1995 Pontiac Grand Am: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 185,000 miles · LA

We have had the crank shaft sensor replaced ,and that cost us two trips to a mechanic to figure that problem out. The timing belt changed twice, another motor put in this year, new altenator, new radiator, fuel pump, water pump,and a new throttle position sensor. We still have an oil leak, we need new struts and we continually have problems with the brakes. Not to leave out that when we bought the car we had to have the heater coil replaced. The door lock does not work on the passenger side and the motor mount is broke. I am sure there are other things I have left out but I can not think of everything right now. What got me to the point of sending a complaint is that we just replaced the radiator 08/02/03, and we seem to have to replace something every month or so, and there does not seem to be one part on this car that does not cost a bundle. Is there anyway to get any of my money back for all of this? I'm sure not but there ought to be a way to let other people know about pontiac grand-am quad 4 (2.3) it's a piece of _ _ _ _ !!!!!

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Body, Electrical · ID

We purchased the car in june of 2001. The car had problems right away with the driver side door locks and the signal lights. The signal lights would not work after using them once each time the car started. The dealer repaired the signal lights. In september of 2001 the car began hesitating to start. It sometimes takes an extra few seconds to begin to start. One day it refused to start after some errands. It also had a very foul smell. That evening it started again. I took it to a mechanic who checked the charging system and other misc. Ideas and couldn't find the source of the problem. It's still hesitating to start most of the time. The electric windows also short out now.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Body, Electrical · IL

Power window on passenger's side went out. Had window replaced under warranty. Problem still exists, but is continuous. Manufacturer indicated currently, vehicle's warranty expired. *ak a mechanic in a repair shop stated that the part is sensitive and that it bends easily. Power door lock replaced. The window regulator assembly was replaced. Ignition switch relay kit was installed due to high elect current.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Body, Visibility · FL

Power windows and door locks fail to lock and windows have to be assisted by hand to move up and down. Nlm

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Body · FL

Power door locks, lock and unlock by themselves. It does not matter if your doing 70 MPH down the road or sitting still. It happens both when the car is running and when the car is turned off. It is not very safe to have children in the car with the locks locking and unlocking all the time.

Filed Feb 13, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · FL

This auto has total electrical problems. I replaced the alternator just 4 weeks after purchase. I broke down in the middle of the ocala national forrest with 4 10 year old girls in the car. Since then, I have replaced a 4 year old battery at 2 years age and all of the fuses. In 1/00 while driving in a fog white out on top of a 300 ft bridge, I put on my flashers and all my lights went out. A vehicle behind me didn't see me and nearly pushed us both off the bridge. Since then every time I put on my flashers, all other electrical things stop. My elect door locks keep blowing fuses and windows don't work all the time. I'v contacted the dealer who told me all these problems began after I bought the car and it was my problem. I purchased a extended warrenty, but this problem is not covered. Please help!!