1992 Pontiac Grand Am: engine overheating

9 of the 167 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2004
3
2003
6
2002
8
2001
14
2000
20
1999
31
1998
1
1997
10
1996
7
1995
12
1994
6
1993
6
1992
9
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 86,000 miles · IL

Coolant leaked from underneath the vehicle while driving about 50 MPH which caused the vehicle to overheat. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the radiator hose had a split in it. The same week the vehicle was purchased the brake line broke. About 2 months later the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the incorrect brake parts were installed and that the radiator clamps were loose. The consumer requested invoices from the dealer but they refused.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Engine · MN

Cracked head, coolant leak, high temp, oil pump failurec - 4th time!!

Filed Jan 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · WI

Noticed seized spark plug at 90,000, engine check light, poor idle, coolant consumption, two additional seized plugs appeared later.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Engine · NM

Cylinder head cracked at rear of part. Coolant leaked on to hot block and crusted over, which made me aware of the problem. I had it repared at my own expense in early 1999 and would like to be reimbursed as I am subsequently aware of a widespread problem with this.

Filed Nov 24, 1999 · Engine · IN

Cylinder head is cracked, causing the coolant loss and rough running engine. Yh

Filed Oct 5, 1999 · Engine · FL

Coolant leakage

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

When I put on brakes the is a clunking sound in the right rear tire area like something is loose. It sounds almost constantly when I apply my brakes. The car would not start on cold dates. After start and running for a short period of time it stops. I would start back up later. The coolant leaked out continuously. I had a hose replaced but it did not help. I had it put on the computer analysis but nothing showed up. The horn blows continuously when it is very cold. I had to remove the fuse to stop it. The gas filler door would not open automatically when it is cold. I had to pry it open with a screwdriver. The car pud pud along as if it was not getting enough gas. The odometer seems to be inaccurate recording the mileage. I have not been anywhere but in the city and surrounding areas. Many times I had to stop the car and start it again for the brake light to go out. Although I like the body of the car it has been a disaster for me. Now it does not run at all. I seem to have a lemon car and it was like that when I bought it. It should be against the law for anyone to sell a car like this . This car dealer needs to be put in jail. I have ridden my grandchildren around in this unsafe car and I am very upset at this car's condition as it doesnt run at all now. I have just wasted a lot of money buying it and trying to keep in repaired and run. If this car dealer did not know the condition of this car he should loose his license to sell car. He has robbed me of my hard earned money.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Engine · NY

Vehicle had a coolant leakage. Dealer contacted, and diagnosed problem as a cracked engine cylinder head. Vehicle also continuously ran hot. Problem still exists. Repairwork would be at owners expense, est. $1,000.00. Provide further information.

Filed Nov 4, 1998 · Engine · MN

The quad 4 engine in this car is defective. The block cracked and coolant leaked out. This has happened to other people that I have talked to. Pontiac should reimburse the owners of the cars the cost to fix the problem.