The power windows failed intermittently. The window motor has been replaced twice but the problem resurfaces. *ph
1996 Pontiac Grand Am: power window failure
10 of the 449 complaints about the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am describe power window failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Power window failure by model year
What owners say
The day I bought this vehicle the right passenger power motor went out. Within the next few weeks, the other three also went bad. My gear shifter light blinks on and off at times, the daytime running lights come on and off, the radio light comes on and off, the cigarette light fuse blows all the time. Irvine toyota told me there was no electricle problem and that pontiacs were notorious for their window motors heating up and going out. All they do is keep replacing the motors. Last night I was driving down the street and had complete power failure in the car. I was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle.
In this vehicle, by 80,000 miles, all 4 power window motors had sequentially overheated and failed with ordinary use. They have all had to undergo replacement. In addition, the alternator has twice become clogged with debris (leaves, etc). Through ordinary use, overheated and failed. Both the original alternator and a manufacturer-branded replacement have failed in this fashion, and have required replacement.
Rear window, passenger side and front driver side windows stopped working due to the electric motors failures.
Window motors have been replaced and I still have numerous problems. Windows still will not go up and down properly or stick and won't go down or stick and won't go up. Grinding in steering column; noise has been there since 6/96 and dealers can't seem to locate problem. Struts have been replaced as faulty and are bad once again. Back window leaked they replaced it, now leaks again. This is very fustrating knowing that I have two children one is a toddler and the other is 8, riding in this car with these problems.
Power window motor failed. Nlm
Car runs hot. When starting up windows would fog, could smell antifreeze. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced heater core, they said it had a pin hole in it. Consumer said car wasstill running hot, consumer could hear a flapping noise, like a helicopter under the hood.*ak the poping front right suspension was due to sway bar link failure which made stablizer bar loose. Horn malfunctions due to dirty contacts. Window does not go up or down properly due to window motor failure. The noise in engine area when cold was due to alternator failure. Water pump was leaking. Temperature guage was inaccurate. The noise from front and rear brakes was caused by worn brake pads. Driver side mirror control fell into the door panel.
Daytime running lights were serviced twice because they would flicker on and off when the car was being driven and parked. After I had the car for about a year the air conditioner would not put out any cold air. We have refilled the freeon once and that didn't seem to help at all. The driverside power window will not go down unless its been a very warm day and the car has sat in the sun. The fuse was checked and is okay.
Had all 4 power window motors fail within the past yr. Also pass power lock failure
On 09/09/99 my left rear door power window motor failed me and was replaced at the cost of $310.27. On 10/02/99 the right rear door power window motor failed and I am scheduled to have it replaced on 10/06/99.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement
- Engine miss (replace spark plug wire and ignition coil)
- No start condition, generator may not be charging battery
- Instrument panel cluster squeak or itch noise (reposition felt pads)
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
- Risk
- If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V070000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am power windows
Is power window failure a common problem on the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am?
10 of 449 owner complaints about the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am (2%) mention power window failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am
Stalling 27ABS 20Headlights 16Fire or smoke 14No deployment 13Ball joint 11Engine failure 10Loss of power 10Won't start 10Grinding brakes 9Airbag light 8Brake failure 8Jerking 8Transmission failure 8Check engine light 7Overheating 7
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