NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

1999 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 3 of 3)

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Average Mileage:
46,769 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #14

Feb 022005

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,890 miles

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

The ABS/no trac light came on I returned the car to the dealer for repair they stated that it was the sensor and replaced it not even two months later when the car is now out of warranty it happened again I have been trying to contact the dealer with no luck of returned phone calls. I am now having trouble of going through snow and up hills in my area. Which lead me into a ditch with my 2 children ages 1 and 4. I have also the problem of my windows being completely scratched and I was told it was my tint I went to get new tint and it is my windows also my led light on my radio keeps going on and off and all scrambled the dealer has done nothing in regards to this complaint.

- Colden, NY, USA

problem #13

Apr 202004

Grand Am

  • 64,000 miles
The consumer stated that their "hazard warning lights" was working intermittently. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer also complained that the blinker did not work. The consumer was unaware that the hazard lights and the blinkers were connected.

- Sutherlin, OR, USA

problem #12

Mar 082004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
My wife purchased a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am in 1999. For the last two years, we have been experiencing problems like the steering wheel making sounds when we turn the wheel, brake lights burn out frequently, fuses on back lights are shorted out with signs of melted metal, water gets into the trunk and collects. We have spoke to the dealer as well as several mechanics about these problems and we are told these are common problems with this type of car. I found out that by going in on any search engine and typing in "1999 Pontiac Grand Am problems", there are thousands of complaints with the same problems. The manufacturer denies any problems.

- Maysville, KY, USA

problem #11

Feb 132004

(reported on)

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

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

Consumer complained about an intake manifold gasket leak. Consumer worried that the leak may damage the engine. In two 2 1/2 years, the consumer replaced the alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, two throttle position sensors, ignition coils, thermostat, 1 module, battery, and the airbag was gradually coming out without force.

- Castle Hayne, NC, USA

problem #10

Aug 162003

Grand Am

  • miles
When driving at an undetermined speed the trunk opened without warning. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that vehicle had an electrical problem.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #9

Sep 202003

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electric window motor failure. Driver side front window and passenger rear window. Both window's motor units discontinued to function properly at approximately the same time causing the belt drive to snap allowing both windows to drop out of the upright position. The cost to repair motor unit is $480 per window. That is a cost of $960. A total for 2 windows that are up 85% of the time not being used. Windows will not stay in the upright position when the damage occurs and will only stay up with duct tape. In this heat the duct tape fails to hold the window on its proper position.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jul 012003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,022 miles

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

After the car sits overnight and the car is started and start to drive and the wheel is slightly turned to the left the electronic traction control light comes on. It has been to the dealer several times since the year 2000. They never see the traction control light come on. They can not find the problem.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #7

Jun 242003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
1999 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4 L auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating Pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. Under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). Turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. All four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). After warranty was up Pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. Since then, besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). And the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). Fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. Surprisingly, this car is "babied",but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.

- Foster, KY, USA

problem #6

Mar 022003

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am with 77645 miles on it. I continually have to put brakes on it, I have had to replace a water pump, rebuild the alternator. Now I think it may have a blown head gasket. I have a family member with the same kind of car and the same problem.

- Epworth, GA, USA

problem #5

Apr 122002

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in A/C, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, ABS light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #4

Feb 262001

Grand Am

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Horn was activated and did not go off. Was taken to dealer for check up on electrical system, and it was repaired. The dealer was unable to find where the horen was shorting. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to radio malfunctioning, dome light and ABS light comes on and das light blinks on and off. Steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. Cigarate lighter inoperative and replaced. Air bag was loose and replaced.

- Lake Lotawana, MO, USA

problem #3

Dec 152000

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle is experiencing electrical problems, battery and alternator failed, 4 tail lights went out in one week, interior lights do not always work, the clock intermittently resets back to 1:00.

- Dodgeville, WI, USA

problem #2

Dec 272000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Left turn signal was working. Sending unit was down. Defective sending unit was allowing light to come on inside of vehicle.

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 041999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer is having an electrical problem that is causing power locks to lock on their own/headlighs to blink on/off, and utomatic security system to go of on its own. Delaer has been contacted.

- Oak Grove, LA, USA

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