2001 Pontiac Grand Am suspension problems

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Electrical, Suspension · 157,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, a noise emitted from under the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to sway back and forth as the service engine and maintenance warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch and both front end wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time when braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated she could hear a clunking noise coming from the suspension system while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the suspension failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Jan 6, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 113,520 miles · OH

Power steering rack separated from sub frame due to corrosion

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 44,000 miles · VA

While driving a 2001 pontiac grand am the ABS, track off and service engine soon lights came on at the same time.

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · MI

Front driver side wheel bearing failure. I have had me wheel bearing replaced twice in the last year and it is going bad again so that will make it 3 times in 12 months. The first failure was under warranty and was replace free of charge. The second failure happened just after is was out of warranty and I had to pay to have it fixed even though it was replaced 5 months earlier. Now is it bad again. I have never had so many problems with one car. The turn signals work sometimes, the car doesn't start all the time.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 100 miles · TN

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. Consumer states that he is hearing a scrapping metal noise with the front brakes. The consumer has replaced the rotors, pads and is still hearing this noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they have not been able to fix the problem. Consumer contacted gm and they said the front tires needed to be replaced and the air pressure needed to be changed, however, this did not do any good. Consumer talked to about 20 people that owns the same vehicle with different model years, but doing the same thing. Consumer does have service invoices available. *tt

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 18,000 miles · SC

While driving, a loud scrap noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the noise could not be duplicated, but the brakes and rotors needed replacing. The mechanic replaced the brakes and rotors, but the problem still continued. The problem has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information. *jb the noise only happened at speeds of 30 MPH. The dealer stated the tires were the problem

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · 00

Wheel bearing both front wheels.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Suspension · 41,000 miles · VA

While under warrenty, rear struts were replaced. 6 months later, suspension noise was heard again, however now from the front end. At approximately 41,000 miles (nov 2003) pontiac dealer stated that the noise was "normal" for this car and the struts however there was no safety issue or mechanical damage. Seems to me that if there was no mechanical damage to the strut, then the frontend suspension should not sound like a baby's rattle. Now with approximately 45,000 the noise is worse and the steering column has occassional "jitters" under moderate to hard braking conditions. Vechicle seems to be developing several problems less then 6 months after warrenty expired.

Filed Feb 22, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

My 2001 pontiac grand am has had problems with brakes/ABS and wheel hubs. With 47k miles on the car, I've had problems with ABS/trac off/svc vehicle lights, brakes needing to be replaced & rotors turned, and have had to replace both front wheel hubs(at $391 per hub, just for the parts) and a wheel bearing.