1990 Pontiac Grand Am engine 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 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 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 Feb 26, 1998 · Engine · NJ

While traveling the engine check light came on. Shortly, the engine cut off.

Filed Dec 10, 1997 · Engine · MA

Head gasket failed due to a design flaw. General motors issued a service bulletin extending the warranty from 5 years and 50000 miles to six years and 60000 miles.

Filed Jun 26, 1997 · Engine · MS

The vehicle jumps while shifting into drive and then it stalls.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Engine · MD

Engine head gasket cracked/replaced.

Filed Jan 17, 1997 · Engine · IN

Engine head gasket cracked, dealer admits a high rate of this problem.