Pontiac Grand Am shudder problems

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 155,825 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for another service, the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact had noticed that the "check engine" warning light was continuously illuminated. The contact was then driving approximately 35 MPH when vehicle began to shudder. The contact then coasted over to an emergency lane and the engine stalled. The engine did not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had not been taken back to a mechanic for diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number :07e021000(fuel system, other). The approximate failure mileage was 155,825.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

I have a pontiac grand am gt 2001 v6 and it has 3 major problems. The car has 52,000 miles and I have had to replace the rotors/breaks twice already. Whenever the front brakes are applied they pulsate and drag the car to a stop. Best of all its starting to shudder again when I use the breaks. So, soon to be 3 times in about 3 years. Second, the speakers have blown 2 times. I dont understand why gm would put speakers in the car that cannot handle the power from the factory reciever. Finally, the engine cooling problem. The low coolant light would turn on when I started the car, then turn off after 10-30 seconds. This went on for a week or two and I brought it in to get checked out. They told me the dex cool coolant ate through the gaskets, which caused the loss of coolant. Its $800 to get it fixed. Please do something, this car's design is flawed.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Speakers have been replaced twice, calipers, electrical problems and only 3 months after I purchased the vehicle until now I have heard a grinding, scrubbing noise in the wheels when driving at slow speeds. And when slowing down the car shudders violently. I have only had the car a year and every month something has had to be fixed. The car is still under warranty and I am very displeased with the service that I have gotten from the dealership. I am now consulting a lawyer who handles lemon law cases.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 11,000 miles · KY

1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. Participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. Under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). Turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. All four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). After warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. Since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). And the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). Fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. Surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · VA · fire

My brother's (john sturgill) 1993 pontiac grand am caught on fire and burned to the ground with the ignition off. My brother had just driven the car home from work. He turned off the ignition went into his home. Just 10 mintues later his wife saw smoke coming by the window. They immediately walked outside and saw the car completely engulfed in flames. They called the fire department to put out the fire but the car burned to the ground. The fire damaged the outer vinyl siding on 2 sides of the house, damaged a brand new carport, completely burned a 2 year old riding lawn mower and destroyed a storage building with over $2,000 in personal belongings. I have never seen a car burn that quickly and with that much force. It was the scariest day of my life.if my brother and his wife had driven 10 more minutes they wouldn't be here with me today. I shudder the thought that somewhere there are people still driving 1993 pontiacs with their lives at risk also.

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Consumer stated that when driving and brakes are applied the car shudders excessively. Dealer has done a complete overhaul of brake system replacing master cylinder, calipers, rotors and pads, but problem continues to occur. Consumer stated has had vehicle repaired by dealer 4x in an attempt to repair brake issues. Ts

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Had rotors and brake pads replaced twice, and they need to be replaced again due to vibrating and shudder when brake is applied. Dealer replaced both times, did not charge. Service person said they were having problems with rotors on the malibu's ?

Filed May 9, 2001 · Transmission · MI

First gear burns out/vehicle shudders and stalls while stopping before complete failure.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Brakes · MD

After approximately every 12 month there is a shudder to the car when applying the brakes to stop. This is the third time taking this car and having new rotors put on. Dealership states rotors keep warping.

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · MS

Component #1 (brakes)-brakes wear out every three months regardless of driving conditions or driving habits, have had all components associated with brakes replaced and problem still occurs; component #2 (ignition) - almost every time I accelerate from a stop, the engine hesitates and shudders for approximately 3-5 seconds regardless of weather conditions or temperature of engine; component #3 (transmission) - on most right turns there is a clunk that eminates from the driver's side; component #4 (window) - the window on the driver's side is extremely difficult to roll down or up, especially in cooler weather