About march 1, 2005, steering mechanism would vibrate and lose control. Front brakes would pull the car to the right. A subsequent motor vehicle accident occurred on february 7, 2005, on i80, 7pm, going southbound. Luckily no one was injured in either car ... My car was hydroplaning due to inclement weather conditions.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am steering complaints
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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.
Driving in city at approximately 30 miles per hour the power steering failed and the engine stopped. I managed to pull it to the curb and walked approx. 1 mile home and went back, the car started back up and worked fine. I've also have had the brakes replaced three times. Currently the front end shakes sporadically when going 60-75 miles per hour.
I have had the power steering rack in my 99 grand am replaced twice. The last time was in april 2004. It is leaking and needs to be replaced again.
Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician who noticed that steering column pin was leaking.
When turning the vehicle, the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction. The cause of the problem had not been determined. Please provide further details.
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.
I have a 1999 pontiac grand am, about a year ago . I did as those durango drivers, I was driving in the parking lot of a grocery store when the stering went out and I hit a concret barrier. It demolished the right front end . I wrote to the gm motor co pontiac devision they wanted to know what I wanted I told them all I wanted was to check it out I have never heard anything back from them my insurance carrier would have a accident repoet I don't know the exact date. I saw a news clip on c.b.s evening news how to contact you . I called the police but they didn't fill out a accident report it did $1800.00 dammage to the car I just thought you might like to know harold carson spartanburg s.c.
When turning left vehicle intermittently loses power steering. Dealer cannot duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. Dealer recommends replacing the power assist system. *ak
Consumer complained about a power steering problem. While drving on an incline vehicle lost power steering. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that power steering needed to be replaced.
Coolant system- intake manifolds. Dealer advised the intake manifold is leaking. Vehicle has 90k miles (highway). Dealer advised the coolant will mix with the engine oil causing a catastrophic failure. See many other complaint regarding the same replacement on 3.4 liter engines. Previously have replaced both r/l hub bearings, alternator, starter, drivebelt, power steering pump and return line, and radio.
Constant grinding brakes, replaced and still the same. Now, at 60.000 miles, rack and pinion is leaking and needs replaced @ $900. Rack and pinion steering column was replaced twice when I bought the car, at 44,000 miles. I am a very disappointed gm employee and considering other makes now.
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.
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. Rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. Passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. Center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. Radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. Whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. Gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. Fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. Passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. Crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. Brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. Oil/fluid leak rt trans. Axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. Shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. All occuring at under 40,000 miles. Am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.
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.
I have had a lot of problems with my 1999 pontiac grand am gt. I have replaced 2 power steering pumps, and a power steering rack within the first two years of owning the vehicle. With the power steering pump going out, an accident could have been caused. I know several other people that the pump had went out on them, and also had it replaced. I contacted pontiac, and they would not do anything about it. They said since my vehicle was not under warranty, that they would not do anything. The first repair was replaced under warranty, the second was not. The rack was also not under warranty.
Consumer loss control of the vehicle, which was due to a defect in the steering wheel column.*dt. Also the airbags failed to deploy.
The power steering hose leaked fluid. *ph
Consumer stated while pulling out of parking space consumer noticed vehicle steering wheel had locked up. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer state the power steering hose on the power steering pump separated causing the fluid to leak resulting in loss of vehicle control. The dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
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.
When my sons were driving back to camp pendleton where they are stationed, the steering wheel locked up, floated to the left, they went over and down a hill, car was totaled. One son received a cut finger requiring ten stiches, the other received a fractured collarbone.
When making a left turn consumer lost control of vehicle. *ak the consumer lost steering control several times in making left turns. The front part of the vehicle was damaged.
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While driving between 60mph, lost control of vehicle, vehicle continued for one mile before it drifted into the proper lane. Dealership repaired a cracked bracket which held rack and pinion assembly.*ak
A bolt fell out of the sub-frame and cause the tire rod end to bend and this cause me to lose control of the car almost hitting a light pole. The front end shakes badly when brakes are applied.
Consumer is calling in regard to the federal safety agency recall98b320000 mfr98075. Dealer was contacted for recall repairs, but was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. Please provide further details.
Chronic brake problems - rotors/pads replaced 3 times other work 3 more times---steering assembly repaired/replaced parts 3 times-----problems still present in vehicle
I think that my car is a major lemon! The car has been took in so many times for the brakes it's almost impossible to realize. I've took the car to two different dealerships and neither one can fix it right. The power steering went out in july 2000 and then in november 2000 and then started making the same noise a few months ago but I was told this time that it was normal. The throttle sticks once in awhile but again I'm told nothing found and wd-40 was sprayed on the throttle body. The car likes to keep going when applying the brake. The window motors have been replaced in all four windows 1-2 times each and need it again. The paint job and clear coat were peeling and bubbling and they spot sanded and painted my car. I've contacted pontiac at least 3-4 times about my car and I've also filled out lemon law papers through consumer protection agency of north carolina. Gm said they are investigating it and eller pontiac (the other dealership that I've took it to) said that they don't think that they are responsible because I didn't buy the car from them. I'd like to know who is responsible? Personelly I think the manufacturer is but of corse it's been about a month and still no word as to what they are going to do. I want the piece of junk bought back. The car has spent a total of 36 days in the shop not counting all the times I took it in and waited on it. It was in the shop 20+ days before 24,000 miles. The people at enterprise car rental know me already. When I walk in there, they ask me what's wrong with the car now! If you can help please do. My consumer protection file no. Is [xxx]. Thank you for possibly trying to help. Sincerely, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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