75 of the
1,318 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM are about the
steering — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
72,750 miles.
CLOCK SPRING HAS A DISK THAT IS NOT A UNIFORM DESGINE DUE TO IT SPLITTING AND BOWING OUT. STEERING WHEEL STICKS WHEN TURNED EITHER DIRECTION AND HORN IS SET OFF AS WELL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON AND WOULD ASSUME THAT IT WOULD NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION. PONTIAC FEELS THAT THE DISK THAT SHOULD BE ONE SOLID PIECE THAT I BELIEVE IS TWO PIECES, IM RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10865918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesColorado Springs, CO
STEERING
IGNITION FROZEN, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE WITHOUT TOW. NO SHIFT REALEASE, AND UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE STALL ON OPEN ROADWAYS. VEHICLE IS DEAD ONCE YOU SHIFT INTO PARK TO RESTART.
NHTSA complaint #10864610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Utica, MICrash
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME LODGED IN BETWEEN TWO TREES, IN THE FRONT YARD OF A NEIGHBORING HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10653257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Poteau, OK
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED MORE THAN THREE TIMES DUE TO THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THE KEY FAILING TO TURN OVER INTO THE ON POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS LATER NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V140000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10653013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RED Bank, NJ
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IN APPROXIMATELY 2000 TO 2002, OUR 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM STALLED WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND LOSS OF STEERING ON THE NJ GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT HIGH SPEED, WHEN MY KNEE HIT A FEW KEYS AND MY KEY RING ALONG WITH THE PONTIAC KEY IN THE IGNITION, I.E. SHUTTING OFF THE CAR. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY, WITH ALMOST NO STEERING, BRAKING, OR ENGINE POWER, I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO THE BREAK DOWN LANE AND STOP THE CAR. I AM REPORTING THIS NOW BECAUSE IT NEVER DAWNED ON ME THEN THAT IT COULD BE A CAR DEFECT, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHERS MIGHT BE INJURED OR KILLED BY THESE OLDER GM VEHICLES IF FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM, GIVEN THAT GM IS RECALLING MILLIONS OF VEHICLES FOR FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES. I BELIEVE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE OTHER MODELS AND AGES OF GM VEHICLES, INCLUDING 1999 AND LATER YEAR PONTIAC GRAND AMS, AS THE DANGER WE EXPERIENCED FROM THAT VEHICLE SEEMS LIKE IT MIGHT BE THE SAME AS WHAT IS NOW BEING REPORTED. WE NO LONGER OWN THE PONTIAC. YOU CAN SEE THIS INCIDENT MADE A BIG IMPACT ON ME, BECAUSE I REMEMBER IT 12+ YEARS LATER.
NHTSA complaint #10584356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesPalatine, IL
STEERING
THE POWER STEERING RACK'S MOUNTING POINT ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME FAILED AND NOW THERE IS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF SLACK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10455808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muskogee, OK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NO ACCIDENT YET BUT WORRIED. I SAW YOUR RECALL NOTICE FOR "STEERING: WHEEL & COLUMN" FOR 1999 GRAND AM. RECALL NOTICE 98V320000 AND CALLED THE 800# FOR PONTIAC THAT YOU HAVE LISTED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP SAID SHE COULD NOT FIND THAT RECALL NOTICE OR ANY INFO. FOR THIS PROBLEM. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY SON AND IT DOES HAVE A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN ALMOST LIKE IT WANTS TO STICK. CAN I TAKE THIS CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP & HAVE IT CHECKED FOR FREE?
NHTSA complaint #10311686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muskogee, OK
STEERING
NO ACCIDENT YET BUT WORRIED. I SAW YOUR RECALL NOTICE FOR "STEERING: WHEEL & COLUMN" FOR 1999 GRAND AM. RECALL NOTICE 98V320000 AND CALLED THE 800# FOR PONTIAC THAT YOU HAVE LISTED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP SAID SHE COULD NOT FIND THAT RECALL NOTICE OR ANY INFO. FOR THIS PROBLEM. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY SON AND IT DOES HAVE A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN ALMOST LIKE IT WANTS TO STICK. CAN I TAKE THIS CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP & HAVE IT CHECKED FOR FREE?
NHTSA complaint #10311686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, CACrash2 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
DEALER SOLD ME A DEFECTIVE CAR. THERE WAS A STEERING PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10187539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warren, OH
STEERING
1999 GRAND AM TRACK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, C-3 LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WATER LEAKED ON THE PASSENGER REAR FLOOR BOARD, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. *TS THE DEALER REFLASED THE PCM AT 3560 MILES. THE TRACK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AT 3790 MILES. THIS TIME THE DEALER . THE BLOWER MOTOR SMELL BAD AND ONLY WORKED ON HIGH SPEED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR SHORTED OUT AND IT WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD 8626 MILES. THE COMPARTMENT OVER THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT REMAIN LATCHED.
NHTSA complaint #10161570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rogersville, TN
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND THE RACK AND PINION HAS BROKE TWICE. THE LAST TIME BEING WHEN I WAS TURNING OUT ON AN INTERSTATE LOOSING ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES.
NHTSA complaint #10157946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, CACrash1 injured
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ABOUT MARCH 1, 2005, STEERING MECHANISM WOULD VIBRATE AND LOSE CONTROL. FRONT BRAKES WOULD PULL THE CAR TO THE RIGHT. A SUBSEQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 7, 2005, ON I80, 7PM, GOING SOUTHBOUND. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED IN EITHER CAR ... MY CAR WAS HYDROPLANING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint #10129451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashland, KY
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DT: CONTACT OWNS 1999, PONTIAC, GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING AROUND A CURB SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE PUSHING THE BRAKES IT WAS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVEN STARTING BECAUSE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT FINALLY GOT OFF THE ROAD SHE PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND WHEN SHE WENT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEEL LOOSENED . SHE PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND THEN PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ALSO, CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RPMS AND SPEED ODOMETER REVVED UP TO 120 MPH AND BACK TO 5 MPH BEFORE SHE EVEN MOVED THE VEHICLE OR PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS ALMOST CAUSED HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10121745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesColumbus, WI
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
DRIVING IN CITY AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I MANAGED TO PULL IT TO THE CURB AND WALKED APPROX. 1 MILE HOME AND WENT BACK, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP AND WORKED FINE. I'VE ALSO HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED THREE TIMES. CURRENTLY THE FRONT END SHAKES SPORADICALLY WHEN GOING 60-75 MILES PER HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #10112087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesNeenah, WI
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK IN MY 99 GRAND AM REPLACED TWICE. THE LAST TIME WAS IN APRIL 2004. IT IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10104845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Highland, CA
STEERING:COLUMN
CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY A TECHNICIAN WHO NOTICED THAT STEERING COLUMN PIN WAS LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10072218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,500 milesBeaufort, SC
STEERING
WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10064808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesMaysville, KY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
MY WIFE PURCHASED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM IN 1999. FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING SOUNDS WHEN WE TURN THE WHEEL, BRAKE LIGHTS BURN OUT FREQUENTLY, FUSES ON BACK LIGHTS ARE SHORTED OUT WITH SIGNS OF MELTED METAL, WATER GETS INTO THE TRUNK AND COLLECTS. WE HAVE SPOKE TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS SEVERAL MECHANICS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS AND WE ARE TOLD THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR. I FOUND OUT THAT BY GOING IN ON ANY SEARCH ENGINE AND TYPING IN "1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM PROBLEMS", THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER DENIES ANY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10060728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,500 milesBoiling Springs, SCCrash
STEERING
I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM, ABOUT A YEAR AGO . I DID AS THOSE DURANGO DRIVERS, I WAS DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE WHEN THE STERING WENT OUT AND I HIT A CONCRET BARRIER. IT DEMOLISHED THE RIGHT FRONT END . I WROTE TO THE GM MOTOR CO PONTIAC DEVISION THEY WANTED TO KNOW WHAT I WANTED I TOLD THEM ALL I WANTED WAS TO CHECK IT OUT I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK FROM THEM MY INSURANCE CARRIER WOULD HAVE A ACCIDENT REPOET I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE. I SAW A NEWS CLIP ON C.B.S EVENING NEWS HOW TO CONTACT YOU . I CALLED THE POLICE BUT THEY DIDN'T FILL OUT A ACCIDENT REPORT IT DID $1800.00 DAMMAGE TO THE CAR I JUST THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW HAROLD CARSON SPARTANBURG S.C.
NHTSA complaint #10060282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicopee, MA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRVING ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10055686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicopee, MA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHEN TURNING LEFT VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER STEERING. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10055421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flint, MI
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
COOLANT SYSTEM- INTAKE MANIFOLDS. DEALER ADVISED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING. VEHICLE HAS 90K MILES (HIGHWAY). DEALER ADVISED THE COOLANT WILL MIX WITH THE ENGINE OIL CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. SEE MANY OTHER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE SAME REPLACEMENT ON 3.4 LITER ENGINES. PREVIOUSLY HAVE REPLACED BOTH R/L HUB BEARINGS, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, DRIVEBELT, POWER STEERING PUMP AND RETURN LINE, AND RADIO.
NHTSA complaint #10049402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesOttawa, OH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
CONSTANT GRINDING BRAKES, REPLACED AND STILL THE SAME. NOW, AT 60.000 MILES, RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AND NEEDS REPLACED @ $900. RACK AND PINION STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED TWICE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, AT 44,000 MILES. I AM A VERY DISAPPOINTED GM EMPLOYEE AND CONSIDERING OTHER MAKES NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10041129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashburn, VA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
HAVE REPLACED THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THIS CAR THREE TIMES. 1999 GRAND AM, PURCHASED NEW, HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT. IN ADDITION, HAVE REPLACED POWER STEERING TWICE AND BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES. REPLACED ALTERNATOR, SERPENTINE BELT, BATTERY, STARTER ON IGNITION, MOLDING DUE TO LEAKS, WIRING ON DASH, AIR CONDITIONING RESISTORS/CIRCUITS, AND HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #10025413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,000 milesFoster, KY
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10023794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blaine, MN
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'99 GR AM: GRINDING NOISE R FRONT-DEALER: DRILLED OUT RESTRICTOR IN PWR STEERNG HOSE PER BULLETIN 990232002. RUBBING & SQUAWK NOISE TURNING LEFT-DEALER: SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLCD. PASSENGER SEAT STUCK-DEALER: REPLACED SEAT TRACK. CENTER CONSOLE DOOR LATCH ASSMBLY REPLACED PER RECALL. RADIO LCD GARBLED & BLACKING OUT-DEALER: REPLCD RADIO ASSEMBLY. WHINING IN PWR STEERING- DEALER: P/S COOLER LINE LEAKING, REPLCD & BLED SYSTEM. GAS GAUGE BACK & FORTH FROM FULL TO EMPTY-DEALER: TANK SENDING UNIT SHORTED, REPLCD TANK MODULE ASSY. FLUID/OIL LEAK FROM INTAKE GASKET-DEALER: REPLCD GASKETS & REPLCD OIL PUMP DRIVE O-RING. PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAKS-DEALER: SEAT TRACKS LOOSE IN FLOOR PAN HOOK ATTCHMNT OPENINGS. CRUNCH/SQUAWK IN FRONT END ON SPEED BUMPS-DEALER: REPLCD R&R FRONT STRUTS, REPLCD UPPER MOUNTS. BRAKE PULSATION-DEALER: FRONT ROTORS WARPED, BOTH ROTORS WERE MACHINED & PADS REPLACED. OIL/FLUID LEAK RT TRANS. AXLE SEAL, STEERING RACK CENTER SECTION- DEALER: REPLCD SEAL & SLEEVE, REPLCD STEERING RACK. SHIMMY & SHAKE ON HWY- DEALER: COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO REPAIR. INTERMITTENTLY HESITATES COLD START & ON EXCELLERATION-DEALER: COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO REPAIR. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW PLASTIC REGULATOR BROKE & WINDOW FELL DOWN-NO LONGER ON WARRANTEE, CONSUMER REPLCD @ APPROX $500.00 OWN EXPENSE. ALL OCCURING AT UNDER 40,000 MILES. AM AFRAID TO TAKE IN FOR NEXT "SCHEDULED" SERVICE FOR FEAR OF WHAT WILL BE FOUND.
NHTSA complaint #10016786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesBirmingham, AL
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MY CAR IS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I HAVE 55,600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. BEFORE THE CAR EVEN HAD 30.000 MILES ON IT, THE ALTERNATOR WENT BAD (I WAS INITIALLY TOLD IT WAS A BAD BATTERY, SO IN ADDITION I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY), THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED, AND THE DOME LIGHTS WERE REPLACED. BETWEEN 30,000 AND 50,000 MILES, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE REGULATOR WENT BAD, THE ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM CAP LEAKED AND DAMAGED MY BELTS, AND THE INTAKE GASKET IS LEAKING. WITH A NEW CAR, THIS IS AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF DEFECTS AND I NEEDED TO KNOW HOW TO REPORT THIS CAR AS A SERIOUS HAZARD OR AS A SERIOUS LEMON.
NHTSA complaint #10008011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mokena, IL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I HAVE REPLACED 2 POWER STEERING PUMPS, AND A POWER STEERING RACK WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP GOING OUT, AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED. I KNOW SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE THAT THE PUMP HAD WENT OUT ON THEM, AND ALSO HAD IT REPLACED. I CONTACTED PONTIAC, AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY SAID SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND WAS NOT. THE RACK WAS ALSO NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10007605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Louis, MOCrash1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN.*DT. ALSO THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10006181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,700 milesBillings, MT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKED FLUID. *PH
NHTSA complaint #10006654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.