1999 Pontiac Grand Am: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 24, 2016 · Visibility · NC

To start with I read the complaints and was wondering how many complaints does it take for something to be recalled. The driver side window falls, passenger side window has scratches on it from I am guessing the regulator, the dash is separated from the windshield, the struts, and springs have been replaced, ABS light stays on, the suspension feels like the car is falling apart through every bump in the road, the headlights are fogged up and point down. Side mirror has been replaced and we visited several auto yards to try to find a dash and side mirror and wouldn't you know it all the models of the grand am was missing the passenger side mirror where it had broke off and all of them the dash was separated from the windshield. I am not sure as to what will happen if the dash comes completely off but I don't want to be in the car when it does happen. And I don't want to drive a car that has this many issues and no one is resolving the problems. Now the cv boot has to be replaced. I am so frustrated right now seeing the amount of complaints and only six recalls that is a problem. I am sorry take responsibility for the product you put out. I guess it will take someone getting hurt or killed to resolve the problems and I hope ya'll can sleep good at night knowing all these problems have existed for this long and nothing is being done. Tired of putting money into something that is going to continue with the same issues.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · IN

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.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 49,000 miles · NY

Car the worst. I've sunk more $ in2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket x2. Intake manifold x2 window parts x2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! Cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter & gaskets replaced after I begged do it! Cat whole prob for 31/2 yrs. Erg valve selonoid changed. Coils springs, strut mount(sensatrac) strut was only after I had tires replaced for upteenth time realizing it was cutting into 1 tire driving out of the shop. Antifreeze still oozes out regardless how many x's work done on cooling system. Thermastat twice fuel injector oxygen sensor antifreeze reservoir, hoses muffler rearview mirror fell off twice timing belt. Headlights several times rear lights. 2 or 3 batteries. This car should run like new- almost everything's been replaced nope! Was towed twice last 2 weeks due to coolant loss overheating engine stopping. Informed today after car again overheated & lost power it's probably intake manifold & head gasket, oil is dripping from sides of engine. Computer amuck nowodometer flashes 1/2 numbers instead of true mileage. Abs? Light mechanic stated its a waste of your $ to repair.... Three head gaskets? Another intake manifold? Hello! I've maintained this car it is a lemon a rotton lemon at that. Gm knows these issues & does nothing. In michigan consumers won a class action lawsuit because of this. Gm shoulda recalled this car period. I wasn't informed or savvy enough to know this cars issues upon purchase. What makes this worse, I now understand my rights were violated as a consumer for years! I'm poor & can't afford another car due to this car continued problems cost. I need a vehicle but am left with bus rides taking almost 3 hrs one way to work or a $35 cab fare one way. As of today my car is trash.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Engine · SD

My husband and I had just made it into the city after a 1 and a half hour drive. After driving around town for about an hour our car, 99 pontiac grand am, shut off. We sat for a bit and tried it and it started right up. But it kept doing it several different times throughout the day. We thought it overheated but the temperature gauge read 200 degrees. He changed both o2 sensors, cam shaft, alternator, water pump, put on a used fuel pump. We were thinking that it might be the fuel pump, but are unsure. The possible problems we have came up with are the fuel pump since it's used, the cadillac converter because it smells bad at times, like when we go up hill, or as I was reading all the problems people were having with there 99 pontiac grand am vehicles, would be the intake gasket or the ABS light that goes off and comes on when it feels like it. I have spent alot of money trying to figure out what is wrong with this car and I need help.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly stall. After the failure, he noticed that the ABS light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was able to restart after the contact waited a while. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 76,000 miles · NY

Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. Found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. I started noticing the smell of antifreeze. Took to my mechanic of 22 years. Thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. This was replaced. Nope. Still leaking. Car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. The car never once overheated. Mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said it was a faulty computer... Indicates, tires need checking, flashing lights, ABS off/on...which by the way was causing me to not have my car pass inspection to add insult to injury!! Found I was all of a sudden replacing antifreeze by the gallons. Was still paying off mechanic from previous issues. Don't ask, while trying to figure out the antifreeze problem! Brought car in to have radiator checked by friends mechanic, fluid was literally pouring out of bottom of car. $1600. Later!! Head gasket set,waterpump,serpentine belt, radiator hoses, thermostat & gaskets, crossoverpipes, airfilter...now? 1 1/2 months later? Well hey.guess what? Riding merrily to work last sat. Car stalled all the way...& yipee another visit, another mere 900. Bag of shells consisting of crank shaft, bearings. Can you believe it? I don't have it!!.....I thought this guy was putting me on...I've lost work since I'm 45 min. Away. I've spoken to pontiac several times. They want nothing to do with this. Act dumb- the american way...weird, I've read more complaints about this issue, I'm surprised you guys don't demand some resolution for consumers. What gives? It's so incredibly obvious this is a real solid complaint about engine defect with all the evidence to back it up!! I think it was minnisota or missouri that consumers actually won a class action suit against pontiac for these specific complaints. Namely head gasket, engine related issues..

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was able to immediately be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they could not correct the failure. The current mileage was approximately 110,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03-07-08 *bf the consumer stated various lights illuminate on the instrument panel such as: oil pressure light, air bag, engine light ABS. The security passlock system was inoperative. The hazard and turn signal lights did not work properly. There was hesitation upon acceleration. The traction conrol was inoperative

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Security light\passcode, passlock ignition on grand am gt vehicle unable to start when security light comes on- anti-theft system is defective. Must leave key in on position to reset- takes a whole 15 minutes to reset- late appts, school delays, etc... Now passcode feature is defecting the ABS & trac features on car- cost of repair for new ignition system & other necessary parts relating to passlock = security defect in car from dealership is close to $600, this amount does not include labor charges.

Filed Jan 26, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Where to start, .bought 1999 grand am gt in august of 2002 and ithas been downhill ever since. Replaced the alternator twice, have experienced the same intake manifold gasket problem, which was replaced, but still LED to the demise of my engine, causing camshaft to snap in half. Thought the trouble was over with the rebuilt engine that was put in, but that was not the case. The window regulator broke in the middle of a snowstorm ,causing me to drive with no driverside window. With the new regulator I assumed that the window would stop squeaking, which did not. I assumed the scratches on windows were just from me-sand or some other abrasive material in the window tracks--after reviewing other complaints I discovered I was not the only one with this problem. Have experienced various issues with the no trac/ABS lights, replaced the waterpump, done brakes 4 times in 4 years, front headlights are milky and make it hard to see at night. Have replaced the starter 4 times in just the past 2 years. Needless to say after reading all complaints I feel much better knowing that it is not just me, or my car, but all pontiacs. Bought the car for $10000, have put over $5000 worth of work into it. Will never buy another pontiac.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY

Dt: contact owns 1999, pontiac, grand am. The contact stated while going around a curb she lost control of steering. The ABS light and the air bag light came on. While pushing the brakes it was like the vehicle was not even starting because brakes would not stop the vehicle. When the contact finally got off the road she pulled on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. She turned the vehicle off, and when she went to restart the vehicle wheel loosened . She put vehicle in drive, pushed on the accelerator, and then pushed on the brakes and everything was fine. Also, contact stated that while starting the vehicle the rpms and speed odometer revved up to 120 MPH and back to 5 MPH before she even moved the vehicle or pressed on the accelerator. This almost caused her to hit another vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,890 miles · NY

The ABS/no trac light came on I returned the car to the dealer for repair they stated that it was the sensor and replaced it not even two months later when the car is now out of warranty it happened again I have been trying to contact the dealer with no luck of returned phone calls. I am now having trouble of going through snow and up hills in my area. Which lead me into a ditch with my 2 children ages 1 and 4. I have also the problem of my windows being completely scratched and I was told it was my tint I went to get new tint and it is my windows also my LED light on my radio keeps going on and off and all scrambled the dealer has done nothing in regards to this complaint.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Brakes · MN

There are no specific events leading up to problem. The problem is a hesitation when excelerating which triggers the ABS light to come on. Brought to local shop and put on the computer but no codes are detected.