Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 030601010 | 03/01/2003 | 10001282 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt | 04/25/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 071003 | 07/10/2003 | 10003815 | This vme message is a water pump replacement due to a known cam driveline. some customers may question about whine noise coming from the front engine area. *tt | 11/03/2003 | |
| 071503 | 07/15/2003 | 10003789 | Coolant lose, evidence fluid on the garage floor, etc., or coolant warning light coming on. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
| 010602012 | 12/01/2001 | 628890 | Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Gm: the engine will not start. the engine cranks and sounds like it's going to start but then stops cranking. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 03-06-01-010 | 04/01/2008 | 030601010C | 10004768 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe | 01/06/2004 |
| 052203 | 05/22/2003 | 10003658 | Complaints of intermittent vehicle shutting off while driving with no multiple codes set. the vehicle would immediately restart. the actual cause of this condition was that over bumps the mass and weight of the customer's key ring forces | 10/27/2003 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 010604026 | 04/01/2001 | 619364 | Service manual update issued to revise diagnostic trouble code p0461 fuel level sensor performance diagnostic procedure in the engine controls. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| 201200 | 12/20/2000 | 618145 | Information concerning vehicles that have a input speed sensor code p0716, p0717 condition. *tt | 04/05/2001 | |
| 99095 | 12/01/1999 | 609773 | Subject regarding certain vehicles equipped with 2.4l engines and built between 11/23/99 and 12/3/99 may have engine connecting rod bearings which may fail prematurely if the vehicle is subjected to high engine speed operation at low mileag | 04/10/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 160102 | 01/16/2002 | 629703 | Customers may comment that the engine lags power, stalls, won't start or is hard to start. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 020604009 | 03/01/2002 | 629502 | Subject regarding hesitation or stumble on throttle application after cold start (reprogram pcm). *jg | 04/02/2002 | |
| 291001 | 10/29/2001 | 628057 | Some vehicles may hesitate or stumble after a cold start. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 010601010A | 06/01/2001 | 0106010101 | 620810 | Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt | 08/30/2001 |
| 130301 | 03/13/2001 | 619231 | Experiencing a no crank no start, crank no start, no start or a start doesn't run that may be accompanied by a theft system light and / or a service engine soon light. *tt | 05/19/2001 | |
| 000604044 | 10/01/2000 | 616362 | Some customers may comment that the vehicle engine hesitates, stalls and / or will not start. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
| 99095 | 12/20/1999 | 6089925 | Some vehicles may have engine connecting rod bearings which may fail prematurely if the vehicle is subjected to high engine speed operation at low mileage. *tt | 02/29/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the anti-theft system would cause the vehicle to stall. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. the contact stated the vehicle security failed. the security system causes the vehicle to stall. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic replaced the fuel pump. the failure was not corrected the vehicle continues to stall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. li | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 111312 | ||
| When turning a corner the car will die and loose its power steering. it sometimes will happen just going down the road as well. after putting car in neutral it will restart. | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. he stated that on may 28, 2010, while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle started overheating. he contacted the dealer and was informed that they could not locate the problem. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage were 120,000..mr | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 117000 | ||
| The intake manifold gaskey has gone bad and my car has never gotten hot or over heated for anything like this to occur. i believe it is defective gaskets in the 2000 pontiac grand am | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 77000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut off completely. the issue occurred over ten times, sometimes 3-4 times per day at various speeds. other times, the contact could be driving 5 mph in a parking lot and the vehicle would shut off. there was no power at all and the service engine, security, and other warning indicators would illuminate prior to the failures. she took the vehicle to three different repair shops and the first two could not duplicate the failure. the third mechanic was able to duplicate the failure, but could not produce a code for the failure. the manufacturer has not been notified. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was approximately 80,000 and failure mileage was approximately 77,000. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| My grand am is in the shop for manifold gasket repairs caused by coolant. i had a small leak last fall 2008, didn't know there was a problem until i took to mechanic for steering repair. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 61865 | 1 | |
| The security light would come on and i was unable to start the car. i took it to a pontiac dealership for repair and they replaced the ignition switch and the body control module twice. the problem is resolved now but took several services to rectify the problem. i have also had to replace the water pump, head gasket. thermostat and valve cover gasket 3 times. replaced all gaskets twice. headlight stay on at all times when car is running. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 135000 | 1 | 06/22/2006 |
| Loss of power, service engine light and smell of smoldering material. don't know what failure is, found melted trunk liner and personal jacket. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2007 | 50000 | 4 | 06/01/2000 |
| I have replaced various components of my engine cooling system, according to the recommendations of a gm dealership service department, those were hoses, belts, water pumps, coolant return systems, etc due to loss of anti-freeze. i have always used the dex-cool type to refill, and surely the dealerships have done the same. yet since my warranty has expired i have spent close to $2,000 in parts and labor for the same problems. my car is sitting right now, and i don't think i should have to pay a 4th time for something that should have been fixed correctly the first time. there definitely should be a recall on this obviously defective system.*ak | |||
| 12/08/2006 | 43000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on city streets, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. it was maneuvered off the road and restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. | |||
| 12/11/2006 | 63000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine intake manifold and water pump leaked into the engine. the non service dealer determined the water pump and engine intake manifold needed to be replaced to fix the issue. | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 89000 | 1 | 08/26/2001 |
| I was driving along a highway at about 70 mph and the engine just died on me. fortunately, traffic was light and i managed to coast onto a slip road. once i had stopped, i put the car in park and tried to start the engine. the engine wouldn't even turn over. a few minutes later, i tried starting the engine again. this time the engine turned over fine (normal speed) but wouldn't start. i left it another 10 minutes and tried again. this time the engine started fine and i could continue on my way to work. i suspect there is a problem with the security feature (passlock) on my car, as i have had occasional problems starting my car in parking lots when the security light has come on. but this is the first time i've had a problem while driving (at high speed) so of course it could be something else. *nm | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 28613 | 4 | 09/30/2000 |
| Dt: the contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times for diagnostic testing, no codes have been detected. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the abs light had illuminated, the dealer found lack of volts for ebcm, the problem was traced to a faulty relay. the lower intake gasket had ruptured. the horn had stopped working due to a blown fuse. the left power window was slow to roll up. the rear defogger grid shorted out. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 53890 | 2 | |
| While driving vehicle stalled. nothing illuminated on the dashboard. consumer took vehicle to two different dealers, and they could not find the cause of the problem. however, the vehicle is currently in the repair shop. *ak | |||
| 11/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Hello my name is keith tucker, i recently took my pontiac grand am 2000 to a car shop and was devastated by what the mechanic told and showed me. something is going on with the cooing system with the car, ever since i purchased my car my cooling light has been constantly beeping on with low coolant at the time the car was under warranty and i took the car to have it looked at from the dealer when i bought it,they could find nothing wrong. this past saturday 11/13/04 the mechanic at the shop to which i took my car should me what was going on. from what i saw the cooling system antifreeze is leaking and its going towards the engine and the mechanic said its been like that for a while, my car needs a recall on it badly. *jb | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 45000 | 3 | 06/18/2003 |
| Vehicle stalled intermittently while driving 30-35 mph. vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 26 | ||
| Problems with braking system on 2000 pontiac grand am. *mr the brakes squealed, the front end would shake, the passenger and driver side windows were broken, the regulators in the doors were busted, the volume on the radio control was improper, the steering hose broke, the brakes and rotors were replaced 12 times, the vehicle would shake when braking, the transmission slipped, the vehicle burned excessive oil, the passenger side strut was bad, the power steering leaked, the engine acted as if it was going to stall, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, and the rear compartment filled with water. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle automatically shut down . consumer contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 40000 | 11/09/2000 | |
| Hazard/signals work intermittently, intake manifold gasket devolped a leak resulting in antifreeze leaking into my engine oil which caused a $1000.00 repair, as well as both front bearings went resulting in a $1000.00 repair as well. this is on top of the 4 windows severly scratched and loose in their tracks, radio stopped working & brakes/rotors constantly need to be replaced due to warping. i found a few recalls on 2000 grand am's, but unfortunately they keep telling me that my vin# isn't one of the ones included in the recall???... i don't have the money to continue pouring into this lemon! | |||
| 04/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Heard loud noise coming from front part tires while driving. i knew it wasn't the brakes. took it to my regular mechanic and was told it was a bad wheel bearing. $400 later it was replaced. this is not my first problem with this car. 1st problem: blower motor went, 2nd: water pump went, 3rd: was told ignition column needs to be replaced, 4th: shoe over timing belt wore away because of water pump problem. there have been numerous other problems including replacement of the brakes. my car only has 53,000 miles on it and was bought brand new in june of 2000. for the money i have spent on it, i could've had a lexus! *jb | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 38524 | ||
| Intake manifold gasket failure on my 3.4l v6. it was pointed out to me by the service manager, who happened to know right where to look. being on a tight budget, i couldn't afford the $800+ dollars i was quoted. now i carry a gallon of dex-cool to top off the system and pray the cooling system doesn't give out because of the dex-cool problem with these engines. my car was just out of warranty and they would not cover it or even offer a 50/50 deal. gm should be held accountable. | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 46000 | ||
| Out of warranty. experiencing engine coolant leak at intake manifold. dealer wants to replace $100.00 gasket and also flush & refill coolant @ $130.00. $970.00 for labor seems excessive to me. appaently the engine has to be removed to perform this repair. pontiac advertized 100,000 mile coolant on window sticker! | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 55000 | ||
| Past vehicle warranty. estimated costs through the dealer were well over $900.00 for a blown intake gasket on this vehicle. combuination of dex-cool and an inferior gasket material is what cause this. thousands of consumers have the same problem and gm admits the intake gaskets on the 3.0,3.1,3.4 and 3.8 liter motors are bad and failing way before their supposed life expectancy. the gaskets are failing and ruining motors just as most of the vehicles are past the warranty mileage. the dealer will fix but will charge me full parts and labor. i am a mechanic and will perofrm the repair myself. | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. this caused loss of braking and steering power. dealer could not duplicate the problem, although the fuel module was replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 129000 | 3 | |
| While driving the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. the cause of the problem has not been determined. *nm | |||
| 01/10/2004 | 1 | 12/07/2003 | |
| I took my vehicle in for service on jan 10, 2004 because of the smell of anti-freeze, car not heating up and sluggish behavior during driving. as it turned out, the coolant was leaking in the oil and causing these problems. my mechanic informed me of a service bulletin and class action suit against gm regarding these issues. when i notified gm (dean nelson) regarding the issue, they had no knowledge of the service bulletin. the bulletin number is 03-06-01-010a and superseded bulletin number 03-06-01-010. this bulletin covers pontiac grand am between the years of 1999-2003. in past incidents, gm accepted responsibility for this defect. this case should not be any different. *la | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 54000 | 2 | 02/04/2001 |
| Intake manifold on 3.4l sfi v6 engine on grand am's have severe problem - lets water out of the system very fast, will let a full tank of coolant out in less than 1 hour of driving time. this causes driver to be stranded, also an environmental issue with coolant leaking everywhere. this has caused my engine to be on fire, and the repairs are extensive. mechanics know this problem all too well, everyone i have been to has had to fix it multiple times. the procedure takes 6 full hours, requiring pricy labor on the consumers expense. new intake manifold gaskets still don't last long even after they have been replaced. gm needs to stand behind their faulty product, and fix this problem. i will spend more in repairs on the engine, then i paid for the car - and i bought it brand new. please make gm fix this problem, it is an environmental issue with antifreeze leaking everywhere, it is a hazard to people who have to stop to refill the coolant tank just to drive, and it is a very costly and hard to get to component of the engine.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 65 | 7 | 04/10/2001 |
| My vehicle is a 2000 pontiac grand am se. when i drive for long periods of time, the car will sporardically turn off. sometimes the trac off light comes on, sometimes it doesn't. then i will let it sit for about 10-15 min and then try to restart it. usually it will. i then can go only 1 or 2 miles before it occurs again.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 19920 | 5 | 03/20/2000 |
| Pontiac grand am 2000 stalls out while driving without any warning, i don't even drive the car on major highways anymore, only drive on the back roads. the last time this happened i was lucky but this has happened too many times, 5 in all and i am afraid the next time i won't be so lucky and i will hurt not only myself but anyone who happens to be behind me when it cuts out at 60 or 65 miles an hour. it was also hard to start the car at times and the weather had nothing to do with it, and it didn't seem to matter, hot, cold , muggy, rainy, cold or damp the coolant light had been coming on intermittently and 3 days after i had it in for service the car stalled out again and the coolant light came on and stayed on, i was in a parking lot so i was safe. my husband came and found red gooey stuff in the coolant reservoir tank. took back in for repairs and they supposedly fixed a leak and can you believe this one, put the same red stuff right back in, dex-cool, so the problem is not fixed. i also feel they should have flushed the system since i am sure it went all through the system, but i am just a woman and what could i know?? the service dept. also reworded every repair i asked them to do, such as if i said tires were wearing unevenly, they worded it, customer states tires losing psi. i have all of my repair orders and the last one i made a copy of since i sent it to pontiac, i have proof this time in writing of my wording. this grand am has 19,967 miles on it and is 3 years old, this tells you just how often it is driven. it is too dangerous to drive any where but on back streets. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 1 | 07/23/2000 | |
| Gm 3.4l v6 intake manifold gasket leak | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intake manifold gasket failure causing coolant leak on 2000 grand am gt. | |||
| 12/24/2002 | |||
| Consumer states he started his auto, after driving about 30 miles and heard a noise in his engine. he drove the auto home and called the tow truck and had it taken to a dealer, who told him that pontiac is having problems with his kind of motor (3.4 engine). consumer states he cannot afford to pay for the repair alone, because it cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $4000.00. ts | |||
| 12/06/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on then the consumer can heat a loud noise coming from the engine. dealer notified. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/21/2009 | 24051 | 1 | |
| My 2000 pontiac grandam gt was bought new and with 24,000 miles on it in 2004 the lower intake manifold was leaking dexcool. kaiser pontiac in deland florida fixed the problem and now in 2009 with 50,000 miles the exact same problem is occurring. after reading several (80) complaints online there should be a recall on this problem. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2007 | 95000 | 1 | 03/25/2007 |
| Vehicle leaking coolant. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 120300 | 1 | 11/01/2003 |
| I noticed for over a year, there was coolant leakage. when it become more evident, i took my car to two different mechanics and found that i needed to replace the intake gasket. both mechanics confirmed that my problem was due to dex-cool being used and had to spend $624.92 to repair and replace parts and have my system changed over to regular antifreeze to eliminate the problem from happening again. replaced parts: gasket, water pump, thermostat, oil filter and oil, engine coolant, and valve cover gaskets.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 89890 | 01/27/2003 | |
| My car started over heating, the coolant light was going on and off, when i checked the coolant there was none in there, but the day before i checked it and it was at the correct line. so i filled it up once my car cooled down and by the time i got home which is about 4 miles there was no coolant left. so i took it in to a local shop and they advised me that there is a leak in the intake manifold gaskets, which is now going to cost me around 600 to fix. when i researched this problem online i have found that this isn't a rare thing, it is happening to all of the grand am's . also the guy at the shop said he is fixing about 3 a month just like my case. this needs to be fixed. | |||
| 09/24/2003 | 75000 | 1 | 01/15/2002 |
| I am the owner of a 2000 ponitac grand am. last year i noticed that my coolant was leaking and took my car in for repair. after performing a pressure test on my system, the mechanic could not find the leak. i have since had trouble with coolant loss and occasionally have to add coolant, and have noticed evidence of leakage in my engine compartment. after some internet research and exploring some grand am owner sites, i have learned that there is a common problem with the upper and lower manifold intake gasket deteriorating and allowing coolant to leak out, causing a costly repair of over $1,000. in some instances, the coolant has mixed with the oil and ruined the engine. some grand am owners have petitioned general motors to recall the gaskets but so far there has been no response. i have not yet had the gaskets replaced on my car but after further examination i believe this is my problem. grand am owners like myself hope that gm will make this decision to take care of its customers and take the necessary steps to maintain consumer trust and loyalty. *jb | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 45000 | 08/25/2000 | |
| About 6 months ago, i noticed my low coolant light came on for the first time ever. i filled the coolant filling take to the level as indicated on the tank with dex-cool as instructed. since then, i have had to add additional coolant with increasingly greater frequency. a thorough inspection of the engine and cooling system showed no external leakage. also, when changing the oil, their was coolant in the used motor oil, which has always been changed every 3000 miles. i believe the intake manifold gasket is failing, allowing coolant into the internal engine. i am attempting to contact gm for information for the repair. *nm | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 33000 | 1 | 07/13/2000 |
| Engine coolant- pontiac grand am 2000 gt1 with 33,000 miles - heater started blowing cold air and engine overheated, lost all coolant. *nm | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 2 | 03/28/2004 | |
| The coolent light would stay on after fluids were apply. later the car overheated, and head gasket blew out. but before all this i took my car to get a flush and thats when the coolent never went off. car now is just sitting aiting to get repaired 2nd problem with this car and havent had it for a year only 7 months. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 74000 | 3 | 02/03/2000 |
| Coolant lose, evidence fluid on the garage floor, etc., or coolant warning light coming on. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Engine problems and safety concerns with pontiac 2000 grand am gt. lost all coolant in may 04, had to replace water pump and hoses. august 04 coolant light coming on only to discover the dexcool was sludgy. the sludge had transpired within 2 months and it appears that oil is leaking into the coolant due to a bad gasket. also experiencing intermittent problems with the turn signals not working which is a safety issue. called gm to find out about the recall #03043 only to be told it doesn't apply to my model of vehicle even though the recall states for grand am '00-01, along with the '00-01 cheverolet malibu and the '00-01 oldsmobile alero, all manufactured 02/01/00 to 05/01/01. i was informed my vehicle came out of a different factory at a different time according to the vin # and there may be another recall at a later time which would include my vehicle. this does not help me now with such a serious defect of equipment. is it in gm's best interest for gm consumers experiencing these issues to be involved in a serious car accident with injuries and for the consumer to sue gm for millions as opposed to going ahead and doing the recall and spending $150 per vehicle to replace the defective turn switch and making our highways safer as well as protecting the consumer from injury or harm? knowing what i know now, i would never have purchased this vehicle with this serious of issues. is there an issue with dexcool? what is causing the gasket to go bad in these cars? please help the consumers who are spending hundreds of dollars trying to fix these vehicles in which they have already invested $20,000-$25,000 into when they purchased it! thank you.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2003 | 50000 | 12/14/2000 | |
| I have a 2000 grand am. my gas gauge does not work properly. now, car is stalling and mechanic says it is the fuel pump. right front window doesn't work. my fans do not work properly and my car overheats constantly. i had 3 sensors bad in my car and had them replaced. rotors, brake pads and bearings have been replaced constantly. *la | |||
| 09/18/2003 | 31800 | 1 | 01/18/2000 |
| Coolant leaking from the lower intake manifold gasket in the rear of the engine. mechanic told me this is pretty common with gm cars with v6 engines. also told i need a new battery. car is only 3.5 years old with 31,800 miles. i never had a problem in the past with a pontiac or gm car. *jb | |||
| 01/08/2001 | 3 | 12/27/1999 | |
| I have a 2000 pontiac grandam gt, purchased 12/27/1999.i've had troubles from peeling paint,power window wouldn't let down ,to thread coming a loose on bucket,radio digitial display not showing completed numbers,tires making noises,car hestitate and some times acts as if it wants to continue on after i have applied the brakes,sunroof leaked,now the steering wheel crackes and pops at times like herman monsters back ,oil has now enter into the dexron coolant from the engine,this is my only source of transportation when the dealership gets your car they don't want give you equal transportation to use as long as needed until your vechile has been completely repaired the expect you to continuly run back an forth because the say they can only lend the car out for thus amount of days. then afterward rental place wants to start calling you about money on the extra time used in the car when it's not your fault your car isn't ready. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radiator is leaking coolant due to a faulty gasket. cause of the leakage is still being determind by dealer.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 47555 | 2 | 12/04/2002 |
| Engine problems and safety concerns with gm auto. grand am gt 2000 with dexcool problems. engine overheat. auto not start at times. coolant leak into engine cause damage to internals cause dangerous crash due to vehicle failure on highway/roads , maybe cause possible engine fire. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 03/31/2001 | |
| Fan switch malfunctioned. fan only worked in positions 3, 4, and 5. *ak | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 47000 | 1 | 07/31/2000 |
| Fan switch fails to work on settings 1 and 2. it only works on settings 3, 4, or 5. this started occuring during the past 6 months.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2004 | |||
| Fan switch fails to work on settings 1 and 2. it only works on settings 3, 4, or 5. this started occuring during the past 6 months. i've read about other 2000 grand ams with the same problem. why no recall? | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Fan switch malfunctioned. fan only works in positions 3, 4, and 5. i know of two other people with 2000 pontiacs that have this same problem, one a grand am and one a grand prix.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 15000 | 5 | 08/26/2000 |
| I purchased this car new (my first new car) in august 2000. after the first 15,000 miles and the next 15.000 miles the brakes were replaced under warranty. after each additional 15,000 +/- miles i paid for this service out of pocket. in addition, i started paying for wheel bearings and replaced them too many times to count. next the electrical system with the fan only working on speed 1 and 5. many dealer trips to have attempts to be fixed. problems grew to add issues with fuel pump. new fuel pump added after being stranded for a few hours on a busy highway. newest problem which we became aware of real early on was low coolant or a system which can not keep coolant in the car. the problem revisited us on xmas day as we were traveling to relatives and were stranded in upstate ny in typical climatic temperatures of less than 30 degrees f. have taken the car many times to dealers and local mechanics. problems are still adding up. included exhaust issues. carbon monoxide. what a disappointment for a first time car owner. but i have learned one lesson...will never buy gm again. never satisfied with dealer costs and fixes. after learning about all the other problems on this site that others have had very similar. i am glad that my newest car a honda sits next to the grand am. i see that gm is hurting financially and i think this speaks loudly for what consumers are feeling. i have taken care of my car and selected gm for my first car purchase, unfortunately gm has not taken care of me. i hope gm sees responses like this to help the american car companies understand that americans are not going to put up with the idea that cheap cars are made and sold to americans so that the company can sell cars cheaply and that the car's life will end the day after the last car payment thus leading the buyer to a new loan for a new car. this is a waste! *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. the contact stated the motor mount had fractured and fell into the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the motor mount was replaced. in addition, the vehicle also had failures with the rack and pinion and when taken to the dealer, it was found that the screws were loose and needed to be tightened to correct the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 12/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| My grand am has 120,000 miles on it now. i have blown 2 head gaskets and had to replace them. had problems with the drivers side window, the security system and it not starting, can not keep brakes on it. this car has been serviced every 3000 miles since i purchased it new. the first head gasket was at 40,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2005 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am se. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine began to excessively overheat. the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the failure was related to the head gasket, which was replaced at the cost of $1,000. recently, the failure recurred; however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired due to the absorbent cost. he further stated that the head gasket was made of plastic, which caused frequent failures with the component. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 62000 | 50 | 02/15/2000 |
| Excessive dex-cool coolant and oil leakage have been occurring in my 2000 pontiac grand am v6 on a daily basis. the root cause of the problem is related to the intake manifold and possibly the intake manifold gasket. i have 62,000 miles on the vehicle and i'm the original owner. i feel that the coolant and oil are mixing and could lead to engine seizure, which could prove fatal while on the highways. in fairness to my family and to myself, i feel that pontiac or gm should fix or replace my vehicle before irrerepairable harm is incurred. *nm | |||
| 03/27/2005 | 119000 | 1 | 08/31/2002 |
| I have been having problems with my low coolant light, i took my car in and got the thermostat replaced and there was a leakage with the gasket apparently i am not the only one having this problem with my vehicle so the manufacturer needs to do a recall on this car while my car was being repaired the same model and year car was also being repaired and the mechanic said that it was common to replace these parts in this type of vehicle | |||
| 01/29/2005 | 43139 | 1 | 01/23/2003 |
| The lower intake manifold in the consumer's 2000 pontiac grand am leaked antifreeze. *nm *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 50000 | 1 | 03/15/2003 |
| My 2000 pontiac grand am has a bad intake manifold gasket with only 50,000 miles. my friend owns a repair shop, and says he gets at least one gm product a week with a 3.4 liter engine with the same problem. many also have blown head gaskets!! this is a very common and costly problem, and should be investigated!! there are too many of these cars on the road for every consumer to be stuck with a $500-3000 repair bill!!!!!!*ak | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 68000 | 3 | 10/27/2004 |
| On several occasions while driving 30 mph or more engine check light came on due to loss of coolant. vehicle was taken to the repair shop, and mechanic determined that the 3.4l engine had a blown head gasket. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer the engine needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 33000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 pontiac grand am with the v6 engine has a bad intake gasket with only 33,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 80000 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| I have a intake manifold gasket leak on a 2000 pontiac grand am gt with a 3.4l fi motor. it leaks antifreeze and oil. it leaks from the center of the manifold and on to the sides of the heads. i have replaced the gasket once myself with the help of a gm certified mechanic and after 7 months of the replacement of the gasket it once again leaks. also when we replaced the gaskets on the intake we put new intake bolts in and had the intake checked for cracks and straightness of the base of the intake. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 10/21/2000 |
| I did not have a vehicle failure, however, after researching the problem, i was bothered by the results. on late model pontiac grand ams, mainly the intake manifold housing/gasket goes bad within any vehicle mileage range especially low mileage. i didn't even realize my gasket had gone bad until my oil light came on. the oil leak doesn't leave puddles on the ground. it gets burned on the engine block as you drive. i researched this problem on gramdamgt.com and a lot of people had this problem as well and at 15000 miles and higher. i know this costs about $800 to fix, but it's a recurring problem for dealers to take care of. seems like its a way for them to make money by installing faulty parts in their cars, so they get the buyer's money. my warranty expired because i couldn't afford the cost of the extended warranty. i actually bought the intake and exhaust gaskets for my car, but i found that i need to buy more tools and have an extra car (which i don't have) in order to perform this job. i don't make enough money to pay my rent and support my wife and son and pay to have the problems with my car fixed and it's my only car. i rarely have time to work on it. luckily for me the only thing that i got fixed by the dealer for free was my catalytic converter. it melted at 48000 miles. it's warranted for 8 years. *jb | |||
| 01/03/2004 | 1 | 12/04/2002 | |
| Dexcool issues could lead to engine failure , engine knock due to gasket failure , will lead to premature engine failure in traffic conditions, fire , death could result. *la | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 69000 | 10 | |
| Was driving 40 mph when vehicle stalled. driver had managed to get vehicle out of traffic. had tried to restart vehicle and it rolled backwards. driver waited 30 minutes., and then started vehicle. consumer would be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check cause of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2001 | 2 | 12/10/2001 | |
| I have replaced 2 intake manifold gaskets on my 1996 pontiac grand am . now my 2000 grand am gt gasket is leaking, and pontiac confirmed this and will not repair it. there is a memo about this if you can get a copy of it. this can occur from about 30,000 miles on. this also affects chevrolet with the same engine. *jb | |||
| 03/31/2003 | 34572 | 3 | 06/27/2000 |
| There is consistent, loud clicking from the internal engine. the warranty was about to expire and the dealer where i bought the car refused to work on the car. after another dealer brought the car to them, they agreed to work on the car. pontiac gm was contacted. gm said that there is a design problem with some of these pontiac grand am's. they said that when the engineers come up with a fix, it will be fixed. this was 3 months ago and nothing has been done. i cannot trade the car in because of these problems. the car has been fixed under warranty three times and been towed in to the dealer twice. i have complained to no avail. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2003 | |||
| Vehicle was shut off in the parking when it caught on fire from engine. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/16/2002 | ||
| The engine caught fire while driving on the interstate. mr scc *jb | |||
| 02/06/2000 | 1 | 10/24/2000 | |
| My car has been in the shop repeatedly for the brakes grinding and shaking when i brake. the rotors have been replaced twice for rusting and warping and the brakes once, under warranty. i have had water leaks, my dash has been replaced for warping, 2 door panels have been replaced for warping. i have 2 more that need to be replaced, but the dealership says it's a common problem, but it's not covered under the extended warranty. i have lots of wind noise. a rotten egg smell in my car when driving it. i took my car to the dealer last week and they replaced a gasket/seal for a intake gasket leak. i went to pick up my car and it reeked of gasoline. they kept it another day and had to replace my fuel regulator. now i cannot keep my windows closed because there is a odor of gas in my car, which causes my eyes to burn and water and my throat to burn. my hazards/blinkers have gone out once already. two other times i had it in the shop for a clicking noise in my dash area and it was something with my hazards that had to be replaced. my passenger seat would not adjust, they say they fixed it? the transmission slips on occasion and that has been since i took possession of the lemon. my horn quit working and was finally fixed after repeatedly taking it into the dealer. it is hesitant to start at times and when it finally starts the front end shakes, like the motor mounts are bad. *jb | |||
| 02/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| The engine was replaced.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 10/15/2000 |
| Intake manifold gasket failure. vehicle had 40k miles. dealer said this is common on these vehicles. cost of repair 1600 dollars. having read similar complaints on this gasket failure it apparent that the manufacturer used a defective part and should pay for the repairs. *jb | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 65000 | 9 | 04/26/2001 |
| I own a 2000 pontiac grand am which was purchased at northshore pontiac buick gmc in malden, massachusetts. i have had this car towed a total of 3 times to date since the problem began approximately 2 months ago. the vehicle will stall while driving. i or my mother will drive the car and will be accelerating to approximately 30-40 mph and out of nowhere, it stalls. on 2 occasions, i and my mother were almost fatally injured as oncoming traffic from behind narrowly missed rearending us. i have noticed other similar complaints on the nhtsa website and urge you please to investigate and recall these vehicles as they are bound to kill someone. i work at a local t.v. media outlet and have spoken with our consumer editor which is going to be looking into the matter and going public if the problem persists. in bringing this car to the dealer, northshore pontiac buick gmc, where we have been dealing with jamie vasquez (service dept. manager), he has admitted there is an intermittent problem unknown to them. they have replaced numerous items with the hope that the problem is solved, however it continues. the vehicle is currently in their possession where as they will be replacing the catalytic converter for the second time. after picking up the vehicle on 12/16/03 from the dealer's service department again, which replaced the ignition coil, believing that would be the vehicle's stalling solution, the vehicle repeated its defect 2 days later. this is an extremely dangerous situation where someone will get hurt, perhaps fatally, if this issue is not rectified in all 2000 pontiac grand am vehicles. if you would like to contact me for further investigation or should you require more information, please don't hesitate to contact me at 617-818-6226. i greatly appreciate your help in advance. *la | |||
| 01/08/2003 | 43500 | 10 | 10/12/2000 |
| Vehicle will shut off. ph | |||
| 01/18/2003 | 22200 | ||
| Engine stall while at expressway speeds | |||
| 08/13/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2002 | 4 | 02/01/2001 | |
| I would like to see if they will pay for the repair cost $1,200.00. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Engine seals leak and dealer will not fix. gmc considers it seepage and won't do a dam thing. i still have front end vibrating problems caused by rotors. they have already been replaced before. presently trying to figure out the shacking in the front end.*ak | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 9 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light,transmission & transaxle is slipping,car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down,left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating,brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied. | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| On 11-1-01 i submitted a complaint concerning our pontiac gt and i have heard nothing from your office. in a sentence, while driving her 2000 pontiac (34k miles) the engine just quit on her 2 times on her way to work, and the second time she called roadside tow and was towed to palmdale ca. rally chev.. the dealer could find nothing wrong so they replaced the gas line filter. my wife is completely afraid to drive the car now.*ak | |||
| When vehicle is in park / air conditioner on, and system is turned off vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown. dealer is aware of problem, but does not have a solution. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 06/21/2001 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Consumer states he drove though a puddle of water, and vehicle would not start, due to water being in engine, dealer removed water from cylinders, air intake, and also replaced the map sensor and tps sensor, when consumer received vehicle back and started it the engine would rev up and drop down, as he continued to drive, it would rev up and down causing the transmission to want to shift up and down, vehicle also stalled while driving, according to mechanic there appears to be engine damage.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Engine knocks loudly when starting vehicle. while driving kocking can still be heard. dealer stated engine sounded normal.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Brakes -excessive vibration when brakes applied - dealer replace brake pads and rotors/ engine - rattles on start up for a few seconds. dealer flushed engine, said carbon deposits had built up. | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 6 | ||
| Car completely shuts down while driving. has been towed in four times. dealership admits there is definitely a problem, but general motors refuses to do anything. this car is dangerous to drive and you never know when it is going to quit. | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Enitre vehicle destroyed by fire while parked. cause unknown, under investigation by american family insurance co. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 1 | 07/31/2000 | |
| Car was running fine and the next minute there was a popping noise (like i busted a hose or something) when i turned it on. i looked on the ground and power steering fluid was running every where and leaked all out within a matter of minutes. then i tried to move the car out of the drive way and the steering wheel was so tough to turn that it felt like the wheel was locked up. now i have to get a new power steering pump, a return hose, and a serpentine belt, and the to top it off it is not under warranty anymore. i was very lucky that it did not happen in the middle of a road though. what a way to start the new year! *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 15000 | 5 | 08/26/2000 |
| I purchased this car new (my first new car) in august 2000. after the first 15,000 miles and the next 15.000 miles the brakes were replaced under warranty. after each additional 15,000 +/- miles i paid for this service out of pocket. in addition, i started paying for wheel bearings and replaced them too many times to count. next the electrical system with the fan only working on speed 1 and 5. many dealer trips to have attempts to be fixed. problems grew to add issues with fuel pump. new fuel pump added after being stranded for a few hours on a busy highway. newest problem which we became aware of real early on was low coolant or a system which can not keep coolant in the car. the problem revisited us on xmas day as we were traveling to relatives and were stranded in upstate ny in typical climatic temperatures of less than 30 degrees f. have taken the car many times to dealers and local mechanics. problems are still adding up. included exhaust issues. carbon monoxide. what a disappointment for a first time car owner. but i have learned one lesson...will never buy gm again. never satisfied with dealer costs and fixes. after learning about all the other problems on this site that others have had very similar. i am glad that my newest car a honda sits next to the grand am. i see that gm is hurting financially and i think this speaks loudly for what consumers are feeling. i have taken care of my car and selected gm for my first car purchase, unfortunately gm has not taken care of me. i hope gm sees responses like this to help the american car companies understand that americans are not going to put up with the idea that cheap cars are made and sold to americans so that the company can sell cars cheaply and that the car's life will end the day after the last car payment thus leading the buyer to a new loan for a new car. this is a waste! *jb | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| There is a strong smell inside vehicle. consumer becamel ill while driving. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/23/2000 | 1 | 09/27/1999 | |
| Gas fumes were felt inside of vehicle, it was leaking into engine all over. vehicle would start shaking, and blue gray smoke came outof exhaust. it happened 3 times, each time fuel injectors were replaced. dealer kept vehicle 2 weeks, and same day picked up consumer drove 40 miles and it repeated same thing. 1 month later , engine check light was coming on. dealer did not have a remedy. consumer has got gm involved to rectify problem.*ak the consumer states the vehicle was at the dealer service shop for 34 or more days. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 52500 | 10/01/2000 | |
| I have three complaints on my 2000 grand am se: 1. i just had to replace my intake manifold. it had a hairline crack in it that the dealer informed me had to be a manufacturer default because it couldn't have cracked on its own. i paid $600 to have this fixed in total. 2. my air conditioner hasn't held a charge since the end of 2003. i haven't had that repaired yet so i have no idea what it will cost. 3. my service engine soon light keeps coming on. i'm never sure if there is or isn't a problem. one day it's on, the next day it's off. i just don't understand why a vehicle that is only three years old can have so many issues. i have replaced the brakes once and already need to do so again. however, i am very upset about the intake manifold and air conditioner. an air conditioner shouldn't go out on a three year old car. that is just unacceptable. i still owe two more years on the car and am afraid of what will break next. i would like to be compensated for this default on a fairly new vehicle. i do want to say that i just loved my car when i got it, but i don't want to constantly be paying for major repairs on a vehicle that shouldn't require them. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 4 | 03/14/2002 | |
| 2000 pontiac grandam se, purchased from passport nissan of alexandria 703-823-9000 contact person earl and jeff tanier | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 150000 | 20 | 03/05/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the turn signals work intermittently and the intake manifold gasket failed in january of 2005. the vehicle was towed to a small town without a gm dealer and was repaired by an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the gasket with an after market manifold gasket. however, the replacement gasket was also defective and caused the entire manifold to be repaired a third time. the cost of the repair was $829.59. the contact wants to be reimbursed for the repair since the manifold was defective. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 150,000. | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 50000 | 2 | 08/18/2000 |
| At approximately 50,000 miles, the lower intake manifold gasket on my 2000 pontiac grand am gt had to be replaced. i had noticed the low coolant light coming on intermittently, and decided to get the coolant flushed and filled. when i brought my car into the local pontic dealership, i was informed the engine gasket needed to be replaced, which was close to an $800 repair. this was done in december of 2004. it is now april of 2005, and i am experiencing the same problem . after doing some research on several different sites, it appears that i am not the only one with this problem, as many owners of gm cars with the engine that pontiac used in the 2000 grand am gts are experiencing the same thing. the lim gasket was redesigned after gm noticed this recurring problem, and the newer one is being used to replace the older one. if it's become obvious that this is a design fault of gm, why am i the one who has to pay for the repair? *ak | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 32562 | 1 | 05/06/2000 |
| I had my 2000 grand am in for a turn singnal problem, and was told that the intake gaskets are showing signs of leakage.my car only has 32500miles on it.rm*ak | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 60000 | 2 | |
| Lowe intake manifold gasket on 2000 pontiac grand am 3.4 l v-6 engine has failed twice resulting in engine coolant loss due to manufacturer's defect. this condition is very hazardous as it could result in engine overheating and failure.*ak | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 12/23/2003 |
| When starting the vehicle, the low coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that the problem was a crack in the intake manifold. *jb the consumer stated that this problem is common on this type of vehicle. *tc | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have just found out that my intake manifold gasket must be replaced and it is going to cost over $800. i researched the problem to find out what i should pay and found out that many others are experiencing the same problem and that gm used a faulty part for the vehicle even after knowing that the part was faulty. i have an aftermarket warranty and it refuses to pay for any gaskets/seals. as a result, my heat in my vehicle does not work (it is amazingly cold in iowa in the winter). *ak | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 37000 | 2 | |
| Intake manifold gasket leaked. (nar) *ph the consumer requested that pontiac review this manifold gasket problem and seriously consider a recall. *cb | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. also, the trac system flashed on and off. vehicle shut down. but consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. dealer placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine and codes were found. mechanic replaced the o2 sensors. then, consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred, and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 94000 | 5 | 09/06/2001 |
| I am having problems with my coolant leaking my i have ran into a couple of people who have had the same problems they say its is the intake manifold pontaic nedds to recall these cars i have spent a lot of money trying to find out the problem took it to a pontiac dealer and they couldn't tell me what the problem is loked on the web an found others haning the same problem. *ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intake gasket leak. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had been adding coolant, but did not initially realize that it was an intake manifold problem. consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and was told that the upper and lower parts of intake manifold was leaking. consumer was adding more antifreeze than usual because indicator was reading low coolant. *ak | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 84500 | 1 | 01/02/2000 |
| I have replaced the intake manifold gasket twice on my 2000 pontiac grand am. once in 02/2002 and again in 01/2004. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated vehicle overheated and leaked antifreeze. consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic, and mechanic determined it was leaking from the manifold gasket. consumer had problem repaired and paid for it. this was after the mechanic researched and determined that the problem was not a recall, but a service bulletin. consumer was charged $570.00 for repairs. *ak | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 55 mph vehicle overheated. consumer pulled into a service station and checked the radiator level, and added water. vehicle was taken to a mechanic the next day. mechanic determined there was a leak in the gasket between the manifold and engine. gasket and the manifold bolts were replaced. *ak *nm | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 65000 | 1 | 04/07/2000 |
| My 2000 pontaic grand am gt (v6) has an intake manifold gasket leak. i have spoken with several people that have this same problem. if this is such a frequent problem, as it seems to be, why doesn't pontaic do anything to fix it and keep their consumers happy? *ak | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 55000 | 1 | 11/05/1999 |
| Car over heated and stalled due to a blown intake manifold gasket on my 2000 grand am 3.4l v-6 motor. 55000 miles. created unsafe condition on the road way by this failing on the automobile. there are thousands of consumers out there who have the same problem with these and other gm vehicles with the 3.0,3.1.3.4 and 3.8 motors. this gasket is failing and it has been admitted by gm they used an inferior gasket on these vehicles. 55000 miles for a major break down for this reason should not be happening. *ph | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 54000 | 2 | 02/04/2001 |
| Intake manifold on 3.4l sfi v6 engine on grand am's have severe problem - lets water out of the system very fast, will let a full tank of coolant out in less than 1 hour of driving time. this causes driver to be stranded, also an environmental issue with coolant leaking everywhere. this has caused my engine to be on fire, and the repairs are extensive. mechanics know this problem all too well, everyone i have been to has had to fix it multiple times. the procedure takes 6 full hours, requiring pricy labor on the consumers expense. new intake manifold gaskets still don't last long even after they have been replaced. gm needs to stand behind their faulty product, and fix this problem. i will spend more in repairs on the engine, then i paid for the car - and i bought it brand new. please make gm fix this problem, it is an environmental issue with antifreeze leaking everywhere, it is a hazard to people who have to stop to refill the coolant tank just to drive, and it is a very costly and hard to get to component of the engine.*ak | |||