2001 Pontiac Grand Am: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the ABS warning indicator. The vehicle restarted after the consumer waited for a period of five hours. Also, there was a small amount of coolant and water leakage on the ground as the engine would overheat sporadically. The vehicle was diagnosed by two different independent mechanics who informed the contact that the head gasket, intake gasket and thermostat would need to be replaced. The failures continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/11/11

Filed Sep 1, 2006 · Body · 132,000 miles · MI

Due to water leaking into the car the bcm computer had to be replaced. The mechanic that fixed the car said the fuel pump had to be replaced also.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · 4 miles · MI

I picked up my brand new 2001 grand am with 1 mile on it, it was during a heavy down pour. The next morning I noticed both front and back floor boars were drenched. I've have the vehicle in on numerous occations for this problem and it is always after a heavy rain. They first stated the deflectors were broke/turned/etc. They had it in there for days under a hose, however, I told them it has to be heavy rain. They cannot duplication the problem and are now claiming some one is playing a joke on me. Ha to that I say as I have an alarm on my car and no one else has the keys, besides who would be out in a thunder storm pouring water on the floor of my car. They have also stated it is due to a spill, well no one sits in my back seat. They had to repaint the seat runners as they were rusting out so bad due to the water leak. I'm obtaining a lawyer and taking legal actions. In looking at teh numberous complaints I can see I'm not the only one with this problem. I pay $395 per month for this car for the bottoms to rust out in the future. Gm needs to make this right or they have lost a very loyal customer

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Visibility · MI

On heavy rainy days windshield leaked water onto inside of vehicle. Dealership replaced trims three times. However, the windshield problem was not resolved.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 34,000 miles · OK · fire

Water leaked into floorboard from air-conditioner. Grinding noise coming from the front and back wheels. Trim came loose from back bumper. Rearview mirror fell off. Had numerous times where the car would crank but not start (dealership could not duplicate problem) front driver window would not come down on occasion. Car caught fire under the dashboard while parked in our garage. The fire did extensive damage to the interior of the car. The inspector sent out to look at the car (by gm) said the fire was electrical and not caused by anything we did to the car. The car was repurchased by gm on january 7, 2004 after basically calling them on a daily basis to get something done about it.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · 38,000 miles · AR

2 weeks after purchase, floorboard was drenched and took to the dealership to be repaired.they said it was;however, the next big rain the car was drenched again. The car stayed for almost 2 weeks during which time, the mechanics could not "figure it out" and I was informed that some "experimental" fluid was used to try to stop the leak, but that did not work so it was being removed. The mechanics were putting it under the water hose to see if they could determine the leak. This was finally fixed, though I do not know what the cause may have been or what the final fix was done. 6 months later, the blinkers went out and were haphazard working. This was repaired under a different pontiac dealership as I was leery to "experiments." 3 months later, the check engine light was on or the check vehicle light, headlights were acting funny. Dealership and was informed this was due to corrosion and was not covered under warranty. Last week, the traction off light kept coming on, the headlights kept blowing bulbs, the service vehicle light was on, the cigarette lighter would not work, and the daylights and fog lights would not work at all. I was informed that the map sensor was covered under warranty, but the headlight control circuit control module was not covered. I was informed by dealer#2 that the faulty parts could have been caused by the prior water leakage. Both the warranty company and dealer #2 told me that even though headlights and a lighting system was pertinent, there was nothing they could do to fix it at no cost to me. Dealer #2 fixed the map sensor and I picked up the vehicle. Now other problems after map repai. Since the car was waterlogged and it is only logical that any water damage should be covered by someone. I called dealer#1 and explained the situation. At this time, when they pulled up the record of the car, I was informed the water leakage was on a service bulletin I did not go put my car in the lake and I did not ask for this kind of hassle.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

I have had many problems with my 2001 grand am. Like others many turn signals failed, I have had water leaks, the dome light fell out of its casing and was dangling by its wires. In may of 2003 the computer and its wiring were replaced (at only 31000) after an incident of very ruff shifting. A separate consistant problem that remains unsolved is the car's occasional episodes of not wanting to start. During these episodes it sounds as if the starter will crack, but it just will not start. The only way to get it started at these times is to tap the gas pedal! It has been taken to two dealerships for this problem. They have replaced a fuel intake valve and put new programming in the computer. Nothing they ever do solves this problem and usually they tell me that they can not recreate the problem and therefore can not fix it. Even after having a new computer the problem still occurs.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 45,500 miles · MO

Leaking steering rack, leaking water pump & broken blower motor.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · TN

I have 16,000 miles on my 2001 grand am and have had it in twice for a leak in the heater core and twice for water leakage from rain. Once again my car had water in it. Went to dealership friday 2-21-2003 and they said I couldn't get my car in until march 3 because they had so many with the same problem. I need my car, so I went home and sucked all the water out. That same night it rained again, and sure enough, about 1/2 of water on the floor. So now I have a new car that smells like mold.the other thing is they told me after my warranty was up I would have to start paying for the repairs myself. My car is already ruined, and it sounds like the problem cannot be fixed. This is the fourth time it has leaked. What should I do? Why don't they recall them if it is defect?

Filed May 23, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

Water leaks from sun roof into electrical panel, causing various electrical shortages. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.