2001 Pontiac Grand Am transmission problems

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 Dec 19, 2006 · Transmission · 53,700 miles · RI

Tl* - the contact stated that while trying to accelerate the vehicle, the RPM increased to 3,000-4,000 RPM. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerates slowly and when the vehicle needs to get to about 3,000- 4,000 RPM for it to change gear. The contact also stated that the service manager of the dealership told him that the transmission is changing gears about 10 miles per hour over where it should be changing gear. The contact has taken vehicle to dealership 3 times and they have not been able to diagnose the issue. The contact states that dealership has informed him that he will have to leave vehicle for at least one day and that he will be responsible for payment of $100. - $200. For the repair. The contact said that dealership can't work on this vehicle until early january 2007 and this would have to be done during the week. The contact feels that he should not be responsible for this repair because the lemon law in the state of connecticut, where vehicle was purchased.

Filed Apr 11, 2006 · Lights, Steering · 5,000 miles · HI

The A/C- heater speed control selection 1 and 2 stopped working in 2002 shortly after I purchased my vehicle. On april 10,2006, the selections 3 and 4 are also not working. This is now the 9th probolem I've had with my vehicle. To include both power window brackets breaking, my hazard flasher, transmission, steering, and A/C. I've unknowingly had jackson auto group of hawaii do repairs without so much as a word about the recalls. What proactive steps have been taken to notify the dealers about the recalls and defects?

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 82,750 miles · PA

The body control module caused two batteries to fail. The turn signal switch failed causing clicking noise in the ash. *ts when the bcm failed the consumer noticed a 1 amp draw. The dealer could not duplicate the problem but replaced the bcm per the consumers request. The vehicle was bucking and felt as if there was a major miss. This was due to faulty #4 injector. The injector was replaced and the PCM was reprogrammed.

Filed May 10, 2005 · Transmission · OH

Car will fail while accelerating, when accererating hard, the car will not accelerate, if I let off the gas and accelerate again the problem will dissapear, if I do not the car will continue to jolt and provide longer periods without acceleration

Filed May 11, 2004 · Lights, Transmission · IL

After the dealership replaced the hazard warning switch for the recall 03v327000 the turning signal was still not operating correctly. *ak the turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. The dealer replaced the hazard switch but the turn signal were still working intermittently. The dealer suggested that the flashers had nothing to do with the recall. Also, the vehicle did not pick up speed, hesitate, and start slowly. *sc

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · MA

There is a hesitation when driving on highways when you accelerate into a higher gear. It has been checked out countless times and nothing is picked up on the computer.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Lights, Transmission · VA

When shifting gears the vehicle vibrated and would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed the shaft inside of transmission broke off and needed to be replaced.*ak in addition, the turn signals failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the problem. *ph

Filed Apr 6, 2003 · Steering, Transmission · 12,000 miles · NV

I own a 2001 pontiac grand am,4-cyl. 5-speed manual transmission, which I purchased in may of 2001. Since then I have been having problems with engaging 2nd gear, the transmission slips and makes a rattling noise, also when I am driving, the tires get caught in a groove on the freeway, the front wheels will follow the groove while I am holding the steering wheel straight. It seems as though something is wrong with the rack and pinion, or a defect in the steering assembly/linkage. I have brought the car in to 3 local dealerships here in las vegas and all of them claim that there is nothing wrong with the car, after looking at it, I noticed on your website -that there have been many problems with the transmissions/suspensions of these specific cars. Please note that the car is still under the manufacturer's warranty. Is there something you could do to help us get this problem corrected?

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Transmission · WV

While stopping on a steep hill, vehicle rolled backwards when letting off the brakes. Dealer has been notified. *ak