NHTSA — Suspension: Front Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #14

Jan 222002

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #13

May 101998

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Honeoye, NY, USA

problem #12

Mar 102000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
The car has been a god car, but I have read and talked with many other that have had the same problems. What can be done? no safety defect listed within summary.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #11

Feb 281999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Delmont, PA, USA

problem #10

Jan 052000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Transmission experienced a slip due to "repl 2nd clutch input clutch" and had to be completely overhauled. Mechanic stated that problem could only be linked to mechanical failure. There was no possible way that human interferance could have caused the malfunction. A transmission kit, valve, piston, and 12 atf's had to be purchased for a total of $861.49 in parts and $1224 in labor. Front suspension is also loose. Entire front end is "loose as a tooth" according to dealer mechanic. Also stated that problem should not have occurred at only 40,000 miles. Need to balance wheel, align front, and perform a tune-up. Labor is estimated at $200 with additional costs for parts.

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #9

Oct 101999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving uphill car made a loud noise and the front end was shifting to the right. Also, engine had exploded and vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled.

- Henderson, TX, USA

problem #8

Aug 111999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

The paint peeling on the mirrors and the front suspension squak has been repaired once by the manufacuter and they refuse to fix the repairs now. The cold start rattle has never been fixed, they have not been able to find the problem.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #7

Mar 301999

Grand Am

  • miles
Check engine light would come one for a day and go off did this 3 times before total failure of alternater & battery/front end/steering/brakes(ABS) abd shocks. Car will pull hard to the left while braking at highway speeds. Have to fight steering wheel to keep car in lane. Had brakes checked and could not find anything. ( front brakes were very hot) hit small bump or pothole or taking turn or going down the street/highway and car will wander left and rigth while you are holding the wheel. Sometimes it is bad enough to have to take corrective action to keep going straight. NHTSA recall #96V249000 my car does not fall in the manfactured date of July 96 can I still have checked no charge? I was taking wax of my car with keys in the ignition car off, the power door looks locked car. I have seen more complaints in your consumer complaint section of these issues I have just reported.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #6

Mar 041997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Owner states that her vehicle has been in the shop 14 times for her steering, steering wheel locks while making a turn and dealers are unable to corret problem; also, the front end shakes.

- De Motte, IN, USA

problem #5

Jul 311996

Grand Am

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Front suspension problem.

- Pembroke, NC, USA

problem #4

Apr 041996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle wanders all over road.

- Grand Blan, MI, USA

problem #3

Oct 021996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving, the vehicle pulls to the right.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #2

Sep 091996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed vehicle will wander and pull to the right and when braking vehicle will lurch foward.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jul 041996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failure of the passenger side air bag, consumer was not involved in an accident and the passenger's side air bag deployed. Power steering pump needs replaced. Leak around air intake. Clicking noise occurs in the right front wheel area.

- Bonner, MT, USA

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