NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Linkages Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 112000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Engine accelerated from low to high-predominant engine surge at 3500-4000 range/hubby is ase master mechanic-will look into.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

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problem #4

Oct 041999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving vehicle surged and idled very high, causeing sudden accleration, which may have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

- Johnstown, OH, USA

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problem #3

Sep 131999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle will accelerate. Engine will race and try to accelerate on its own. Brakes must be firmly applied or vehicle must be put into park to avoid vehicle taking off. The dealer has been notified. Manufacturer has purchased vehicle back.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 081997

Grand Am

  • miles
On-going / intermittent problem with sudden acceleration. Whenever vehicle came down to a slow speed of apprx. 20 mph or less, engine would accelerate. Cruise control was not engaged. Dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Can NHTSA provide additional information.

- Freeport, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 081999

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving vehicle will suddenly accelerate, and the brakes will not slow the vehicle down. Had to turn off the vehicle a couple of times in order to stop. Dealer replace computer twice. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Occurred 3 times.

- Courtland, CA, USA

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