I was backing up slowly out of a parking spot. As I turned me wheel to the right, I heard a very loud noise. It sounded like a pop or a crack. It was midnight so I couldn't see anything wrong when I inspected my vehicle. As I was driving home I heard a loud scraping sound. As I would break it got louder and louder. It was scraping and tearing. I got home and still couldn't see anything. I checked the next day and I noticed that the front drivers side coil was completely cracked. Because of this cracked coil, the protruding piece of metal from the coil was jammed and resting on the tire wall. Because of having to drive the vehicle home, the coil has torn and ripped up my tire wall and I am afraid to drive it. This has happened to me before with a cracked coil on the opposite side of my vehicle on the passenger side. This is craziness and completely unsafe! I fear for my life driving this vehicle as it clearly has a manufacturing defect. I am baffled as to why there is no posted recall for this hazardous product. Pontiac should be ashamed for letting this go and not admitting their failure as a car manufacturer.

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

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

1999 Pontiac Grand Am coil springs break without warning or cause. I have 2 of these cars, and both have had front and read coil springs break without cause. I see there are several complaints filed with the NHTSA since this was investigated in 2004. I request a new investigation be conducted due to numerous new complaints, and the fact that most people will not take the time to report cases, and there are many of the vehicles on the road being driven with this danger existing.

- Summit Hill, PA, USA

Problems with the suspension with spring coils breaking.. notice of pulling went for alignment and found coil right rear broke and punctured tire, had replaced and new tire and alignment, then year later front right broke and pulling again had replace asap.

- Erie, PA, USA

While driving steering wheel and the front of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic indicated that the problem could not be duplicated.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

When making left hand turns consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Waynesboro, GA, USA

It is now Sept. 2003, the first coil spring broke at the top section ( one ring from top of coil) back in Aug. 2003(driver side). Now the second one has broken on the passenger side. From what information I can get from a friend at my local dealer, they have sold 48-50 of these springs between may and Aug 2003. This is said to be a very unusual number of springs to be replaced for any car. If this is such a common problem, and all these springs seem to be breaking at the exact same spot, I think they should be on a recall list for a defective part. Can someone look into this and let me know. Thank you

- Moncton, UN, USA

The heater control won't work at speed 1 and 2. the paint on the window frame is falling away. The rear struts failed. The transmission completely stopped working at all with no prior warning. The car doesn't heat up fully when it gets under 20 degress temperature. The rotors warp too quickly.

- Mansfield, MA, USA

There is a foul smell coming from the ac vent almost like ammonia. My alternator was replaced at 37000 miles, after having it "checked" by the dealership for low voltage. Car shakes at 55 mph on highway after rotation, alignment, and aftermarket wheels. Scratches on passenger window from rolling it up and down.

- Eglin Afb, FL, USA

A squeaking noise when braking or accelerating. Cause unknown. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times for this problem, only parts were replaced and problem reoccurred.

- Dimondale, MI, USA

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse the driver states that she heard something make a very snap. The coil spring had completely broken. The front corner on the passenger side had dropped down.

- Lake City, MI, USA

Car drives horribly and is falling apart as if it was 15yrs old. Ball bearings, tie rod, caliber(brakes) are all malfunctioning.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Steering wheel made noise and driver's side airbag dropped out and fell in laps. Vehicle pulled to light, and dashlight flashed on and off. Also horn was inoperable. Consumer states there is a noise in brake pedal, also ABS light illuminated. Air conditioner and heater inoperable. Due to squeaky steering, dealer replaced steering rack which was loose and set toe. Radio inoperable.

- Lotawana, MI, USA

Vehicle vibrates and shakes intermittently when consumer reachings speed limits above 50mph. Dealership mechanic told her that she needed a new set of tires.

- Forks, WA, USA

When making a right or left turn vehicle will make a noise and a real hard rubbing sound. Steering wheel will jerk by itself. Contact dealer, not able to help. Brake pads and rotors failed.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

While starting up car in the morning or if at a light or stop sign steering vibrates. When driving at 30 mph, it starts vibrating and consumer can feel it in the steering and floorbaord. If staying at the same speed one can really feel th vibration, all the way up to 65mph.

- Groveton, NH, USA

Steering wheel column would shake when driving 60mph or higher. No problem when speeds are lower. Have taken to dealer & was informed nothing wrong with steering column.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

Was traveling 50mph when engine rpms went high (in red). Vehicle was shaking. Turned vehicle off. Speedometer went passed 100mph when traveling 50mph only. Vehicle failed to start right away after being turned off for awhile.

- Vassar, MI, USA

Vibration/shimmy when driving 75+ miles per hour, visible shaking of steering wheel.

- San Marcos, TX, USA

Hub caps have been replaced because rattle was heard when hitting a bump. The rattle still exists and thought it could be the suspension? windshield wiper blades don't hit the windshield properly. Most notable on the passenger side of the car. Paint also seems to be chipping in the front of the car.

- Onalaska, WI, USA