checked ground wire. on 2 jan 2001, dash lights and brake lights were not working. dealer replaced 15 amp fuse and ground wiring. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 1 | 10/10/2001 | |
| Horn was activated and did not go off. was taken to dealer for check up on electrical system, and it was repaired. *ak the dealer was unable to find where the horen was shorting. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to radio malfunctioning, dome light and abs light comes on and das light blinks on and off. steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. cigarate lighter inoperative and replaced. air bag was loose and replaced. *yh | |||
| When traveling consumer noticed smoke coming from the front end. contacted dealer, dealer noticed transmission coolant was very low. consumer also experienced a problem with the turn signal being inoperative due to to a wire which was pinched. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 1 | 07/29/2003 | |
| Ignition froze up. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 04/04/2002 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| I have had issues with the roters raido replaced 2 times, the doors bubble, many issues to write. the car is no longer under warrenty, how ever it was my under standing thet the coolent system was covered for 150,00, the intake gasket needs replaceing the car has been at the dealership for almost 2 weeks , couldnt find the part. this issue is out of pocket 800.00. very dissatified with gm, no efforts to give a car to use, dealer will charge 20.00 a day, who can afford that when 800.00 has to be paid to get the car running again. because the car is no longer under warrenty, the customer is out of luck for any king of help. i will suggest when asked not to buy a pontiac, or gm very disapointed.*ak | |||
| 11/09/2000 | 4 | ||
| While driving about any speed vehicle will shut down with no electrical signals, and all lights will cut off. consumer will drive off the road. then, turn off engine, put the parking pawl in neutral, and then restart engine again and will work as normal .*ak | |||
| 08/10/1999 | 1 | 04/19/1999 | |
| Ignition lock cylinder failed causing problems with power lock system. yh (attorney for consumer) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 70180 | 1 | |
| Security light went on my 1999 pontiac grand am while driving. upon reading owner's manual which told me to go to an authorized dealer. $500 later i have a new passlock sensor on my car as i cannot afford to be stranded by a vehicle that will not start. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 1 | ||
| Passlock going bad on car will cost about 400.00 to get fixed this is very common in gm car garages claim . i believe it a factory defect. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2007 | 89000 | 100 | 12/20/2004 |
| 1999 pontiac grand am passlock feature constantly causes my vehicle to not start. i have been stranded at times for over an hour, missed work, etc. this is a safety issue as it could shut down making an accident possible. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2007 | 176000 | 11 | 08/06/1999 |
| 1999 pontiac grand am gt - the ignition theft deterrent passlock system malfunctions - prevents car from starting - security light remains on. very common problem - many owners complaints are found here: http://www.pontiacowners.com/pontiac/tags/passlock/ gm needs to pay for this via a recall. *tr | |||
| 07/24/2007 | 3 | ||
| Passlock on my 1999 grand am will not let my car start sometimes and i have to wait 10 min. to get it started,after i bought this car and this first happen to me i ask the guy i bought this from and he said he has had the same problems with it so this has been going on,and from reading on the internet forms this is happing to alot of people with this car and many other models. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 25 | ||
| There where no events leading up to the failure. i had purchased this car about 6 months ago (a 99 grand am se), and the security light has slowly been going off more frequently. just last night it stranded me for 30 minutes (when the alarm goes off, i have to leave the key in the ignition for about 15 minutes). this is becoming a huge hassle, and really is making the car more trouble then it's world. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2003 | 55000 | 50 | 08/15/2001 |
| Security lightpasscode, passlock ignition on grand am gt vehicle unable to start when security light comes on- anti-theft system is defective. must leave key in on position to reset- takes a whole 15 minutes to reset- late appts, school delays, etc... now passcode feature is defecting the abs & trac features on car- cost of repair for new ignition system & other necessary parts relating to passlock = security defect in car from dealership is close to $600, this amount does not include labor charges. *nm | |||
| 10/14/2004 | 47907 | 1 | |
| The vehicle would not start. the mechanic stated the only code found was an anti-theft. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/05/2001 | |||
| Vehicle would not go over 10 mph. speedometer stopped, vehicle lost power, and was not able to accelerate. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced a computer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Engine sluggish, car misfires, rough idle. initially (10/20/99) dealer said it was gas cap-replaced, 2nd time (07/10/00) replaced #2 spark plug & boot - ck engine light on code stored was po300 carbon tracking on side of plug; third time last wk (have not drove) taking to dealer this wk. | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. finally restarted . took it to dealership. mechanic replaced pcm. drove from florida to california, made a stop in arizona due to brake rotors warping. replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. while driving in california, vehicle stalled again. failed to restart after being parked. battery replaced after being towed to dealership. key refused to be released from ignition. air conditioner motor fan replaced. shifter cable was replaced. right turn signal lamp replaced. oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting. *slc | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 3 | ||
| Computer got wet though sun roof causing vehicle not to start.*et | |||
| 09/15/1999 | |||
| Front end vibrates when going over speed bumps.gas pedal goes down to the floor for a while before gradually gaining any speed. dealer replaced computer & fuel pump to correct the problem, but nothing has help.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/02/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph all the lights on the dash failed and the engine stalled. the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. after the vehicle was restarted, it was taken to the dealership for inspection. they replaced the ignition switch and cylinder, which remedied the problem. | |||
| 04/23/2005 | 101000 | 1 | |
| I bought this car used a month ago, and already had to replace the ignitiion switch. the repair facility said it was totally ruined and that i didn't do anything to cause it, nor was it preventable. they also said that they have replace this same part on 5 other grand ams. *ak | |||
| 06/17/2002 | 82000 | 4 | 08/31/2001 |
| Since i bought a used 1999 grand am in august 2001 i have had to replace the ignition switch 4 times.*ak | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 54000 | 1 | 04/02/2004 |
| I had my car started and the key came out way to easy so i put the key back and turned it off and i tried to start it again and the key would not move at all.had it towed to the dealership and they said it was the lock cylinder and switch and it would be 475.00 just for parts.the key shouldnt of came out that easy. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2001 | 180 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Bought car used-3 wks later tried to start-trunk opened-car started then stalled would not restart-tow truck #1. driving in fast lane freeway 65-70 mph all lights on then off, flickering, radio turned off, gauges with dials up then down lasted 15 seconds then car lost all power, went off road into field-hurt lower back-would not start, tow truck #2; home from work 2 am stop to get mail, left car running keys in ignition, closed drivers door-doors locked with keys inside, tow truck #3; drove 3 miles to store from home-engine coolant light came on then overheat light-pulled off road-tow truck #4-all hub caps rattle, tail/brake lights only work sometimes-parts of this scenario have re-occurred 3 to 4 times per week since purchase date-dealer repaired intake manifold leak found by outside mechanic i hired when dealer said nothing wrong lady! then said someone added wrong coolant & caused damage & leakage i would not know where to begin, my mechanic added exact same fluid as he read owners manual, dealer was only other one working on the car!-my outside mechanic said computer program damaged from key entry in car that was programmed for remote & rims too big-dealer: no-then, battery died-wonder why?!-oops, not covered by service contract. help!!*ak | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. finally restarted . took it to dealership. mechanic replaced pcm. drove from florida to california, made a stop in arizona due to brake rotors warping. replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. while driving in california, vehicle stalled again. failed to restart after being parked. battery replaced after being towed to dealership. key refused to be released from ignition. air conditioner motor fan replaced. shifter cable was replaced. right turn signal lamp replaced. oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting. *slc | |||
| 07/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle lost all power while driving causing a hazardous situation, dealership feels that the consumer must have hit the ignition switch, the system is very sensitive to touch due to design, possible design flaw which would cause accidental application while driving and cause vehicle to shut down. *mjs | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Have had all but 1 of 4 door panels replaced. now getting into electrical problems when instrument panel went haywire, car would not start next day. when i tried to start the car the trunk opened. when i took the key out of the ignition the gauges lit up and stayed on without a key. this was 2 days after the ignition switch was replaced. now car will not start at all. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/06/2003 | 10 | 11/05/2000 | |
| Coolant system- intake manifolds. dealer advised the intake manifold is leaking. vehicle has 90k miles (highway). dealer advised the coolant will mix with the engine oil causing a catastrophic failure. see many other complaint regarding the same replacement on 3.4 liter engines. previously have replaced both r/l hub bearings, alternator, starter, drivebelt, power steering pump and return line, and radio.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 9 | ||
| Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. in addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/21/2005 | 89990 | 3 | 02/01/2000 |
| Power window motor and components exploding while vehicle is moving. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 0 | ||
| Driver side power window failure. needed to replace mechanism. | |||
| 12/30/2003 | 70000 | 1 | |
| While driving 25 mph engine caught on fire. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. vehicle was totaled due to the fire. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 78000 | 6 | 11/15/1998 |
| Problems with vehicle's water pump and belt tensioner. *mr there was a gap in the body at the passenger front floor board, there was a short in the volume of the radio, bad display, bad motor carriage, and the hood did not hold with the prop stick. *scc *jb | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 03/20/2003 |
| Purchased preowned vehicle from dorsch ford. within 6 months, wiring on undercarriage, and alternator have gone out. neither of which was covered under warranty. | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 130800 | 1 | |
| Complete loss of power while driving - replaced battery/alternator- problem is in wiring??? fyi.....3rd alternator put in car since purchased. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 1 | 10/10/2000 | |
| While driving in dark interior lights on dashboard and headlights stopped working. dealer said that it was an electrical failure. *ak consumer states after dealer stated the problem was fixed, the lights, radio, and cruise stopped working and there was a burning smell. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer heard a loud noise while vehicle was parked in driveway. vehicly caught on fire. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| (see under assembly description an account of the problems) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/18/2003 | |||
| Fire in steering column - lights now stuck on bright - otherwise i have no lights. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 9 | ||
| Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. in addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.*ak | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 1 | 01/24/2003 | |
| The directionals will turn off and not work at all, unless i turn off the car and start it again. | |||
| 04/23/2002 | 1 | 04/17/2002 | |
| While driving 50 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from heater vent at left side of dash. engine was shut off, and fire put out. damage was $7000.00, no injuries. *ak consumer was informed by dealer that it could have been a fuse or faulty wiring which ignited a fire in the vehicle. *jg | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Upon stopping, occasionally on restart car hesitates and the dash gauges go haywire. this happens about every 3,000 miles, however supposedly fixed at 32,000 miles, reoccured at 39,200 miles. dealership refused service even within warranty period. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Upon starting from a red light car hesitates, and gauges go hay wire (fluctuate). consumer fears vehicle may stall on turnpike and cause an accident.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2000 | 0 | ||
| When raining water would leak through the dashboard panel to the fuse box. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Have had all but 1 of 4 door panels replaced. now getting into electrical problems when instrument panel went haywire, car would not start next day. when i tried to start the car the trunk opened. when i took the key out of the ignition the gauges lit up and stayed on without a key. this was 2 days after the ignition switch was replaced. now car will not start at all. *ak | |||