I was driving down the street and the car just shuts off while driving or slowing down. They are saying the fuel injector is bad.
2001 Pontiac Grand Am engine complaints
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Fuel system, gasoline details: @ times you can smell gas on the inside of the recently put $690 into changing the entire fuel system before that it cost me $1100 for the entire coolant system $250 for coil pack and cover frequently sparkplugs changed out the AC buttons wont allow the AC to turn on I live in the south we burn up down here with no AC in a car and again on this past sunday I just put another 4170 into sparkplugs and coil packs only to find out that all my problems are caused from the cars security anti - theft device that is defective I lose power no RPM's car will die in the middle of the interstate that I have to drive in downtown greeville sc and towns like atlanta and chattanooga tn the small things are the radio the lights the headlamps don't shine no brighter than a candle on a birthday cake not to mention that I go thru breaks and tires like they are candy it seems to wear a groove on the inside back passenger tire and the front drivers side makes this loud grinding noise that I think could be the brake booster ball not sure on that but I have spent enough money on this car to keep it going I could have bought 2 new vehicles can someone please have pontiac look into recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated the security system warning indicator illuminated and the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the malfunction was contributed to a defect within the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred six months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 6/4/12 *cn the consumer stated that security locks ignition for 10 minutes. These occurrences happen everday. Updated 06/07/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle was running low on coolant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the turn signals only illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine and security warning lamps. The contact also mentioned that there were times that the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the security pass lock system was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN number was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 130,000.
When I try to use my signals it wont work, they wont come on, it also lile to have caused an accident, when I crank the car up ot makes a loud noise for about five minutes, or sometimes it wont start, I have to wait thirty minutes, before it could crank on numerous occasions, it has done that, I also have to keep replacing brakes for this car, my coolant jug I have replaced that many of times and its still has a leak in it I have to put coolant in there four times a week, and also if im making a left my steering wheel it gets stuck sometimes.
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
Coolant level was going down on car and light was coming on, took car for checkup and intake gasket cracked and coolant mixed with oil, had gasket repaired , but while driving gasket blew again and powersteering functions of car did not work and coolant leaked all over ground , hard to control car and since in traffic almost was in accident < pontiac knows about issues with pontiac garnd am se 2001 and also with signal turn problem since signals stop working,now car needs new motor since gasket replaced about 3 times and each time it blew after taking out of repair shop and while driving.when someone is hurt is that what they are waiting for so that thes cars will be recalled?
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not respond. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the ignition switch was replaced. The failure occurred five months later; this time, the vehicle was able to be started after it was towed. The vehicle was taken to another local repair shop but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 175,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while trying to start the vehicle in heavy rainy weather conditions, the vehicle would start and within a few seconds, the engine would stall. The failure does not occur unless it rains. The dealer advised him to have a diagnostic test performed. The contact is concerned that the vehicle will stall if he attempts to drive it to the dealer. General motors confirmed that the failure needed to be diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
I have replaced the radiator twice, the water pump twice (going on number 3 tomorrow) and also get to do an intake manifold gasket. I own a 2001 pontiac grand am. The cause has since been discovered as the dex-cool coolant that gm manufactures which eats anything it comes in contact with. Recall needs issued, and repair work paid for.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine was able to be restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on four more occasions. Recently, the engine failed to restart. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. In addition, the pass lock system was previously replaced. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure and current mileages were 123,000.
Recall number: 03v327000 dates manufactured: mar 2000 to may 2001 number of vehicles affected: 670740 date owners notified on: feb 2004 certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. I tried calling pontiac today and they refused to inspect my car free of charge. The also tell me that this is not a valid recall number. I have seval issues with my car. I have paid several thousands of dollars on this car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. During routine maintenance a technician stated that under pressure of the intake manifold was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The contact was responsible for the repair cost which exceeded $700.00. The failure and current mileages were 80,300. Updated 03/18/09. *lj the intake manifold gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Updated 03/20/09.
3 window regulator are broken on driver side, and passenger. The rear window defroster only defrost half the window, interior lights do not go off when the switch is on auto, engine overheats, turn signals do not work, the engine is hard to start . I have not fixed the windows but I been to the dealership for the overheating and I was told there was no problems. I had to replace the fuel pump because the car would not start. These issues began over a year ago.
Problem: intake manifold gasket failure and passlock system malfunction descr: purchased car in 1/01, documented leak of coolant in nov. '01. Nothing could be found. In 2003, after I told them where the leak was coming from, they found the problem and replaced the gasket. This is a safety issue for me because I was a divorced mother with a small child who drives almost 300 miles each week to work and back. After some arguing the dealer covered the cost, except for a 200 deductible. In january 2007, the same thing happened again - this time costing me $900.00. The next safety issue is the passlock system on the car. The latest stranding occurred on wednesday, august 27, 2008. I have been "stranded" three or four times because the car would crank but would not turn over. Two or three times, the car has had to be towed to the dealership. I bought this car, my first new car, because I needed something reliable. Everytime the car has broken down, I have missed time from work, have had to pay several times to have the car towed (thankfully insurance has covered some of that) and had to pay for repairs.
While driving car, the engine just stops/stalls. It has only happened so far when slowing to stop. I am able to immediately restart it after shifting to park or neutral.
Change oil light will come on early, about after 1,000 miles - before the typical 3,000 miles oil should be changed (I change my oil every 3,000 miles).
A few years back, I had a problem in which my rpms would rise insanely when I was stopped at a light, and even when I put my car in park. It was as if I was "flooring it". I took it to the dealer. They said it was a head gasket problem. Luckily, it was still under warranty, as I only had about 45,000 miles on it. I took it home after it was "fixed", and it continued to do the same thing. I took it back to the dealer, and they said that they fixed the problem and that it will be ok. I took it back home and it has pretty much never stopped. It tends to do it more in the summer as opposed to the winter. Recently, the car was leaking coolant. I took it back to the dealer. I was once again told that it was the head gasket. My car is no longer under warranty, so I had to pay $1600 to get it fixed. 2 head gasket problems within a matter of 2 years? That seems like something that should never happen. After getting that fixed, I take it home. It runs fine for about 2 days, and then starts pulling some crazy stuff. The service engine soon light came on, although there weren't any noticeable issues. The light went off 2 days later. After that, I started experiencing other problems. My car has a serious lack of power when going up a hill. If I step on the gas a little more, the service engine soon light will flash. It doesn't stay on, it just flashes for about a minute. Whenever I come to a stop, my car tends to violently shake. I'm afraid to take it back to the dealer to see what's wrong, because I'm afraid I'll have to pay even more money for something that wasn't wrong prior to taking it the 1st time.
I purchased my 2001 grand am gt in 2002. So far since I've owned the car, I seem to replace the breaks every 10,000 miles or every year, I have had the rotors replaced twice within the last 5 years, replaced the alternator and fuel pump. Now, my ABS lights continue to go on and most recently, my car will not start it seem every two weeks (I hope I am not away from home when this happens) - the security light has been coming on and have to keep the key in the "on" position for 10 minutes and then try to start the car - my garage told me it was a security code problem that only the dealer can fix. I have only 90,000 miles on the car and now, I need a rack and pinion which will cost me another $900.00 (I spent approx $500 dollars on the car in the last 6 months). My break pad wear out at least yearly (I am retired and don't even drive the car long distance). Now my ABS lights are constantly coming on, even though the garage said he found nothing wrong and I need to take it to the dealer. The car is pretty - but will never buy another pontiac again - I can't afford to keep it in the garage every three months (so it seems) and need a reliable car - not one that doesn't start once every two weeks because now my security systems is messed up. Also, have had problems with 1 and 2 on the AC settings (wouldn't work at all) - and of course, paid to have that fixed. Please help me.
My 2001 grand am se hit around 98,000 kms and has been revving at 2,500 to 3,000 rpms while idling and while driving over revs and you need two feet on the brake. Have replaced intake manifold, one sensor, one valve, and $1,000 later my car still does the same. This is not safe while transporting children and with winter coming it should make for a scary ride.
The intake manifold gasket started leaking coolant & oil. Said this is a common gm problem since they switched to plastic. At the same time there was one other 99 grand am having the same thing fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The vehicle failed to start intermittently and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle would start after not being driven for a couple of days. The current mileage is 68,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
I have a 2001 pontiac grand am gt with the 3.4 v6 engine. The intake manifold gasket started leaking coolant into the cylinders. According to my mechanic, this was a common problem for this engine and that gm knew about this problem but refuses to pay for the cost of repairs.
We had an intake manifold leak on our 2001 grand am. The car had less tan 75,000 miles on it. When we got it back it had a cracked intake manifold and coolant in the oil. Since that time it has been in another dealers shop and not fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that coolant and antifreeze are leaking from the lower intake gasket. The failure was noticed while driving 40 MPH. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 51,000. Updated 08/23/07
Position 1 and 2 do not work on the fan.
I own a 2001 grand am se 2.4l. I've had nothing but troubles with this car since I bought it. Here's the list of some of the things I've had to replace on the car: alternator, starter, ignition module, coils and housing unit, and now the passlock system is junk!! This car has several times put me in danger because of it stalling just after stopping or just after going after a start. Which means I'm in the middle of an intersection when it stalls. I'm taking it to the dealer friday to get the passlock system fixed because my security light is on. I want this car to be recalled or to get reimbursed for the cost and time I've had to put into this car which is a lot$$$
During a routine oil change, it was found that coolent was leaking into the oil. The cause was found to be a cracked lower intake manifold gasket. As a result, I am forced to pay $800.00 to have the gasket replaced. My car only has 32,000 miles on it. There are so many people out there with the same problem. Gm needs to be forced to correct an error that they are obviously aware of but refuse to correct. There are too many reports of this happening on gm vehicles for it to be a coincidence.
While driving a 2001 pontiac grand am the ABS, track off and service engine soon lights came on at the same time.
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