1998 Pontiac Grand Am: power window failure

Filed Nov 19, 2005 · Visibility · KS

Window regulators, both driver and passenger regulators have gone bad two times. Once at 40,000 and again at 80,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

Brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced after 20,000 miles. Have had to replace 5 yr batteries 3 times now at my own expense. Last time resulted in car needing to be towed and key not being able to be taken out of ignition. Tried jump starting and electrical system over heated. My complaint is this I just received a safety recall stating that if the car is hard to start it could start on fire if jump started more then 3 times and if the key is on the on potion to long. They want to install a relay device to prevent fires but why is the electrical ignition problem not being fixed. Why do we have to replace the battery every year. The relay device will not fix the original problem it will only fix the fire threat. Also side mirror adjustment knob has fallen inside car door and windows will not roll down or up. Car will not shift into reverse at times. Front tires wore on the inside out and had to be replaced shortly after purchase.

Filed Dec 12, 2003 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · WV

Both front power windows operate sporadically. They will roll down (not consistently) and fail to roll up. They can be stuck in the down position for days. This matter happened on a windy, snowy january day on the highway after paying a toll. I could barely drive while going the minimum, 45 MPH, on the highway because of the cold air and snow blowing into my face. I have put up with not using any windows for about a year, but found out that I could not pass the west virginia safety inspection nor obtain a mandatory yearly safety sticker if my drivers side window will not roll down. It is against the state law to have an inoperable drivers window, because I was told that if you are pulled over, the police officer needs to be able to speak with you through that window. In addition, it just makes sense that if you are trapped for whatever reason, a window may be your only escape.

Filed Sep 9, 2001 · Visibility · FL

Both driver & passenger window components...levers that raise & lower the windows have failed....the lever, ca;;ed the "window regulators" have basically ripped apart...on both doors.... This seems rather difficult to belive that such a thing could take place on a three year old car...I can find no prior reports..I assume owners just have them repaired, when it appears to me that there is an obvious "defect" in the manufacturing of these components. These componenets appear to be too weakly constrcuted to stand up to the stress involved in these electric windows.

Filed Jul 7, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have had a new transmission, calipers, gear shift mechanism,2 lighters, alternator,2 sets of window motors, 1 broken motor mount,strut torque wasnt bolted to the car when leased, a radial pull in 1 tire in which I had to pay to have replaced, tire scraping on fender right after leasing, 2 new headlamps,fuel cap, battery, and have had a short somewhere and dealer refused to locate. Dealer and pontiac customer division refuse a buy back or trade in. Sent package to general motors to make them aware of the situation and they refused the package all together. Pontiac tells me their field rep went to talk to john moore and he refused a buy back so in turn, so did pontiac. I just would like a car that runs. This is my second pontiac that has been a lemon. I have all documentaion to prove it. How does a single mom working two jobs get help? Its costed me a fortune in missed work.( dot number: tire size: p195/65r15 )