Transmission failed. Yh
1996 Pontiac Grand Am transmission complaints
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Transmission experienced a slip due to "repl 2nd clutch input clutch" and had to be completely overhauled. Mechanic stated that problem could only be linked to mechanical failure. There was no possible way that human interferance could have caused the malfunction. A transmission kit, valve, piston, and 12 atf's had to be purchased for a total of $861.49 in parts and $1224.00 in labor. Front suspension is also loose. Entire front end is "loose as a tooth" according to dealer mechanic. Also stated that problem should not have occurred at only 40,000 miles. Need to balance wheel, align front, and perform a tune-up. Labor is estimated at $200.00 with additional costs for parts.
When driving at any speed, transmission went out, causing vehicle to stall/jerk.upon applying the brakes, they went to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, steering is turning on its own, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Automatic transmission surges at 60 MPH. Thought that transmission failed at first, but then noticed car was fine at low speeds. Shut off car and restarted, then transmission was fine. (noticed similar posting on your web site - odi id 802947) for the defect related to the steering column, key will not come out of ignition on occasion when car is turned off. To fix this, turn car back on, then put transmission into drive and then firmly into park. This, and turning wheel, will usually fix the problem.
Transmission failed. Nlm
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!
While driving at 65 MPH no prior warning vehicle started to lose power. Consumer pressed on the accelerator, and vehicle felt like it wanted to cut off. But, vehicle didn't cut off, and consumer was able to get vehicle to dealer. Dealer checked the vehicle and noticedtransmission fluid should have been pink, but the fluid was black, and some metal objects came from transmission which caused problems for consumer.
Traction control system failed. Also, engine check light comes on.
Transmission leaks fluid due to a failed trans-axle seal.
Water failed due to leaking.
Alternator failed due to the charging system.
The transmission would slip into neutral when pulling into traffic also I noticed it, sometimes on the highway, total lose of power. We took the car in 4 times before the dealer diognosed the problem with the transmission. We have extended warrenty so we paid $100.00. Now the car seems not to have the acceleration power from a stop that it once had. Also, the engine sounds loud when accerating. And I have lost fuel economey.
Started engine & heard a ticking noise in front of vehicle. After vehicle was warmed noise disappeared. Took to dealer. Kept overnight to cool down. Print out showed noise might be in transaxle. No way of repairing after cold start.
Transmission beginning at the last 14,000 miles has failed to shift into gears correctly. Dealer has replaced the computer relay and also reconditioned the transmission which did not remedy the problem. Please give any additional information.
Transmission failure; vehicle experiences shifting problems, resulting in loss of control. Also, electrical system failure.
Automatic transmission failure, lost use of fourth gear.
Owner states that steering arm bolts were faulty. Also, there were other defective items, such as faulty motor mounts and faulty transsmission mounting bolts.
Experienced three times before while driving on the freeway on cruise control and the engine would jump to neutral. Transmission has been replaced after the first two (2) times. Please describe details.
Vehicle topped out at 88mph twice.
While driving, 11-80mph experienced transmission malfunctioning when suddenly vehicle decelerated and acted as if in neutral, but, when dropped to 10mph, transmission returned to normal operating level, no prior warning, dlr can't recreate.
Irregular tire wear.
Auto transmission: while driving, transmission slips, loses 3rd gear, engine surges, tackometer/odometer goes up, passes 7,000 RPM's, no warning, happens at any given time.
While the car is moving there is a booming noise made as long as the car is in motion. Tt
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