Problems with braking system on 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The brakes squealed, the front end would shake, the passenger and driver side windows were broken, the regulators in the doors were busted, the volume on the radio control was improper, the steering hose broke, the brakes and rotors were replaced 12 times, the vehicle would shake when braking, the transmission slipped, the vehicle burned excessive oil, the passenger side strut was bad, the power steering leaked, the engine acted as if it was going to stall, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, and the rear compartment filled with water.

- Medina, OH, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Am bought wigder livingston, NJ. On, 12/3/03, power sterring hose all of a sudden let go and total lose of sterring control happened. Car had to be towed to dealer where make shift repair was made for $243 do not believe repair has been made to specifications and that it will fail again. According to your website this seems to be a common problem and should have been covered under warranty. I have paid for repair and am now requesting that it be checked and correct repair be fully made under warranty and that I get original cost credited back to me. Any help with this will be appreciated.

- E. Hanover, NJ, USA

Consumer state the power steering hose on the power steering pump separated causing the fluid to leak resulting in loss of vehicle control. The dealer has been contacted.

- Hazel Crest, IL, USA

During oil change mechanic noticed a leak in power steering line. Dealer refused to repair under warranty, said it was only seeping, and not bad enough to do anything about it. On July 11, 2001 while driving 10-15 mph power steering went out. No accident.

- Selinsgrove, PA, USA