I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and the rack and pinion has broke twice. The last time being when I was turning out on an interstate loosing all steering capabilities.

- Rogersville, TN, USA

Driving in city at approximately 30 miles per hour the power steering failed and the engine stopped. I managed to pull it to the curb and walked approx. 1 mile home and went back, the car started back up and worked fine. I've also have had the brakes replaced three times. Currently the front end shakes sporadically when going 60-75 miles per hour.

- Columbus, WI, USA

Constant grinding brakes, replaced and still the same. Now, at 60.000 miles, rack and pinion is leaking and needs replaced @ $900. Rack and pinion steering column was replaced twice when I bought the car, at 44,000 miles. I am a very disappointed GM employee and considering other makes now.

- Ottawa , OH, USA

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

While driving between 60mph, lost control of vehicle, vehicle continued for one mile before it drifted into the proper lane. Dealership repaired a cracked bracket which held rack and pinion assembly.

- Lebanon, IL, USA

On serveral occasions I am having major front end problems, from the intermediate shaft poping, to the whole front end poping, the dealer replaced the rack the cv boots 3 times, they kept busting, lower ball joints, "a" arms, this corrected the problem for a bit, then the cv boot fractured again they wouldnt replace, now the front in pops horriably when you make a turn to the right and add a little torque, took to dealer, no diagonsis, took to an independent agent, everything seems fine, only thing he can think of is a break in a spot weld on the front end, ie the tubing that supports the engine and front suspension, I have event contacted Pontiac customer care center and they say the problem is no longer theres, I would be happy to let you test the car and hear the noise, and see if it wouldnt make you a tad bit uneasy about driving

- Cape Fair, MO, USA

The dealer replace the front rack, the "a" arms lower ball joints and cv boots...did this 3 times...now it is doing it again...and they wont replace

- Cape Fair, MO, USA

When turning steering wheel back and forth, noise was heard, more noticeable when turning to the right. Consumer returned to dealership in July 2000 because noise was still present when dealership originally said there was nothing wrong with steering. A private mechanic stated that "thump" could be emitted from rack and pinion steering system. Please provide any additional information/attachments. There is a 3 to 6 second deoay in the transmission when engaging from reverse to drive, sometimes slippage occurs momentarily after the car engages into drive, battery leaks console latch failed. Nlm

- White Plains, NY, USA

While driving stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not work. Front brakes went out without a prior warning, and had to be replaced due to that problem. Steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. Cigaret lighter inoperative and was replaced. Horn was stuck due to horn ring and mulfuncton switch failures. Air bag was loose and replaced.

- Lake Lotawana, MO, USA

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

Bolt on driver's side rack and pinion was missing, bolt on passenger side loose. I know only one other person who owns the same year/model vehicle and the had the same problem at just under 30,000 miles.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Rack and pinion assembly failed at approximately 33000-34000 miles and was replaced under warranty by dealership. It failed again within less than a year and the dealership wont replace it because it is out of warranty. I feel it should be replaced because no car should have 2 steering assemblies replaced at that mileage.

- Meherrin, VA, USA

Since new, car has been at dealer 7-times for vibration in front end, 5 times for excessive steering backlash, 3 times for steering wheel shimmy during braking, and 2 times for engine high temperature. (5 tires have been replaced. 4 rims have been replaced. 3 sets of brake rotors have been replaced. Power steering pump replaced. Power rack and pinion unit replaced. Front end aligned. Tires balanced 9 times.) vibration still exists at highway speeds with car pulling to the right. Dealer wants to replace tires again along with one more rim. Car engine temperature goes up to 230 degrees, dealer says it is normal. Steering wheel still shimmies during braking and during highway speeds. Front tires show cupping and premature wear patterns with only 4000 miles since being replaced. Seems like dealer(s) do not want to solve problem. I would like a new car, but dealer does not want to give me one.( dot number: 91S S2 tire size: P225/50R16 )

- Appleton, WI, USA

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- Bothell, WA, USA