2002 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Engine · OH

Oil leak oil leaking on hot exhaust manifold causing fire while either running or driving may cause engine fire don't seem safe to me someone ownng and driving this car as I smell oil burning when I shut off car not safe to me if gm knows about this problem that's the way I wanna go car fire safty issue hmmmm.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Engine · 152,000 miles · CT

Oil leak oil leaking on hot exhaust manifold causing fire while either running or driving may cause engine fire don't seem safe to me someone ownng and driving this car as I smell oil burning when I shut off car not safe to me if gm knows about this problem that's the way I wanna go car fire safty issue hmmmm.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 25,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the rear wheels seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the rear driver side crashed into a curb, deflating the tire. The air bags failed to deploy. The ABS and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injures that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 182,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving along I-90 east going through south dakota. The weather was bad and the road was icy and very slick. There was an 18 wheeler that rolled over on the road and I did not see it until it was too late. There were about 10 cars in back of the truck and I could not stop. I had a head on collision with the back end of a 1 ton truck. It did not do any damage to the truck but it completely totaled my car. I hit the windshield with my head , left arm and hand. I suffered serious injuries and my head hit the windshield and cracked it the size of a grapefruit before the air bags deployed. They did not deploy until after I was seriously injured which is bs. I was taken to the hospital and an xray of my head was never done. They took an xray of my arm and hand and said I had a contusion. My head was big and swollen and so was my arm and hand and I had headaches for a month and a half and I still don't feel very well since the accident. I tried to file a claim against gm for the defective air bags on the car and they wont do anything about it. The accident happened in sturgis sd and the state patrol determined that the driver at fault was the driver of the 18 wheeler truck. I got no compensation whatsoever from the accident and the tow company ended up stealing my car.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · SC

2002 pontiac grand am. Consumer states vehicle have many problems including car shutting off at any time while in motion. *ta the consumer stated the engine and transmission mounts were replaced.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Engine · 151,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicles decelerated and began to sputter without warning. Also, the contact stated that there was a foul smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was powered off and back on before it resumed normal function. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Engine · 95,798 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled and the vehicle did not restart. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,798.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Engine · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While reversing out of a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the engine could not be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

When it rains, at take off the car stalls and will not run until it dries out. This has been going on for a year or more. I have almost been hit from behind several times as drivers behind me think I am going and the call stalls. One time my husband was driving on the expressway at 70 and the car shut down. Most time it seems to be when coming to a stop then taking off it stalls. The car will start then as soon as you hit the gas or put it in gear it shuts down. My daughter has a 2003 alero that does the same thing. This is very dangerous and we have seen multiple posts online about this and nothing is being done. My husband took it to the car wash and it starting acting up so he decided to try to get it to an automotive, it barely made it there. The repair facility had it for 10 days and could not figure out what was causing it. I guess if I get killed then maybe there will be an investigation and something will be done. I guess here is my proof I filed a complaint in case I die.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start until after numerous attempts at turning the key. The failure recurred daily over a period of six months. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 5/19/14