Engine idles at 3000 RPM for reasons unknown. Also once brake is released vehicle will rapidly accelerate to 60 MPH. Dealers has replaced computer module which did not correct problem. Vehicle also has brake problems.
1997 Pontiac Grand Am engine complaints
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Consumer was involved in a 35 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy due to the vehicle stalling. Also, the seat belts did not retract. Please give any further details. Dup of 827073.
Vehicle has intermittent noise in right rear, also in the right front of car, cluncking noise when starting the car up, sometimes while driving, continues to increase, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While going down ramp, exiting a parking garage engine began to race and accelerate. Hitting the brakes did not help, was only able to stop the automobile when it was pushed it into neutral and then drive. Then it calmed down. *ak
While vehicle was in intersection, driver noticed that oil light and battery lights were on. Driver then realized that vehicle had stalled. Restarted vehicle and problem vanished.
Fast clicks coming from the front passenger side. Weather is below 65 degrees, occurs within only 0.5 miles to 1.0 miles of initial driving. Sound like a drumroll on your hardtop desk with two drumsticks.
Vehicle continually pulls and vibrates, repairs to tires however continues to have directional problems.
Vehicle will not start two or three times a day. The engine will crank but the anit-theft indicator light will blink and the engine will shut down (it sound as if no fuel getting to engine.)
Exhaust misaligned, causing system to hang low.
Stabilzer bushing failed causing noise.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the car, has to push pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. Beginning to make grinding noise when applying the brakes. In addition, headlights will not cpme on on certain times/seat belt twists all the time and ticking noise from engine area. *ak
When vehicle was purchased noticed the oil leaking out. The dealer has been notified.
Engine cylinder head cover failed, causing oil to leak.
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