1996 Pontiac Grand Am: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 24, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Transmission failed two times.

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Transmission failed. Yh

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · IL

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.

Filed May 14, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · OH

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.

Filed May 10, 1999 · Engine, Lights · PA

Transmission failed. Nlm

Filed Apr 19, 1999 · Body, Brakes · TN

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!

Filed Aug 26, 1997 · Electrical, Transmission · OK

Transmission failure; vehicle experiences shifting problems, resulting in loss of control. Also, electrical system failure.

Filed Aug 7, 1997 · Transmission · WA

Automatic transmission failure, lost use of fourth gear.