NHTSA — Electrical System: Starter Assembly Problems

1995 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,065 miles

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems

electrical problem

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #11

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer has been waitng for 3 months to have recall 00V287000 performed. Dealer claimed there were no parts, and no future date was given. Consumer finally had recall repair done, however is requesting reimbursement for prior work done to the egr valve regarding same problems as in the recall.

- Bradley, IL, USA

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problem #10

Mar 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle started to overheat; battery had to be replaced 3 times and alternater twice, and 1 starter and wiring replaced. Consumer states a faulty switch caused the electrical failures.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #9

Jan 222001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer recieved recall notive 00V-287 for a faulty starter which could possibly cause a fire, the consumers vehicle fails to engage on a regular basis and many components and been repaired/replaced in an attempt remedy the problem but with no success, consumer contacted GMC who said that the vehicle could not be repaired until March 2001. Nlm

- Merced, CA, USA

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problem #8

Dec 012000

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer received recall 00V287, however when contacting dealer they stated that parts were not available, failure resulted in voltage regulater failure, consumer is requesting reimbursement for that replacement cost. Radiator failed and was replaced, head gaskets failed and engine was rebuilt.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #7

Mar 012000

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle caught fire in consumers driveway, consumer received recall 00V-287 one year after vehicle had already caught fire, consumer request reimbursement for the amount owed on the vehicle due to recall component failure which resulted in vehicle fire. Nlm

- Fenton, MI, USA

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problem #6

Jan 092001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
The recall 00V-287 for the starter has not been repaired yet because there will be no parts available until March 2001, the consumer has replaced two batteries and one alternator and thinks the manufacturer should reimburse her for the alternator. Nlm

- Janesville, WI, USA

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problem #5

Dec 022000

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer received recall notice 00V287000/ engine starter. Took it to dealer. They said that parts were not in, and when they came in consumer would be notified. It has been almost 60 days since talking with dealer.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

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problem #4

Feb 012001

Grand Am

  • miles
After receiving a recall notice for ignition switch vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. Consumer asked dealer if fire was caused by ignition switch recall, but dealer told consumer that fire had started at starter, and not at ignition switch.

- Aubrey, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jan 112001

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer had replaced fuel pump three times due to an electrical short in wire. Wires had to be replaced. Also, starter had to be replaced twice due to a voltage regulator.

- Ft. Collins, CO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 162000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition melted which almost caused a fire. But, Pontiac stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 00V287000 although it had same problem, consumer received a recall notice 1 week after the dealer stated the recall was VIN number specific, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Mcminnville, OR, USA

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problem #1

Apr 281995

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Starter failed.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

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