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Nov 13, 2014 Engine Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 (NA) PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT R...

Nov 13, 2014 Engine Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 (NA) PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT R...

Apr 18, 2006 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELASTIC BANDS THAT HOLD THE PADDING TO THE SHELL OF THE SAFETY SEAT HAS BEEN PULLED LOOSE BY THE CHILD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CHILD HAS CHOKED AND BEEN SMACKED BY THE BANDS. THE MANUFACTURER SENT NEW PADDING, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT TO THE PADDING SENT. THIS ...

Apr 18, 2006 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELASTIC BANDS THAT HOLD THE PADDING TO THE SHELL OF THE SAFETY SEAT HAS BEEN PULLED LOOSE BY THE CHILD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CHILD HAS CHOKED AND BEEN SMACKED BY THE BANDS. THE MANUFACTURER SENT NEW PADDING, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT TO THE PADDING SENT. THIS ...

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SL...

Mar 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SL...

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SL...

Mar 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SL...

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension 83,000 mi

DURING INSPECTION DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT LOOSE LOWER BALL JOINT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension 83,000 mi

DURING INSPECTION DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT LOOSE LOWER BALL JOINT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 8, 2004 Equipment

MY CAR WILL CRANK UP AND DRIVE FOR HOURS BUT IF I STOP AND TURN IT OFF IT WILL NOT CRANK UP FOR 3-4 HOURS. ALSO, MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING GREAT BUT WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE DAY IT JUST STOPPED BLOWING COLD AND IT IS FULL OF COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Equipment

MY CAR WILL CRANK UP AND DRIVE FOR HOURS BUT IF I STOP AND TURN IT OFF IT WILL NOT CRANK UP FOR 3-4 HOURS. ALSO, MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING GREAT BUT WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE DAY IT JUST STOPPED BLOWING COLD AND IT IS FULL OF COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE. *AK

Jun 8, 2003 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL FOR POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WITH NO INSIDE DOOR PANEL (BARE METAL EXPOSED). THE WINDOW WAS BEING HELD UP WITH PLASTIC TAPE, AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LO...

Jun 8, 2003 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL FOR POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WITH NO INSIDE DOOR PANEL (BARE METAL EXPOSED). THE WINDOW WAS BEING HELD UP WITH PLASTIC TAPE, AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LO...

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIP STICK FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ISUZU) TYPE SHRINKS CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIP STICK FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ISUZU) TYPE SHRINKS CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NLM

Jul 29, 2002 Seats

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND THEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER'S SEATBACK FAILED WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Seats

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND THEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER'S SEATBACK FAILED WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 15, 2002 Tires

DISCOVERED A LARGE BULGE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE AT ONLY 2000 MILES. FIRESTONE SAID IT WAS IMPACT RELATED BUT IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

May 15, 2002 Tires

DISCOVERED A LARGE BULGE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE AT ONLY 2000 MILES. FIRESTONE SAID IT WAS IMPACT RELATED BUT IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

May 9, 2002 Steering Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED THEY HAD A RECALL ON STEERING FOR THE 1991 PONTIAC GRAND AM I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THE RECALL WAS DONE ON HIS CAR PONTIAC HASNT BEEN MUCH HELP.

May 9, 2002 Steering Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED THEY HAD A RECALL ON STEERING FOR THE 1991 PONTIAC GRAND AM I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THE RECALL WAS DONE ON HIS CAR PONTIAC HASNT BEEN MUCH HELP.

Mar 6, 2002 Steering Crash

I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THIS CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE STEERING RECALL 91V018000 CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN THEY HAD ON THIS YEAR....PLEASE LET ME NO MY BROTHER OWNED THE CAR WAS WAS KILLED 12082001. THANK YOU LAURA SMART HIS SISTER. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Steering Crash

I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THIS CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE STEERING RECALL 91V018000 CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN THEY HAD ON THIS YEAR....PLEASE LET ME NO MY BROTHER OWNED THE CAR WAS WAS KILLED 12082001. THANK YOU LAURA SMART HIS SISTER. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE ON LATCH SYSTEM OF SEAT.*AK

Feb 25, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE ON LATCH SYSTEM OF SEAT.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE UP TO 90MPH. DRIVER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND EXCESSIVELY APPLY BRAKES. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE RIGHT BACK UP, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TAKE OVER AGAIN, UNLESS VEHICLE SAT FOR AT LEAST 20-30 MINUTES. MECHANIC DISABLED CRUISE CO...

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE UP TO 90MPH. DRIVER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND EXCESSIVELY APPLY BRAKES. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE RIGHT BACK UP, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TAKE OVER AGAIN, UNLESS VEHICLE SAT FOR AT LEAST 20-30 MINUTES. MECHANIC DISABLED CRUISE CO...

Jul 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS LONG BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BUT NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT IT AND AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I FOUND OUT THAT THE PRIMER USED ON THE CAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS LONG BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BUT NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT IT AND AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I FOUND OUT THAT THE PRIMER USED ON THE CAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED

Apr 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED

Apr 15, 2000 Structure

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CAR EVERY TIME IT RAINS BOTH OF THE FRONT FLOOR BOARDS ARE FULL OF WATER MY NEIGHBOR OWNS A 91 GRAND AM ALSO AND HIS DOES THE SAME WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE FLOOR BOARDS ARE RUSTING AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME TO FIX IT I KNOW THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND M...

Apr 15, 2000 Structure

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CAR EVERY TIME IT RAINS BOTH OF THE FRONT FLOOR BOARDS ARE FULL OF WATER MY NEIGHBOR OWNS A 91 GRAND AM ALSO AND HIS DOES THE SAME WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE FLOOR BOARDS ARE RUSTING AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME TO FIX IT I KNOW THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND M...

Mar 22, 2000 Steering

CALL TO PONTIAC RESULTED IN THEY CLAIMING THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS REPORTED PROBLEMS, I FOUND A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO STEERING FOR WHEN THIS CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND LOTS OF SERVICE BULLETINS EACH WHICH DESCRIBED THE VERY SAME NOISE WE HEARD AT THE TIME OF THE BREAKDOWN. THIS WAS A POTENTIAL SAF...

Mar 22, 2000 Steering

CALL TO PONTIAC RESULTED IN THEY CLAIMING THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS REPORTED PROBLEMS, I FOUND A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO STEERING FOR WHEN THIS CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND LOTS OF SERVICE BULLETINS EACH WHICH DESCRIBED THE VERY SAME NOISE WE HEARD AT THE TIME OF THE BREAKDOWN. THIS WAS A POTENTIAL SAF...

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED STALLING CONDITIONS, REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS (SENSORS, IGNITION CONTROL, HEAD GASKET), HOWEVER ENGINE STILL STALLS. *MJS

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Feb 7, 2000 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. *MJS

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED STALLING CONDITIONS, REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS (SENSORS, IGNITION CONTROL, HEAD GASKET), HOWEVER ENGINE STILL STALLS. *MJS

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Feb 7, 2000 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. *MJS

Nov 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR ONLY 10 MI NUTES IT WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTTMENT CAME TO PUT FIRE OUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ALSO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR ONLY 10 MI NUTES IT WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTTMENT CAME TO PUT FIRE OUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ALSO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING TO THE STORE ABOUT A HALF OF MILE AWAY, HEARD A HISSING SOUND IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. CONSUMERR THEN SAW SMOKE, AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND GOT OUT. THEN THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE. POLICE SAID THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL INSID...

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING TO THE STORE ABOUT A HALF OF MILE AWAY, HEARD A HISSING SOUND IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. CONSUMERR THEN SAW SMOKE, AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND GOT OUT. THEN THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE. POLICE SAID THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL INSID...

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

CONUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN ODOMETER TAMPERING BECAUSE WHEN SHE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE IT HAD 76527 BUT THE NEXT DAY SHE RETURNED TO PURCHASE IT HAD 84,000 PLUS MILES ON IT. NLM

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

CONUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN ODOMETER TAMPERING BECAUSE WHEN SHE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE IT HAD 76527 BUT THE NEXT DAY SHE RETURNED TO PURCHASE IT HAD 84,000 PLUS MILES ON IT. NLM

Aug 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK IS BREAKING APART INTERNALLY

Aug 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK IS BREAKING APART INTERNALLY

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GUAGE INDICATES A CONSTANT DROP IN INDICATED PRESSURE AFTER STARTUP WITH ENGINE AT NORMAL TEMPREATURE RANGE.....YET THERE IS NO LOSS IN QUANTITY.......INDICATOR SHOWS OIL PUMP IS PUMPING TO NORMAL PRESSURE ON STARTUP.....HELP

Jul 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE ARE TOO MANY INCIDENTS TO REPORT. I HAVE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE CAR SURGING. HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS, MOST RECENTLY ON 7/19/99. COPING WITH THE PROBLEM BY HITTING THE BRAKES, BUT RECENTLY I HAD TO PULL INTO ANOTHER LANE TO KEEP FROM HITTING ANOT...

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GUAGE INDICATES A CONSTANT DROP IN INDICATED PRESSURE AFTER STARTUP WITH ENGINE AT NORMAL TEMPREATURE RANGE.....YET THERE IS NO LOSS IN QUANTITY.......INDICATOR SHOWS OIL PUMP IS PUMPING TO NORMAL PRESSURE ON STARTUP.....HELP

Jul 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE ARE TOO MANY INCIDENTS TO REPORT. I HAVE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE CAR SURGING. HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS, MOST RECENTLY ON 7/19/99. COPING WITH THE PROBLEM BY HITTING THE BRAKES, BUT RECENTLY I HAD TO PULL INTO ANOTHER LANE TO KEEP FROM HITTING ANOT...

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE. ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVOIDED. OWNER NO LONGER TRUSTS RELIABILITY OF VEHICLE.

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE. ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVOIDED. OWNER NO LONGER TRUSTS RELIABILITY OF VEHICLE.

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO UP OR DOWN UNTIL BOTH WINDOW MOTORS COOL OFF SUFFICIENTLY. BOTH MOTORS ARE EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH AT WIRING CONNECTION. PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN NHTSA DATABASE WITH ONE FIRE. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO UP OR DOWN UNTIL BOTH WINDOW MOTORS COOL OFF SUFFICIENTLY. BOTH MOTORS ARE EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH AT WIRING CONNECTION. PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN NHTSA DATABASE WITH ONE FIRE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON WINDOW IS CRACKED AND BROKEN, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE DOOR ASSEMBLY, CAUSING RUSTING OF WINDOW CRANK AND DOOR HINGE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND TRUNK IS PEELING. THERE ARE NO SCRATCHES OR DENTS TO PRECIPITATE THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON WINDOW IS CRACKED AND BROKEN, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE DOOR ASSEMBLY, CAUSING RUSTING OF WINDOW CRANK AND DOOR HINGE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND TRUNK IS PEELING. THERE ARE NO SCRATCHES OR DENTS TO PRECIPITATE THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

May 25, 1999 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT LOCK FAILED, RESULTING IN THE SEAT NOT LOCKING INTO POSITION, MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING SUDDEN STOPPING ALMOST RESULTING IN INJURY TO PASSENGER. MJS

May 25, 1999 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT LOCK FAILED, RESULTING IN THE SEAT NOT LOCKING INTO POSITION, MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING SUDDEN STOPPING ALMOST RESULTING IN INJURY TO PASSENGER. MJS

Apr 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE, THEN JUST CUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Apr 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE, THEN JUST CUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

FRONT TWO POWER WINDOW MOTORS FAILED.

Mar 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY.

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

FRONT TWO POWER WINDOW MOTORS FAILED.

Mar 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS EASILY AND TURNS OFF WHEN COMING CLOSE TO A COMPLETE STOP.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS EASILY AND TURNS OFF WHEN COMING CLOSE TO A COMPLETE STOP.

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

MY VEHICLE FITS THE MANUFACTURED DATES AND MODEL INFORMATION OF RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V04300. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY SAID IT ISNT COVERED. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS. WHY WILL THEY NOT HONOR THIS RECALL? *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

MY VEHICLE FITS THE MANUFACTURED DATES AND MODEL INFORMATION OF RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V04300. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY SAID IT ISNT COVERED. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS. WHY WILL THEY NOT HONOR THIS RECALL? *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING AT VEHICLE SPEED OF 40 MPH OR MORE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ENGINE DIES. THEN, AFTER APPROX. 15-20 MINTUES THE VEHICLE WILL START.

Nov 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING AT VEHICLE SPEED OF 40 MPH OR MORE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ENGINE DIES. THEN, AFTER APPROX. 15-20 MINTUES THE VEHICLE WILL START.

Jul 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR LOCKED UP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR LOCKED UP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT UNABLE TO LOCK PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT UNABLE TO LOCK PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

PAINT IS PEELING.

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

PAINT IS PEELING.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THEY WERE TWISTED.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE SEVERELY TWISTED AND HITTING STRUT BRAKE HOSE MOUNT.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THEY WERE TWISTED.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE SEVERELY TWISTED AND HITTING STRUT BRAKE HOSE MOUNT.

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

A SHORT TRIPLE BLACK/HITE/ORANGE WIRE THAT RUNS TO BACK SEAT READING LIGHTS SHORTED OUT, MELTED THE METAL AROUND THE TOP OF REAR SEAT AND LEFT A HOLE IN THE METAL. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

A SHORT TRIPLE BLACK/HITE/ORANGE WIRE THAT RUNS TO BACK SEAT READING LIGHTS SHORTED OUT, MELTED THE METAL AROUND THE TOP OF REAR SEAT AND LEFT A HOLE IN THE METAL. *AK

Oct 10, 1997 Suspension

PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A SNAP AND THE TIRES STARTED TO RUB BECAUSE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *AK

Oct 10, 1997 Suspension

PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A SNAP AND THE TIRES STARTED TO RUB BECAUSE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH AND STAYED THERE MOMENTARILY BEFORE DROPPING DOWN. UPON APPROACHING A TOLL EXIT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. ENGINE SOMETIMES IDLES VERY HIGH AT START UP AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHU...

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH AND STAYED THERE MOMENTARILY BEFORE DROPPING DOWN. UPON APPROACHING A TOLL EXIT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. ENGINE SOMETIMES IDLES VERY HIGH AT START UP AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHU...

Jul 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL LOCK, BUT WHILE DRIVING THE BELT COMES UNDONE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AND THIS IS A STATE LAW THAT EVERYONE MUST WEAR SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LOCKED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL LOCK, BUT WHILE DRIVING THE BELT COMES UNDONE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AND THIS IS A STATE LAW THAT EVERYONE MUST WEAR SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LOCKED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Structure

TRUNK DOOR RUSTED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE OUTLET BROKEN.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP OUTLET CRACKED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER FAILED AND REPLACED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Jun 30, 1997 Visibility

PARTS INSIDE DOORS WERE ALL RUSTED, CAUSING WINDOWS NOT TO ROLL DOWN.

Jun 30, 1997 Structure

TRUNK DOOR RUSTED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE OUTLET BROKEN.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP OUTLET CRACKED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER FAILED AND REPLACED.

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Jun 30, 1997 Visibility

PARTS INSIDE DOORS WERE ALL RUSTED, CAUSING WINDOWS NOT TO ROLL DOWN.

Jun 18, 1997 Equipment

DRIVING VEHICLE; AIR CONDITIONER WOULD TURN OFF DUE TO PRESSURE SENSOR; STEERING OR TURNING TO LEFT WOULD BE GREATER PRESSURE THAN RIGHT TURN. WOULD VIBRATE & GRIND WHILE TURNING; TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD MIGHT BE DESIGN. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Equipment

DRIVING VEHICLE; AIR CONDITIONER WOULD TURN OFF DUE TO PRESSURE SENSOR; STEERING OR TURNING TO LEFT WOULD BE GREATER PRESSURE THAN RIGHT TURN. WOULD VIBRATE & GRIND WHILE TURNING; TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD MIGHT BE DESIGN. *AK

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

May 9, 1997 Suspension

SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED.

May 9, 1997 Suspension

SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO GO UP/DOWN, ALSO EMITTS BURNING SMELL.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO GO UP/DOWN, ALSO EMITTS BURNING SMELL.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RAKE FAILURE.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

EXHAUST SYSTEM BURNED.

Mar 17, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL FAILED.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RAKE FAILURE.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP.

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

EXHAUST SYSTEM BURNED.

Mar 17, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL FAILED.

Feb 3, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CALED DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ENGINE GASKET . *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CALED DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ENGINE GASKET . *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CALED DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ENGINE GASKET . *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CALED DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ENGINE GASKET . *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jan 22, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Dec 18, 1996 Power Train

KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH WHILE STILL IN DRIVE GEAR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK/ACCIDENT.

Dec 18, 1996 Power Train

KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH WHILE STILL IN DRIVE GEAR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK/ACCIDENT.

Nov 15, 1996 Visibility

THE MANUAL WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING AND PASSENGER'S WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Visibility

THE MANUAL WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING AND PASSENGER'S WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW. *SD

Jul 12, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STUCK. *SD

Jul 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW. *SD

Jul 12, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STUCK. *SD

May 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAD BOLTS. *SD

May 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAD BOLTS. *SD

Apr 22, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF THE BACK SEAT BELT, BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK SEAT BELT IS RUSTING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE CAR WHICH LED THE CAR TO GO INTO THE WOODS AND CATCH ON FIRE. ENGINE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN ON FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF THE BACK SEAT BELT, BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK SEAT BELT IS RUSTING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE CAR WHICH LED THE CAR TO GO INTO THE WOODS AND CATCH ON FIRE. ENGINE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN ON FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE LOCATION CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ROUGH ROADS. *DSH

Mar 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE LOCATION CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ROUGH ROADS. *DSH

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR CUT OFF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR CUT OFF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR CUT OFF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR CUT OFF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE LOCKS BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKE . TT

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE LOCKS BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKE . TT

Feb 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. TT

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *DSH

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *DSH

Dec 8, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

QUARTER WINDOWS ON VEHICLE CRACKED DURING THE COLD WEATHER. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

QUARTER WINDOWS ON VEHICLE CRACKED DURING THE COLD WEATHER. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

QUARTER WINDOWS ON VEHICLE CRACKED DURING THE COLD WEATHER. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

QUARTER WINDOWS ON VEHICLE CRACKED DURING THE COLD WEATHER. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 10:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWED TO HIT WINDSHIELD. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 10:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWED TO HIT WINDSHIELD. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 10:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWED TO HIT WINDSHIELD. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 10:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWED TO HIT WINDSHIELD. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACK . TT

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACK . TT

Aug 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN BUSTED, HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN BUSTED, HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK CRACKING, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK CRACKING, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER-WATER WAS SUCKED UP INTO THE AIR FILTER, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER-WATER WAS SUCKED UP INTO THE AIR FILTER, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK. TT

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES WHEN ROAD WAS WET AND THE CAR SWERVED AND DID AN 360 DEGREE SPIN AROUD AND CAR ENDED UP IN OPPOSITE LANE. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES WHEN ROAD WAS WET AND THE CAR SWERVED AND DID AN 360 DEGREE SPIN AROUD AND CAR ENDED UP IN OPPOSITE LANE. *AK

Jun 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. TT

Jun 5, 1995 Visibility

WINDOW WOULDN'T GO UP OR DOWN AS A RESULT THE MOTOR WAS BURNED UP. TT

Jun 5, 1995 Visibility

WINDOW WOULDN'T GO UP OR DOWN AS A RESULT THE MOTOR WAS BURNED UP. TT

May 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE CAM SHAFT BEARING CAME APART, CLOGGNG OIL LINE, CAUSING OIL PRESSURE TO BUILD, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AW

May 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE CAM SHAFT BEARING CAME APART, CLOGGNG OIL LINE, CAUSING OIL PRESSURE TO BUILD, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AW

May 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BELT THAT RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER POWER STEERING AND THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACE FOR THE THIRD TIME. TT

May 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BELT THAT RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER POWER STEERING AND THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACE FOR THE THIRD TIME. TT

Apr 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS CRACKED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SKD

Apr 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS CRACKED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SKD

Mar 14, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITH OUT ANY PRIOR WARNING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITH OUT ANY PRIOR WARNING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR. TT

Jan 15, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DRUM WELD BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *SKD

Jan 15, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DRUM WELD BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM BY DELCO REMY IS DEFECTIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS FAILS WITH NO WARNING. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM BY DELCO REMY IS DEFECTIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS FAILS WITH NO WARNING. TT