I have after market rims with sumitomo htr+ 225/40zr18 tires. On my way traveling to california from louisiana my rear tire blew out causing my rim to crack and it also scrached up the lower right half of my car, it cost me $600.00 to replace the rim and tire and now I have a bubble forming in my front driver side tire I think that the company who makes this tire should refund me the money I spent to replace the rim and tire, fix the damage to my car, and also give me a replacement for the one with the bubble. Something needs to be done because im not the only one this has happened to my frind has the same exact tires and his did the same thing only he was at a stop light when it happened.these tires are not cheap and I still have to repaire the body damage. Thank you from a concered soldier of the army.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am body complaints
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I bought this car used in the november 2001. With in 31 days the brakes started squealing took in for service was told that the brakes were shot and need replaced. This cost me $86. I went back on the dealer where purchased and he paid the other half. When I bought the car the windshield washer fluid tank had a hole in and had to be replaced this was covered under warranty and was in the shop at the same time with the brakes. They were to order the new tank when they had the car in for brakes and didn't I had to go back to get it installed. There was rear end noise that they told me was the control arm in the back, which the dealership told me that they would replace and it was covered under warranty. There was front end noise that they told me was the control arm on the drivers side and that there was a bushing that needed greased - that was covered under warranty. The molding on the side drivers doors was been put back on in october of 2001 before I purchased the car - the in september of 2002 it started coming off again - when I tried to get it in to be repaired at the dealership that did the work they couldn't get it in before the one year warranty expired - so I super glued it. In march 2003 the front end noises have come back so bad that it sounds like a old bed spring and no mechanic can seem to figure out where the noise is coming from or what is causing it. When my car was in the shop for this one of the censors in the front drivers side went bad and cost me $489. The brakes where also shot and need rotors turned because the dealership that put the brakes on back in 2001 put brake pads on warped rotors. When it rains and you are driving it sounds like the back passenger door is opened or the window is down. 6/30/03 the front end noise are still there - the passenger side reclining seat arm has broken off - the knob that turns the heat/air/defrost has broken off. I am the only person who drives this car. I still owe over 11,000.00 on this car.
Water leaked into the car and colleted behind the driver and passenger seat on the floor. I had books lying on the floor at the time that were damaged. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the door lining. They replaced it. 6 months later it is leaking again. This is a common problem! Figure it out!!!
Seat back on driver's side of my vehicle collapsed. Clear coat is chipping off the roof despite regular washing and hard coat waxing. Rattle in the door and front end like there's a loose motor mount.
My car has been in the shop repeatedly for the brakes grinding and shaking when I brake. The rotors have been replaced twice for rusting and warping and the brakes once, under warranty. I have had water leaks, my dash has been replaced for warping, 2 door panels have been replaced for warping. I have 2 more that need to be replaced, but the dealership says "it's a common problem, but it's not covered under the extended warranty". I have lots of wind noise. A rotten egg smell in my car when driving it. I took my car to the dealer last week and they replaced a gasket/seal for a intake gasket leak. I went to pick up my car and it reeked of gasoline. They kept it another day and had to replace my fuel regulator. Now I cannot keep my windows closed because there is a odor of gas in my car, which causes my eyes to burn and water and my throat to burn. My hazards/blinkers have gone out once already. Two other times I had it in the shop for a clicking noise in my dash area and it was something with my hazards that had to be replaced. My passenger seat would not adjust, they say they fixed it? The transmission slips on occasion and that has been since I took possession of the lemon. My horn quit working and was finally fixed after repeatedly taking it into the dealer. It is hesitant to start at times and when it finally starts the front end shakes, like the motor mounts are bad.
I have had nothing but problems with my 2000 pontiac. The brakes have been replaced 3 times rotors have been replaced twice. My hub caps had to be replaced because they were all cracked. The buttons on my air conditioner/stereo control are stripped. Screws fall out by the dash, the truck is uneven, when it is closed 1 side is higher than the other, there's a gap, my windshield wiper hose is busted it leaks. Seat belt covers broke off. My side mirrors are disconnecting themselves. The dealer will not help me. Everytime I've gone up there I left upset. They do not stand behind their product. I've even sent letters with no response. I have a junk car. It is not worth the price. I also took it to the dealer because there is a rattling under my hood like a mount is gone. I took it and they said they did not see anything. Pontiac does not take the customers they have seriously. It is really sad. What am I to do as a consumer? Who is willing to help? Hopefully this will get their attention. Dt
The tires are very weak and are not very "durable." from the experience I've had, I don't feel safe with the tires and wheels on my car. Every time I'm driving somewhere and encounter everyday road conditions, I'm scared to find a flat, popped tire; or blowout. I've had the exterior black lining fixed 2 times and I'm not happy it is happening again! The rear windshield weather strip is separating. The lower body mold is comiing off the body around the entire vehicle. A suspension cover part doesn't fit, has been to dave cross service dept. Where car spent 4 days and said to be repaired, I got my car back and it was worse than when it went there. Whoever has replaced the front bumper is a complete moron! It isn't lined up with the proper things! The driver side is lower than the passenger side. The car sounds like it is going to fall apart on a perfect road! A lot of money has been put into this vehicle and it's very upsetting when it is taken to get fixed, pay for that, get it back, it's still not right, take it back again, pay, recieve rude customer service, then it's a half-a** job! There's so many things to comment about, but those are the top subjects with my car. Hopefully, I will be taken seriously for once. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated. Dt
The passenger seat lever broke off and the seat was unable to move forwards and backwards. Also while driving, the driver seat was collapsed. Consumer stated that the dealer was unwilling to fix the problem. The consumer wants a new vehicle or reimbursement for what the vehicle cost.
When it rained hard, water leaked under both door panels (for many months prior to service at 31000 miles). Large quantities of water leaked in, saturating the carpets in both the front and rear seats on both sides of the car. Brought into dealership 08/03/01, and dealership removed door panels and added second strip of sealer to water deflectors for both left and right doors. Was told that this should have been factory-installed and was missing. Work covered under warranty. Solved problem.
When it rains passengers side floor of vehicle fills with water, also water coming down between door and floor, contacted dealer, and consumer was informed by dealer that they could not see anything wrong. *ak consumer stated this has been happening ever since vehicle was purchased.
When it rains the side door area seems to leak water onto back passenger side carpeting. Replacing seals and resetting door doesn't seem to be working. Hopefully floorboard is not rotting.
Cruise control is inoperable at times.
There was a puddle of water on both sides of vehicle near doors of driver and passenger sides. Also, dealership was aware of problem at this time.
Water deflectors warped causing a puddle to form on back floor on passenger side. While driving down the road trunk pops open for no reason but only if it is raining. Windshield leaked causing water to leak down by hood release and under dash causing another puddle on floor. I should add dealer cannot find any reason for trunk to pop open although it has happened 4 times.
Right suspension squawk / squeak while driving in normal conditions, right front passenger side door glass shattered behind mirror while driving with no apparent debris striking car, right front door not flushed, leaving gap.
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