Vehicle smelled of antifreeze shortly after purchase. The vehicle was returned twice to the dealer for the smell. I have now been informed that the intake gasket has been leaking. Pontiac has been contacted, and I was informed by one representative that there had been a problem, but there was no recall on the particular year of the vehicle.

- Jenison, MI, USA

98 Pontiac Grand Am air bag not working, water leaks on floor board when ac is on, runs hot, stops running, engine light comes on.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Vehcle was leaking water. Took vehicle to dealer and they stated that water pump needed replacing.

- Natchez, MS, USA

No coolant light will come on and stay on vehicle. Also, leaking anti freeze.

- Decatur, GA, USA

This coolant system has fluid that does not need to be replaced for over 100,000 miles. However, the water pump may have to be replaced at only 50,000. Pontiac called this normal. It seems a little deceptive to advertise a fluid that lasts so long when the mechnical parts may not. Pontiac and GM would not offer repair assistance. The repair cost over $800. Many local mechanics, some Pontiac, said this was not normal for this part, but GM and Pontiac still refused to offer any warranty assistance.

- Eden Prairie, MN, USA

Vehicle when driving runs hot. Smells like it's on fire or something is burning. No indicator lights. Radiator fluid comes out when car is turned off. Dealer contacted seven or eight times. Also grinding noise intermittently, sounds like metal to metal, and dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Pasadena, CA, USA