1999 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · TN

The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to “E” and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the electrical components start going wild, everything goes on and off quickly. The accelerator will rev(while foot is on or off accelerator) and drop over and over (as if there were bad gas in it) then go back to normal. This happens while I’m on the road and is a massive hazard. I’m so afraid this will cause an accident that leads to loss of life.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · PR

Wanted to know if you have a recall for this incidents. I have been to the dealer since 2000 and continue with the same problems. The dash is defected has been replaced twice because it lifts up and can't see the road very well. In puerto rico the dealer royal motors does not sell pontiac any more.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Fuel system · 149,000 miles · MN

I was at a stop light and I hit the gas, the car stalled right in the middle of the intersection. I got it started then it stalled the second I stepped on the gas. It started again and I pulled around the corner. Left me stranded with a huge towing bill! Very pissed off. I could have gotten killed if someone didn't pay attention and hit me while I was in the intersection! It ran great then all the sudden it was like someone sucked the life out of my car!

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 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 Oct 25, 2006 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · IA

In november 2004 my "service engine soon" light came on along with the "trac off" light. After flipping through my cars manual I decided to have it serviced with the dealer I originally bought it from. At only 60,000 miles they determined all of my fuel injectors went bad. I had to replace these and with labor charges it cost me nearly $1,000. Approximately 11 months later, the same lights started to come on again. I immediately drove the car to dealer where they proceeded to explain that my fuel injectors went bad a second time. They first replacements were under warranty, I was required to pay labor. Unfortunately this past week the lights for the fuel injectors came on again, and is currently getting diagnosed. This will be my third set of fuel injectors in 36 months. The only thing the dealer will do is replace the fuel injectors, but unfortunately they can't promise this won't happen again. I feel that the fuel injectors that were initially replaced, and the replacements after them have been faulty.

Filed Feb 5, 2006 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · WI

I own a 1999 pontiac grand am with 80,000 miles, that I bought new. About a month ago (jan. 2006), the gas gauge failed. The needle dropped to empty (when the car tank was full). Now I don't know how much gas is in my tank, or when it will run out leaving me stranded. I called the dealership and they said it would cost $400 to repair. I called pontiac division about them fixing it, and they said it was not on their recall list! I said I've owned cars for over 45 years and have never had a gas gauge fail! They said I should pay to have it repaired and if they ever decide to recall it, they would give me my money back. Well, I'm a retired disabled veteran and can't afford $400 for a stupid gas gauge...so now I get it filled up every day!

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 6,000 miles · AR

Replacement of the following parts on 99 pontiac grand am, r&r fuel strainer & filter/fuel filter/fuel pump/fuel injection/water pump/ECM/2brake jobs/thermostat/also I am having problems with coolant system overheating/ loss of coolant/ fog window/ smell of coolant/ loss of power/ low coolant continually I have to add coolant every week.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Fuel system · IN

Car hesitates, feels as it is going to die, car stalls, won't start. Take several times to start, car will stall in the middle of driving on the road. Could cause serious accident if stalling happens while on the road driving. *ak new fuel pump was installed. 3 fuel pumps have been installed in 2 years.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NM

Starting approximately august, 2003 whenever the fuel tank reaches about 1/4 tank or less the fuel gauge will fluctuate between 0% and 100% fuel. This fluctuation is frequent and can be observed 2-5 times within 10 minutes when the fuel level is below 25%. Various fuel system cleaners/treatments have been attempted with no change. This problem has left me without gas and stranded in very cold weather. In addition this has caused the vehicle to stall unexpectedly in heavy traffic posing a hazard to myself and passengers. The hazard is most apparent when traffic is slow or stopped and the engine runs out of fuel. The driver and/or passengers have had to exit and/or push the vehicle out of the traffic flow when traffic is very congested and hazardous. The type of driving that I do (mountainous terrain, cold weather) renders the trip meter very inaccurate when trying to estimate available fuel. Thank you, michael muscato.