The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated the motor mount had fractured and fell into the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the motor mount was replaced. In addition, the vehicle also had failures with the rack and pinion and when taken to the dealer, it was found that the screws were loose and needed to be tightened to correct the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,932 and the current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 11/29/10 the consumer stated the motor mount failed which led intake gasket needing to be replaced. The windows would stick on occasions and a times would fall down inside the door. The oil from the engine became mixed with the anti-freeze. Updated 11/30/10

- Richmond, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the turn signals work intermittently and the intake manifold gasket failed in January of 2005. The vehicle was towed to a small town without a GM dealer and was repaired by an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the gasket with an after market manifold gasket. However, the replacement gasket was also defective and caused the entire manifold to be repaired a third time. The cost of the repair was $829.59. The contact wants to be reimbursed for the repair since the manifold was defective. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.

- Monument , CO, USA

At approximately 50,000 miles, the lower intake manifold gasket on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT had to be replaced. I had noticed the low coolant light coming on intermittently, and decided to get the coolant flushed and filled. When I brought my car into the local pontic dealership, I was informed the engine gasket needed to be replaced, which was close to an $800 repair. This was done in December of 2004. It is now April of 2005, and I am experiencing the same problem. After doing some research on several different sites, it appears that I am not the only one with this problem, as many owners of GM cars with the engine that Pontiac used in the 2000 Grand Am gts are experiencing the same thing. The lim gasket was redesigned after GM noticed this recurring problem, and the newer one is being used to replace the older one. If it's become obvious that this is a design fault of GM, why am I the one who has to pay for the repair?

- Morton, PA, USA

I had my 2000 Grand Am in for a turn singnal problem, and was told that the intake gaskets are showing signs of leakage.my car only has 32500miles on it.rm

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Lowe intake manifold gasket on 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 L V-6 engine has failed twice resulting in engine coolant loss due to manufacturer's defect. This condition is very hazardous as it could result in engine overheating and failure.

- Hurricane, WV, USA

When starting the vehicle, the low coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was a crack in the intake manifold. The consumer stated that this problem is common on this type of vehicle.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

I have just found out that my intake manifold gasket must be replaced and it is going to cost over $800. I researched the problem to find out what I should pay and found out that many others are experiencing the same problem and that GM used a faulty part for the vehicle even after knowing that the part was faulty. I have an aftermarket warranty and it refuses to pay for any gaskets/seals. As a result, my heat in my vehicle does not work (it is amazingly cold in Iowa in the winter).

- Urbandale, IA, USA

Intake manifold gasket leaked. (nar) the consumer requested that Pontiac review this manifold gasket problem and seriously consider a recall.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Also, the trac system flashed on and off. Vehicle shut down. But consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Dealer placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine and codes were found. Mechanic replaced the O2 sensors. Then, consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred, and had not been resolved.

- Olean, NY, USA

I am having problems with my coolant leaking my I have ran into a couple of people who have had the same problems they say its is the intake manifold pontaic nedds to recall these cars I have spent a lot of money trying to find out the problem took it to a Pontiac dealer and they couldn't tell me what the problem is loked on the web an found others haning the same problem.

- Jackson, MS, USA

Intake gasket leak.

- South Bend, IN, USA

Consumer had been adding coolant, but did not initially realize that it was an intake manifold problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and was told that the upper and lower parts of intake manifold was leaking. Consumer was adding more antifreeze than usual because indicator was reading low coolant.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

I have replaced the intake manifold gasket twice on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. Once in 02/2002 and again in 01/2004.

- Middleburg Hts, OH, USA

Consumer stated vehicle overheated and leaked antifreeze. Consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic, and mechanic determined it was leaking from the manifold gasket. Consumer had problem repaired and paid for it. This was after the mechanic researched and determined that the problem was not a recall, but a service bulletin. Consumer was charged $570 for repairs.

- Schuylkill Haven, PA, USA

While driving at 55 mph vehicle overheated. Consumer pulled into a service station and checked the radiator level, and added water. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic the next day. Mechanic determined there was a leak in the gasket between the manifold and engine. Gasket and the manifold bolts were replaced.

- Schuylkill Haven, PA, USA

My 2000 pontaic Grand Am GT (V6) has an intake manifold gasket leak. I have spoken with several people that have this same problem. If this is such a frequent problem, as it seems to be, why doesn't pontaic do anything to fix it and keep their consumers happy?

- Leola, PA, USA

Car over heated and stalled due to a blown intake manifold gasket on my 2000 Grand Am 3.4L V-6 motor. 55000 miles. Created unsafe condition on the road way by this failing on the automobile. There are thousands of consumers out there who have the same problem with these and other GM vehicles with the 3.0,3.1.3.4 and 3.8 motors. This gasket is failing and it has been admitted by GM they used an inferior gasket on these vehicles. 55000 miles for a major break down for this reason should not be happening.

- St Paul Park, MN, USA

Intake manifold on 3.4L sfi V6 engine on Grand Am's have severe problem - lets water out of the system very fast, will let a full tank of coolant out in less than 1 hour of driving time. This causes driver to be stranded, also an environmental issue with coolant leaking everywhere. This has caused my engine to be on fire, and the repairs are extensive. Mechanics know this problem all too well, everyone I have been to has had to fix it multiple times. The procedure takes 6 full hours, requiring pricy labor on the consumers expense. New intake manifold gaskets still don't last long even after they have been replaced. GM needs to stand behind their faulty product, and fix this problem. I will spend more in repairs on the engine, then I paid for the car - and I bought it brand new. Please make GM fix this problem, it is an environmental issue with antifreeze leaking everywhere, it is a hazard to people who have to stop to refill the coolant tank just to drive, and it is a very costly and hard to get to component of the engine.

- Moore, OK, USA