Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V320000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1998 to 11/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 217 | 12/23/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1998 | 12/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 23, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 98075 | 12/01/1998 | 615115 | Product recall campaign to inspect vehicles exhibiting a condition in which the steering wheel becomes loose on the steering shaft due to the steering wheel retaining nut not being tightened to specified torque. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 990232002 | 05/01/1999 | 606535 | Subject regarding power steering system noise concerns. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/03/2012 | 102000 | ||
| The power steering rack's mounting point on the front subframe failed and now there is an extreme amount of slack in the steering system. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| No accident yet but worried. i saw your recall notice for steering: wheel & column for 1999 grand am. recall notice 98v320000 and called the 800# for pontiac that you have listed. the customer service rep said she could not find that recall notice or any info. for this problem. i just bought this car for my son and it does have a noise in the steering column almost like it wants to stick. can i take this car in to the dealership & have it checked for free? *tr | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 6 | ||
| 1999 grand am track light illuminated, c-3 light illuminated, water leaked on the passenger rear floor board, there was a clunking noise when turning. *ts the dealer reflased the pcm at 3560 miles. the track light illuminated again at 3790 miles. this time the dealer . the blower motor smell bad and only worked on high speed. it was later determined that the blower motor shorted out and it was replaced. the vehicle had 8626 miles. the compartment over the rear view mirror would not remain latched. *nm | |||
| 05/20/2005 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Dt: contact owns 1999, pontiac, grand am. the contact stated while going around a curb she lost control of steering. the abs light and the air bag light came on. while pushing the brakes it was like the vehicle was not even starting because brakes would not stop the vehicle. when the contact finally got off the road she pulled on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. she turned the vehicle off, and when she went to restart the vehicle wheel loosened . she put vehicle in drive, pushed on the accelerator, and then pushed on the brakes and everything was fine. also, contact stated that while starting the vehicle the rpms and speed odometer revved up to 120 mph and back to 5 mph before she even moved the vehicle or pressed on the accelerator. this almost caused her to hit another vehicle.*ak | |||
| 91500 | 5 | ||
| When turning the vehicle, the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction. the cause of the problem had not been determined. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 11/14/2002 | 85500 | 1 | 03/09/2000 |
| I have a 1999 pontiac grand am, about a year ago . i did as those durango drivers, i was driving in the parking lot of a grocery store when the stering went out and i hit a concret barrier. it demolished the right front end . i wrote to the gm motor co pontiac devision they wanted to know what i wanted i told them all i wanted was to check it out i have never heard anything back from them my insurance carrier would have a accident repoet i don't know the exact date. i saw a news clip on c.b.s evening news how to contact you . i called the police but they didn't fill out a accident report it did $1800.00 dammage to the car i just thought you might like to know harold carson spartanburg s.c.*ak | |||
| 04/30/2003 | 06/09/1998 | ||
| '99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next scheduled service for fear of what will be found. | |||
| 03/08/2001 | 2 | 01/26/2000 | |
| When making a left turn consumer lost control of vehicle. *ak the consumer lost steering control several times in making left turns. the front part of the vehicle was damaged.*yh | |||
| 02/26/1999 | 6 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Chronic brake problems - rotors/pads replaced 3 times other work 3 more times---steering assembly repaired/replaced parts 3 times-----problems still present in vehicle | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 3 | 03/20/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced continued problems with steering wheel vibration and steering difficulty, replacement of several components did not rectify difficulties, unable to determine component failure within the system. *mjs | |||
| 05/22/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| While driving vehicle steers to the right unexpectedly, causing a crash. *ak rear lateral link bolt separated causeing left out ward movement of left rear wheel. the driver lost control and the vehicle went airborne and flipped over. *yh | |||
| 01/11/2000 | |||
| Consumer's vehicle was on recall from the pontiac manufacturer, and they refused to fix vehicle. the brakes are not stopping. also, has engine problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician who noticed that steering column pin was leaking. *ak | |||
| Consumer stated while pulling out of parking space consumer noticed vehicle steering wheel had locked up. dealer was contacted. please provide further information. ts | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Passenger seat slides after clicks in place, both driver and passenger side window regulators failed and left scratches on glass, radio lcd goes wacko car recently would not start (still at dealership), recall on console, both passenger side floor and cd (if in cd player) get wet with use of air conditioner, seat latches on backs of both seats are extremely difficult to lift, clip for moon roof switch broken, gas gauge sometimes moves up or down slightly in short period of time, front clip of car shattered in cold weather after going through unplowed street at 20 mph, rear reverse light broken after ice clung to cable (which is not properly tied back), excessive wind noise on highway, steering wheel shakes when on highway (55-65 mph), lots of problems with this car.( dot number: tire size: p255/50r16 ) | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Passenger seat slides after clicks in place, both driver and passenger side window regulators failed and left scratches on glass, radio lcd goes wacko car recently would not start (still at dealership), recall on console, both passenger side floor and cd (if in cd player) get wet with use of air conditioner, seat latches on backs of both seats are extremely difficult to lift, clip for moon roof switch broken, gas gauge sometimes moves up or down slightly in short period of time, front clip of car shattered in cold weather after going through unplowed street at 20 mph, rear reverse light broken after ice clung to cable (which is not properly tied back), excessive wind noise on highway, steering wheel shakes when on highway (55-65 mph), lots of problems with this car. (tiresize: p255/50r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/50r16 ) | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 32700 | 1 | |
| The power steering hose leaked fluid. *ph *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer state the power steering hose on the power steering pump separated causing the fluid to leak resulting in loss of vehicle control. the dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*jb | |||
| 09/06/1998 | |||
| While driving noticed smoke comming from the rear end. the dealer has informed the owner that the steering hose going to the power steering pump was too close to the mainifold , causing it to burn a whole which resulted in the smoke seen by the driver. ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a power steering problem. while drving on an incline vehicle lost power steering. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that power steering needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 3 | ||
| I have had a lot of problems with my 1999 pontiac grand am gt. i have replaced 2 power steering pumps, and a power steering rack within the first two years of owning the vehicle. with the power steering pump going out, an accident could have been caused. i know several other people that the pump had went out on them, and also had it replaced. i contacted pontiac, and they would not do anything about it. they said since my vehicle was not under warranty, that they would not do anything. the first repair was replaced under warranty, the second was not. the rack was also not under warranty. | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Power steering pump replaced under warranty, january 2000, replaced again in january 2001, out of warranty customer paid for replacement. no help from dealer & concerned it will go bad again. front wheel bearings, january 2001, both sides bad, 57,000 miles on car, no help from pontiac or dealer on problem. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 4 | ||
| Consumer has had the steering pump replaced 4 times. rack was leaking, and another leak was found. dealer said nothing was wrong with vehicle. vehicle was being repaired under warranty. also, transmission was slipping, and there was a transmission leak about 4 months ago. dealer was suppose to have repaired the problems, but the problems keep reoccurring. *ak the horn malfunctions after being repaired twice. the fog lights are holding moisture. speaker on passenger side failed. radio sisplay is scrambled due to internal short. right rear power window was inoperative due to switch failure. trunk release inoperative due to chaffed wire. transmission oil was leaking due to axle seal failure. *yh | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Power steering pump- a few weeks after i bought my car i noticed a cavitating noise coming from the pump. the dealership found the pump to be defective and replaced it with a new one. no more problems since. intake gasket- i could smell oil burning when i was stopped, and noticed oil puddles on the engine. the dealership found the intake gasket leaking. they gasket was replaced. at this present time, i can still smell oil burning and have since returned the car to the dealership. they are looking further into the problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| When turning left vehicle intermittently loses power steering. dealer cannot duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. dealer recommends replacing the power assist system. *ak *mr | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/14/2002 | 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 | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| I think that my car is a major lemon! the car has been took in so many times for the brakes it's almost impossible to realize. i've took the car to two different dealerships and neither one can fix it right. the power steering went out in july 2000 and then in november 2000 and then started making the same noise a few months ago but i was told this time that it was normal. the throttle sticks once in awhile but again i'm told nothing found and wd-40 was sprayed on the throttle body. the car likes to keep going when applying the brake. the window motors have been replaced in all four windows 1-2 times each and need it again. the paint job and clear coat were peeling and bubbling and they spot sanded and painted my car. i've contacted pontiac at least 3-4 times about my car and i've also filled out lemon law papers through consumer protection agency of north carolina. gm said they are investigating it and eller pontiac (the other dealership that i've took it to) said that they don't think that they are responsible because i didn't buy the car from them. i'd like to know who is responsible? personelly i think the manufacturer is but of corse it's been about a month and still no word as to what they are going to do. i want the piece of junk bought back. the car has spent a total of 36 days in the shop not counting all the times i took it in and waited on it. it was in the shop 20+ days before 24,000 miles. the people at enterprise car rental know me already. when i walk in there, they ask me what's wrong with the car now! if you can help please do. my consumer protection file no. is 0103355. thank you for possibly trying to help. sincerely, jackie browning. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2000 | 2 | ||
| Power steering went out twice in vehicle, repaired under warranty. consumer felt this could happen again. *ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While turning into parking space vehicle lost all power steering. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| While driving this car on city streets, i suffered a sudden loss of my power steering which made control of my car difficult. i was advised by a representative of the dealer that this is a known design flaw in this vehicle where one of the pressure fittings can fail. as a healthy male, driving on city streets at relatively slow speeds, there was no loss of control of the car but steering, especially turning, became extremely difficult. it appears that this known defect is not being aggressively addressed by pontiac but whether they are waiting for such failures before replacing the defective parts. i would hate to think of the consequences, even to myself, much less a smaller person, should such a catastrophe loss of steering control occur at high speeds or in isolated, rural areas.*ak | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| 02/27/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| As of today, dealer service dept refuses to investigate cause of steering failure due to subsequent damage from hitting curb, will only repair under insurance claim | |||
| 02/07/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Power steering fluid leaked out due to a part that failed. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/04/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| My wheel bearing broke at a low mileage and was told that the tie rod on the right was about to break also. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| About march 1, 2005, steering mechanism would vibrate and lose control. front brakes would pull the car to the right. a subsequent motor vehicle accident occurred on february 7, 2005, on i80, 7pm, going southbound. luckily no one was injured in either car ... my car was hydroplaning due to inclement weather conditions. | |||
| 04/07/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| A bolt fell out of the sub-frame and cause the tire rod end to bend and this cause me to lose control of the car almost hitting a light pole. the front end shakes badly when brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| Inner tie rod is breaking off, causing loss of steering control. insurance group has 3 claims on this situation. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 2 | ||
| I have a 1999 pontiac grand am and the rack and pinion has broke twice. the last time being when i was turning out on an interstate loosing all steering capabilities. *nm | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Driving in city at approximately 30 miles per hour the power steering failed and the engine stopped. i managed to pull it to the curb and walked approx. 1 mile home and went back, the car started back up and worked fine. i've also have had the brakes replaced three times. currently the front end shakes sporadically when going 60-75 miles per hour. *nm | |||
| 09/25/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 12/03/2002 |
| Constant grinding brakes, replaced and still the same. now, at 60.000 miles, rack and pinion is leaking and needs replaced @ $900. rack and pinion steering column was replaced twice when i bought the car, at 44,000 miles. i am a very disappointed gm employee and considering other makes now.*jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| While driving between 60mph, lost control of vehicle, vehicle continued for one mile before it drifted into the proper lane. dealership repaired a cracked bracket which held rack and pinion assembly.*ak *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| On serveral occasions i am having major front end problems, from the intermediate shaft poping, to the whole front end poping, the dealer replaced the rack the cv boots 3 times, they kept busting, lower ball joints, a arms, this corrected the problem for a bit, then the cv boot fractured again they wouldnt replace, now the front in pops horriably when you make a turn to the right and add a little torque, took to dealer, no diagonsis, took to an independent agent, everything seems fine, only thing he can think of is a break in a spot weld on the front end, ie the tubing that supports the engine and front suspension, i have event contacted pontiac customer care center and they say the problem is no longer theres, i would be happy to let you test the car and hear the noise, and see if it wouldnt make you a tad bit uneasy about driving it | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| The dealer replace the front rack, the a arms lower ball joints and cv boots...did this 3 times...now it is doing it again...and they wont replace it | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not work. front brakes went out without a prior warning, and had to be replaced due to that problem. *ak steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. cigaret lighter inoperative and was replaced. horn was stuck due to horn ring and mulfuncton switch failures. air bag was loose and replaced. *yh | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| Bolt on driver's side rack and pinion was missing, bolt on passenger side loose. i know only one other person who owns the same year/model vehicle and the had the same problem at just under 30,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Rack and pinion assembly failed at approximately 33000-34000 miles and was replaced under warranty by dealership. it failed again within less than a year and the dealership wont replace it because it is out of warranty. i feel it should be replaced because no car should have 2 steering assemblies replaced at that mileage. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 10 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Since new, car has been at dealer 7-times for vibration in front end, 5 times for excessive steering backlash, 3 times for steering wheel shimmy during braking, and 2 times for engine high temperature. (5 tires have been replaced. 4 rims have been replaced. 3 sets of brake rotors have been replaced. power steering pump replaced. power rack and pinion unit replaced. front end aligned. tires balanced 9 times.) vibration still exists at highway speeds with car pulling to the right. dealer wants to replace tires again along with one more rim. car engine temperature goes up to 230 degrees, dealer says it is normal. steering wheel still shimmies during braking and during highway speeds. front tires show cupping and premature wear patterns with only 4000 miles since being replaced. seems like dealer(s) do not want to solve problem. i would like a new car, but dealer does not want to give me one.( dot number: 91s s2 tire size: p225/50r16 ) | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 12000 | 3 | 04/09/2000 |
| I have had the power steering rack in my 99 grand am replaced twice. the last time was in april 2004. it is leaking and needs to be replaced again.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel made noise and driver's side airbag dropped out and fell in laps. vehicle pulled to light, and dashlight flashed on and off. also horn was inoperable. *ak consumer states there is a noise in brake pedal, also abs light illuminated. air conditioner and heater inoperable. due to squeaky steering, dealer replaced steering rack which was loose and set toe. radio inoperable. *slc | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| No accident yet but worried. i saw your recall notice for steering: wheel & column for 1999 grand am. recall notice 98v320000 and called the 800# for pontiac that you have listed. the customer service rep said she could not find that recall notice or any info. for this problem. i just bought this car for my son and it does have a noise in the steering column almost like it wants to stick. can i take this car in to the dealership & have it checked for free? *tr | |||
| 03/24/2007 | 1 | 02/24/2007 | |
| Dealer sold me a defective car. there was a steering problem. *ak | |||
| 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. | |||
| 11/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer loss control of the vehicle, which was due to a defect in the steering wheel column.*dt. also the airbags failed to deploy. *jb | |||
| 06/29/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2002 | |
| When my sons were driving back to camp pendleton where they are stationed, the steering wheel locked up, floated to the left, they went over and down a hill, car was totaled. one son received a cut finger requiring ten stiches, the other received a fractured collarbone. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer is calling in regard to nhtsa recall98b320000 mfr98075. dealer was contacted for recall repairs, but was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| I have seen many others commenting on same problem in discussion areas online. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 3 | 10/10/2000 | |
| Horn was stuck, dealer replaced horn ring and multifunction switch. dealer replaced air bag, it was loose. steering rack squeaked, dealer replaced steering rack and set toe, consumer states steering rack has been replaced twice however noise is still there and there is a smell. abs light illuminated at all times. radio failed. vehicle pulls to the right. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 10 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Biggest problem - car is brand new, 2-1/2 weeks old and since about 100 miles, has been jerking off and while driving seeming as though fuel is being shut off and on while driving. took car to dealer to fix. told cannot fix and gm does not know what is wrong or how to fix. i was told car drivable and safe. that depends upon definition of safe. car is so bad it shuts off the cruse control after only being on 5 seconds. do not know if this car will stall while driving and could potentially become a safety problem. no one at dealership or gm seems to care about this problem. this is a new car! i really would like your help to make gm accountable for this problem in their new cars! steering - entire sterring column and wheel shakes when speeds of 60+ are reached. potential safety problem - driver headrest - cannot see blind spot or behind you if you turn to visually look to the left when merging into traffic or backing up. | |||
| 12/16/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| (see under assembly description an account of the problems) | |||