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.
1996 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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At any speed lights on control panel would illuminate, and car would suddenly die out. Incident occurred four times. Dealer contacted and attempted to remedy problem by installing new computer. Provide further information.
Ignition coil failed causing a loss of engine power, and exhaust components to become hot enough to melt and catch surroundings on fire
My car has stalled four times while driving. I lose all power and the car will not restart for for at least an hour. Two times the situation was very dangerous and I was nearly in an accident. One time it stalled on a blind turn on a back road and people has to swerve to avoid me. The other time the lose of power steering make it difficult to avoid other cars as I tried to pull off to the side of the road. I've had the car for a year and I am so scared that I'm going to be in an accident. I've had the car on a flatbed four times and brought to the dealer. Each time the car starts for the dealer and they can find no problems. They say it could be to many different things and cannot figure out what the problem is. The car has also failed to start on six occasions and the dealer cannot figure out this problem either.
Right side horn area pressed and horn stayed on for approximately 3 minutes before it finnaly shut off.
Transmission leaks fluid due to a failed trans-axle seal.
Water failed due to leaking.
Alternator failed due to the charging system.
Electrical wiring malfunction is causing the battery check light to continually flash.
When consumer shuts off the engine, the ignition switch does not go all the way to where he could take the key out of the ignition, and this is the second time that this has happened. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted.
Ignition key cannot be moved from the ignition when the vehicle is turned off. It takes about 10 minutes up to one hour before the key can be removed. The dealer has tried to correct this problem 3 times. Vehicle is at dealership for the 4th time for this problem.
Vehicle has had continued problems with fuses shorting out causing loss of hazard, turn and brake lights.
Engine computer failed, causing sudden acceleration.
Consumer had the alternator replaced on his vehicle three times. The owner has no extended warraity, so the dealer won't replace the alternator.
Electrical wiring shorts, caused head lights and brake lights to fail.
Transmission failure; vehicle experiences shifting problems, resulting in loss of control. Also, electrical system failure.
Ignition enabler failed.
While driving vehicle stopped in traffic and the whole car died and locked up. The brakes and steering failed, and driver did not know why the vehicle did this without any warning.
While vehicle was in off position interior of vehicle caught on fire.
Irregular tire wear.
Electrical system failed causing the headlights and dash lights to go out.
Electrical problems, causing daytime running lights to fail, also warning lights on dash activating.
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