Consumer noticed coolant indicator light flashing on after backing vehicle out. Also, consumer noticed water on ground. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated heater core needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
1996 Pontiac Grand Am visibility complaints
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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.
There is a leak on the top of the engine. Also, through air vents a burning gas smell is coming inside of vehicle. Please add more information.
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.
Rear power windows could come down, but could not go back up. Passenger's side front window was the same way.
I believe this car to be a lemon, most of the complaints described by other owners this year model exist with this vehicle. How can I get help, now something is smoking under the hood, I believe it to be electrical but I don't have the cash to take to a mechanic. Help. No safety defect.
Power window motor failed. Nlm
Constant problems mostly electrical, but from windows and locks to major things like alternators and ignition switches multiple times. Contacted pontiac over a year and never heard even a reply. Any recalls or factory fix info would be appreciated.
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.
While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH rear window detached from vehicle and shattered in mid -air, reason unknown. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done unless cost go to consumer.
Anti freeze odor comes as soons as heater is turned on due to heater core failure. Yh
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.
Continually disregarded by dealerships and corporate offices
Engine stalled which took the power away from windows and door locks. The owner was trapped in vehicle for an hour. Dealer says it was an internal short within the battery.
Left mirror plastic retaining clip broke twice since car was purchase, unable to adjust driver side because control fell inside door.
Driver's side mirror adjustor (handle) failed.
Wiper motor failed.
Outside mirror control on the door panels failed.
Remote control mirror failed.
Side view mirror control on the driver's side door failed.
Ignition enabler failed.
Cigarette lighter inoperative.
Left mirror retainer clip failed twice.
Remote control rear view mirror inoperative.
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