Intake manifold gasket failure. Vehicle had 40K miles. Dealer said this is common on these vehicles. Cost of repair 1600 dollars. Having read similar complaints on this gasket failure it apparent that the manufacturer used a defective part and should pay for the repairs.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am which was purchased at northshore Pontiac Buick GMC in malden, Massachusetts. I have had this car towed a total of 3 times to date since the problem began approximately 2 months ago. The vehicle will stall while driving. I or my mother will drive the car and will be accelerating to approximately 30-40 mph and out of nowhere, it stalls. On 2 occasions, I and my mother were almost fatally injured as oncoming traffic from behind narrowly missed rearending us. I have noticed other similar complaints on the NHTSA website and urge you please to investigate and recall these vehicles as they are bound to kill someone. I work at a local T.V. media outlet and have spoken with our consumer editor which is going to be looking into the matter and going public if the problem persists. In bringing this car to the dealer, northshore Pontiac Buick GMC, where we have been dealing with [xxx] (service dept. Manager), he has admitted there is an "intermittent problem" unknown to them. They have replaced numerous items with the hope that the problem is solved, however it continues. The vehicle is currently in their possession where as they will be replacing the catalytic converter for the second time. After picking up the vehicle on 12/16/03 from the dealer's service department again, which replaced the ignition coil, believing that would be the vehicle's stalling solution, the vehicle repeated its defect 2 days later. This is an extremely dangerous situation where someone will get hurt, perhaps fatally, if this issue is not rectified in all 2000 Pontiac Grand Am vehicles. If you would like to contact me for further investigation or should you require more information, please don't hesitate to contact me at [xxx]. I greatly appreciate your help in advance. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Cambridge, MA, USA

Vehicle will shut off.

- Ludowici, GA, USA

Engine stall while at expressway speeds

- Canton, MI, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Katonah, NY, USA

I would like to see if they will pay for the repair cost $1,200. No safety defect listed.

- Ripon, WI, USA

Engine seals leak and dealer will not fix. GMC considers it seepage and won't do a dam thing. I still have front end vibrating problems caused by rotors. They have already been replaced before. Presently trying to figure out the shacking in the front end.

- Casper, WY, USA

Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light, transmission & transaxle is slipping, car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down, left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating, brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied.

- Newton, NC, USA

On 11-1-01 I submitted a complaint concerning our Pontiac GT and I have heard nothing from your office. In a sentence, while driving her 2000 Pontiac (34K miles) the engine just quit on her 2 times on her way to work, and the second time she called roadside tow and was towed to palmdale ca. Rally chev.. the dealer could find nothing wrong so they replaced the gas line filter. My wife is completely afraid to drive the car now.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

When vehicle is in park / air conditioner on, and system is turned off vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown. Dealer is aware of problem, but does not have a solution.

- Lake Ridge, VA, USA

Consumer states he drove though a puddle of water, and vehicle would not start, due to water being in engine, dealer removed water from cylinders, air intake, and also replaced the map sensor and tps sensor, when consumer received vehicle back and started it the engine would rev up and drop down, as he continued to drive, it would rev up and down causing the transmission to want to shift up and down, vehicle also stalled while driving, according to mechanic there appears to be engine damage.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Engine knocks loudly when starting vehicle. While driving kocking can still be heard. Dealer stated engine sounded normal.

- Selinsgrove, PA, USA

Brakes -excessive vibration when brakes applied - dealer replace brake pads and rotors/ engine - rattles on start up for a few seconds. Dealer flushed engine, said carbon deposits had built up.

- Irving, TX, USA

Car completely shuts down while driving. Has been towed in four times. Dealership admits there is definitely a problem, but General Motors refuses to do anything. This car is dangerous to drive and you never know when it is going to quit.

- Lake Butler, FL, USA

Car completely shuts down while driving. Has been towed in four times. Dealership admits there is definitely a problem, but General Motors refuses to do anything. This car is dangerous to drive and you never know when it is going to quit.

- Lake Butler, FL, USA

Enitre vehicle destroyed by fire while parked. Cause unknown, under investigation by american family insurance co.

- Wyoming, MN, USA