NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,714 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #7

Nov 032008

Grand Am

  • 76,000 miles

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

Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. Found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. I started noticing the smell of antifreeze. Took to my mechanic of 22 years. Thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. This was replaced. Nope. Still leaking. Car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. The car never once overheated. Mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said it was a faulty computer... indicates, tires need checking, flashing lights, ABS off/on...which by the way was causing me to not have my car pass inspection to add insult to injury!! found I was all of a sudden replacing antifreeze by the gallons. Was still paying off mechanic from previous issues. Don't ask, while trying to figure out the antifreeze problem! brought car in to have radiator checked by friends mechanic, fluid was literally pouring out of bottom of car. $1600. Later!! head gasket set, waterpump, serpentine belt, radiator hoses, thermostat & gaskets, crossoverpipes, airfilter...now" 1 1/2 months later? well hey.guess what? riding merrily to work last sat. Car stalled all the way...& yipee another visit, another mere 900. Bag of shells consisting of crank shaft, bearings. Can you believe it? I don't have it!!.....I thought this guy was putting me on...I've lost work since I'm 45 min. Away. I've spoken to Pontiac several times. They want nothing to do with this. Act dumb- the american way...weird, I've read more complaints about this issue, I'm surprised you guys don't demand some resolution for consumers. What gives" it's so incredibly obvious this is a real solid complaint about engine defect with all the evidence to back it up!! I think it was minnisota or Missouri that consumers actually won a class action suit against Pontiac for these specific complaints. Namely head gasket, engine related issues..

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 131999

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Replacement of the following parts on 99 Pontiac Grand Am, R&R fuel strainer & filter/fuel filter/fuel pump/fuel injection/water pump/ECM/2brake jobs/thermostat/also I am having problems with coolant system overheating/ loss of coolant/ fog window/ smell of coolant/ loss of power/ low coolant continually I have to add coolant every week.

- Camden, AR, USA

problem #5

Nov 152002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
1)second time they cleaned injectors advisor said it was because I used 89 octane instead of 87 (2 digital readout on radio becomes illegible covered by fid. I declined repairs (3 air bag they found sir coil bad I declined to pay $400 for repairs should have been covered by fid or GM has never been deployed.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 302003

Grand Am

  • miles

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

'99 gr am: Grinding noise R front-dealer: Drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. Rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: Sway bar bushings replcd. Passenger seat stuck-dealer: Replaced seat track. Center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. Radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: Replcd radio assembly. Whining in pwr steering- dealer: P/S cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. Gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: Tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. Fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: Replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive O-ring. Passenger seat squeaks-dealer: Seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. Crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: Replcd R&R front struts, replcd upper mounts. Brake pulsation-dealer: Front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. Oil/fluid leak rt trans. Axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: Replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. Shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: Couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: Couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500 own expense. All occuring at under 40,000 miles. Am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #3

Apr 122002

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in A/C, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, ABS light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #2

Feb 182001

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer states every so often, when starting vehicle, there is a strong fuel odor, once consumer smelled fuel after driving 2 miles, dealer states there is no problems and that the smell is normal, consumer asked for that statement in writing, however Pontiac would not put it in writing.

- Aberdeen, WA, USA

problem #1

Sep 301999

Grand Am

  • miles
Intermittent open circuit in fuel level sensor caused the gas gauge to drop to empty and the low fuel bell sounds. Nlm

- Georgetown, CA, USA

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