Clock spring has a disk that is not a uniform desgine due to it splitting and bowing out. Steering wheel sticks when turned either direction and horn is set off as well. The airbag light is also on and would assume that it would not inflate in the event of a frontal collision. Pontiac feels that the disk that should be one solid piece that I believe is two pieces, im responsible for their defective craftsmanship.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Ignition frozen, unable to move vehicle without tow. No shift realease, and unsafe in the event of engine stall on open roadways. Vehicle is dead once you shift into park to restart.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed and the vehicle became lodged in between two trees, in the front yard of a neighboring home. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Utica, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact had the vehicle towed more than three times due to the vehicle stalling and the key failing to turn over into the on position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 00V140000 (structure) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Poteau, OK, USA

In approximately 2000 to 2002, our 1999 Pontiac Grand Am stalled with engine shutdown, loss of braking power, and loss of steering on the NJ garden state parkway at high speed, when my knee hit a few keys and my key ring along with the Pontiac key in the ignition, I.e. shutting off the car. This was a very dangerous situation. Fortunately, with almost no steering, braking, or engine power, I was able to steer the vehicle into the break down lane and stop the car. I am reporting this now because it never dawned on me then that it could be a car defect, and I am concerned that others might be injured or killed by these older GM vehicles if faulty ignition switch is an issue for them, given that GM is recalling millions of vehicles for faulty ignition switches. I believe NHTSA should investigate other models and ages of GM vehicles, including 1999 and later year Pontiac Grand Am, as the danger we experienced from that vehicle seems like it might be the same as what is now being reported. We no longer own the Pontiac. You can see this incident made a big impact on me, because I remember it 12+ years later.

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

The power steering rack's mounting point on the front subframe failed and now there is an extreme amount of slack in the steering system.

- Palatine, IL, USA

No accident yet but worried. I saw your recall notice for "steering: Wheel & column" for 1999 Grand Am. Recall notice 98V320000 and called the 800# for Pontiac that you have listed. The customer service rep said she could not find that recall notice or any info. For this problem. I just bought this car for my son and it does have a noise in the steering column almost like it wants to stick. Can I take this car in to the dealership & have it checked for free?

- Muskogee, OK, USA

1999 Grand Am track light illuminated, C-3 light illuminated, water leaked on the passenger rear floor board, there was a clunking noise when turning. The dealer reflased the PCM at 3560 miles. The track light illuminated again at 3790 miles. This time the dealer. The blower motor smell bad and only worked on high speed. It was later determined that the blower motor shorted out and it was replaced. The vehicle had 8626 miles. The compartment over the rear view mirror would not remain latched.

- Warren, OH, USA

Contact owns 1999, Pontiac, Grand Am. The contact stated while going around a curb she lost control of steering. The ABS light and the air bag light came on. While pushing the brakes it was like the vehicle was not even starting because brakes would not stop the vehicle. When the contact finally got off the road she pulled on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. She turned the vehicle off, and when she went to restart the vehicle wheel loosened. She put vehicle in drive, pushed on the accelerator, and then pushed on the brakes and everything was fine. Also, contact stated that while starting the vehicle the rpms and speed odometer revved up to 120 mph and back to 5 mph before she even moved the vehicle or pressed on the accelerator. This almost caused her to hit another vehicle.

- Ashland, KY, USA

When turning the vehicle, the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction. The cause of the problem had not been determined.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, about a year ago. I did as those durango drivers, I was driving in the parking lot of a grocery store when the stering went out and I hit a concret barrier. It demolished the right front end. I wrote to the GM motor co Pontiac devision they wanted to know what I wanted I told them all I wanted was to check it out I have never heard anything back from them my insurance carrier would have a accident repoet I don't know the exact date. I saw a news clip on C.B.S evening news how to contact you. I called the police but they didn't fill out a accident report it did $1800 dammage to the car I just thought you might like to know harold carson spartanburg S.C.

- Boiling Springs, SC, USA

'99 gr am: Grinding noise R front-dealer: Drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. Rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: Sway bar bushings replcd. Passenger seat stuck-dealer: Replaced seat track. Center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. Radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: Replcd radio assembly. Whining in pwr steering- dealer: P/S cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. Gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: Tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. Fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: Replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive O-ring. Passenger seat squeaks-dealer: Seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. Crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: Replcd R&R front struts, replcd upper mounts. Brake pulsation-dealer: Front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. Oil/fluid leak rt trans. Axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: Replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. Shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: Couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: Couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500 own expense. All occuring at under 40,000 miles. Am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.

- Blaine, MN, USA

When making a left turn consumer lost control of vehicle. The consumer lost steering control several times in making left turns. The front part of the vehicle was damaged.

- E. Lake, OH, USA

Chronic brake problems - rotors/pads replaced 3 times other work 3 more times---steering assembly repaired/replaced parts 3 times-----problems still present in vehicle

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

Vehicle experienced continued problems with steering wheel vibration and steering difficulty, replacement of several components did not rectify difficulties, unable to determine component failure within the system.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

Vehicle experienced continued problems with steering wheel vibration and steering difficulty, replacement of several components did not rectify difficulties, unable to determine component failure within the system.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

While driving vehicle steers to the right unexpectedly, causing a crash. Rear lateral link bolt separated causeing left out ward movement of left rear wheel. The driver lost control and the vehicle went airborne and flipped over.

- Hillsboro, MO, USA

Consumer's vehicle was on recall from the Pontiac manufacturer, and they refused to fix vehicle. The brakes are not stopping. Also, has engine problem.

- Barre, VT, USA