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.
1997 Pontiac Grand Am: sudden unintended acceleration
9 of the 383 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
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What owners say
On-going / intermittent problem with sudden acceleration. Whenever vehicle came down to a slow speed of apprx. 20 MPH or less, engine would accelerate. Cruise control was not engaged. Dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information.
While driving vehicle will suddenly accelerate, and the brakes will not slow the vehicle down. Had to turn off the vehicle a couple of times in order to stop. Dealer replace computer twice. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Occurred 3 times. Please provide further information.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates whenever vehicle is started or when driving. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on eight occasions, and dealer was unable to correct the problem.
When driving and driver presses the accelerator, vehicle will stall and then all of a sudden accelerate and take off. Vehicle was at dealership, and they replaced fuel pump/oil pump and computer analysis were done. Recently brakes seemed to be performing poorly. Upon braking, stopping distance exceeded approximately half car length. Please add VIN.#.
Passenger's side seat does not stay locked in position, causing the seat to lunge forward into windshield. Dealer has lubricated catches, but defect is still occurring. Intermittent problem.
While stopped the vehicle experiences sudden acceleration.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Vehicle will lunge forward or stall, at any time, for unknown reasons.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am?
9 of 383 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am (2%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am
Stalling 19ABS 17Check engine light 16No deployment 12Brake failure 12Headlights 12Won't start 12Grinding brakes 10Overheating 10Power windows 8Fire or smoke 7Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Knocking 5Tire blowout 5
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