NHTSA — Structure: Body: Door Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,601 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am body / paint problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #20

May 072004

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When rolling down the two back windows it leaves a scratch down the windows. Both windows have the exact same scratch in the exact same spot and its about a inch wide. My mothers Grand Am though not a 1999 did the same exact thing. For the "other complaint" : the lining that covers the doors on every door, right by the windows is separating. It should be tucked under into the seam but they are all separating.

- Millington, TN, USA

problem #19

Jul 142000

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,024 miles
Had an issue under original manufacturer's warranty of windows being scratched by defect in the door. They accepted responsibility for the defect and replaced glass at no charge. They said that the problem that caused the scratches was resolved. On 8-23-02 the issue reoccured and was to be fixed. The dealership at that time did not have the necessary parts to fix the problem. On 12-4-02 there was an appointment made to fix the problem and replace the windows, but the "ice storm of the century" hit North Carolina. Since then I have not had the oppertunity to leave my car in the shop for an extended period of time due to my employment. Now Pontiac says that they will make me pay out of pocket to fix the issues with the door that were suppose to be handled under the original manufacturer's warranty.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #18

Feb 242003

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Panel and trim on doors peeling up and coming undone on all four doors. Had a previous Grand Am, same year, did the same thing.

- Taylors , SC, USA

problem #17

Jun 042001

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Right door inside w/striping warping, replaced right door w/strip. Left side door trim panel arm rest bubbling and parts have been special ordered.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #16

Nov 052001

Grand Am

  • miles
Rotors are warped, and interior of door is peeling off all doors.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #15

Jun 042001

Grand Am

  • miles
Right door inside w/striping warping, replaced right door w/strip. Left side door trim panel arm rest bubbling and parts have been special ordered.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #14

Dec 011999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Passenger door would not open, the dealer fixed it once, but now it is broken again.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #13

Jun 062000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The leather is bubbling on the front passenger side door and it is coming off.

- Thibodaux, LA, USA

problem #12

Sep 091999

Grand Am

  • miles
When we purchased the car, it had excessive wind noise, both from the drivers door near mirror, and right rear door. I took it into the Pontiac garage, they played with it, but not fixed. I called Pontiac, and was told that there was a bullitoon wind noise, so I contacted garage and they ordered in new weather stripping for doors. Installed that but still the same. Took car to Chevrolet garage and they adjusted doors, but still the same. Have tried Pontiac help line several times, no results, and Pontiac garage unable to help. Sounds like (depending which way wind is coming from) you are driving with your window down a inch or so. Some times bad enough that you and the passanger have to raise your voices so you can hear what is being said. Help!!!!!

- Simms, MT, USA

problem #11

Dec 021999

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary

- South Yarmouth, MA, USA

problem #10

Jan 272000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Drivers door pops when opening and closing. Nlm

- Georgetown, CA, USA

problem #9

Dec 201999

Grand Am

  • miles
Since this car was purchased new on November 1998 (1999 Pontiac Grand Am) it has been in the repair shop for the following reasons: Transmission was rebuilt, front end has been repaired 3 times, brakes repaired (warped rotors), air bag cover warped and was replaced, door paneling came off and was replaced with new paneling, glove box door was loose.

- Chino Valley, AZ, USA

problem #8

Dec 061999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Water leak in door which was repaired, however continues to leak. Mjs

- Blackstone, MA, USA

problem #7

Oct 121999

Grand Am

  • miles
Problems with door panel and trims, power windows snap from warped chanel and motor failure.(attorney for consumer)

- Middleburg Hts, OH, USA

problem #6

Feb 212000

Grand Am

  • miles
Wind noise coming from right and left front doors. Extremely noticable at highway speeds. Seems to be coming from around the door sill area.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #5

Jan 091999

Grand Am

  • miles
Pssenger's side door is leaking seal against the left door came off. The dealership replaced the seals before.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #4

Dec 041998

Grand Am

  • miles
Have had all but 1 of 4 door panels replaced. Now getting into electrical problems when instrument panel went haywire, car would not start next day. When I tried to start the car the trunk opened. When I took the key out of the ignition the gauges lit up and stayed on without a key. This was 2 days after the ignition switch was replaced. Now car will not start at all.

- Christmas, LA, USA

problem #3

Apr 301999

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #2

Sep 161999

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #1

Dec 161998

Grand Am

  • miles
(see "under assembly description" an account of the problems)

- Eden, NC, USA

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