While driving at 55 MPH vehicle overheated. Consumer pulled into a service station and checked the radiator level, and added water. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic the next day. Mechanic determined there was a leak in the gasket between the manifold and engine. Gasket and the manifold bolts were replaced. *ak
2000 Pontiac Grand Am engine complaints
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Consumer had been adding coolant, but did not initially realize that it was an intake manifold problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and was told that the upper and lower parts of intake manifold was leaking. Consumer was adding more antifreeze than usual because indicator was reading low coolant.
I have three complaints on my 2000 grand am se: 1. I just had to replace my intake manifold. It had a hairline crack in it that the dealer informed me had to be a manufacturer default because it couldn't have cracked on its own. I paid $600 to have this fixed in total. 2. My air conditioner hasn't held a charge since the end of 2003. I haven't had that repaired yet so I have no idea what it will cost. 3. My "service engine soon" light keeps coming on. I'm never sure if there is or isn't a problem. One day it's on, the next day it's off. I just don't understand why a vehicle that is only three years old can have so many issues. I have replaced the brakes once and already need to do so again. However, I am very upset about the intake manifold and air conditioner. An air conditioner shouldn't go out on a three year old car. That is just unacceptable. I still owe two more years on the car and am afraid of what will break next. I would like to be compensated for this default on a fairly new vehicle. I do want to say that I just loved my car when I got it, but I don't want to constantly be paying for major repairs on a vehicle that shouldn't require them.
I have replaced the intake manifold gasket twice on my 2000 pontiac grand am. Once in 02/2002 and again in 01/2004.
Consumer stated vehicle overheated and leaked antifreeze. Consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic, and mechanic determined it was leaking from the manifold gasket. Consumer had problem repaired and paid for it. This was after the mechanic researched and determined that the problem was not a recall, but a service bulletin. Consumer was charged $570.00 for repairs.
While driving the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause of the problem has not been determined.
Car was running fine and the next minute there was a popping noise (like I busted a hose or something) when I turned it on. I looked on the ground and power steering fluid was running every where and leaked all out within a matter of minutes. Then I tried to move the car out of the drive way and the steering wheel was so tough to turn that it felt like the wheel was locked up. Now I have to get a new power steering pump, a return hose, and a serpentine belt, and the to top it off it is not under warranty anymore. I was very lucky that it did not happen in the middle of a road though. What a way to start the new year!
Intake manifold gasket failure on my 3.4l v6. It was pointed out to me by the service manager, who happened to know right where to look. Being on a tight budget, I couldn't afford the $800+ dollars I was quoted. Now I carry a gallon of dex-cool to top off the system and pray the cooling system doesn't give out because of the dex-cool problem with these engines. My car was just out of warranty and they would not cover it or even offer a 50/50 deal. Gm should be held accountable.
Out of warranty. Experiencing engine coolant leak at intake manifold. Dealer wants to replace $100.00 gasket and also flush & refill coolant @ $130.00. $970.00 for labor seems excessive to me. Appaently the engine has to be removed to perform this repair. Pontiac advertized 100,000 mile coolant on window sticker!
Past vehicle warranty. Estimated costs through the dealer were well over $900.00 for a blown intake gasket on this vehicle. Combuination of dex-cool and an inferior gasket material is what cause this. Thousands of consumers have the same problem and gm admits the intake gaskets on the 3.0,3.1,3.4 and 3.8 liter motors are bad and failing way before their supposed life expectancy. The gaskets are failing and ruining motors just as most of the vehicles are past the warranty mileage. The dealer will fix but will charge me full parts and labor. I am a mechanic and will perofrm the repair myself.
I took my vehicle in for service on jan 10, 2004 because of the smell of anti-freeze, car not heating up and sluggish behavior during driving. As it turned out, the coolant was leaking in the oil and causing these problems. My mechanic informed me of a service bulletin and class action suit against gm regarding these issues. When I notified gm (dean nelson) regarding the issue, they had no knowledge of the service bulletin. The bulletin number is 03-06-01-010a and superseded bulletin number 03-06-01-010. This bulletin covers pontiac grand am between the years of 1999-2003. In past incidents, gm accepted responsibility for this defect. This case should not be any different.
Dexcool issues could lead to engine failure , engine knock due to gasket failure , will lead to premature engine failure in traffic conditions, fire , death could result.
I own a 2000 pontiac grand am which was purchased at northshore pontiac buick gmc in malden, massachusetts. I have had this car towed a total of 3 times to date since the problem began approximately 2 months ago. The vehicle will stall while driving. I or my mother will drive the car and will be accelerating to approximately 30-40 MPH and out of nowhere, it stalls. On 2 occasions, I and my mother were almost fatally injured as oncoming traffic from behind narrowly missed rearending us. I have noticed other similar complaints on the federal safety agency website and urge you please to investigate and recall these vehicles as they are bound to kill someone. I work at a local t.v. Media outlet and have spoken with our consumer editor which is going to be looking into the matter and going public if the problem persists. In bringing this car to the dealer, northshore pontiac buick gmc, where we have been dealing with [xxx] (service dept. Manager), he has admitted there is an "intermittent problem" unknown to them. They have replaced numerous items with the hope that the problem is solved, however it continues. The vehicle is currently in their possession where as they will be replacing the catalytic converter for the second time. After picking up the vehicle on 12/16/03 from the dealer's service department again, which replaced the ignition coil, believing that would be the vehicle's stalling solution, the vehicle repeated its defect 2 days later. This is an extremely dangerous situation where someone will get hurt, perhaps fatally, if this issue is not rectified in all 2000 pontiac grand am vehicles. If you would like to contact me for further investigation or should you require more information, please don't hesitate to contact me at [xxx]. I greatly appreciate your help in advance. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2000 pontaic grand am gt (v6) has an intake manifold gasket leak. I have spoken with several people that have this same problem. If this is such a frequent problem, as it seems to be, why doesn't pontaic do anything to fix it and keep their consumers happy?
Was driving 40 MPH when vehicle stalled. Driver had managed to get vehicle out of traffic. Had tried to restart vehicle and it rolled backwards. Driver waited 30 minutes., and then started vehicle. Consumer would be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check cause of problem.
I have a 2000 grand am. My gas gauge does not work properly. Now, car is stalling and mechanic says it is the fuel pump. Right front window doesn't work. My fans do not work properly and my car overheats constantly. I had 3 sensors bad in my car and had them replaced. Rotors, brake pads and bearings have been replaced constantly.
Coolant leaking from the lower intake manifold gasket in the rear of the engine. Mechanic told me this is pretty common with gm cars with v6 engines. Also told I need a new battery. Car is only 3.5 years old with 31,800 miles. I never had a problem in the past with a pontiac or gm car.
Car over heated and stalled due to a blown intake manifold gasket on my 2000 grand am 3.4l v-6 motor. 55000 miles. Created unsafe condition on the road way by this failing on the automobile. There are thousands of consumers out there who have the same problem with these and other gm vehicles with the 3.0,3.1.3.4 and 3.8 motors. This gasket is failing and it has been admitted by gm they used an inferior gasket on these vehicles. 55000 miles for a major break down for this reason should not be happening.
I have a 2000 pontiac grandam gt, purchased 12/27/1999.I've had troubles from peeling paint,power window wouldn't let down ,to thread coming a loose on bucket,radio digitial display not showing completed numbers,tires making noises,car hestitate and some times acts as if it wants to continue on after I have applied the brakes,sunroof leaked,now the steering wheel crackes and pops at times like herman monsters back ,oil has now enter into the dexron coolant from the engine,this is my only source of transportation when the dealership gets your car they don't want give you equal transportation to use as long as needed until your vechile has been completely repaired the expect you to continuly run back an forth because the say they can only lend the car out for thus amount of days. Then afterward rental place wants to start calling you about money on the extra time used in the car when it's not your fault your car isn't ready.
Radiator is leaking coolant due to a faulty gasket. Cause of the leakage is still being determind by dealer.
Intake manifold on 3.4l sfi v6 engine on grand am's have severe problem - lets water out of the system very fast, will let a full tank of coolant out in less than 1 hour of driving time. This causes driver to be stranded, also an environmental issue with coolant leaking everywhere. This has caused my engine to be on fire, and the repairs are extensive. Mechanics know this problem all too well, everyone I have been to has had to fix it multiple times. The procedure takes 6 full hours, requiring pricy labor on the consumers expense. New intake manifold gaskets still don't last long even after they have been replaced. Gm needs to stand behind their faulty product, and fix this problem. I will spend more in repairs on the engine, then I paid for the car - and I bought it brand new. Please make gm fix this problem, it is an environmental issue with antifreeze leaking everywhere, it is a hazard to people who have to stop to refill the coolant tank just to drive, and it is a very costly and hard to get to component of the engine.
My vehicle is a 2000 pontiac grand am se. When I drive for long periods of time, the car will sporardically turn off. Sometimes the trac off light comes on, sometimes it doesn't. Then I will let it sit for about 10-15 min and then try to restart it. Usually it will. I then can go only 1 or 2 miles before it occurs again.
I have replaced 2 intake manifold gaskets on my 1996 pontiac grand am . Now my 2000 grand am gt gasket is leaking, and pontiac confirmed this and will not repair it. There is a memo about this if you can get a copy of it. This can occur from about 30,000 miles on. This also affects chevrolet with the same engine.
Engine problems and safety concerns with gm auto. Grand am gt 2000 with dexcool problems. Engine overheat. Auto not start at times. Coolant leak into engine cause damage to internals cause dangerous crash due to vehicle failure on highway/roads , maybe cause possible engine fire.
There is consistent, loud clicking from the internal engine. The warranty was about to expire and the dealer where I bought the car refused to work on the car. After another dealer brought the car to them, they agreed to work on the car. Pontiac gm was contacted. Gm said that there is a design problem with some of these pontiac grand am's. They said that when the engineers come up with a fix, it will be fixed. This was 3 months ago and nothing has been done. I cannot trade the car in because of these problems. The car has been fixed under warranty three times and been towed in to the dealer twice. I have complained to no avail.
Vehicle was shut off in the parking when it caught on fire from engine. Dealer notified.
The engine caught fire while driving on the interstate. Mr scc
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.
Pontiac grand am 2000 stalls out while driving without any warning, I don't even drive the car on major highways anymore, only drive on the back roads. The last time this happened I was lucky but this has happened too many times, 5 in all and I am afraid the next time I won't be so lucky and I will hurt not only myself but anyone who happens to be behind me when it cuts out at 60 or 65 miles an hour. It was also hard to start the car at times and the weather had nothing to do with it, and it didn't seem to matter, hot, cold , muggy, rainy, cold or damp the coolant light had been coming on intermittently and 3 days after I had it in for service the car stalled out again and the coolant light came on and stayed on, I was in a parking lot so I was safe. My husband came and found red gooey stuff in the coolant reservoir tank. Took back in for repairs and they supposedly fixed a leak and can you believe this one, put the same red stuff right back in, dex-cool, so the problem is not fixed. I also feel they should have flushed the system since I am sure it went all through the system, but I am just a woman and what could I know?? The service dept. Also reworded every repair I asked them to do, such as if I said tires were wearing unevenly, they worded it, customer states tires losing psi. I have all of my repair orders and the last one I made a copy of since I sent it to pontiac, I have proof this time in writing of my wording. This grand am has 19,967 miles on it and is 3 years old, this tells you just how often it is driven. It is too dangerous to drive any where but on back streets.
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