After the engine was turned off, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition. *ak the consumer was unable to remove the key without pushing the button in the steering column, and could not shift from park without pushing the shift release button. The dealer did not find what was exactly wrong but said it was an electrical problem. (poor connection at splicer in the middle of the dash) *scc
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix transmission complaints
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Problems with power steering pump, alternator, rack and pinion, power windows, and head gaskets. *mr the power steering pump had suddenly gone out in traffic, the vehicle stopped abruptly in the middle of traffic(the alternator was replaced), the consumer discovered that the windshield wipers were inoperative upon start due to the failure of the wiper linkage under the cowl, the steering skipped as the consumer made right hand turns(the rack and pinion was replaced along with the power steering pump), the headlight lens had fallen off, the ceramic headgasket had to be replaced, the was a hesitation and alternator had to be replaced for a second time, the air bag warning light had come on due to a short in the wiring harness, the transmission grabbed along with hesitation(a tune up was performed and work was done to the transmission), the vehicle couldn't be taken out of the park position(the shifter was replaced), the power window(s) failed, the tire pressure light had illuminated, and the windshield wiper pump leaked and would not hold fluid. *scc
Transmission slipping. Mr the transmission was first replaced at 22,748 miles. 8,000 miles the transmission had to be replaced again. The third transmission is now having problems.
Recall 99v348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in july of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently.*ak map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.
While attempting to shift transmission vehicle won't move intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving transmission was shifting. Had taken vehicle to dealer to be fixed. Please provide more information.
When driving over bumps such as small potholes or railroad tracks, sometimes the ABS and low traction lights come on. Usually they go off. Sometimes they don't. Only method to turn the lights off are to pull of the road or highway and turn the engine off. Additonally, sometimes when braking over potholes / railroad tracks, the ABS engage and the clicking starts. Fortunately, due to my careful driving, I give myself plenty of room and don't need to press harder to prevent a collision. Also, sometimes with the low traction light coming on, the engine / transmission will rev up and engage the other front tire, which is completely useless when conditions are dry and normal.
Torque converter failed while vehicle was in operation and caused damage to transmission, bearings.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving 35-40 MPH ABS/traction control light came on, slowed down vehicle to 10 MPH. At that time vehicle sped up, wheels screeching. With foot on brake, and vehicle spun around and landed in ditch. Consumer tried to get out of ditch, vehicle accelerated again opposite way. Consumer realized he had a flat tire, drove 100-150 feet to find a flat spot to change tire. Vehicle lurched forward, and landed in ditch, had to be towed. Reported this to pontiac, no response.
Submitted to www.pontiac.com: my '97 3.0l grand prix (80,000+ miles) has ran dry on the (auto) transmission. The dealer is telling me that he found no leakage around the trans. But that this model has in some way connected the fuel line to the transmission and that something failed with the fuel solenoid (or vacuum something-or-another) and that somehow this has created a vacuum in the transmission sucking the trans fluid out and into the fuel injectors for "bypass combustion". I'm sorry if I'm not translating/relating this properly, I am fairly literate about cars and internal combustion engines, but feel totally lost trying to explain or understand this. Does this sound logical to you? The mech. Said that this was fairly common with this model. My concern is that it sounds like a design flaw, especially if pontiac knows/knew this problem exists and shouldn't there have been a recall to correct this potentially catastrophic and costly condition or at least covered under warranty work even though the vehicle is beyond the warranty period?
This car has a significant # of safety problems that the dealer/manufacturer have refused to address w/out significant cost to consumer. Until I sustain a significant injury &/or injure someone due to these product defects, I can not afford a legal challenge to have gm address problems, nor can I bear cost. My car is available as a sample of their junk! (signed;claims adjuster). No safety defect listed in summary.
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Automatic transmission failure while driving vehicle, almost resulting in rear-end collision. Blower is also not working on ventilation system among several other problems encountered over a 2 year ownership period.
Car can be shifted from park to reverse and drive without putting foot on brake. This is while the car is running. Please help, this is very dangerous!!!
Driving at approxmately 65 MPH ,was changing lanes, experienced loss of engine power/complete shut down which caused loss brakes and steering, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer replaced transmission control module. Defect is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Automatic transmission failure.
Automatic transmission failure.
Vehicle was pulled over in park with the A/C on. Consumer went to speak with another driver that was pulled over in front of her. Driver was standing in front of her vehicle when the vehicle started rolling forward, it slipped out of gear. Consumer was injured in the incident, her leg was pinned between two cars. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. They stated defect in design.
Transmission failed resulting in a vehicle collision (rear ended).
Odometer measured in kilometers.
High pitched squeal that changes pitch when transmission shifts.
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