NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 241998

Grand Am

  • miles

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

My most recent problem included transmission failure, and according to the mechanic this had been happening for a very long time. The fourth gear of the transmission and the clutch were burned out. I've also had to replace a water pump on the vehicle. Immediately after purchase, I noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle and the vehicle would just die while driving along. I attempted to get the dealer to repair the vehicle and did get his verbal agreement however, he lied and wouldn't follow through. I suppose because he knew he'd sold me a lemon and was more than eager to state his case, that had no lemon law. There are various electrical problems especially with the instrument panel and I suppose it may be something electrical that causes my vehicle to die while driving along. There is no warning, the vehicle just goes dead. During stops it seems that at times the rear end just has a mind of its own; almost as if it wants to keep going while the front end has stopped - it's sort of like a skipping effect. Other electrical problems include the passenger door lock not operating with the power door lock, the radio display is lit at times and sometimes it's not, since I've had the transmission repaired the check engine light and ets lights which have been on since I purchased the vehicle, are no longer lit. During the water pump failure the dealerships remedy for it was to disconnect the electrical wiring which prompted me that something was wrong with this system. The electrical problems are numerous. My car is a lemon!

- Denmark, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 071997

Grand Am

  • miles
Intermittently, the defective ABS braking system malfuntionctions when applying the brake pedal there's a spongy feeling and goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace fuel pump and brake pads. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 041997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Throttle cable/ABS brakes/fuel pump failed, vehicle became disabled on the road three times.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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