8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
105,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- mechanic says to replace the engine (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
engine problem
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2010Apr 01
Grand Prix
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
99 Grand Prix GTP - Replaced the intake gaskets had a top end exterior coolant leak and now a week later we have a rod knocking
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2011Dec 12
Grand Prix GT 3800
Car started knocking 2 days ago, took it to the mechanic and he said that the piston bearing is bad and we have to replace the engine. I was told that the 3800 engine was a very dependable motor, why would I have to replace a motor after only 7 years. The car was never raced and had regular maintenance. Mostly highway miles to work and back. Most of the time when I hear of someone having an engine replaced, or rebuilt, the car has been mistreated or it has at least 150000 miles. I was told by the mechanic the we didn't even have to replace the spark plugs until 100000 let alone the entire engine. Like I said I bought this new and only had it for 7 years and I have lived in my house for 13 years, you would think a car would last longer than my household appliances.
Dana P.
Walls, MS, USA
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