1997 Pontiac Grand Am acceleration problems

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

Numerous complaints regarding a 1997 pontiac grand am for repairs/ replacements of parts. Door windows do not function, motor has had to be replaced by former owner, we have repaired motors on door windows several times on our own, windows would not go up and down at all, cost to repair at mechanics was over 400 and was done by first owner at least once. Car service engine light comes on, had to replace entire computer system and now same problem is happening again, car idles horribly, sounds like it will be blowing up, and check engine light comes on. Prior to the replacement of the computer car frequently stalled out while driving in mid turn or while going forward, and car frequently was difficult to start, eventually needing to be towed to a repair facility who had to replace entire computer. Car has wheel bearings that make a lot of noise, sounds like wheel is going to fall off. Car has accelerated all on its own without the driver stepping on gas pedal or doing anything at all with accelerator, car randomly decides by itself to lunge forward and try to drive itself. This stopped briefly after the computer was replaced and is now happening again.

Filed Apr 15, 2005 · Acceleration · UT

The consumer's 1997 pontiac grand am accelerated suddenly. *mr this mainly occurred when the vehicle was and driven after being parked.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Acceleration · 56,000 miles · PA

On 3 separate occasions when consumer depressed the gas pedal it got stuck. When this occurred vehicle revved. Consumer then put vehicle in neutral, and rpms went up to 5. Then put vehicle back in drive and pedal did not stick. *ak

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 113,000 miles · OH

When a turn was made, the steering wheel produced a loud rubbing noise. Dealer notified. *ak there were high idle problems. The interior lights and the power locks were replaced. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle had started to run rough, the alternator light had come on and the alternator was replaced. The drivers side seat belt did not retract and was replaced, the lower front control arm was replaced, the blower motor was replaced, the compressor was replaced, when starting the engine cold, there was a knocking sound on the right side until the vehicle was warm ,then the noise would go away, surging would also occur and would worsen when the engine was warmed, the volume on the radio was erratic(had gone up when trying to turn down), the sensor throttle position shorted and was intermittent, the valve air control was replaced, and the fuel filter was replaced. *scc

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Acceleration · CA

While traveling on the highway without prior warning. Accellerate and shut down. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

Recently my wife's 1997 pontiac grand am gt has on two separate occasions engaged the cruise control and would not disengage, even if you brake or manually select the off position on the cruise control selector switch.

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle accelerates while driving without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle would surge from a stop light or stop sign when foot was off brakes. Dealer notified, and was sunable to correct problem.*ak

Filed Oct 21, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

After applying, cruise control failed to disengage, the car accelerated out of control and would not disengage with braking, need to turn off car to slow down while driving on the highway, barely averted crash.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

Car accelerated to 100+ miles, could not brake or slow down for approx 3 miles, and then at five mile intervals it would drop. This was during rush hour traffic. I could not turn key nor shift, until it got down to 10-15 miles per hour. Then I was able to shift so it would stop. Dealer was called. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer says there's no sign of anything wrong. But of course there is. This was a horrifying, terrifying experience, and I shook for hours. When I finally got the car to stop, it smoked (black) from under the hood. Seatbelt was on. *ak I'm not sure what a 2-point or 3-point belt is.