Recall campaign; recall install pinion bearing kit, perform recall 99091 replaced wiper arm, deflector, barrier kit. Replaced master cylinder and replaced mass air flow sensor. *bf when going the speed limit and when the consumer removed his foot from the pedal, the vehicle would cut out.
1997 Pontiac Grand Am engine complaints
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Antifreeze was leaking into the core. Brakes were replaced three times last year.
While driving at 50 MPH vehicle began to overheat. Consumer heard sounds as if some one had dropped marbles in the engine. Soon after the vehicle stalled. A mechanic examined the vehicle, and found that the timing chain was defective. Also, consumer had to get a new transmission, and ABS system needed to be replaced.
1st. My recall (the federal safety agency#02v070/gm #02008) started march 2002 and we just now received the letter in march 2004. And my vehicle did everything the letter said it would do except, they're was not a fire but trying to start it caused it to jump time --causung a hole in the piston and broke valve!!much bigger and costlier outcome//in other words I need a new engine since having the piston and valve fixed is costing around $2500.00!!!!!!!!!!!!
97 grand am 4cyl pur new 5/97 series of problems.gt version but driven cautiously by 40 year olds.at 2 years and 39,000 miles water pump fails.is under car and is 600.00 dol to replace!nobody should buy the 4 cylinder when an item prone to failure like a water pump cant be accessed without removing the manifolds on the car.at 50,000 key comes out of ignition while car running.ignition switch fails,has to be re keyed and cost is 500.00 by local mechanic serv stat.at 55,000 miles at interlocks up,car stuck towed at this time a alternator check shows that is not charging.replace both cost 800.00 plus battery.dec 2000 front left tire on alum wheel is flat-take to sev stat,they refill drive car after x-mas it deflates causes car to spin hit light pole mostly on tire area at 40 MPH ,no air bag deployment but a high snowbank decelerates car.alum wheel leak again?ever since w.pump replaced a tapping comes from cam area.at 75,000 miles auto dr lock in driv side fails and is replaced.cam noise cont. As serv. People say it is a lifter,finally in 2002 dec. Car runs rough ,is put on comp. And found to have bad cam timing.chain is inspected as it is steel and for life of car.a tiny cheap bracket keeps the chain in place and it had cracked and slowly broken at 80,000 miles.engine got by with new chain and labor for 800.00 dol.85,000 new battery,95,000 new battery.108,000 4 speed autotrans starts slipping into neutral.car stops on highway wont move.hw patrol tows ,charged 129.00 to repair shop.say tranny is bad.and water pump is leaking again.bill would be thousands due to premature failure of these parts and car will be sold as parts car.too bad,looks good.-march 06,2004.
Left side steering colum pin fell out steering wheel almost fell off dash
When you run the air, the car stalls and won't start anywhere from one hour to three or four possibly the next day. The horn works sometimes, the raidio works sometimes as does the dispay, the volume goes up and down. The fuel systems shuts down along with the car when the air is running. The power window quit working in april, I replaced the one of the passenger side only to have the one on the driver side to stop working. The brakes went out with no warning. Anytime the car has any problems no lights come on to warn you it will just stop working. The shop that put the used engine in still can't tell me why it stared knocking. The ets system comes on and off all the time without pressing the button, I have had nothing but problems with the 1997 ponitac grand am gt.
The motors on the windows go out around 97k miles. My drivers window went out a month ago. My right, front window is about to go out, and my back right window went out today. Obviously, there is a problem with faulty window motors with this model. The total cost out of my pocket for this incident is about $1000 included with a lot of frustration!
Engine failed.his car has 58250 miles. My daughter called me at work to inform me that something is making noise in the front of the car, but it goes away once you exceed 20mph. After dinner I pup the hood open and try to start the car. I discover that noise during startup was not normal, and car has great difficulties to start. When it finally stars, I hear knocking noise coming from the left side of the engine. The noise was concentrated on the cylinder next to timing chain. I stopped the engine and check the oil level, it was ok. I contacted local auto repair shop. He instructed me to bring the car to the shop, but to drive slowly and try not to accelerate rapidly. When I got there and parked the car I also noted that my check engine light and oil level light came on during idle. My mechanic determines immediately that my engine completely failed. He also make says that he is not surprised at all once he saw that this is 4 cylinder 2.4l engine. He estimated that the repair cost will be over $3000.00. This is only slightly less then the blue book value. Im driving my friends spare car 1988 mazda mx6 and my daughter drives my other pontiac 1996 bonneville sse, (which by the way just have water pump failure after 48000mi) I search many bulletin boards on the net and found out that this is not isolated incident. Many other people experienced exactly the some problem between 50000 and 80000 mi. Having engine failure @ less then 60000mi should be investigated further. Based on my research this particular engine should be investigated by cpa for recall. By the way I purchased my first car in 1974 it was the buick electra, since then my family owned 9 different cars (all gm) but Im 100% positive that this grand am was my last gm car. My next car will be japanese. My friend just clock 250000mi on his honda accord, the only major component that failed was the alternator @ 165000mi. Sorry gm, but there is no more gas in your thank for me.
Serpentine belt was off pulleys causing problems with steering.*mr the vehicle steamed over and dex cool boiled out.
Catalytic converter failed without warning.
I am never notified regarding any recalls that have occurred as it relates to my vehicle. I happen to be having my car serviced and then find out that several months to years have pasted and there was a recall. Would like to know why? I am told my gm that you are responsible for these notifications to consumers. My vehicle is a 97, pontiac grand am. Please advise.
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
While attempting to start the car a "clicking" sound occurred and the car would not start. The battery was replaced, and all was well for a week. Then, the ABS light came on while driving. Also, all the warning lights came on, the gauges flashed back and forth ,and the car stopped. Would not restart unless was set for several minutes. When it started the same incidents repeated. Warning lights would often come on and off without there being anything wrong with the system that the lights were indicating. Once the car was pulled to a stopping location it would not turn completely off , and the key would get stuck in the ignition. These problems persisted for 2 days until it completely stopped.
Intake manifold gasket leaked damaging the engine.
While driving a strong odor of chemical fumes could be smelled inside the passenger compartment.
My 1997 pontiac grand am is leaking coolant into the oil. I first noticed this problem at around 40000 miles. I would periodically have to add coolant to the vehicle because it was low. I thought it was normal. Now the problem is really bad, to the point that I do not drive the car now with 80000 miles.
If car does not run for 10 minutes or so, it stalls when driven. When restarted, it bogs very badly for a few minutes, then is able to be driven. This occurs in any weather conditions and has been occurring since I bought the car in 1998. It is a 1997.
Oil leaked onto the engine, which caused the vehicle to smoke.
The consumer noticed that coolant was disappearing from the overflow reservoir. The engine oil was also discolored. The intake manifold gasket was replaced at 35,000 miles and at 65000 miles another one was needed. *ak
Consumer called complaining about having problems with leakages on the vehicle. Also stated that the heather been on will make the vehicle overheat. Dealer was contacted and stated that there is something wrong with the engine. Ts
This car has been at the dealership many times for the check engine light. You must push the pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. I have had brake pads, rotors, alternator, serpintine belt replaced. I have had my computer replaced 3 times and six injectors installed. This car is a nightmare gm should take responsibility for this horrible car. As we all can see there have been numerous complaints on the federal safety agency's web site. Someone please help us! Dt
Consumer tried to start vehicle which had been parked in the driveway. It would not start. When consumer tried to restart the vehicle there was smoke emitting from the steering column. Consumer disconnected the battery for safety reasons. Consumer was informed that the recalled part was installed at no charge, but the damage caused due to the faulty part will charged. Consumer feels gm should reimburse the monies paid.
While driving 80mph driver heard a grinding noise in front end. Then, oil light came on ,and black smoke started coming from tailpipe. Fuel entered the engine and bearings failed which caused the oil to become black and the bearing to grind.
There is an oil leak coming from the vehicle. Consumer has taken vehicle to two service stations and they both agree the oil leak is not coming from constant driving. Consumer wants pontiac to fix the oil leak.
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the possibility of an engine fire, the dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information. Nlm
I have had one problem after another with this vehical and there are others with the same style car that are having the exact same problems. This needs to be looked into seriously. It is becoming to costly. No safety defect mentioned.
Car would intermittently stall at any time or any speed, such as entering a highway or crossing an intersection or on the highway. After much investigating, problem was determined to be excessive oil pressure. Very high oil pressure causes the engine valves to operate incorrectly resulting is stalling or rapid power loss. The dealership reported that pontiac was aware of this commom and latent defect but would not repair the problem as a recall. This car was a nightmare to drive until the presure regulator was repaired at my expense.
Engine coolant has a slow to meduim leak because thermostat is bad. There is a tsb# 676204, but dealer is not acknowledging any assistance.
Engine will cut off shortly after starting vehicle. Dealership stated that it was an internal problem related to pressure in oil pump. *ak dealer had replaced spark plugs, fuel filter, ignition spark insulators, coil housing, oil pump cover, oil pan gasket, and dealer did a carbon cleaning.
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