'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.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am suspension complaints
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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.
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
A squeaking noise when braking or accelerating. Cause unknown. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times for this problem, only parts were replaced and problem reoccurred. Please provide any further information.
Right front coil spring snapped into 2 pieces while parked. Spring jammed against tire.
Vehicle shakes when driving. Also, when accelerating at low speeds traction light comes on, and when going over a bump there's a clunking noise. Please provide any further information.
Upon putting the vehicle into reverse the driver states that she heard something make a very snap. The coil spring had completely broken. The front corner on the passenger side had dropped down. Please provide any further information.
While driving, the front off vehicle shakes irratically, which makes vehicle feel unbalanced.*ak. Consumer states when applying the brakes, the steering wheel shakes, consumer believes that the rotors may be warped.
Front suspension would make popping noises while driving and/or turning. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Tire defect,glass scratched, car vibrting, air bags did not deploy. Brakes grinding.
While vehicle is in operation it is making a 'screeching' noise. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. - however, repairs cannot be made due to parts needed being on backorder. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer heard a cruching noise coming from right front, spring punctured right front tire. *ak
The sound is a winding and grinding sound in the front end with or with out brakes on. The sound has gotten louder since they ( the dearlership) replaced the brakes and rotors and took the tires off the rims to clear coat the rims, which they said thier technicians said would do the job. Well its worse now. They keep saying they can't hear anything, when I and my husband know this is not normal for any car. I feel I will never ever will own a pontiac of any kind because of this service and I will be tell all the military families in our area to do the same
Car drives horribly and is falling apart as if it was 15yrs old. Ball bearings, tie rod, caliber(brakes) are all malfunctioning.
Excessive rubbing noise originating from left and right front wheels.*ak (tiresize: p225/50r16)( dot number: tire size: p225/50r16 )
Consumer purchased vehicle with 13 miles on it. Vehicle has been in 4 times. Brakes were replaced for knocking and grinding noise coming from front end. Rotors have been replaced 3 times/ pads and struts were all changed to rectify problem. Repairs held up a week and repeated. Consumer purchased an extended warranty up to 75,000 because so many problem were happening to vehicle.
On serveral occasions I am having major front end problems, from the intermediate shaft poping, to the whole front end poping, the dealer replaced the rack the cv boots 3 times, they kept busting, lower ball joints, "a" arms, this corrected the problem for a bit, then the cv boot fractured again they wouldnt replace, now the front in pops horriably when you make a turn to the right and add a little torque, took to dealer, no diagonsis, took to an independent agent, everything seems fine, only thing he can think of is a break in a spot weld on the front end, ie the tubing that supports the engine and front suspension, I have event contacted pontiac customer care center and they say the problem is no longer theres, I would be happy to let you test the car and hear the noise, and see if it wouldnt make you a tad bit uneasy about driving it
The dealer replace the front rack, the "a" arms lower ball joints and cv boots...did this 3 times...now it is doing it again...and they wont replace it
My wheel bearing broke at a low mileage and was told that the tie rod on the right was about to break also.
Steering wheel made noise and driver's side airbag dropped out and fell in laps. Vehicle pulled to light, and dashlight flashed on and off. Also horn was inoperable. *ak consumer states there is a noise in brake pedal, also ABS light illuminated. Air conditioner and heater inoperable. Due to squeaky steering, dealer replaced steering rack which was loose and set toe. Radio inoperable.
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.
Consumer heard a noise like medal to medal while putting on brakes. Vehicle shook while driving which resulted in wear on tires/ brakes and rotors. Dealer extended warranty for 2 years, and replaced pads and rotors. Problem has not been resolved. Please provide additional information.
Front end vibrates when going over speed bumps.gas pedal goes down to the floor for a while before gradually gaining any speed. Dealer replaced computer & fuel pump to correct the problem, but nothing has help.
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
Vehicle vibrates and shakes intermittently when consumer reachings speed limits above 50mph. Dealership mechanic told her that she needed a new set of tires.
Front end of this car has been a problem since it was first purchased. The car pulls dramaticly to the lest when you try and pass another car. Both manufactor and dealer says this is normal "normal torque steer". This action causes the car to either into the far left shoulder of the road or alomost become uncontrolable if there is snow on the road. The brakes started shaking when the car was purchased, dealer replaced rotor assmb. And oiled calibers. Brakes had to be replaced at owners expense. I have continued to try and have the front end fixed. Dealer replaced tires (claims they were out of round), did not fix the problem, dealer replaced wheels (claims they were milled wrong) did not fix the probelm. Manufacture states after call, that there was nothing more they can do. This car has been into the shop for these related repairs 13 times since the car was purchased. I feel that pontiac will not deal with this problem until there is a major law suit against them.
When making a right or left turn vehicle will make a noise and a real hard rubbing sound. Steering wheel will jerk by itself. Contact dealer, not able to help.*ak brake pads and rotors failed.
Since this car was purchased new on november 1998 (1999 pontiac grand am) it has been in the repair shop for the following reasons: transmission was rebuilt, front end has been repaired 3 times, brakes repaired (warped rotors), air bag cover warped and was replaced, door paneling came off and was replaced with new paneling, glove box door was loose.
The source of the problem is unidentified by the dealerships I've been to for service. The car will periodically violently pull to either side (has occured on both sides), thrved out of control, the brakes in general are poor and don't stop the car well; I have to downshift the automatic in order to stop at times, the locks quit working and needed reprogrammed three times, the car has lost power while driving and took a few minutes to restart. There are other problems with the car (such as rear windshield rattles, poor gas mileage 14 city, 19 highway, bad gas gauge) but they are not the major safety problems. I have almost been in several accident between the brakes and the 'violent pulling' but pontiac keeps telling me nothing is wrong with the car since they can not replicate the problem. The problem occurs intermitantly. I was told the car's lease would be repurchased, another time pontiac promised to replace the car if I took it in three more times, I have complied with their wishes, but they are now insisting that I start bringing the car back for service more. The car has been in 9 times, 7 for major safety problems. The state lemon laws says after 3 times I should have a refund or replaced vehicle, my choice, but pontiac, and the dealership either don't return my calls, or when pontiac does call they tell me to keep taking the car back for service. In the mean time the car is a serious risk to myself and other motorists or pedestrians being that I've lost control of the car more than 10 times in the past. I seriously hope that this issue doesn't keep getting bumped around. I'm going to send my info to the bbb, but that will take up to 40 days or more for a reply, in the mean time (I'm a medical student) I need to drive to fulfill my requirements to become a physician, and I'm placing myself and others at risk because pontiac will not abide the law.
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 )
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