NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

1995 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,500 miles

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am transmission problems

transmission problem

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Apr 052004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 121,000 miles

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

1. the transmission slipped into neutral at highway speed in close traffic, causing loss of control to escape collision with adjacent vehicles. The car is totalled. We have found a technical service bulletin #677164 Feb 1997 from alldata listing this defect but we are not aware of any action taken by the mfg to recall or remedy the defect. 2. the front seats in this and other GM coupes of this type have defective seat back locks. This defect prevents the seats from staying locked in an upright position during a collision. Thereby, allowing the driver and front passenger to be propelled forward and allowing anyone or anything in the rear seat to add additional crumpling impact on the front passengers.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #21

Jul 142003

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Would have knocking under the vehicle when changing gears. Also, there would be some loose wires that would need to be placed on the battery to get vehicle to start. The brake lights come on at the wrong time. Vehicle also will be squeaking. The lights fail to work properly because the electrical system is not working. Have taken vehicle to arbitration. The dealership was suppose to do repairs on the problems, but failed to do so. Problems still exist.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #20

Apr 162003

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle failed to accelerate, however the engine continued to run.

- Standish, ME, USA

problem #19

Aug 202001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Transmission is slipping, before engaging into gear.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #18

Jun 012001

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumers vehicle was brought into service department of dealership for a rebuilt transmission. Vehicle had been driven for three weeks before it had to be put back in the shop for a broken water pump. Dealer will not repair at no charge. Please provide furthur details.

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Erls fuse blows, ignition switch failure, replaced ignition and repaired wires, heating and air ac/compresser wil not come on, compresser shorted out, auto trans will not shift into overdrive and passing gear, transmission replaced once, will replace again.

- Wallace, NC, USA

problem #16

Mar 262001

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Premature defective rear action drum within transmission required transmission rebuild by local transmission shop. No accident or on road failure occurred, popping/thumping sound was occuring upon light accerleration from a dead stop.

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 172001

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission jerked when shifting from park to reverse at first, then an extremely loud whining noise @ 15 - 20 mph. Had a local garage listen to vehicle which inturn they told me that the transmission was in need of replacement or a complete rebuild. I called airport transmission in rochester N.Y and they rebuilt it for a sum of $1,866.24.

- Honeoye, NY, USA

problem #14

Feb 202001

Grand Am

  • miles
A fuse blew that caused transmission and air conditioner compressor to go out. Took to dealer, and they replaced fuses. But, problem still exists.

- Wallace, NC, USA

problem #13

Oct 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission operated erratically.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #12

Oct 312000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle shifted into neutral from drive, causing speed to be reduced.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #11

Mar 252000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The car set on fire and stalled in the middle of the road, blew a rod and melted the spark plugs, the computer failed and the transmission blew.

- Mesa, AR, USA

problem #10

Feb 142000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Monroe, MI, USA

problem #9

Oct 211999

Grand Am

  • miles
Possible transmission failure causing gear to slip into neutral while driving which could result in severe injury / property damage.

- Howell, NJ, USA

problem #8

Sep 281999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer put vehicle in reverse and she heard a clunking noise and squeaking.

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #7

Jun 181998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and jerking and not going into gear properly. Vehicle has been into the shop three times for transmission, and the dealer can't determine the problem. Manufacturer has been informed.

- Cape Canazeral, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 081998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed causing the vehicle not to go backward and forward motion was sporadic.

- Mineola, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 011998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at 65mph and without any prior warning transmission went out. Vehicle has been in the shop twice, and the vehicle is back in shop again. Dealer can't determine the problem.

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 111998

Grand Am

  • miles
Transmission had complete failure without any prior warning.

- Stillwater, OK, USA

problem #3

Nov 201998

Grand Am

  • miles
Transmission was making whining noise.

- Duluth, GA, USA

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