1997 Pontiac Grand Prix body problems

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Body · PA

Rocker panel is completely rusted out. Contacted pontiac and they won't do anything about it. My car is a '97 and I have older cars that did not rust as bad as this.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA

This is the worst automobile I have ever owned. It is nickel and diming me to death. Both back windows are being held up in place by sticks that I have proped under them. The front passenger window I paid $300 to have repaired. The steering locked up on me and I had to dish out $500 to get that repaired, gm recalled it a couple of weeks after that, thank god I got some of my money back for that repair. The passengers side head light lens cover fell off $75 to replace that. I am presently working on the brake transmission shift indicator which I just called the dealer for a price on the part and am told it will be $224.07 for the part and probably $115 for the labor. The engine leaks oil I had my wife take it to the shop for them to take a look at and they told her that no leaks were evident. Well the oil in my driveway is coming from somewhere. I will never own another gm product in my life again. Not even if it is given to me and 10,000 to use toward the repairs of it.

Filed Oct 7, 2002 · Body, Engine · OH

Consumer states the vehicle's front head light lenses dropped and the dealer replaced both lamp assemblies.

Filed Jan 12, 2002 · Body · NJ

Appears to be some sort of tape on divider frames between front and back windows is slowly peeling off, exposing bare metal that is slowly rusting. Also, tape is deteriotating on small window frame divider in back seat, exposing bare metal as well. These are outside the car, thus they are slowly rusting.

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Body · TX

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Body · IA

Power locks would continually lock and unlock by themselves when driving under 45 MPH. Dealer was not notified at this time. *ak

Filed Dec 2, 2000 · Body, Lights · TN

Lens cover, was indicated not to be covered by the warranty when it was an obvious design defect, in that the glue chosen to attach the lens cover was not able to handle the heat of the halogen light bulb and/or solar heat combined; the glue became brittle and cracked. Both facia on the front door panels have come loose on the end. When the door is opened this facia bends the quarter panel it hits and affects the ability of the car door to be opened. I have had this problem on both front doors and newer models have been altered to allow for a clearance between these parts that is not on the 1997 grand prix.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Body · CA

Passenger's door slid forward/frame shifted. Presently, the door will not open, and not flush with fender. When opening door the body caved in. She has contacted the dealership.

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Body, Brakes · TN

Specifically asked dealer if car had been wrecked and was told no (with witness) - my concerns are that car may have been damaged beyond acceptable safety limits or repairs were not done properly, as well as misrepresentation at time of sale (car was presented and priced as non-wrecked) and non-concern when I showed them the damage signs within a month after the sale - I would like to check previous titles for salvage claims....headlight assembly popped off without warning....ABS system starts cycling during non-panic braking making it hard to stop, almost causing rear-end accidents on several occasions....rotors became dangerously warped, I replaced them with new pads (all four) and rotors are now warped again.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Body, Brakes · NY

Vehicle windshield wiper arm (drivers) creaking noise (I believe a recall is underway). Loose trim throughout. Rearview mirror replaced, battery died (car was towed), power window failed (dealer replaced), headlights admit moisture, ashtray opens by itself, seat squeaks, dash rattles, rattle also comes from rear of car, vehicle vibration at highway speeds, seatbelts do not retract, leather on seats is cracking, key knob has too short a range, stiching is coming off the leather wrapped steering wheel, also the club lock burns inprints into wheel if left on in the summer sun, headlights turn on in the middle of the day, brakes stop working in heavy rain or when coming out of the car wash, the power door lock swithch on the passengers door fell into the door, various retaining clips have broken off trim, etc.