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Pontiac Grand am Engine Problems

497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 6 model years.

Complaints by Year

Worst year: 2000. Best year: 2005.

Owner Reports

A representative sample of complaints filed with NHTSA.

Engine · 2003 5

Engine has lost power from 150hp @ 3K RPM and 200ft·lb @ 4K RPM. It is now 50hp @ ½K RPM & 75ft·lb @ 2K revolutions per minute. Gear Shift Button has seperated from globe. Radio needs to be replaced or reset daily. Rear window def...

Engine · 2003 5

Ecotec Gen I was re–engineered to be smoother and more efficient than its predecessor. Featuring an dual in–block balance shafts, power–steering pump, water–pump housing, and removable oil filter housing. This engine replaced t...

Engine · 2003 5

Korr’s Automotive wants $55Ø to repair our exhaust leak. Fuel lines are too close to engine, which can cause death or injury upon impact. You’re welcome for [XXXXXX] upon request! Driver seat is out of commission on power. INFO...

Engine · 2001 4

When I was gassing up my car, a fuel leak occurred in the gas tank and my car caught on fire. The gas station attendant used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I had 113,262 miles on my car. As you can see, the leak in the plas...

Engine · 2004 4

REGULAR OCCURRENCES STARTED AT 120K MILES, THESE ARE ALL ISSUES WHICH PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED BY CURRENT 2004 GRAND AM OWNERS BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED AND I HAVE CALLED EVERY 6 MONTHS FILING THESE COMPLAINTS. 1) GAS FUME...

Engine · 2000 4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERABLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE HOOD WAS RAISED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. A PEDESTRIAN EXTINGUISHED THE FIR...

Engine · 2000 4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTA...

Engine · 2005 4

I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

Engine · 2003 4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CON...

Engine · 2002 4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CRASHED INTO A CURB, DEFLATING THE TIRE....

Engine · 2002 4

I WAS DRIVING ALONG I-90 EAST GOING THROUGH SOUTH DAKOTA. THE WEATHER WAS BAD AND THE ROAD WAS ICY AND VERY SLICK. THERE WAS AN 18 WHEELER THAT ROLLED OVER ON THE ROAD AND I DID NOT SEE IT UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. THERE WERE ABOUT 10 CARS...

Engine · 2005 4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED ON ANOTHER ...

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