NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

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2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,500 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 012023

Grand Am

  • miles

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

The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to -??E-?? and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the electrical components start going wild, everything goes on and off quickly. The accelerator will rev(while foot is on or off accelerator) and drop over and over (as if there were bad gas in it) then go back to normal. This happens while I-??m on the road and is a massive hazard. I-??m so afraid this will cause an accident that leads to loss of life.

- New Market , TN, USA

problem #3

Nov 011999

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • miles
Wanted to know if you have a recall for this incidents. I have been to the dealer since 2000 and continue with the same problems. The dash is defected has been replaced twice because it lifts up and can't see the road very well. In puerto rico the dealer royal motors does not sell Pontiac any more.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

problem #2

Jul 212013

Grand Am

  • 149,000 miles
I was at a stop light and I hit the gas, the car stalled right in the middle of the intersection. I got it started then it stalled the second I stepped on the gas. It started again and I pulled around the corner. Left me stranded with a huge towing bill! very pissed off. I could have gotten killed if someone didn't pay attention and hit me while I was in the intersection! it ran great then all the sudden it was like someone sucked the life out of my car!

- Monticello, MN, USA

problem #1

Sep 102004

Grand Am

  • 49,000 miles
Car the worst. I've sunk more $ IN2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket X2. Intake manifold X2 window parts X2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter & gaskets replaced after I begged do it! cat whole prob for 31/2 yrs. Erg valve selonoid changed. Coils springs, strut mount(sensatrac) strut was only after I had tires replaced for upteenth time realizing it was cutting into 1 tire driving out of the shop. Antifreeze still oozes out regardless how many X's work done on cooling system. Thermastat twice fuel injector oxygen sensor antifreeze reservoir, hoses muffler rearview mirror fell off twice timing belt. Headlights several times rear lights. 2 or 3 batteries. This car should run like new- almost everything's been replaced nope! was towed twice last 2 weeks due to coolant loss overheating engine stopping. Informed today after car again overheated & lost power it's probably intake manifold & head gasket, oil is dripping from sides of engine. Computer amuck nowodometer flashes 1/2 numbers instead of true mileage. ABS" light mechanic stated its a waste of your $ to repair.... three head gaskets? another intake manifold" hello! I've maintained this car it is a lemon a rotton lemon at that. GM knows these issues & does nothing. In Michigan consumers won a class action lawsuit because of this. GM shoulda recalled this car period. I wasn't informed or savvy enough to know this cars issues upon purchase. What makes this worse, I now understand my rights were violated as a consumer for years! I'm poor & can't afford another car due to this car continued problems cost. I need a vehicle but am left with bus rides taking almost 3 hrs one way to work or a $35 cab fare one way. As of today my car is trash.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

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