When turning left vehicle intermittently loses power steering. Dealer cannot duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. Dealer recommends replacing the power assist system.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 Grand Am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. In addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. Replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

Brake rotors have warped and been replaced 3 times. Once at 20977, at 29687 and then at 44726. Brake pedal makes a creaking sound when pushing down on pedal. Mechanic told me had never heard such a sound and could not fix it. Also advised me to get rid of car as soon as possible as it drives as it has more miles on it then it actually has.still making sound and worried that they are going to completely break. Power steering and altenator went at 44726 miles and had to pay for those along with the last rotor replacement as car is no longer under warranty. Wheels also make rubbing sound when turning either way. Called GM when first started and was told they were aware of the problem and nothing has ever been done. Mechanics also can not do anything about that problem. I fear for my life in this car.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

I think that my car is a major lemon! the car has been took in so many times for the brakes it's almost impossible to realize. I've took the car to two different dealerships and neither one can fix it right. The power steering went out in July 2000 and then in November 2000 and then started making the same noise a few months ago but I was told this time that it was normal. The throttle sticks once in awhile but again I'm told nothing found and wd-40 was sprayed on the throttle body. The car likes to keep going when applying the brake. The window motors have been replaced in all four windows 1-2 times each and need it again. The paint job and clear coat were peeling and bubbling and they spot sanded and painted my car. I've contacted Pontiac at least 3-4 times about my car and I've also filled out lemon law papers through consumer protection Agency of North Carolina. GM said they are investigating it and eller Pontiac (the other dealership that I've took it to) said that they don't think that they are responsible because I didn't buy the car from them. I'd like to know who is responsible? personelly I think the manufacturer is but of corse it's been about a month and still no word as to what they are going to do. I want the piece of junk bought back. The car has spent a total of 36 days in the shop not counting all the times I took it in and waited on it. It was in the shop 20+ days before 24,000 miles. The people at enterprise car rental know me already. When I walk in there, they ask me what's wrong with the car now! if you can help please do. My consumer protection file no. Is [xxx]. thank you for possibly trying to help. Sincerely, [xxx]. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hickory, NC, USA

Power steering went out twice in vehicle, repaired under warranty. Consumer felt this could happen again.

- Lagrange, IL, USA

While turning into parking space vehicle lost all power steering.

- Ypsi, MI, USA

While driving this car on city streets, I suffered a sudden loss of my power steering which made control of my car difficult. I was advised by a representative of the dealer that this is a known design flaw in this vehicle where one of the pressure fittings can fail. As a healthy male, driving on city streets at relatively slow speeds, there was no loss of control of the car but steering, especially turning, became extremely difficult. It appears that this "known defect" is not being aggressively addressed by Pontiac but whether they are waiting for such failures before replacing the defective parts. I would hate to think of the consequences, even to myself, much less a smaller person, should such a catastrophe loss of steering control occur at high speeds or in isolated, rural areas.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

No summary

- Bothell, WA, USA

As of today, dealer service dept refuses to investigate cause of steering failure due to subsequent damage from hitting curb, will only repair under insurance claim

- Austin, TX, USA

Power steering fluid leaked out due to a part that failed.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

No summary provided by consumer

- Clinton Twp., MI, USA