Malfunction of the fuel system on my 2000 grand am.the problem has happen 3 times to the car.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system complaints
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(1)gas gauge doesn't work, shows still have gas at 1/4 to 1/2 tank full and is near empty or I run out. (2)run out of gas. Had to call some one to bring me gas. (it was -10 degrees f) (3) nothing can't afford to get it fixed.
The driver smelled a gas odor coming in from the vents. Consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked a brown liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced.
Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if I had had problems with it I said no because I hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. A month later mine acted up.)
I bought a 2000 pontiac grand am 3 years ago the fuel pump went out 2 years ago and I took it to the dealer. I have not been able to get this car fixed at all it has been in the shop 2 or 3 times and they have not fixed it so my question is ,is there something wrong with the fuel system in this carit is a 4 cylender I would ask but I have ran into others with the same problem
I purchased my vehicle in june of 2000. In august of the same year I was left on the side of the interstate because my gas gauge read 1/2 tank and was actually empty. I was towed into town and luckily my car was under warranty and repaired at no charge. I was told it was the fuel sender. Since then it has happened five more times in the last four years. I'm astonished this problem has not been investigated more thoroughly and a recall engaged. Something should be done about this.
On the date below, I drove to work and parked. My gas gauge read just over 1/4 a tank. When it was time to go home, I got in my car and it wouldn't start. I called a friend and he said it could be out of gas. Luckily, there was a gas station close by, so I bought a gas container and gas. I put the gas in my car and the car started up fine. The gas gauge still read 1/4 a tank. This has also happened to me several times before and it gets really annoying. I will be driving and my gas tank reads 1/8 to 1/2 a tank and my car will die on me. The last time this happened was about a month ago in april 2004. I had to walk 4 miles round trip to get gas. I take real good care of my car as much as I can because I didn't extend my warranty due to lack of money. This happens right at the most inopportune times. I have not taken my car in to have this fixed because I know it will cost me about $500 and I just cannot afford that. There's a website that I go to find out problems with the grand am car (grandamgt.com). A lot of people have this problem with 1999+ models. I've actually had to replace several completely different parts on my car (sensors, resistors, switches) due to gm's poor engineering and I can't afford this current problem. It's ridiculous that out of all the constant problems that grand am owners have, gm can only send out a recall on a stupid hazard light switch relay. That's my 2 cents.
My 2000 model pontiac grand am would cut off on me going down the road, sometimes in a straight away and sometimes in a turn, and at red lights. With the vehicle quitting like that I have no power for steering and brakes. I know of lots of complaints on pontiac fuel problems in the past. I had to replace my fuel pump, which was very expensive,which should never cost that much in the first place! I do have the old pump in my possession.
Fuel gauge system indicator always read 1/4 tank, even when the gas tank was full. Dealer indicated the need to replace the fuel sensor inside the gas tank at consumer's expense of $1,000.
The fuel gauge system on my 2000 pontiac grand am, has repeatedly had the same problem. After initially purchasing the vehicle, after about a year, I noticed that my fuel gauge was reading that it had more fuel than I knew it should have. I took it to my dealer (this was prior to the recall) and informed them of the issue. They had not heard anything. They reset my computer system, and this seemed to work for a while. Then I received the recall letter for the issue that I had told my dealership about. They replaced the sensor, and every thing seemed to be fine. Then about a year after that, the same thing started to happen. They asked if I had run out of gas, I said no, because I had paid attention to the gauge and knew it was not registering correctly. They replaced the sensor again; this was about may of 2003. Now the same thing is starting to happen again. My husband contacted the dealership and he was told they are no longer responsible for this, even though it is a continuing problem, but they will check into it. I feel this should have been corrected a long time ago. The replacement of the sensor seems to be a bandage, not a cure.
On three separate occasions, vehicle stopped running with two/three marks of gas on the gas gauge. *ph consumer received recall on vehicle and went to the dealer. The dealer said that there might be another defect on the fuel pump.
Vehicle did not start. A mechanic determined that the fuel pump stopped working.
When driving at any speed vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that fuel gauge failed.
While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. This caused loss of braking and steering power. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, although the fuel module was replaced twice.
I took my car in because it wouldn't crank. After three weeks, the mechanic said it was because it didn't have any gas in it!! The gas gauge said it had 3/4 tank. He replaced a sensor for the fuel tank and said that would take care of it. Four days later, it's doing it again!!! I've seen where there have been several other complaints of the same type. Why hasn't there been a recall to fix this? This is a safety issue since it would leave people stranded without any warning!
I had bought my used 2000 grand am in december of 2001. Since then, I have had to buy front brakes and rotors twice. Both times the mechanic informed me of the terrible condition they were in. I have also had problems with the car shutting down completely while driving. After talking to several mechanics, they all agreed that it was my fuel pump. They had also informed me that many other grand ams have had the same problems. Is there a recall on this car for these particular problems?
I own a 2000 pontiac grand am gt that has had a series of electrical problems. It started three weeks ago with my turn signals. After a turn or lane change and the lever returned to its neutral position, the turn signal would click for up to 10 minutes. Then a week later the driver side door power window would not work. Then the car died on me while driving on an interstate. Thank goodness there was no one behind me. Upon review, the dealorship found that a sensor leading to the fuel pump was bad. I had heard about a recall of hazard light/turn signals in pontiac grand am's but after calling gm several times they insist there is not a recall and therefore will not pay any of the $2000.00 in repairs. Please give me any info you can.
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.
Took v-6 4 door pontiac grand am into dealership when car had app. 34,000 miles on it. Complained about engine overheating, thought something wrong with engine. Dealership said no, it was just a plastic bag on the engine. Car with 38,000 miles on it, check engine light comes on, mechanic says fuel injector is broken (not clogged, it just broke). Car with 43,000 - 2nd fuel injector "breaks", once again, mechanic says it's just the injectors - breaking. Injectors have been flushed and everything.
2000 pontiac grand am v-6. Fuel pump broke for 2nd time in less than 2 years.
While driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle shut off, and caused the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer was notified. *ak on one occasion, the consumer was in the vehicle at a light when she realized the vehicle was sitting in a puddle of gas. The fuel problems started one month after purchase. It was discovered the fuel line had a hole in it and was replaced. (the fuel line was made of rubber) *scc
This 2000 grand am was purchased in jan of 2003 and and has been in the shop twice in 5 months for faulty fuel injectors. There are six fuel injectors and the mechanic said there is no way of knowing if or when the others may go out. It cost over $500 for each repair. This sounds like a problem with this type of automobile. The mechanic also said that he had just worked on two other grand ams with the same problem. One was brought in twice for fuel injectors and one three times. I read another complaint on this web site addressing the same issue with the same make and year car.there should be a factory recall as it seems this is a widespread problem.
While driving the gas gauge would indicate the incorrect amount of fuel. *nlm the vehicle shut off going 58 MPH with no warning lights to indicate the vehicle was about to run out of fuel. *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.
Fuel pump failed abruptly causing motor to quit while underway, and subsequently complete loss of all power brakes and power steering. This happened at 65 MPH in moderate traffic on an interstate. My daughter, driver at the time, had to maneuver the vehicle through two lanes of traffic and off the shoulder of the road without any power steering or brakes...a very dangerous situation. One that could have very easily caused a crash and serious injury or fatality.
Fuel pressure regulator leaking
Fuel pump quits working causing loss of power/control of vehicle when driving. Two dealerships replacing 10 & 12 fuel pumps in the week of my incident alone.
2000 pontiac grandam se, purchased from passport nissan of alexandria 703‑823‑9000 contact person earl and jeff tanier
Consumer complained about fuel guage oroblems, not been accuarate. Also, while driving vehicle died when the fuel guage indicator was still showing quater of a tank. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this phone call. Ph the fuel level sensor had to be replaced.
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