The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. While traveling 70 mph, both driver and passenger front side airbags had deployed without warning. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 189,000. Updated 02/01/118 lj the consumer and her passenger were injured due to the deployment of the airbags. Updated 03/18/11

- Prudentville, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. In rainy weather conditions, the rear of the vehicle became completely saturated with water. Two years later, the contact received a notice advising consumers that the air bag control module could fail and allow water to enter the vehicle, causing unexpected air bag deployment and flooding. The manufacturer stated that the letter was for informational purposes only and that they would not assume any financial responsibility for the costly repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 110,000.

- Coal, PA, USA

: the contact stated while driving 5 mph under normal road conditions, the passenger air bag deployed. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was not taken to the service dealer. There was a recall about the same issue for the same year, make and model vehicle in Canada. The recall number was 03-162. Updated 12/28/2006 -

- Nebo, WV, USA

This is the worst car (lemon) I have ever had. I bought this car from a used car dealer ship called new car alternative in livonia mi. I am now on my third engine in the car. The first 2 failed due to the head gaskets blowing and anti-freeze was mixing with oil in the engine causing engine failure. All car window motors have be replaced 4 or 5 times each and still don't work. Back two doors are broke one wont open the other wont close. The sunroof wont close the dealer told me 1500 to replace motor and put back on tracks. Lol I have the brakes replaced 3 times in 5 years. I bought the car Dec of 99 and have had all these problems since. I don't recommend anyone to buy a Grand Am or a car from this dealership they were no help at all. The first engine was covered by warranty second one was at my cost of 3500. Then another 1500 for new radiator and heater core. Then alternator needed to be replaced. After that I needed a new transmission hose. This is such bull crap. What a lemon! plus I was pulling out of a gas station one day and my air bag decided to come out on it own no accident occurred and hit me in the face resulting in injuries and I had to go to the hospital.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

Pontiac Grand Am 1997, fatal accident, air bag did not deploy, on either side. The driver was killed and the passenger was seriously injured.

- Rome, NY, USA

Minor collision, front air bags deployed ripping the entire dash inside the car.

- Newfield, NJ, USA

While driving 35 mph, the driver's air bag inadvertently deployed. This caused the driver to sustained minor injuries. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle home. The cause has not been determined at this time.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

Consumer stated after traveling 25 mph over a pothole air bags deployed without any indication.

- Toledo, OH, USA

While driving 25-35 mph the consumer's son drove through what was thought to be a puddle, but was actually a pot hole. The drivers side air bag deployed causing abrasions on the driver's arms. The manufacturer and dealer were informed. The dealer found no cause for the air bag deployment.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Consumer states air bags deployed without a crash or collision. Consumer's insurance company will not pay for the damages incurred to vehicle because this is a factory defect. Consumer has a police report and photos taken on the damaged vehicle and the minor scrapes and burns sustained. Consumer took vehicle to dealership who refused to inspect the vehicle and advised to contact manufacturer. After failing to inspect damaged vehicle, manufacturer concluded that due to the year, model and mileage of the vehcle, that it was not the manufacturer's responsibility to fix the damages. Consumer feels this is unjust and unfair because there is no relevance as to how old or how many miles it had on the vehicle.

- El Campo, TX, USA

While driving 40 mph on a smooth road both airbags deployed.

- Saxon, WV, USA

I was involved in a head on colision traveling at 35mph the air bags did not deploy.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

At 45 mph swerved to avoid hitting a deer, went into ditch, and rolled over. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

I hit a deer at 50-55 mph, air bag sensors indicated deployment, didn't deploy

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Was driving 40mph & lost control of vehicle. Hit embankment head on & flipped over several times, hitting the right front. Once hitting the ground after flipping, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle declared totaled. Driver suffered head injuries & was hospitalized.

- Philadelphia, MS, USA

Vehicle was involved in frontal crash at 60mph and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer says it's normal.

- Arkport, NY, USA

While driving vehicle at 20mph driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed without reason or warning. Dealer has seen vehicle.

- Benkelman, NE, USA

Consumer was driving at 45 mph on flat road when dual airbags suddendly deployed, causing burn injuries. There was no frontal or any kind of impact.

- Louisburg, NC, USA

While driving 7 - 10 mph, had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash.

- Glenndille, GA, USA

While driving at approximately 30 mph on a flat surface dual airbags deployed unexpectedly, causing a loss of vehicle control which could have resulted in an crash.

- Johnson, KS, USA