1999 Pontiac Grand Am: pulls to one side

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Brakes, Tires · MN

While traveling about 25-30 MPH front right tire spring snapped, causing consumer to pull to the right. Consumer got out of vehicle to inspect the problem, and found the tire shredded. Also, consumer complained of brake problem. Consumer had to replace brakes pads twice and rotors once.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 11,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Horn was stuck, dealer replaced horn ring and multifunction switch. Dealer replaced air bag, it was loose. Steering rack squeaked, dealer replaced steering rack and set toe, consumer states steering rack has been replaced twice however noise is still there and there is a smell. Abs light illuminated at all times. Radio failed. Vehicle pulls to the right.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Suspension · MO · 1 injury

The vehicle pulled to the right when the rear lateral link bolt separated and went out of control hitting a culvert pipe and flipping over injuring the driver. Yh

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Front end pulls to the left when when passing, front in shakes at times, dealer replaced brakes, ABS system, tires, wheels, did alinements and told us that it is normal for this car to pull to the left when passing. We told them that when this happens, we feel that it could cause the driver to lose control and go into on coming traffic. They said they have done everything possible and we are still having problems with the front end. Currently the brakes started making noise when we turn the car to the left. The dealer says we will have to pay for this problem since our warrenty has expired. We feel that there is a major problem with the design of the front end system including the ABS brake system, the low traction system and front end suspension. We are currently looking for options to deal with this very hazzardly problem. Thank you.

Filed Nov 19, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · WI

Since new, car has been at dealer 7-times for vibration in front end, 5 times for excessive steering backlash, 3 times for steering wheel shimmy during braking, and 2 times for engine high temperature. (5 tires have been replaced. 4 rims have been replaced. 3 sets of brake rotors have been replaced. Power steering pump replaced. Power rack and pinion unit replaced. Front end aligned. Tires balanced 9 times.) vibration still exists at highway speeds with car pulling to the right. Dealer wants to replace tires again along with one more rim. Car engine temperature goes up to 230 degrees, dealer says it is normal. Steering wheel still shimmies during braking and during highway speeds. Front tires show cupping and premature wear patterns with only 4000 miles since being replaced. Seems like dealer(s) do not want to solve problem. I would like a new car, but dealer does not want to give me one.( dot number: 91s s2 tire size: p225/50r16 )