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.
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility complaints
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Currently, the clearcoat is peeling off the car. Last summer, the window motors died. Reoccuring, is the air conditioner problem. -it doesn't work.
Window regulator on all windows of the 1997 pontiac grand prix I have 3 windows with the window regulators out right now. I replaced the rear driver side, and it went out again less than 3 months later. Also I have a board in the driver side door to hold the window up until it's fixed, when I took the door paneling off to put the board in, I discovered that the driver side window front window regulator had been previously replaced also. I contacted pontiac, they did nothing, but told me my vehicle was used. I explained to them that to my knowledge the window regulator on this car has gone out 5 times, which is not a coincidence, it looks to be to be a defective part. Please investigate, thanks, marisa crouch.
Power window regulators on all doors failed. This has happened within the 36000 warranty and continues after warranty expired. Car has only one window that's working a this time. Drivers window still working. Car was brought back 3 to 4 times to the dealer to have window regulators replaced. We live in florida and we need windows working due to the extreme heat. Manufacturer refused to cover the repairs after warranty due to , too many miles on car. This has been an on going defect since the car was new and I feel the problem has not been solved. The plastic pulley in the motor causes the cable to frey and jump track ruining the cable. The whole regulator has to be replaced even if the motor is still good. Someone could die in the car which is a safety issue in florida due to heat.
Egr valve made of cheap plastic. Headlight lens falling off car. Faulty hydraulic modulator and exhaust system.
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
Intermittently, since 2000, automobile headlights and blower have shut of for a period of 5-10 seconds. This summer, when conditions are extremely hot, the headlight function, and the AC will not work unless I set the fan speed to 5, and the A/C selector to maximum when temperatures cool, functions return to normal.
Intermittently the windshield wipers become operable ,obstructing the driver's view a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not include due to the VIN.
Consumer states that while driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently.
The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around. *jb. Also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked. Ph
Horn does not operate unless you push center of steering wheel with open hand.this has been occuring since vehicle was new. Dealer said there was no problem. I have had similar problem with horn on other gm vehicles.another problem is the dashboard reflects outside light, making good forward vision bad.
When trying to turn them off, wiper blades will rotate to the down position, then rotate back to the up position obstructing view through windshield. Ph
Wipers work intermittently. I contacted pontiac gmc after seeing this issue was under recall. However, I am told that my car is not covered by the recall. The only recall I qualify for is one involving the rack and pinion steering mechanism. I was informed the repair is 100% my responsibility. However, if it has been recalled why am I not eligible?
Consumer states the vehicle's front head light lenses dropped and the dealer replaced both lamp assemblies.
Rear view mirror is oozing some sort of liquid that has melted on mirror. The unknown liquid has burned a hole in the plastic (console). They have never seen this before, and would have to replace entire console. Please describe details.
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.
The speed control disconnects when the windshield wipers are turned on during rainy conditions. This repeatedly happend over a four day period when driving in the rain through the midwest. This problem has never occurred when the wipers are used to simply clean the windshield during dry conditions.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently. Also wipers will fall off onto the sideview mirror. *akwipers have intermittently failed since the time of purchase. Pontiac fixed the wipers because of an original recall. The defective part of the wiper is now failing because of the recall performed. Pontiac explained to consumer that they would reimburse, but as of yet have not.
Recall 99v348000 repairs for the windshield wipers was done, but problem still occurs. Consumer cannot see when driving. Contacted dealer.
While driving windshield wiper on driver's side lifted off and landed on driver exterior mirror. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving vehicle in wet weather windshield wipers malfunctioned. Wipers get stuck at a straight up position. Please provide any further information.
While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable, causing poor visibility, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While traveling at about 35-40 MPH, consumer ran into another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Contacted dealer and they are not willing to do anything. *ak consumer stated there was an injury in the accident. Two weeks after purchase, water pump failed. Alternator failed. Windows quit going up and down.
Winshield wipers came off housing and left deep scratch in windshield.
The consumer is having a hard time with the dealer to have recall 99v‑348 completed due to lack of parts or time constraints, the consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer on 6 occasions. Nlm
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v348000, dealer repaired vehicle, and charged consumer for repairs. Pleaser provide any further details.
Four occurrences of windshield wiper failure. Responded to recall of wiper crank arm. 3 other occurances of wiper won't park, wiper arm off crank arm and wiper out of position off windshield. Dealer insists that it is a ice maintenance issue. Very poor service and nothing but a hassel. Dealer spill cup of coke in passenger seat and didn't clean up. I have contacted the pontiac customer service and they have declined financial help with wipers so far. I will push up to the regional rep. To apply more heat. Can you help??
I purchased my car in feb of 2000. It only has aprrox 43000 miles and I have had numerous trips to the dealer and other mechanics. In june of 2000 I had to take the car in because the headlight covers fell off. I had noticed condensation when I purchased the car and was told by the salesman that this was normal. Luckily I found the covers and did not have to replace them. In sept of 2000 I had to replace the alternator when it failed while I was going to work. Then in dec of 2000 I took my car to have the tires rotated and the mechanic noticed that the antifreeze in the radiator was just about completely solidified. I had to pay for radiator flushes and was told by the dealer that it was normal "wear and tear". They also noticed that one of the main engine belts was needed to be replaced and I have replaced it. Now it is march of 2001 and my car is now again at the dealership with antifreeze leaking from the water pump and an airbag light that will not go off. I have also noticed on numerous occasions that I will get in the car and the windows will not go down. I know that cars need repairs but I feel that I am definetly having lots of problems when the mileage on the car is not excessive.the owner of the dealership told my husband that he thought we would continue to have problems with the car and that if he were in our shoes, he would trade the car.
My windshield wipers will not "hide". They stay straight up and down on my windshield.
When turning windshield wipers on post on motor moves, but wipers don't. This is second time that windshield wipers have stopped. First time dealer replacef a crank shaft. Currently, problem appeared again. Consumer was having same problem as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 99091.
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