1997 Pontiac Grand Am: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 170,498 miles · AR

Took vehicle to murphy motors, dealership here in my home town. Took to them due to fact my heat gauge kept rising and I didn't want to run car hot ;went to find out what was wrong. Technician stated that he put the car on the code machine and ran it. Said code popped up transmission. I didn't take car in for transmission. They refused to fix overheat problem. Said would have to pay $2,500.00 to replace transmission. Picked up car took to clifford vine garage. He looked at car and immediately told me the radiator was pouring water out of it. He replaced radiator and cooling fan. He put car on code machine after repairing those two items and did not see a code for transmission. After that alternator went out, and two days later, my computer and fuel injectors went out. Murphy motors ran car checking transmission no telling how long and probably ran without water since radiator was pouring it out. They didn't mention problem with radiator at all, just transmission codes. I feel they damaged car while running it in their shop looking for more money to get off me, like $2,500.00 for a transmission that has nothing wrong with it. This car was a lemon from the first day I got it. I've had coil housing replaced numerous times by murphy motors and by john hays pontiac-hope ar 71801 when I broke down. Car has been towed in more times for coil housing. Gm needs this car drove right up their backside for the problems it has caused and continues to cause me. I currently have a $750.00 outstanding shop bill to clifford vines garage in el dorado, ar 71730 for the last 3 times it was towed to his shop for the radiator, cooling fan, alternator, fuel injectors, and computer. I'll never buy another pontiac again, that's for sure.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 74,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

This is the worst car (lemon) I have ever had. I bought this car from a used car dealer ship called new car alternative in livonia mi. I am now on my third engine in the car. The first 2 failed due to the head gaskets blowing and anti-freeze was mixing with oil in the engine causing engine failure. All car window motors have be replaced 4 or 5 times each and still don't work. Back two doors are broke one wont open the other wont close. The sunroof wont close the dealer told me 1500 to replace motor and put back on tracks. Lol I have the brakes replaced 3 times in 5 years. I bought the car dec of 99 and have had all these problems since. I don't recommend anyone to buy a grand am or a car from this dealership they were no help at all. The first engine was covered by warranty second one was at my cost of 3500. Then another 1500 for new radiator and heater core. Then alternator needed to be replaced. After that I needed a new transmission hose. This is such bull crap. What a lemon! Plus I was pulling out of a gas station one day and my air bag decided to come out on it own no accident occurred and hit me in the face resulting in injuries and I had to go to the hospital.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 45,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Transmission · 82,500 miles · OH

I had to replace transmission due to severe slippage 2nd to 3rd gear. 82000 miles on it. Drivers power window system needed repaired. Pass front inop. Radio know is screwed up.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Transmission, Visibility · 108,000 miles · TN

Sensor in transmission failed. Driver's window had previously been replaced/electrical problem. Now, having problems in the other windows/and the one replaced.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760764. *ak

Filed May 11, 1998 · Transmission · UT

Transmission failed.