First my key would not release out of the ignition. I have to have something stuck up in the release button thingy to get it to release the key. Now the shifter will not move unless you depress the shift lock release button. Thank god I knew about the button because I would have been stuck over 100 miles away from home without any help in site. I have had other problems with this car but fortunately for me that was while the car was still under warranty. I'm sure my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE isn't the only one with this problem.

- Varnville, SC, USA

I have owned two 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix's. both vehicles developed the same problem with the gear shift locking up in the park position. I have to insert a key or other object into a slot by the gear shift in order for my shift lever to disengage and then engage into the drive position. Then once I engage the gearshift into the park position, I have to insert the key or other object into another slot located by the ignition on the steering column in order to remove my keys from the ignition.

- Vassar, MI, USA

Recall 99V348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in July of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. Map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.

- Cumberland, RI, USA