Please let me know if I am able to get pontiac to pay for this repair. I have had countless things happen to this car. During and now right out of warranty at 62000 miles. They are wanting to charge me 850.00 to replace the intake manafold gadgets. This is an emmission problem and I feel as if I purchased a lemon because of all the problems I have had on this car. Please help me.
1996 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system complaints
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Flexible fuel hose in engine compartment failed, consumer states that a corrugated flexible plastic shielding covers most of the hoses, however the coverage is not complete, consumer feels this is why the hose failed.
Gas is leaking from fuel pressure regulator. Yh
Front fuel line separated from hose resulting in a leak. Nlm
Fuel injectors replaced on two occasions, failures causing misfire.
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!
Engine failed due to internal lower intake manifold gasket failure on rear engine cylinder bank, causing internal leakage of engine coolant into internal engine parts.
Defect in low fuel indicator caused consumer to become stranded. ,indictor light did not come on to warn the consumer that the fuel was low, dealer has replaced instrument panel assembly, but defect is still occurring.
Intermittently, the defective ABS braking system malfuntionctions when applying the brake pedal there's a spongy feeling and goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace fuel pump and brake pads. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Whenever getting in the car and turning the ignition key on smelled very strong gas fumes inside of the vehicle. Has taken to the dealer several times, but they were unable to fix the problem.
Driving the vehicle and began to smell gas, the vehicle gas line was broken. *akthis fuel line broke at the fitting putting raw gas on the engine while running.
Throttle cable/ABS brakes/fuel pump failed, vehicle became disabled on the road three times.
Air intake sucked insulation from left/front wheel well, causing vehicle to lose power.
Irregular tire wear.
Failure of the passenger side air bag, consumer was not involved in an accident and the passenger's side air bag deployed.*ak power steering pump needs replaced. Leak around air intake. Clicking noise occurs in the right front wheel area.
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