NHTSA — Structure: Body Problems

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,333 miles

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2003 Pontiac Grand Am body / paint problems

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2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 102023

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Debra J. Westfall-?"neighbour-?"loves controversy, and won-??t back down from expressing her anger or bafflement exhibited from half-?"assed parenting. Funny how she hates us snowflakes for sharing her entitled, materialistic narcissism. Five porch monkeys were using electric scooters on our street when one of them vandalised our driver side taillight. Turnpike commissions can confirm that latter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Debra Westfall hates people who aren-??t genuine, and believes keeping us out of the loop justifies her behaviour. This leads to her central conflict and that mutability keeps gives that household insomnia. Tammy Pagareski, Louise Dobbins and Mark Westfall might confirm her character, if you can schmooze them into it. After two years of scooters driving around the city, this pilot program has finally ended according to local media stations. State leaders said the budget process slowed down any talks about continuing the pilot program in Pittsburgh. There are concerns about people leaving the scooters dumped in bad spots. State leaders acknowledge there have been issues, and if changes are going to be made. Samuel DeMarco III believes his Republican Committee articulates influential voices, leads efficient or transparent governments, and the political party of choice for eight billion voters as of 2020.

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #5

Oct 172014

Grand Am

  • miles
Body, Brakes, and Electrical concern me. My family owned a 1999 same model vehicle, and the brakes failed us in an accident from its-?? left driver seal being punctured. Here is what-??s going on with the 2003 aside from the latter mentioned. Exhaust from manifold to catalytic converter followed by muffler rusted out by 175, ØØØ miles and now broke apart. Frame and rocker panels are rusted out before 175, ØØØ miles and broke apart by rear wheels on both sides. Electrical concerns caused me to quit my job on March 11, 2022 when the wipers quit working and nearly caused an accident by Chartiers Cemetery in a thunderstorm storm two days before. Front end vibration is felt in floor boards and steering wheel when brakes are applied at high speeds, usually between 45-?"75 as regulated by federal government. Disc brakes gradually replaced drum brakes from between 1960-?"1980. That practicality is debunked on these cars they didn-??t utilise disc brakes on all both axles, which is my preference anyways for being mechanically-?"inclined. Koor-??s confirmed our exhaust leak in Carnegie Pennsylvania and wants $5ØØ+ to replace the exhaust. Tireman Auto Service in Toledo Ohio confirmed the wiper malfunction, they replaced the window regulator and wiper transmission. Vehicle has been inspected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Goodyear, Pittsburgh Police Bureau, and State Farm Mutual Insurance. I allow you to contact them for references and any ticketing information. Assuming we can afford to be better than slumlords. Group activities are blessed to keep your peace of mind. Might as well watch from the fray from my point-?"of-?"view. Unless you would rather demand my escape other travel options, then I didn-??t my own identity to be audited by your Internal Revenue Service. Vehicle is still available for inspection, and I would like your recommendation to convince the owner that your issued recall isn-??t for your peace of mind. She needs your social stimulation to flourish.

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 242019

Grand Am

  • miles
I was driving my vehicle on a city street and as I turned right I heard a loud pop and my steering wheel froze making me unable to steer in any direction. I had my vehicle towed to a repair shop and after inspection I was informed that my steering rack had broken off of the subframe. Before this occurred I had never experienced any problems with steering so this was totally shocking along with the repair cost. After doing a little research I discovered that there were numerous complaints pertaining to this very same thing and GM has done nothing to ensure consumers safety. This should have been recalled years ago before someone dies as a result of poor craftsmanship on gms behalf. This isn't a repair consumers should have to take on.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #3

Mar 242011

Grand Am

  • 82,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the frame and fractured. As a result, the windshield cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012013

Grand Am

  • 236,000 miles
Bought the vehicle used. 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L V6. Constant ticking from hazard light switch. Grounding problems. Looked for recalls at GM dealership. No recalls on the problem. No choice but to remove hazard light fuse until repair. Should have been covered by GM. Gonna cost us $500! the transmission cooling lines rotted away causing coolant spraying everywhere causing white smoke and overheating of the engine. Spraying the serpentine belt and water pump. With visual inspection and touching confirmed spot. 3/4 of reservoir is leaked out causing rust on sub frame. Also front rocker panel bad. Front passenger panel rotted out. Bad oxidizing on the manifold cover and exhaust manifold cover. Shame on GM for not covering all gas on the hazard light malfunction and multi switch issues.

- Camden, AR, USA

problem #1

Jul 142005

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
I am seeking advice about a matter pertaining to the car I momentarily own. I believe that the car sold to me has been in accident and repaired. The brakes feel as if they are going to give out and have not been working correctly from the beginning. After informing and bringing the car to the dealership, they felt all that was needed was for them to be lubed. They say the car is fine but I am the one driving it and it has not been working properly. I went to a few dealerships to obtain other opinions and I was told the car was not running properly. I went back to the dealership I bought the car from and finally they realized the brakes were not in good shape. Parts were repaired. For a few weeks the car was running ok but the brakes were still not working properly. I felt a bucking everytime I put my foot on the brakes. The next time the rotors were fixed. I have invoices to back what has been repaired. I bought the car in November 2003 and in the beginning of 2004 the problems already started and have not stopped since. I did not drive the car until December 2003, since I was out of the country in November. The paint on the hood started in 2004 to come off. That needed to be repainted. The front headlights fog up, water condensation is building up. The car is running as if the bottom will fall off. It sounds like an old car. Every time I say that the car is not running correctly and ask them to test drive it, they only fix what I state what I think is wrong. I ask you to look into this matter and see if you can help me clear up this problem. Please let me know if any more information is required. I am stating the VIN [xxx]. thank you. [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Newington, CT, USA

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