Fire in steering column - lights now stuck on bright - otherwise I have no lights.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Complete loss of power while driving - replaced battery/alternator- problem is in wiring??? Fyi.....3rd alternator put in car since purchased.
After the car sits overnight and the car is started and start to drive and the wheel is slightly turned to the left the electronic traction control light comes on. It has been to the dealer several times since the year 2000. They never see the traction control light come on. They can not find the problem.
The engine, engine cooling system and alternator failed. *ph *cb
While driving the coolant light began to flash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Two days later the alternator failed. *ak *cb
Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. In addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. Replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. Participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. Under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). Turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. All four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). After warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. Since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). And the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). Fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. Surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.
During the last 6 months my wife and I have put approximately $650.00 into a 1999 grand am. This was replacing the water pump, alternator and the *intake gaskets *has not been 30 days. On june 20 the engine fails. This was a $220.00 towing bill. Several people and mechanics are questioned no one has the answer. But I do believe "gm" can provide the answer to all of our questions. We will never own another gm product.
Lower intake was just fixed 01/01/2002. Lower intake has to be replaced again 05/05/2003. Lower intake has been changed to be stronger. The lower intake was faulty. I should not be made to pay for it again. The first charge was $1032 and I am again being charged $1306. I should not have to pay again for the same problem. I have exceed the limited warranty of one year or 12,000 miles. The lower intake is designed to last almost the life of the car. The car is a 99 pont grand am. I purchased it in june 2000. I had the car 2 years and 8 months and I am still making payments on it. This is unfair that I should have to pay for repairs again. Also I understand that recalls were done for the steering and body structure. I never got any notices about any recalls. If I had not gone to your web site, I would not have known. How do I get my car repaired without charge? Also the alternator was replaced 07/02/2002 for $456 and the alternator had to be replaced again 03/17/03 which I was not charged for. I purchased a car with a lot of defects and should not have to pay. I will get rid of this car.
There is a foul smell coming from the AC vent almost like ammonia. My alternator was replaced at 37000 miles, after having it "checked" by the dealership for low voltage. Car shakes at 55 MPH on highway after rotation, alignment, and aftermarket wheels. Scratches on passenger window from rolling it up and down.
I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with 77645 miles on it. I continually have to put brakes on it, I have had to replace a water pump, rebuild the alternator. Now I think it may have a blown head gasket. I have a family member with the same kind of car and the same problem.
My car is a 1999 pontiac grand am gt. I have 55,600 miles on the vehicle and have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. Before the car even had 30.000 miles on it, the alternator went bad (I was initially told it was a bad battery, so in addition I purchased a new battery), the steering wheel was replaced, and the dome lights were replaced. Between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, the electronic throttle regulator went bad, the engine coolant system cap leaked and damaged my belts, and the intake gasket is leaking. With a new car, this is an unreasonable amount of defects and I needed to know how to report this car as a serious hazard or as a serious lemon.
The directionals will turn off and not work at all, unless I turn off the car and start it again.
This is for the 99 pontiac grand am se....I am sure this has been mentioned before...myself and anyone else I know who has this car has had the same problem over and over again. On the regulator of the power window system there are 2 clips that attach to the regulator. One on the front side of the window and one on the back side of the window. These clips are metal with plastic slits in them for the window to slide into....they make the window go up and down....unfortunately they seem to only last about 3 months...I have went through 3 sets of these things already...I never have a window to roll down. I always have it splinted up with a small piece of wood..my passenger window is broke again and I am really getting frustrated with this...it needs to be recalled. Like I said it is not just me....even when I went to the dealership they said they always have this problem....I had to wait almost a month for a back order on the parts!!
Vehicle will shut down and will not restart due to the positive post inside of the battery leaking acid. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
I have had to have the following repaired: the fan replaced 2 times, the brakes repaired 4 times, the radio replaced once, the water pump replaced once and the battery replaced twice. I am also having problems with the transmission it has been slipping. The intake gasket needs to replaced because antifreeze is leaking out and one of the lifters is knocking. Most of these problems started at about 30,000 miles and gradually there was just one problem after another. I took it in to the dealership for the tranmission at about 32,000 miles and since the dealership couldn't get it to slip they wouldn't do anything about it. The brakes started having problems at 40,000 miles. I called gm to complain about the car and gm told me there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. If it was still under warranty they would replaced the rotors because the rotors were to thin when the car was manufactured. I wonder why no recall was sent out on this. The brakes are an important part of a car. The battery, radio and fan were replaced at about 30,000 also. Then the fan was replaced again at about 70,000. The intake started giving me problems that about 90,000. The second battery was installed at about 95,000. The lifter started having problems at about 110,000. The transmission has slipped ever since I got the car.
Leaking power steering return hose, low oil levels between oil changes, unable to find problem first time, car to go back in shop 10-22-02, driver side power window inoperable and scratched since purchase, rewired remote starter, pulsating brakes, replaced pad, rotors, positive battery terminal broken, replaced battery,radio LED inoperable, replaced radio assembly, wheel speed sensor r/f wheel incorrect signal, replaced r/f hub and bearing assembly, knocking and car shaking at stops and loss of power, lack of fuel cylinder #4, replaced injector, replaced machine cylinder head, replaced upper strut mounts, 6-10-02 inspect for oil loss down 2 1/2 quarts, nothing found. Oil change completed at 34304 and at 37160 oil loss to 3 quarts, car to be brought back to dealer 10-22-02. Air conditioner has pc leak in hose, hose needs to be replaced and freon added. Dt
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Dealership is aware of problem.
Brake rotors have warped and been replaced 3 times. Once at 20977, at 29687 and then at 44726. Brake pedal makes a creaking sound when pushing down on pedal. Mechanic told me had never heard such a sound and could not fix it. Also advised me to get rid of car as soon as possible as it drives as it has more miles on it then it actually has.still making sound and worried that they are going to completely break. Power steering and altenator went at 44726 miles and had to pay for those along with the last rotor replacement as car is no longer under warranty. Wheels also make rubbing sound when turning either way. Called gm when first started and was told they were aware of the problem and nothing has ever been done. Mechanics also can not do anything about that problem. I fear for my life in this car.
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.
While driving 50 MPH consumer noticed smoke coming from heater vent at left side of dash. Engine was shut off, and fire put out. Damage was $7000.00, no injuries. *ak consumer was informed by dealer that it could have been a fuse or faulty wiring which ignited a fire in the vehicle.
I have had issues with the roters raido replaced 2 times, the doors bubble, many issues to write. The car is no longer under warrenty, how ever it was my under standing thet the coolent system was covered for 150,00, the intake gasket needs replaceing the car has been at the dealership for almost 2 weeks , couldnt find the part. This issue is out of pocket 800.00. Very dissatified with gm, no efforts to give a car to use, dealer will charge 20.00 a day, who can afford that when 800.00 has to be paid to get the car running again. Because the car is no longer under warrenty, the customer is out of luck for any king of help. I will suggest when asked not to buy a pontiac, or gm very disapointed.
Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in A/C, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, ABS light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak
Horn is located beneath the SRS module. Pressing the horn at the SRS module will not work. When lock button on the security is pressed horn will sound off. Cruise control and airbag do seem to be affected. Dealer was notified and are inspecting clockspring. *jg
One month after a purchased the car, it had to be taken back twice for passenger seat-determined it was not bolted correctly-at two years, motor had to be replaced-at 3 years the radiator had to be fixed and more metal was found in the oil filter-the alternator went at just over three years-brakes had to be replaced every year-cruise control works "randomly" since the beginning (reported to delaer; supposedly no errors were found), car hesitates and "spits & sputters" when idling, etc. Etc. One big lemon!
Bought car used-3 wks later tried to start-trunk opened-car started then stalled would not restart-tow truck #1. Driving in fast lane freeway 65-70 MPH all lights on then off, flickering, radio turned off, gauges with dials up then down lasted 15 seconds then car lost all power, went off road into field-hurt lower back-would not start, tow truck #2; home from work 2 am stop to get mail, left car running keys in ignition, closed drivers door-doors locked with keys inside, tow truck #3; drove 3 miles to store from home-engine coolant light came on then overheat light-pulled off road-tow truck #4-all hub caps rattle, tail/brake lights only work sometimes-parts of this scenario have re-occurred 3 to 4 times per week since purchase date-dealer "repaired" intake manifold leak found by outside mechanic I hired when dealer said "nothing wrong lady!" then said "someone added wrong coolant & caused damage & leakage" I would not know where to begin, my mechanic added exact same fluid as he read owners manual, dealer was only other one working on the car!-my outside mechanic said computer program damaged from key entry in car that was programmed for remote & rims too big-dealer: "no"-then, battery died-wonder why?!-oops, not covered by service contract. Help!!
Consumer had to replace the alternator because it blewout without prior warning, dealer was contacted. *ak consumer also has seat belt problems.
Vehicle would not go over 10 MPH. Speedometer stopped, vehicle lost power, and was not able to accelerate. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced a computer. Please provide any further information.
Consumer has experienced problems with radio severl times.td
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: p225/50r16)
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