1994 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

I have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an ABS car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, fwd se. The ABS system is messed up and when you try to stop the tires lock-up on you, the car will slide especially if the roads are wet and this is at a speed of not more than 15 MPH. Luckily we have avoided several accidents, but there is going to come a time we aren't that lucky. Also the headlights and dash lights work when they feel like it. The car won't stay cool no matter what I do to it, the thermostat and heater core were already removed from the car when we bought it. The electric fan does not work and I have replaced countless relays attempting to get this car to be dependable again. The tilt steering column needs work, because it moves when it shouldn't. We can't afford another vehicle because we are wasting money attempting to keep this one on the road. Yes it was a used car and we got what we paid for in reality. But the design of the car just plain out was a failure. Seriously the designers need to test their ideas more before putting them out on the market. We looked at a brand new kia yesterday and walked away from it, because it was never tested for safety. The manager of the dealership claimed they just didn't bother putting the safety ratings on the window sticker. I in fact researched the car and found it had never been tested for safety. Yes it is a brand new 2014 kia cadenza, don't buy one they aren't worth the almost $40,000 price tag. To top it off almost 90% of the car is built and manufactured in korea. Sorry just my opinion, if I'm going to spend that much money I will buy built american.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 208,000 miles · OH

My car, which is a 94 grand am, is a good running car but I been working on it hard time for 5 weeks trying to get it to run. It has some problem where the fuel pump fuse keeps on blowing on it. I replace spark plug coil, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, under the hood wiring harness, control module, ignition switch, vacuum lines, and the little box that sounds off your alarm when you leave the lights on and/or keys in the ignition when you open your door. I don't know what else to do I am tired of busting my butt on it. It takes a lot for me to say that.

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Engine · 123,000 miles · TX

94' pontiac grand am quad 4 2.3l blown head gasket or maybe even head. Can't afford to have it fixed. Repairs estimated at $2300. The car is not even worth that much. Gm knows this engine has been a constant problem. They need to recall it!

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Engine · 123,000 miles · TX

94' pontiac grand am quad 4 2.3l blown head gasket or maybe even head. Can't afford to have it fixed. Repairs estimated at $2300. The car is not even worth that much. Gm knows this engine has been a constant problem. They need to recall it!

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Engine · 150,000 miles · DE

Dt: contact stated she is having problems with a used car that she purchased on 5-31-05. On june 3, 2005 the radiator was leaking. When she took vehicle to dealer to have it inspected they told her that oil and antifreeze were leaking into the engine. They insisted that she would have to pay for engine repairs.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · 74,258 miles · NY

I replaced the heater core in my car and an upper radiator hose and now I have problems with the antifreeze leakin out from between the engine block and the intake manifold which indicates that I need a new intake manifold gasket as weel as valve cover gaskets due to the fact that it is leakin out there as well. I spent $250 on repalcing the heater core and $45 on the upper radiator hose to be repaired from the dealer that I bought the car from. I was told by a friend that her grand am was recalled due to a head gasket problem. Please inform me of a possible soloution.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · TX

While driving,the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket had blew and needed replacement. The driver informed the mechanic. This problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · 145,200 miles · KY

Was just driving and it overheated, replaced water pump, sensors, wires, heater coil, themorstat twice, all to no avail, took it to 2 mechanics and they couldnt figure out what was wrong with it. Cleaned out the raditor with a complete flush and run fine for about 2 months, we also put 2 new computers into it.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Problems with brakes, exhaust, tires, shocks, and suspension on 1994 pontiac grand am. *mr the consumer requested assistance with the repairs needed. The vehicle also needed a compressor. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,970 miles · IN

Purchased vehicle, heating did not work - air would blow out cold. Dealer blew out heat core and replaced thermostat. Minimal amount of heat. Engine started to stutter and stall. Fuel injector in 5th cylinder bad. Mechanic flushed injected and gave tune up. Ran ok for a week and then constant stutter and shake at 50 MPH. Mechanic replaced 1 injector. Stutter gone. No overheating, but antifreeze leak x 1. Replaced water pump. 1 week later constant overheating and puddle of antifreeze around engine block. Then the engine stalled and I checked the oil to find the dipstick showed twice the amount of oil after sitting for 8 hours. Just had oil changed 1 week after repairs, I had the oil changed, that is when the oil appeared overfull and the car stauled.