When this car was purchased, it had 30,000 miles on it, it now has 58,000 miles, this car has been in the shop every month or every two months, I have tried everything in my power to correct this problem with the dealership, they in no way want to help me, I have taken the car up there numerous times for the same things until they finally found a problem with my electrical components, they have replaced all of the wheel bearing on this car, the wheel sensors, block assembly, fuel sending unit, power steering pressure hose, body control module, I've even replaced the battery, alternator, water pump, tentionser, they even attempted to fix the interior, which was not torn due to abuse, rotors, they found a shortage underhood, and they replaced the underhood electrical center, wheel bearing assembly, tie rod ends, wheel speed sensor....after all of these problems that I have had with this car, I have had to come up with money to repair this car, and they finally agreed to help me into another car, but my car is valued at $14,995 and they only want to give me $9,000 for my car when they know that I owe $14,300, these problems with this car has caused me much hardship and I'm trying to save my credit, this is an attempt to get some help, if you could please lead me in the correct direction will greatly appreciate it.
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix acceleration complaints
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Could be driving vehicle about any MPH when the vehicle started accelerating by itself without the consumer stepping on the gas pedal, consumer will has to step on brakes pedal to stop vehicle or to avoid an accident. Dealer was contacted.
Driver's side seat belt doesn't retract.
Vehicle dies while driving in left lane; also , fails to start in the mornings. In addition, cruise control failed/ erratic operation of windshield wipers, mostly in cold weather/horn failure and front brake rotors malfunctioned.
Cruise control will not properly disengage, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate and then slow down.
Consumer was driving under normal operation with the cruise control engaged and the consumer was unable to release the cruise control due to a pitched cable on the wiring harness, dealer has repaired the harness.
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