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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
109,464 miles

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #5

Sep 022013

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS kicks on when turning stopping at slow speeds almost hit a pedestrian. ABS pump kicks on when turning left at low speeds. In Oregon we have a lot of bicyclist and the brakes need to work. I have taken it to the dealer [xxx] and holt in bend, or. Twice and the problem reappears. Big safety issue. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #4

Jul 222014

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 115,784 miles
[xxx] insisted, "they're cars are safe, but this is far from the truth!" I purchased, this car on 02/26/2014, and there where no visible sign on how much the car cost, [xxx] was the salesman, who gathered my information, showed me two cars, and I test drove one, but none was what I was looking for, because I indicated, I needed and SUV for my work, but they said, "your income wasn't enough, and I asked, why none of the vehicles have prices on them, but they continue to avoid my questions. I was not satisfied with the two vehicles, and their manager, which finance the vehicle from [xxx]/cnac came out and showed me two other vehicles, and I kept asking for a SUV, but his explanation, 'it isn't in you price range, and we will do a budget after you choose a car, and out of the four choices, I chose the Grand Am, I test drove the car, I told them about the rubbing and a noise, and the indicated, you will have a warranty, and we will fix anything under the hood, and any thing that has to do with the brakes, tires, they are new, lights, because we refurbish all our cars, "that's why we charge what we do; everything is new on the vehicle!, but clearly this is a lie!" I have taken this vehicle to be fixed four times, this last time, I went to jiffy lube, and they took diagnostic, "the front brakes are going out, I had to purchase a air filter, and a PCV valve, the diagnostic test indicated, "I did not have a license light, left front light, left brake lights, turn signals do not work, nor do I have brakes!" I pay $339.91 a month, I indicated, to cnac, "I can not afford this price, I just do not want the car, and cnac finance guy told me, "you have already purchased the car!" a day after, I purchased the vehicle, the trouble started, check engine lights, oil lights, steering wheel clicking, and clacking, fixed after three months, never fixed brakes! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

May 022011

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that water was leaking on both the front and rear passenger side floorboard. The contact stated that the heating and cooling systems were not working properly. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was making a wobbling noise, and the vehicle failed to stop when the brake was engaged. The dealer was not aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 252012

Grand Prix

  • 110,000 miles
I was driving at 40mph on freeway about to exit a vehicle cut me off. Slam brakes and brakes locked and made pulsations (I thought it was ABS but later found out my vehicle is not equiped with ABS) steering wheel locked to the left and hit a van on the side. 4 people injured.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 012011

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 89,000 miles
Was traveling forward and was coming up to a stop light when I put on brakes and tried to stop when the brake pedal got hard and the ABS light came on, also a noise was coming from behind the dash or engine compartment, it took a few seconds for the brakes to get back normal, but the vehicle did not stop until the light went off, I have noticed it does it when I'm turning the steering wheel and applying or the vehicle is in a rocking motion going down hill while applying the brakes, I have taken it to the shop and the mechanic reported the front left ABS sensor wire was torn and needed to be repaired, I have had it repaired and noticed it started having the same malfunction again.I am the only owner and purchaced the vehicle new.

- Irving, TX, USA

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