2001 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Body, Engine · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the steering felt abnormal while the vehicle was being operated at 50 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle was being held on by a single bolt and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. ..updated 06/21/17 *bf

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Engine · 145,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2014 · Engine · VT

We have received the recall letter dated october 2014. We had complained about the safety of the vehicle as it shut off as we were going down the interstate across a bridge which has a bump on it we lost all power and was like old fashion steering. We coasted to the end of the exit ramp and had to play with the key and after awhile it started and this continued off and on and they told us had to turn key for 10 min on aux till light blinked and reset itself they told us would reset security system and start. Which it did most of the time was a pain an inconvenient. We got rid of it in 06 or 07. It was interesting and gm said it was our problem. Haven't purchased another gm vehicle. Had a lot of close calls with this vehicle....but was our issue they told us....

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · MI

2001 pontiac grand am. Consumer writes in regards to head gasket and ignition switch replacement and is requesting reimbursement for repairs.* ld the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking coolant and the vehicle would not start.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 125,000 miles · OH

While driving the car it would shut down, the steering wheel would lock, and all that could be done is brake to a stop.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Body, Engine · 182,000 miles · UT · crash

Going through an intersection, the car shuts off and the car following runs into the the back of us.

Filed Jul 19, 2014 · Engine · 123,000 miles · CO

When I bought the car it was used with just a little over 100000 miles on it. I noticed anti-freeze leaking out of the intake gasket onto the engine. It got worse so I had my mechanic replace it with a oem part. He warned me against it saying that all the 6"s had this problem because the orig. Gasket that gm used was faulty and that he suggested a replacement gasket that was better but at over $100. Compared to the $35. Oem I went with the oem and two years later I ha to have it done again. This time I had the $100. Gasket used and no more problems. Seems that all the pontiac 6 cyl. Between somewhere around 1998/1999 through 2002/-- have this problem. My son has a chevy corsica with the same engine and his blew at 124000. Anyway I spent over $2300 fixing a gasket that should have never leaked. I believe that is was bad when I bought it because it had stop leak in the cooling system the I thought was a little strange.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 142,000 miles · NE · crash · 1 injury

Car started shutting off while being driven on numerous occasions. Car was evaluated by gm dealer and another independent auto repair shop, neither could determine why car was shutting off, gm dealer technician stated possible ignition switch problem on 11/22/2010. On 12/24/2011, the pontiac grand am 2001, was being driven and ignition shut off causing the car to hit an unoccupied parked truck. Car lost power steering and could not avoid the accident. Car flipped on its top, injuring the driver of the car. Airbags did not deploy. Car was total loss. Have all documentation to confirm claim.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The contact had to make numerous attempts to turn the ignition and reset the security system in order to start the vehicle. The service engine soon, security sensor, and traction control sensor indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, the radio volume could not be adjusted, and the turn signals failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the key would move in the ignition and the vehicle would shut off. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would stall intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. The VIN was not available.