Driving down the road ABS, battery and air bag lights come on 99-2005 pontiac grand ams have a common problem with water going through blower motor going on to the floor the air bag module located under the carpet on the passenger side gets wet causing air bag failure this is a safety issue that needs addressed again a common problem general motors has known about but all they did was create a service bulletin to fix water leak which still doesn't save air bag if you don't catch the leak.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am: water leaks into the cabin
5 of the 849 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 21 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
What owners say
1999 grand am track light illuminated, c-3 light illuminated, water leaked on the passenger rear floor board, there was a clunking noise when turning. *ts the dealer reflased the PCM at 3560 miles. The track light illuminated again at 3790 miles. This time the dealer . The blower motor smell bad and only worked on high speed. It was later determined that the blower motor shorted out and it was replaced. The vehicle had 8626 miles. The compartment over the rear view mirror would not remain latched.
My wife purchased a 1999 pontiac grand am in 1999. For the last two years, we have been experiencing problems like the steering wheel making sounds when we turn the wheel, brake lights burn out frequently, fuses on back lights are shorted out with signs of melted metal, water gets into the trunk and collects. We have spoke to the dealer as well as several mechanics about these problems and we are told these are common problems with this type of car. I found out that by going in on any search engine and typing in "1999 pontiac grand am problems", there are thousands of complaints with the same problems. The manufacturer denies any problems.
Windshield was not sealed properly...water leaked into fuse box...repaired many times under warranty and otherwise at local dealership...fuse box was never replaced...LED to fire that burned interior totalling car.
Intake manifold malfunctioned. Water leaked into engine. Took to dealer for repairs. Please provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Wind noise heard from rear of vehicle
- Customers may comment on a moan or howl type noise from the rear deck lid area of the vehicle
- Some onwers may comment that the molding along the rear (TRUNK) compartment opening at the striker is...
- Some customers may commenton an air rush / moan type noise from the rear compartment lid area of the vehicle
- This bulletin contains information on various waterleak conditions
- Water leak issues
- This bulletin contains information on various water leak conditions
Related recalls
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall number 00V140000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am?
5 of 849 owner complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am (1%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am?
There is 1 recall and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am
Coil spring 48Grinding brakes 37Stalling 34Overheating 31Power windows 30ABS 25No deployment 24Premature wear 19Fire or smoke 16Hesitation 14Headlights 13Knocking 12Brake failure 11Loss of power 11Won't start 11Power steering loss 10Fuel gauge 9Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Fuel pump 8Airbag light 7Jerking 7Pulling 6Warning lights 6Adaptive cruise 5Ball joint 5Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5
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