NHTSA — Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner Problems

6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,429 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am accessories - interior problems

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #7

Sep 252006

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

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

Purchased car new at end of 97 model year. Within first six months returned car six times due to defective sway bar bushings. Problem has never been corrected. Car clunks as it is either turned to the right or left or travels (slowly) over speed bumps. Also have experienced paint peeling from outside mirrors, radio volume control problems, radio/clock display works only part of the time, right front passenger seat mounting broke and slid passenger into dashboard, 2 door sport coupe-both power windows motors have broken and been replaced. The driver's side window just broke for the second time in two years. Passenger window has also started to act sluggish. Discovered leaky intake manifold gasket. Another expensive repair. Rain leaks into car around window gaskets which also make a hissing sound at speeds over 45 mph. Car has been driven with care for nine years(odometer=80,000 miles) and has had oil changes, tire rotations, etc. Completed according to schedule. Owner cannot afford additional costly repairs especially since it seems to be going downhill from here. Disgusted with problems as well as with lack of service from several different Pontiac dealers. Owner cannot afford to buy a [decent] new car and will have to purchase something used. Make no mistake- it won't be a GM product!

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 102001

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
In 2001, driver side window motor does not operate anymore. Replaced it. ($150). In 2003, driver window motor and passenger and rear passenger motor dies once again. Replaced all motors, now they are dead again. Especially when my ac does not work either. In 2004, heater core and water pump broken. Repaired. Now I have a water leak in the driver's floor area which ruined my carpet and that has to be replaced! another $200. It seems it all evolves around electrical problems.

- New Bern, NC, USA

problem #5

Mar 282002

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer stated that had noticed a problem with the air conditioner, it does not operater like it use to, dealer was contacted. Nlm

- Raymondville, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 011999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

The air conditioning sensor failed.

- Chisholm, MN, USA

problem #3

Apr 121997

Grand Am

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes there is a grinding and squeaking noise coming from the front driver's side wheel, and when coasting down a hill and applying brakes the grinding and squeaking noise is still also, air conditooning hose/ radiator hose, and the alternator had be replaced. However., dealer can't determine the cause of problems.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #2

Aug 181998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner pump failed on several occasions. Nlm

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

May 091997

Grand Am

  • miles
Air conditioner/rear floor leaked.

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

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