1994 pontiac with quad 4 engine has a cracked head. It seems there are several occurrences of this defect, and pontiac should recall.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am engine complaints
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While driving engine's head gasket blew causing vehicle to stall. Ts
This is the 2nd time I have had to replace the block ( 1st time only had 28145 miles on the car and now I have 58294 and it cracked again) how many times seems like every 30000 miles it cracks. Gm said not their problem, but from what I can see from the consumers and also in talking to the dealers and the mechinics they have problems with all the 1994 grand am's engines having the block cracked. Someone needs to get with gm and say fix the problems and have a good replacement so that you can get more than 30,000 miles on a engine. I will not buy another pontiac, as it has cost me more money than any other car that I have ever had. Before this car I had a ford mustang and it lasted me 12 years. This car has lasted me 3 years and I started putting money into it. I could have bought another car with all the money I have put into it over the years. Dt
At highway speeds steering wheel shakes very hard. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they are going to replace engine mounts. Please provide any further information.
At aprox 65,000 miles told by independent shop that antifreeze was present in oil, possible cracked head, dealer said no cracks - possibly bad oil, about 80,000 miles told again by same shop and dealer this time that antifreeze present in oil, definitely cracked head, replaced cynlinder head and all upper engine parts, about 3000 miles later engine threw a rod.
While driving, vehicle would be sluggish as if it was about to stall out. Vehicle started to smoke. Parked vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. Informed possible head gasket or cracked head. Engine had not been pulled to be checked.*ak mechanic informed consumer that the engine was not a good one.
While driving there is a winding noise coming from under the hood. Driver would smell something burning, and temperature gauge kept going towards hot. Driver drove to dealer, and they stated that engine head was cracked, causing antifreeze to mix with oil. Please provide any further information.
While driving could hear noise coming from engine. Had contacted dealer, but problem still there. It could not be fixed. Please provide more information.
Motor mounts failed twice, a banging noise occurred when the car was put into gear, replace front engine mount and strut
Prior to recall the steering column of the vehicle caught fire while the consumer was starting it, the consumer had the starter, key switch, turn signal and relay kit replaced. *yh (recall # 00v287)
Engine head cracked due to internal corrosion.dealer indicated problem with component and new part"is different so it won't happen again" research indicates this a problem with this engine and mfg should be held responsible.car was in for electrical system recall and oil change .dealer discovered problem during oil change.
Quad 4 engines have a high rate of head cracking, pontiac admits there is a problem with 1992 &1993 models but not 1994 ones with the same engine. What is being done to fix the problems?
Brake failed. Nlm. Consumer states prior to recall, a new starter was needed as well as a new engine and also a new lighting switch, consumer has also had to get new tires.
The head cracked on the engine at the molding or casting pull off. Their were 3 other vehicals the same year and type (quad 4) at the shop where my car was fixed. They all had a crack at the same exact spot as my car did on the head. No help from gm. Should be recalled but they will not do it. I have pictures of the crack.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. *ak all necessary parts were replaced by the dealer and vehicle has no problem as of now.
Since purchased new this car has been nothing but trouble. Now there is a switch recall in 2001. Why hasn't something been done about all the other complaints. Last week the cranksensor went out while driving 55mph. Car stopped running
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With quad 4 enigne , poor design of head gasket caused premature cracking.
I started my car and it didn't start. It then smelled like it was on fire. It then started after that, but ever since it did not work well. A few days later I received the recall notice about fires in the steering column. About 3 weeks after the fire, my car would start then die a few minutes later. I had to keep jumping it to get it to the dealer to be fixed. They replaced the alternator and serpentine belt. I had the alternator replaced just a year ago because of a similar problem but was unaware of the recall then. I called gm and they told me "tough luck" it was my responsibility to pay. I don't think it is a coincidence that after the fire everything went wrong. I don't think I should be responsible to pay, and I feel gm should reimburse me. Also, since we can't get this recall fixed until march, I am worried this may happen again. Someone told me that the fire could have affected these other areas, and since it is a manufacturer's defect, I don't think I or other people should be responsible to pay.
Failure of head gasket is causing antifreeze to leak into engine oil, possibly also causing other related damage .
Pontiac has had the same problem with 1992 and19 93 quad 4 engines. We contacted pontiac customer assistance and the dealer several times only to get the same response that they are not obligated to assis us due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. We purchased a 6-year extended warranty for this vehicle and it just expired in may 2000. This does not matter to the dealer or to pontiac. The dealer did not even offer to look at the vehicle after I told them about the cracked head. I feel that pontiac knows of this problem and just wants to avoid it. I see many other people have the same problem with cracked heads on 94 grand ams by reviewing the cases on your site. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Car had tough time to accelerate, after three visits to repair shop, problem was diagnosed as the terminals from the main computer to the 02 sensor were bad. Had to replace computer and sensor. Head gasket was leaking, taken in to be repaired and found out that the engine head itself was crack where #2 cylinder is located. Repair shop stated is a common problem with quad four grand ams. Had to pay approx. $2,500 in repairs
Engine head cracked, causing the water to leak, and a rough ride in vehicle. Deaelr has been contacted.
The head cracked on the engine. After talking with several dealers this is a common occurrence among grand am's. Please inquire silent recall.
Power windows stopped working and heater coil went out, and radiater broke and steering will and put something in the steering column had wheel cylinder replaced head gasket , and cruise control stopped working.
Cylinder head cracked at 48,000 miles causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Pontiac's attitude is that "the problem is mine, not theirs" and unwilling to resolve.
Upon shutting off car it started to steam, took to a mechanic and they said the head gasket was cracked.
The water pump failed. Yh
Engine head cracked. No acceleration, stalled out at lights. Vehicle restarted & remained parked for 3 months. Took to dealership & informed engine head warped & cracked. Two independent mechanics looked at engine & indicated head was cracked. Also, exhaust was thick/white & smelled badly.
Consumer had taken vehicle to a technician for vibration, and technician found out that problem was with head gasket cracking.
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