NHTSA — Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,455 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am accessories - interior problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #11

Jan 012005

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

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

: the contact stated the air conditioner would not work unless it was set on high. On the lower levels, the compressor would not initiate. The air conditioner worked until January, 2005. The vehicle was not serviced. Updated 10/25/2006 -

- Pheba, MS, USA

problem #10

Sep 052005

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles
I bought my 1999 Grand Am in Oct' 04. The first 2 mo. Of owning it my alternator went out. A few months later I had to replace my front brakes. Shortly after that my(2nd) alternator and A/C pump went out not to mention the battery too. Oh and not only has the service engine light been on most of the time, a second service engine light came on! I have never known a vehicle to have 2 service engine lights on at the same time!! was this some kind of premonition!? as soon as I got the car back, I went and picked my kids up to go to the fair. We were not even 2 miles out of town yet when my engine started overheating. I had to pull over and wait for quite sometime before I could make it home safely with my children. Now my car that I've spent a lot of money on, not just purchasing the car, but also in parts is currently in the shop for either a blown head gasket or the engine block is damaged. The mechanic told me this is happening to a lot of these specific cars or should I say engine type. Nevertheless, this is costly and very dangerous to everyone who owns one of these lemons!!!! something needs to be done real quick with these problems or the manufacture of these vehicles will be paying for more than just parts!

- Cumberland, WI, USA

problem #9

Feb 072005

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
About March 1, 2005, steering mechanism would vibrate and lose control. Front brakes would pull the car to the right. A subsequent motor vehicle accident occurred on February 7, 2005, on I80, 7pm, going southbound. Luckily no one was injured in either car... my car was hydroplaning due to inclement weather conditions.

- Albany, CA, USA

problem #8

Aug 212000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

The air compressor failed.yd

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #7

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 #6

Aug 212000

Grand Am

  • miles
The air compressor failed.yd

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #5

May 131999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. Finally restarted. Took it to dealership. Mechanic replaced PCM. Drove from Florida to California, made a stop in Arizona due to brake rotors warping. Replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. While driving in California, vehicle stalled again. Failed to restart after being parked. Battery replaced after being towed to dealership. Key refused to be released from ignition. Air conditioner motor fan replaced. Shifter cable was replaced. Right turn signal lamp replaced. Oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 041999

Grand Am

  • miles
Passenger seat slides after clicks in place, both driver and passenger side window regulators failed and left scratches on glass, radio lcd goes "wacko" car recently would not start (still at dealership), recall on console, both passenger side floor and cd (if in cd player) get wet with use of air conditioner, seat latches on backs of both seats are extremely difficult to lift, clip for moon roof switch broken, gas gauge sometimes moves up or down slightly in short period of time, front clip of car shattered in cold weather after going through unplowed street at 20 mph, rear reverse light broken after ice clung to cable (which is not properly tied back), excessive wind noise on highway, steering wheel shakes when on highway (55-65 mph), lots of problems with this car.( dot number: Tire size: P255/50R16 )

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #3

Feb 041999

Grand Am

  • miles
Passenger seat slides after clicks in place, both driver and passenger side window regulators failed and left scratches on glass, radio lcd goes "wacko" car recently would not start (still at dealership), recall on console, both passenger side floor and cd (if in cd player) get wet with use of air conditioner, seat latches on backs of both seats are extremely difficult to lift, clip for moon roof switch broken, gas gauge sometimes moves up or down slightly in short period of time, front clip of car shattered in cold weather after going through unplowed street at 20 mph, rear reverse light broken after ice clung to cable (which is not properly tied back), excessive wind noise on highway, steering wheel shakes when on highway (55-65 mph), lots of problems with this car.( dot number: Tire size: P255/50R16 )

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Feb 041999

Grand Am

  • miles
Passenger seat slides after clicks in place, both driver and passenger side window regulators failed and left scratches on glass, radio lcd goes "wacko" car recently would not start (still at dealership), recall on console, both passenger side floor and cd (if in cd player) get wet with use of air conditioner, seat latches on backs of both seats are extremely difficult to lift, clip for moon roof switch broken, gas gauge sometimes moves up or down slightly in short period of time, front clip of car shattered in cold weather after going through unplowed street at 20 mph, rear reverse light broken after ice clung to cable (which is not properly tied back), excessive wind noise on highway, steering wheel shakes when on highway (55-65 mph), lots of problems with this car. (tiresize: P255/50R16)( dot number: Tire size: P255/50R16 )

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Apr 202000

Grand Am

  • miles
Air conditioner willnot blow any air on level 1, 2 or 3, necessary in Florida, car pulsates when brakes applied, has dealer look at it and replaced brakes, pads and rotors, have had power windows replaced twice due to scratches inside and out, vendor will not tint windows until problem is resolved, glove box opens even when locked, have had console secure clip replaced due to recent recall.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

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