1998 Pontiac Grand Am acceleration problems

Filed Feb 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 161,470 miles · IA

I was driving my 1998 gt pontiac grand am from peoria illinois on highway at 65 MPH. She completely shut down no power no nothing...pulled over waited approximately 5minutes and she started right up...please help!!! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · GA · 1 injury

Pontiac grand am air bags arent safe at all mine busted out for no reason whatsoever it burned my arm and left a bruise and could've caused a wreck!

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Acceleration · 100,400 miles · NC

Severe acceleration when auto is moving at slow or idle speed when moving from a cold start or nearly cold start. Most noticeable when auto is making a turn after a cold start or nearly cold start. The problem occur 100% of the time when descending from a parking deck and reaching the lower level or lowest level of the parking deck. My action is to put the car in neutral until it drop back to a normal idling speed, which normally take( as a guest), about 45 to 60 seconds.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 135,678 miles · AR · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was driving through a school zone going less than 25 MPH and cruise control kicked in. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and went down an embankment. The vehicle hit a tree and it wasn't until the vehicle stopped that the air bags deployed. When the air bags deployed they blacked the passengers eyes. *ak

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · FL

Does not matter what time of day or what temp outside, when car is started, RPM's range from 2000 to 3000. Car will not go to normal idle at any time no matter how long driven unless car is turned off an then back on. Sometimes it takes doing this several times. If this is not done and idle is left as is, car is extremely difficult to stop. Almost necessary to "stand" on the brakes! Dealer says there is nothing wrong and that it is a factory preset.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Acceleration · WA

Throttle position sensor has failed three times in this vehicle, in as many years. Sudden acceleration occurs and has almost caused several accidents, very frightening. Potentially deadly.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

Consumer states when taking foot off accelerator, vehicle starts to pulsate and when brakes are applied it takes approximately 3 to 4 feet to stop, while vehicle is bucking as if the ABS are engaging, RPM needle goes crazy.

Filed Dec 13, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · VT

While at a stop vehicle idles very high which when letting go of brakes vehicle would suddenly accelerate at a very high speed. *ak the vehicle's RPM was high, especially when starting. The dealer worked on it but did not solve the problem. Consumer states that the vehicle is unsafe. Service engine soon light coming on due to evap purge valve and solenoid failure. Pcm failed.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Vehicle would suddenly accelerate on its own with the foot on the brakes. Brakes were ruined. Problem was intermittent. Been to the dealership 3 different times, but problem would reappear after repairs were done.

Filed Jul 7, 2000 · Acceleration · MI

While driving the throttle remained stuck in the open position when the accelerator pedal was released. Dealer has been contacted.