Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 118000 | 1 | |
| 2000 pontiac grand am, plastic connector used to attach cruise control to throttle-body broke and became lodged, resulting in the throttle being held open. after turning a corner and letting off the gas pedal the car continued to accelerate. i applied brake which partially slowed the car but not enough to stop. i was able to navigate through a red light at which point i had to put the car in neutral and turn the key off to coast out of the way of other motorist. after fighting to get the car stopped and steering into a parking lot i was able to quickly determine the cause. the plastic fitting used to connect the cruise control was wedged between the brace and throttle holding the butterfly 3/4 of the way open, which was roughly 5k rpm. after fighting with the throttle and plastic i was able to free it and tie the cable out of the way. i spoke with a gm dealership and found that the part # is 22618777. i understand if this was a fluke but wanted to give some information in case it happens to someone else. i know my experience could have been very bad but was lucky to avoid any collisions. i just hope the fact that there were no deaths or injuries that this matter is still taken seriously, my mother has the exact same car and i plan to inspect her assembly this weekend. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 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 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 75000 | 20 | |
| Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if i had had problems with it i said no because i hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. a month later mine acted up.)*ak | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Water deflectors warped causing a puddle to form on back floor on passenger side. while driving down the road trunk pops open for no reason but only if it is raining. windshield leaked causing water to leak down by hood release and under dash causing another puddle on floor. i should add dealer cannot find any reason for trunk to pop open although it has happened 4 times. | |||