9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$1,200.00
Average Mileage:
100,264 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace intake manifold gasket (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 1999 Pontiac Grand Am intake manifold gasket failure, leaking coolant
2009Mar 27
Grand Am SE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 143,055 miles
click to see larger images
Complaint Photos
I looked at my car today and noticed when I took out the spark plug and one had oil on it all over. Well i dont know what the problem is but i need some feed back on it. The other problem is that the water outlet keeps breaking and the car runs hot if i go into the store for a min if it runs more than 10 mins it runs hot and the water outlet breaks and i have already replaced 3 of them.
2007Oct 26
(reported on)Grand Am GT 3.4L V6 H.O
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
Ok ladies and gentleman... if you are reading this you probably google-d some of the problems you are having with your Pontiac Grand Am. Well, i have a GT and lets say it is a POS for starters. Never had so many problems with cars, and never again will i purchase a General Motors product. This is a costly problem with these cars and i swear one of these days when i am an attorney, i will take GM to court. To first off put this "dex-cool" coolant into cars,knowing dang well that it could act the way it does, and secondly not provide any type of reimbursement for the customer... is inexplicably ridiculous to say the least. My car has 60,000 miles on it and the intake gasket is going bad?! This is RIDICULOUS!
SOMEBODY SUE THESE CRIMINALS!!!
-Kyle
2007Apr 12
(reported on)Grand Am 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
I am on my third intake gasket and really don't know why this happens. I think if enough Grand am owners complain to GM maybe something will happen. I also have a problem with the engine temperature running hotter than normal. No matter what I replace the temp gauge always reads over 205 to 210.
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your engine problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Oct 20
Grand Am SE 3.4L V6
Low coolant indicator light would continuously stay on despite the fact the coolant level being fine in the car. Changing the sensor and the thermostat didn't solve the problem. The engine never indicated that it was overheating at any time. The car continued on that way until July 2009 was when all hell started to break loose. The coolant started leaking from somewhere. The care never indicated the car was overheating but the oil and water was mixing in the engine. The machanic said that the intake caused the whole problem. Now I am in need of a new engine. My complaint is that if an engine is hot or over heating it has an indicator light that is suppose to warn me but failed to do so. Low Coolant does not indicate overheating it indicates the fluid level.
gthrower
Griffin, GA, USA
SEND A COMMENT »