1990 Pontiac Grand Am problems

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Body, Engine · OH · fire

Vehicle fire. Nar 06/18/2003. *mr damages to the hood, engine, bumper, and wheels.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Wheels · KY

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the rims on the vehicle about five months ago the firs one broke wich was the front driver side and now there is a second one was the back drivers side. Manufacturer was contacted on a recall back on 1995 but hers were not included on the recall. Mr

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Engine · PA

Vehicle started leaking antifreeze while leaving dealership, and began smoking.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Body, Brakes · WI

There is a noise in left front door, mechanic stated window run channel was loose, glued drivers door run channel at top right.*jb consumer states after 4000 miles the vehicle began to rust, consumer states it is getting worse, a repair shop informed consumer of a white foam material between the metal and the frame which absorbed the water.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Tires · KY

4 tires purchased at sam's wholesale club all developed sidewall bubbles. *ak (dot number: bhkatt 114 tiresize: p195/75r14)

Filed Feb 3, 2001 · Engine · NY

On he morning of jan 17, 2001 I started the car and heard a loud pop in engine. The card would not start. Towed car to have a mechanic check it out and was advised that the engine has a blown head gasket. Two other mechanics checked the car out and basically said the same thing. They all agreed that this engine has a history of problems and that they have either received information or have heard it at seminars. I contact my dealer and they advised they have not had any compliants about that engine or year car. I also contact gm and basically go the same answer. My problem is I have maintained this car since its purchased and having only 47k miles I do not believe I should be faced with this problem. I was told it will take a few thousand dollars to fix. Everyone has told me to contact this organization to see what they find. If the car was abused and had over 100k miles then I would say ok but it has not been abused and with only 47k miles it should not have this type of problem. I guess I am looking to find if any recalls or notices pertaining to possible problems like this were ever issued and if so why I never received the notices and what recourse to I have. All I these mechanics feel that this could have been avoided if gm would have sent a notice advising of potential problems that lead to this , I would have had this car checked out. Up in till jan 17, 2001 I was not experiencing any problems that were not taken care of. Any help or advice you can give would be appreciated.

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · MN

The strut tower on the passenger wheel wall had rusted out causing noise, the vehicle can not be driven because of the severity of the rusting, several mechanics have looked at this problem and stated that it's not normal .

Filed Oct 7, 2000 · Tires · AL

Tread separation - bulging on tire. 3 failures on same car, same time (dot number: hyrwr5b447 tiresize: p195/70r14)

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Transmission · MO

Torque converter solenoid causes stalling. Can stall in intersection causing accident and fatalities poor gm design, they should pay for the junk they build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Jun 5, 2000 · Acceleration · CO

While driving at about 10 to 20 MPH was trying to slowdown, but vehicle took off. Consumer had to shift car into park in order for it to stop. Consumer never knows when car may hit something or someone. Pontiac cannot help until they can duplicate the problem. *ak