I can deal with most of the things that went wrong with my car but I dont think that I should have to deal with my interior coming down from my doors and my paint fading and chipping and even my cd player dont work.. I know it is a 1996 but these things should not be messing up already.. I think there should be a recall on these things.. I should not have to pay out my pocket for things like this.
1996 Pontiac Grand Am body complaints
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Door locks do not work, door locks controled by alarm system, which may have malfunctioned due to changes in climate, reason given to consumer by customer service department.
Constant problems mostly electrical, but from windows and locks to major things like alternators and ignition switches multiple times. Contacted pontiac over a year and never heard even a reply. Any recalls or factory fix info would be appreciated.
The vertical bushing on the lower a frame separates from the steel sleeve allowing aframe to move forward or back 3inches stopping or accelerating also on turns it will shift. This defect is in all gm n body j body cars 94 and up and not being repaired when resold because of cost to them.
Under warranty, reported the trunk and rear spoiler for water leakage. Every time dealer answer, resealed trunk. At 5th attempt to repair leak owner requested spoiler to be replaced dealer refused to replace, owner frustrated. 2. Engine consumes 1 quart of oil every 1500-3000 miles dealer responds with no problems. 2nd attempt dealer performed oil consumption test results: no problem, owner reports still consumes oil at same rate. 3. Clutch: owner reported that it was difficult to shift out of 1st and 3rd gear dealer responded no problem drivetrain. All reported during warranty period. Owner continues to drive vehicle although problem still continues. Dealer serviced vehicle overfilled all fluids owner did not discover problem until after 500 miles of driving owner informed dealer that they would be responsible for damages to vehicle at a later date due to pre mature wear. Current: 30000 later engine continues to consume oil at higher rate app. 1000 miles 1 qt of oil , clutch burned out at 62000 miles currently in shop and gmac will not repair in lue of proir service history.
When A/C is first turned on the consumer smells odor from A/C during humid days.
Had all 4 power window motors fail within the past yr. Also pass power lock failure
Engine stalled which took the power away from windows and door locks. The owner was trapped in vehicle for an hour. Dealer says it was an internal short within the battery.
I drive 50 miles a day to and from work thats the reason for high milege on my car. I still believe this car should last longer than its payments.
My most recent problem included transmission failure, and according to the mechanic this had been happening for a very long time. The fourth gear of the transmission and the clutch were burned out. I've also had to replace a water pump on the vehicle. Immediately after purchase, I noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle and the vehicle would just die while driving along. I attempted to get the dealer to repair the vehicle and did get his verbal agreement however, he lied and wouldn't follow through. I suppose because he knew he'd sold me a lemon and was more than eager to state his case, that had no lemon law. There are various electrical problems especially with the instrument panel and I suppose it may be something electrical that causes my vehicle to die while driving along. There is no warning, the vehicle just goes dead. During stops it seems that at times the rear end just has a mind of its own; almost as if it wants to keep going while the front end has stopped - it's sort of like a skipping effect. Other electrical problems include the passenger door lock not operating with the power door lock, the radio display is lit at times and sometimes it's not, since I've had the transmission repaired the check engine light and ets lights which have been on since I purchased the vehicle, are no longer lit. During the water pump failure the dealerships remedy for it was to disconnect the electrical wiring which prompted me that something was wrong with this system. The electrical problems are numerous. My car is a lemon!
Check engine light would come one for a day and go off did this 3 times before total failure of alternater & battery/front end/steering/brakes(ABS) abd shocks. Car will pull hard to the left while braking at highway speeds. Have to fight steering wheel to keep car in lane. Had brakes checked and could not find anything. ( front brakes were very hot) hit small bump or pothole or taking turn or going down the street/highway and car will wander left and rigth while you are holding the wheel. Sometimes it is bad enough to have to take corrective action to keep going straight. The federal safety agency recall #96v249000 my car does not fall in the manfactured date of july 96 can I still have checked no charge? I was taking wax of my car with keys in the ignition car off, the power door looks locked car. I have seen more complaints in your consumer complaint section of these issues I have just reported.
Wiper motor failed.
Ignition enabler failed.
Irregular tire wear.
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