1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Problems & Recalls

NOTE: I HAVE FILED A SAFELY COMPLAINT BEFORE WITH THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE ON NOV 9, 2020 REFERENCE NUMBER: 11373799. AND NOW DUE TO SAFETY NEGLIGENCE FROM THE INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT OF THE NHTSA ..EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE EXTREMELY HOT OIL THAT'S DRIPPING OFF THE EXTREMELY HOT EXH...

Mileage: 210,500

NOTE: I HAVE FILED A SAFELY COMPLAINT BEFORE WITH THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE ON NOV 9, 2020 REFERENCE NUMBER: 11373799. AND NOW DUE TO SAFETY NEGLIGENCE FROM THE INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT OF THE NHTSA ..EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE EXTREMELY HOT OIL THAT'S DRIPPING OFF THE EXTREMELY HOT EXH...

Mileage: 210,500

NOTE: I HAVE FILED A SAFELY COMPLAINT BEFORE WITH THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE ON NOV 9, 2020 REFERENCE NUMBER: 11373799. AND NOW DUE TO SAFETY NEGLIGENCE FROM THE INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT OF THE NHTSA ..EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE EXTREMELY HOT OIL THAT'S DRIPPING OFF THE EXTREMELY HOT EXH...

Mileage: 210,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING ON TOP OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CAUSED SMOKE TO EMIT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE COD...

Mileage: 200,000

THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH STARTED A FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SOME OF MY SENSOR CONNECTORS AND NOT WORKING.. THE FIRE STARTED AFTER I PULLED IN TO DRIVE WAY AND I CAN FEEL FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS GETTING REAL HOT SO I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE ON TH...

Mileage: 200,000

THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH STARTED A FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SOME OF MY SENSOR CONNECTORS AND NOT WORKING.. THE FIRE STARTED AFTER I PULLED IN TO DRIVE WAY AND I CAN FEEL FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS GETTING REAL HOT SO I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE ON TH...

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. AFTERWARDS, THICK SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ...

WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO THE TIRE SHOP IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND TOTALLY DAMAGED THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 200,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO THE TIRE SHOP IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND TOTALLY DAMAGED THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 200,000

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE. *LD *JS

REAR VALVE COVER LEAKING. AS IN RECALL 09047 FOR FRONT VALVE COVER.

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE ONCE A YEAR ABOUT A RECALL ON THE ENGINE AND CALLED A DEALERSHIP LAST YEAR AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR. I LET THEM KNOW I HAD A NOTICE AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND CALL ME BACK. WELL I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK AND I ALSO DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH. ...

FUEL GAGE DOESNT WORK ALWAYS READS FULL- SHOWS OVER FULL WHEN ITS HOT OUT-OIL AND RADIATOR LEAK- FOLLOWED LAST ENGINE RECALL-NEW RADIATOR HOSES ETC 1250$-AIR BAG? I GOT RECALL WORK DONE LAST YEAR

Mileage: 100,000

FUEL GAGE DOESNT WORK ALWAYS READS FULL- SHOWS OVER FULL WHEN ITS HOT OUT-OIL AND RADIATOR LEAK- FOLLOWED LAST ENGINE RECALL-NEW RADIATOR HOSES ETC 1250$-AIR BAG? I GOT RECALL WORK DONE LAST YEAR

Mileage: 100,000

FUEL GAGE DOESNT WORK ALWAYS READS FULL- SHOWS OVER FULL WHEN ITS HOT OUT-OIL AND RADIATOR LEAK- FOLLOWED LAST ENGINE RECALL-NEW RADIATOR HOSES ETC 1250$-AIR BAG? I GOT RECALL WORK DONE LAST YEAR

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND IT FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN FROM 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, BUT THEN FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT INSIDE AND OU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN FROM 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, BUT THEN FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT INSIDE AND OU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOORS AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Mileage: 114,000

PURCHASED A USED 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR MY SON IN 2003 WHEN HE TURNED 16. DURING A SHORT TRIP HOME FROM A LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST IN THE SPRING OF 2005, HE HAD PULLED AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE, SMOKE APPEARED ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD AND CAUSED CATA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED INTO A DRIVEWAY, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND HER DAUGHTER QUICKLY EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPART...

Mileage: 150,000

ON THE 10TH OF JUNE IN 2016 DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, I NOTICED A WHITE COLORED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE SMOKE CONTINUED. POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE ON THE MIDDLE...

ON THE 10TH OF JUNE IN 2016 DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, I NOTICED A WHITE COLORED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE SMOKE CONTINUED. POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE ON THE MIDDLE...

ON THE 10TH OF JUNE IN 2016 DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, I NOTICED A WHITE COLORED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE SMOKE CONTINUED. POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE ON THE MIDDLE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EX...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WHEN THE TECHNICIAN STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE TECHNICIAN OPENED THE HOOD AND A BIG EXPLOSION OCCURRED AND SMOKE APPEARED OUT OF THE EXHAUST M...

Mileage: 132,088

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE SECOND RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THE RECALL PART WAS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED MELTED PLASTIC UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FI...

Mileage: 167,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD TO WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ...

Mileage: 155,800

I WAS TRYING TO LOCATE ALL THE POINTS ON MY CAR THAT IS LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE, AND MY CAR HAS ALWAYS LEAKED MORE OIL ON THE FIREWALL SIDE VALVE COVER. THAT IS THE SIDE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. HOW WOULD YOU KNOW IF FIRE STARTED IN FRONT OR BACK OF ENGINE AFTER ITS BURNT? MASS AMOUNT COM...

Mileage: 125,000

WAS DOING SOME MAINTENANCE AND NOTICED A SPLIT IN THE METAL OF MY STABILIZER SHAFT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. STILL LOOKS DURABLE, BUT THOUGHT I HAVE YOU TAKE A LOOK AT MY PICS. IS THIS A SAFETY RISK?

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO BOTH DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR VALVE COVER GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7010...

Mileage: 148,052

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7010...

Mileage: 148,052

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND...

Mileage: 170,000

THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT MY VEHICLE RECALL #15757 ENGINE FIRE COULD HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF OIL DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD>ON 11/3/2015 DRIVING HOME FROM FORT LAUDERDALE MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON THEN MY OIL LIGHT STOPPED LET THE CAR COOL DOWN ABOUT AN HOUR AND ...

Mileage: 229,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE DASHBOARD WOULD FAIL WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACT...

Mileage: 52,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE DASHBOARD WOULD FAIL WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACT...

Mileage: 52,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WHERE IT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFAC...

I RECIEVED AN RECALL ON MY CAR ID #[XXX]. MY CAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE LAST SUMMER, TOTALLED MY CAR, NO FIRE INSURANCE, TOTAL LOSS. CAN I GET COMPANSATION? [XXX] [XXX]@GMAIL.COM [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB

Mileage: 220,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED N...

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND INFORMED THE CON...

I GOT A RECALL FOR MY CAR [XXX] DEC 2015,THAT I MIGHT GET A ENGINE FIRE IF I DONT GET THIS UPGRADE DONE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THIS NEWS 3 MONTHS EARLIER BECAUSE I DID HAVE A ENGINE FIRE 3 MONTHS A GO ID#IS15V701 THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT...

Mileage: 200,000

I GOT A RECALL FOR MY CAR [XXX] DEC 2015,THAT I MIGHT GET A ENGINE FIRE IF I DONT GET THIS UPGRADE DONE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THIS NEWS 3 MONTHS EARLIER BECAUSE I DID HAVE A ENGINE FIRE 3 MONTHS A GO ID#IS15V701 THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT...

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 136,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFOR...

Mileage: 200,000

STARTED AS AN ENGINE FIRE AND BURNT THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD AND TOTALLING THE CAR. IT WAS PARKED AFTER DRIVING AROUND DOING ERRANDS FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX.

Mileage: 220,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE WAS BURNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Mileage: 199,093

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

Mileage: 137,000

TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN A DUAL LANE (EACH WAY) HEAVILY TRAVELED ROAD WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR & THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO STOP, I DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE AUTOMOBILE WHERE THE BRAKE LINE HAD APPARENTLY RUPTURED. RE...

Mileage: 174,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STOPPED WITH NO CODE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. THE NEXT WEEK, THE CAR STOPPED AGAIN WITHOUT ANY CODE. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL STOP AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Mileage: 180,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STOPPED WITH NO CODE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. THE NEXT WEEK, THE CAR STOPPED AGAIN WITHOUT ANY CODE. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL STOP AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Mileage: 180,000

2 ADULTS IN BACK SEAT. LEFT REAR SUSPENSION STRUT TORE THROUGH THE METAL OF THE TRUNK AND CAME UP INTO THE TRUNK, COMPROMISING VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL AND REAR BRAKES, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *TR

Mileage: 225,000

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, THE OIL LIGHT AND ALTERNATOR LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON JUST THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT, ALSO THE TACHOMETER STAYED AT 2000 RPM. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED, BUT COULDN'T GET THE ENGINE TO START. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE...

Mileage: 171,750

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, THE OIL LIGHT AND ALTERNATOR LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON JUST THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT, ALSO THE TACHOMETER STAYED AT 2000 RPM. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED, BUT COULDN'T GET THE ENGINE TO START. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE...

Mileage: 171,750

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, THE OIL LIGHT AND ALTERNATOR LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON JUST THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT, ALSO THE TACHOMETER STAYED AT 2000 RPM. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED, BUT COULDN'T GET THE ENGINE TO START. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE...

Mileage: 171,750

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, THE OIL LIGHT AND ALTERNATOR LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON JUST THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT, ALSO THE TACHOMETER STAYED AT 2000 RPM. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED, BUT COULDN'T GET THE ENGINE TO START. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE...

Mileage: 171,750

AT 4:06 PM ON NOV. 04,2013, MY WIFE PARKED IN A LOCAL WALMART PARKING LOT. SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. BYSTANDERS STARTED YELLING FOR HER TO EXIT THE CAR. ONE BYSTANDER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, LOCATED 1.25 MILES AWAY. MY WIFE EXITED THE CAR CALLED THE FIRE D...

Mileage: 141,407

AT 4:06 PM ON NOV. 04,2013, MY WIFE PARKED IN A LOCAL WALMART PARKING LOT. SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. BYSTANDERS STARTED YELLING FOR HER TO EXIT THE CAR. ONE BYSTANDER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, LOCATED 1.25 MILES AWAY. MY WIFE EXITED THE CAR CALLED THE FIRE D...

Mileage: 141,407

AT 4:06 PM ON NOV. 04,2013, MY WIFE PARKED IN A LOCAL WALMART PARKING LOT. SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. BYSTANDERS STARTED YELLING FOR HER TO EXIT THE CAR. ONE BYSTANDER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, LOCATED 1.25 MILES AWAY. MY WIFE EXITED THE CAR CALLED THE FIRE D...

Mileage: 141,407

AFTER LEAVING WORK ON FRIDAY MAY 17, 2013 I WENT TO COMPLETE SEVERAL ERRANDS BEFORE DRIVING TO THE NEAREST GYM. UPON MY ARRIVAL I NOTICED A SCENT WHICH I BELIEVE WAS COMING FROM MY CAR THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GYM, PARK THE CAR, TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND OPEN THE HOOD OF THE...

AFTER LEAVING WORK ON FRIDAY MAY 17, 2013 I WENT TO COMPLETE SEVERAL ERRANDS BEFORE DRIVING TO THE NEAREST GYM. UPON MY ARRIVAL I NOTICED A SCENT WHICH I BELIEVE WAS COMING FROM MY CAR THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GYM, PARK THE CAR, TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND OPEN THE HOOD OF THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IN ADDITION, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS ALSO LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE ...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IN ADDITION, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS ALSO LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE ...

Mileage: 130,000

I WAS DRIVING ON RT 110 IN AMESBURY AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OUT OF THE BLUE. IT BURNED MY HAND AND WAS THE SCARIEST THING MAKING ME FEEL UNCONSCIOUS FOR A LITTLE WHILE WHEN I REALIZED THERE WAS SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE I GOT OUT AS FAST AS I COULD NOT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO R...

Mileage: 86,000

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALWAYS DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND KEPT RECORDS. VEHICLE WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Mileage: 183,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V11...

Mileage: 212,177

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND IN THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO REPO...

MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE CAR HAD A RECALL 2 YEARS AGO WHICH I OBEYED, THE RECALL WAS TO PREVENT FIRE ON THE ENGINE, BUT EVEN AFTER I ATTENDED THAT RECALL 2 YEARS AGO, MY ENGINE STILL CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE ARE MANY CASES LIKE THIS ONE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES INCREASED AS WELL. A SMALL FIRE ERUPTED AND THE CONTACT USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Mileage: 105,288

MY 1997 GRAND PRIX RANDOMLY STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. 911 WAS CALLED AND FIRE PUT OUT. I SALVAGED CAR BUT NOW I WONDER IF IT WAS MANUFACTURING FAULT. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY CAR AND FEEL I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THAT. *TR

Mileage: 193,000

I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED MY CAR AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF MY INTERIOR AIR VENTS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND GRABBED MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CARSEAT. WE RAN FROM THE CAR AND WATCHED THE SMOKE START GETTING WORSE COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD. THEN FLAMES S...

Mileage: 180,000

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE REPAIRS WERE PE...

Mileage: 180,000

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS EXTINGUISH WHEN HEATER FAN SWITCH SELECTED TO POSITIONS 2,3, OR 4. *TR

Mileage: 65,700

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS EXTINGUISH WHEN HEATER FAN SWITCH SELECTED TO POSITIONS 2,3, OR 4. *TR

Mileage: 65,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE, SOME OF THE OIL DRIPPED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Mileage: 180,000

THE DRIVER RECEIVED A (NHTSA) RECALL NOTICE (02-V-286-000) POWER STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC REPLACED THE BEARING NOT THE RACK AND PINION. ONE MONTH LATER THE DRIVER COMPLAINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE....

Mileage: 164,000

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND PRIX GTP SUPER CHARGER AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE TODAY,WITH MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON IN THE CAR! ITS A GOOD THING THAT WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR BEFORE IT TOTALLY WENT UP. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE AND STATED IT WAS FROM SOMETHING LIKE THE WIRING, AND THEN I FOUND OUT...

Mileage: 104,352

I WAS THE OWNER OF A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE AND PRIOR TO RECEIVING WORD FROM GM ABOUT A RECALL ON THESE PARTICULAR CARS FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED FIRES... MY CAR WAS LOST IN A FIRE. PRIOR TO THE LOSS OF THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO KNOWN ISSUES...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MOTOR CRANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AT A SERVICE STATION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILA...

Mileage: 162,844

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED HER ANTIFREEZE WAS LOW AND FILLED THE OVER FLOW TANK AND DXCOOL ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS DIAGNOSED THE F...

Mileage: 61,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RULED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM OIL ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CA...

Mileage: 200,050

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. WITHIN SIXTY SECONDS, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER AND THE CONTACT SUSTAIN...

Mileage: 190,000

1997 GRAND PRIX GTP. CONSUMER STATES DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MODULE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SYSTEM FAILED, OTHER COMPONENTS FAILED AS WELL. INCLUDING THE HEATER, FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER, THE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER, AIR CONDITIONER AND DAYTIME RUNNING LI...

WE'VE SPENT FAR TOO MUCH MONEY TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH OUR PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1997 POWER STEERING FAILURE TO TURN LEFT WITHOUT EXTREME FORCE. *TR

Mileage: 97,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH HAS CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE DAMAGE WAS UNDER THE HOOD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NHTSA#08V118000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT T...

Mileage: 226,081

I CONTACTED GM ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000 AND THEIR CORRESPONDING GM RECALL NO. 07035. THE SERVICE REP ADVISED ME THAT THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I EXPLAINED TO THE REP THAT NEITHER HE OR I COULD GUARANTEE THAT IT WAS FIXED PROPERLY. MY ENGINE IS ...

Mileage: 134,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THA...

Mileage: 190,000

OUR SON WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR. HE COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP COMPLETELY BUT DID GET IT SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH TO JUMP OUT. THE FIRE DIED DOWN A LITTLE BUT FLARED BACK UP, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO PUT IT OUT. THE POLICE WERE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A LOUD POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. T...

Mileage: 250,000

THERE IS A RECALL OF 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX #02V286000. RECALL DATE 11-04-2002 FOR ASSEMBLY DATES 1-1-1996 THROUGH 10-31-1997 MY CARS ASSEMBLY DATE IS 8-30-1996. MY CAR HAS THE EXACT CONSEQUENCE OF THIS RECALL. THE RECALL LISTING IS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARIN...

Mileage: 140,000

THERE IS A RECALL OF 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX #02V286000. RECALL DATE 11-04-2002 FOR ASSEMBLY DATES 1-1-1996 THROUGH 10-31-1997 MY CARS ASSEMBLY DATE IS 8-30-1996. MY CAR HAS THE EXACT CONSEQUENCE OF THIS RECALL. THE RECALL LISTING IS: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARIN...

Mileage: 140,000

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO AN OIL LEAK, THE FIRE SPREAD. DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED ON A DAY IT WAS RAINING. I PULLED INTO A REST AREA. THAT WAS WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I LIFTED THE HOOD AND THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 134,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED BRINGING IN SMOKE FROM THE AIR VENTS. I WENT TO PULL OVER AND LOST ALL POWER. AS I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE HOOD WAS IN FLAMES. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SAFETY RECALL 09047. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE AT A GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE. THE CONSUMER READ WHERE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THE EXTENSI...

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD AN ENGINE FIRE IN OCTOBER 2007 AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER AFTER THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE CALLED PONTIAC ON MAY 21, 2008 AND ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE AND SHE WAS TOLD NO. *JB

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IGNITION KEY FAILURE. THERE ARE MANY THOUSANDS OF PONTIACS WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH,KEY WILL NOT TURN CAR ON,I HAVE TO PUSH GEAR SHIFT FROM LOW TO PARK NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET KEY TO START CAR ,THEN AGAIN TO RELEASE KEY FROM IGNITI...

Mileage: 99,750

RECALL NOTICE FOR 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (09047). CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE FIRE OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP KEPT TELLING HIM THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. *NJ RECALL 02V293000. *JB

I HAVE A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND I JUST RESEARCHED THE RECALLS FOR THOSE MODELS. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND IT IS FOR WHAT MINE HAVE RECENTLY DONE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND I HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR OVER 2 YEARS. I JUST GOT THE CAR IN 2008 AND I...

Mileage: 159,000

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. JAN. 31 2007 ENGINE FIRE , VEHICLE BURNED IN PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK . TOTAL LOSS. NOW GM HAS A RECALL FOR ENG COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THIS VEHICLE . GM'S ESIS DIVISION SENT ME A LETTER SAYING THAT OHIOS PROPERTY DAMAGE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS 2 YEARS . HOW CAN THIS APP...

Mileage: 160,000

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE CAR JUST CUT OFF AT THE TURNING LIGHT BEFORE I GOT TO MY HOUSE. IT STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. I THOUGHT IT MAYBE OVER HEATING. SO I POPPED THE HOOD OPEN THINKING IT WOULD STOP SMOKING BUT IT GOT WORSE. SO I GOT OUT OF THE ...

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD AN UNDERHOOD EXPLOSION AND FIRE - REF. RECALL #90046. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *JB THE CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING ON REIMBURSEMENT. UPDATED 05/18/11

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE, THE BOLTS ON THE AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE COMPRESSOR WAS HANGING FROM THE ENGINE AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM STEERING. THE CONTACT BE...

Mileage: 200,500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB...

Mileage: 153,636

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM...

Mileage: 162,000

I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS MORNING FROM GM ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ABOUT AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND THAT I NEED TO TAKE MY CAR TO A PONTIAC DEALER. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN MY CAR OUT OF TOWN BECAUSE WE HAVE NOTICED A BURNING ODOR FOR ABOUT A MONTH. THE NEAREST DEALER IS 35-40 MILES FR...

Mileage: 127,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS IDENTICAL TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000, EXCEPT HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A 3.8L SUPERCHARGEED V-6 ENGINE. THEREFORE, THE REMEDY DOES NOT COVER HIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO AN ENGINE FIRE THAT OCCURRED IN A DRIVEWAY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V6 ENGINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER V...

Mileage: 163,000

1997 GRAND PRIX FIRE IN ENGINE. *TR

Mileage: 170,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN PROCEEDING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A WATER HOSE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED TH...

Mileage: 162,000

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL ID NHTSA: 08V118000. I HAD THIS REPAIR DONE AS REQUESTED. BUT MY COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER WAS THAT IF THE FRONT ONE IS FAILING, PUTTING OIL ON THE MANIFOLD TO CAUSE A FIRE. THEN WHY ARE THEY NOT REPLACING THE BACK ONE? MY GTP IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE BACK GASKET, DRI...

Mileage: 151,000

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND PRIX GT N/A 3800 ENGINE WITH ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT ROCKER PANEL GASKET HOWEVER THE RECALL ONLY COVERS THE S/C'D VERSION OF THIS VEHICLE THERE IS ENGINE OIL SITTING ON THE TOP OF THE MOTOR, ALSO THERE IS OIL BUILT UP ALL THE WAY DOWN THE ONE SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMING F...

Mileage: 129,000

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND PRIX GT N/A 3800 ENGINE WITH ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT ROCKER PANEL GASKET HOWEVER THE RECALL ONLY COVERS THE S/C'D VERSION OF THIS VEHICLE THERE IS ENGINE OIL SITTING ON THE TOP OF THE MOTOR, ALSO THERE IS OIL BUILT UP ALL THE WAY DOWN THE ONE SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMING F...

Mileage: 129,000

FIRST OF ALL I LOVE MY GRAND PRIX. I HAVE HAD BOTH BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENS FALL OFF WITHIN A MONTH OF ONE ANOTHER. YOU CANT PURCHEASE THE LENS YOU NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE UNIT FORM PONTIAC. REPLACED MY SELF EACH UNIT WAS ABOUT $100. GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP IN GARAGE WAS ABOUT $350 PLUS A TOW. ELECTRICA...

Mileage: 80,000

WHEN USING WIPERS, WIPER WOULD STOP WORKING AND WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, HAD TO PULL OVER AND PUSH WIPERS DOWN MANUALLY BECAUSE WIPERS WOULD NOT GO BACK DOWN TO NORMAL POSITION I HAD TO DRIVE WITH NO WIPERS, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACC...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL. THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WAS GREATLY REDUCED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS. FOUR YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE D...

Mileage: 95,000

I HAD PARKED MY CAR OUTSIDE MY PARENTS' HOME AND I WAS INSIDE WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. SOMEONE CAME AND TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS COMPLETELY BURNED UP BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. MY 1997 GRAND PRIX WAS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAD NOT HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH IT, I HAD IT SERVICED REGULARLY...

Mileage: 150,000

I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK AND PARKED IT IN A PRIVATE LOT. I WENT INTO WORK AND ATTENDED TO MY JOB FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. AFTER 30 MINUTES, A FRIEND INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE FOR MYSELF, AND I FOUND THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD ALREADY ARRIVED...

Mileage: 211,100

MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 3.8LITER NOT SUPERCHARGED CAUGHT FIRE AND WHEN WE TRIED TO GET PARTS THE JUNK YARD HAD 2 THEY ALSO HAD CAUGHT FIRE GM DID A RECALL ON SUPER CHARGED NOT REGULAR 3.8 LITERS CARS! *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY REMAIN DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPERS FAIL TO REST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, WHICH ONL...

Mileage: 157,900

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET AND SENSORS ON THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM...

Mileage: 170,000

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL OUTAGES A MONTH AGO WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, BLOWER MOTOR, AND GAS SENSOR. MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUTOFF BY THEMSELVES AS WOULD MY BLOWER MOTOR, PERIODICALLY. I NOTICED THAT IT CORRESPONDED TO WHAT LEVEL MY BLOWER WAS PUT ON. LEVEL 5 WOULD KEEP THE SYSTE...

Mileage: 134,000

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL OUTAGES A MONTH AGO WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, BLOWER MOTOR, AND GAS SENSOR. MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUTOFF BY THEMSELVES AS WOULD MY BLOWER MOTOR, PERIODICALLY. I NOTICED THAT IT CORRESPONDED TO WHAT LEVEL MY BLOWER WAS PUT ON. LEVEL 5 WOULD KEEP THE SYSTE...

Mileage: 134,000

DRIVING FROM THE HIGHWAY TO THE CITY AS NORMAL LIKE EVERY WEEKEND IN MY ONLY VEHICLE A 97 GRAND PRIX GTP, PULL INTO A DRIVE THROUGH AND GET TO THE WINDOW AND PLACE MY CAR IN PARK. WAIT FOR MY CHANGE AND ORDER THEN TRY TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE FROM THE PARK POSITION- AND IT WON'T MOVE! I GOT A FIRST HA...

Mileage: 109,000

IT WAS AROUND 7:30 PM IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO HIS FRIENDS HOME DOWN THE STREET FROM WHERE I LIVE. WE WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HR AND WERE NEARING THE FRIENDS HOME WHEN SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO THE FRIENDS D...

Mileage: 58,000

IT WAS AROUND 7:30 PM IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO HIS FRIENDS HOME DOWN THE STREET FROM WHERE I LIVE. WE WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HR AND WERE NEARING THE FRIENDS HOME WHEN SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO THE FRIENDS D...

Mileage: 58,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD PRIOR TO THE FIRE, BUT THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. FOUR MINUTES LATER, HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MORE SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR SHORTLY AFTER AND THEN FLAMES IGNITED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT GRABB...

Mileage: 236,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE GASKET AND SPARK PLUGS. HE CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE AT THE DEALER, THEY CLAIMED THAT THE REPAIR HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING...

Mileage: 175,000

I PARKED MY 1997 PONTIAC AT WAL-MART ONE DAY AFTER WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT OF THE STORE 30 MINUTES LATER, IT WAS ON FIRE, SURROUNDED BY 2 FIRETRUCKS. IT WAS BURNED BEYOND REPAIR. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

97 GRAND PRIX, 3.8L HIGH OUTPUT ENGINE,4T65E 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SE MODEL 4 DOOR. TRANSMISSION WAS AT FIRST HESITANT TO GO INTO REVERSE AT 100,000 MILES. AROUND 125,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAS NO REVERSE OR NEUTRAL MOVEMENT WHILE PUSHING THE CAR IN REVERSE. IN OTHER WORDS YOU CANNOT M...

Mileage: 125,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS REFERENCED. BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE...

Mileage: 97,000

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM A RECALL AND GM IS NOT TAKING ACTION FOR IT. *TR

MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL INVOLVING POTENTIAL UNDERHOOD FIRES. IT IS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. I RECEIVED THE "CUSTOMER ADVISORY LETTER" 3-4 WEEKS AGO STATING THE CAR WOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. I CALLED THE GM SUPPORT LINE AT 800-762-2737 TO FIND OUT WHE...

THIS ENGINE FAILURE TOOK ME BY SURPRISE. I CAN'T SAY THERE WAS A SINGLE EVENT THAT GAVE A GLIMPSE OF WHAT WAS IN STORE FOR ME. LUCKILY, FOR ME, THANK GOD, THAT I HAD JUST PARKED THE VEHICLE AT MY JOB SITE AND GONE INTO MY WORK BUILDING;ALSO, MY CO-WORKERS THAT PARKED THEIR VEHICLES NEXT TO MINE HAD ...

Mileage: 167,523

I RECEIVED A LETTER TODAY INFORMING ME OF A GM RECALL FOR MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8L V6 W/SUPERCHARGER CONCERNING ENGINE FIRES BECAUSE OF A LEAKY GASKET. I HAD A SIMILAR OIL LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED MUCH SMOKE AND SMELL. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH ROCKER ARM GASKETS TO RESOLVE T...

Mileage: 95,000

ENGINE FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 162,000

I WENT TO WORK FEBRUARY 21, 2008. WITHIN 10 MINUTES THEY WAS ANNOUNCING MY LICENSE PLATE OVER THE INTERCOM. THE SECURITY OFFICE MET ME ON MY WAY DOWN AND SAID MY CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THAT THEY TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME BUT IT WAS A BAD FIRE A...

Mileage: 14,200

MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP OVER HEATED LAST MONTH AND IT HAD AN ENGINE FIRE. PREVIOUSLY, THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN IT HAD AN ODD OILY/ELECTRICAL SMELL BUT NOTHING APPEARED TO BE WRONG. I WAS STUCK IN SOME SNOW AND WHILE I WAS GETTING IT OUT IT APPARENTLY OVERHEATED. I MADE IT OUT ON TO T...

Mileage: 153,000

MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAD AN ENGINE FIRE AS I WAS PULLING INTO PARKING AREA AT WORK. AS I SWIPED MY CAR, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I DID NOT PULL INTO THE PARKING GARAGE AS I USUALLY DO SO THAT I COULD CHECK TO SEE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THE BACK OF TH...

Mileage: 140,000

THE CAR, A '97 GRAND PRIX WITH A V-6 ENGINE, HAD JUST BEEN PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY AND SOMEONE CAME IN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES LATER AND SAID "YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE" THE PERSON WAS ALREADY ON THE PHONE WITH 911. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATER, THE CAR ALONG WITH ALL OF MY CDS AND OTHER...

Mileage: 180,000

MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 1997 GRAND PRIX WHEN IT STARTED TO KNOCK AND KILLED ON THE WAY INTO THE WALMART PARKING LOT. SHORTLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP HE NOTICED SMOKE AND THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND AFTER BREAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PUT THE FIRE OU...

Mileage: 229,253

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 143,000.

Mileage: 143,000

WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING PERFECT. I JUST HAD MY EMISSION TEST DONE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND WITH THE HELP OF MY BROTHER, PUT IT OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Mileage: 149,000

ON THE DAY INDICATED MY 2YR OLD AND I WERE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED WITH IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR HAD NO PROBLEMS AND I MAINTAINED ALL NEEDED SERVICE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 127,652

VEHICLE PARKED 10 MINUTES WHEN FIRE DETECTED, REPORTED AND EXTINGUISHED BY LOCAL FD, ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DESTROYED. *TR

Mileage: 194,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN HIS STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE THAT THERE W...

Mileage: 176,000

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHICH STATED CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. ENGINE COMPARTMENT TOTAL LOSS. HOOD DAMAGED BY FIRE DEPARTTMENT. TO GAIN ENTRY., PAINT MELTED. CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS OR ...

Mileage: 179,000

BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THE OIL WAS FULL OF COOLANT. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS WAS A COMMON" PROBLEM ,AND HE HAD CHANGED SEVERAL UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ON PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8 V6 ENGINES SEVERE CASES, INCLUDED CHANGING UPPER AS WELL AS LOWER GASKE...

Mileage: 92,000

I PARKED MY 97 GRAND PRIX GTP AT THE OTTAWA AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE MORNING OF APRIL 27, 2007 AND WENT INTO THE BUILDING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER I HEARD SOMEONE YELL MY NAME AND THAT MY CAR WAS SMOKING. WHEN I GOT TO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE ...

Mileage: 219,000

AIR BAG PROBLEM LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS AND NOW I FIND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR MY CAR BUT ONLY FOR NEWER CARS LIKE 2006 IF I REMEMBER WHAT I WAS TOLD A FEW YEARS AGO. *JB

Mileage: 50,000

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2007 WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE SHE NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 99,000. THE CONTACT PUT POWER STEER...

Mileage: 99,000

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2007 WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE SHE NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 99,000. THE CONTACT PUT POWER STEER...

Mileage: 99,000

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE LIGHT ON DASH BEGAN TO FLASH AS I SLOWED TO READ IT, THE CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS JUST GOING TO TRY TO RESTART IT WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND WAS GOING TO GO GET MY HUSBAND WHO WAS A LITTLE OVER A HALF MILE AWAY. I REACHED INSIDE THE...

Mileage: 99,000

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPLODED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE. IT WAS A COLD MORNING ,AND ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT EXPLODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE. *AK

I OWN A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 97, 3.8. I HAVE COME TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR OVERHEATING DUE TO MY MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKETS. I RECENTLY WENT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE THEM FIXED AND THE SHOP OWNER TOLD ME THIS IS THE DEFECT FROM THE DEALER WHICH IS COSTING ME A LOT OF MONEY TO BE FIXED. THE OWNER SAYS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR # 02V286000, FOR THE STEERING: RACK AND PINION, AT THE SERVICE DEALER. THE BEARING WAS REPLACED, BUT DUE TO AN UNAVAILABLE TOOL, THE RACK AND PINION WAS NOT REPLACED AS THE CONTACT HAD BEEN INFORMED BY THE SERVICE DEALER. THE ...

Mileage: 22,786

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY STEERING ON MY GRAND PRIX. I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY RECALLS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IN MARCH 2006. I WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION WOULD NEED REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS LATER, I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE GRAND PRIX. I CALLED PONT...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE LAST 8 CHARACTERS OF THE VIN, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 02V286000 REGARDING STEERING:RACK AND PINION. THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT, BUT THE POWER ASSIST FAILED FOR RIGHT TURNS. THE FAILURE WAS MORE PRONOUNCED AT 3 MPH, WHEN BA...

Mileage: 96,000

ANOTHER MOTORIST WAVED ME TO PULL OVER; THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Mileage: 103,000

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCING SAME CONSEQUENCES AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V286000 OR GM RECALL # 02049. LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN STEERING LEFT THAT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TOOK CAR TO DEALER, STATES VIN# DOES NOT SHOW RECALL. CALLED PONTIAC, THEY TOO STATE NO RECALL. PAGE 3 OF RE...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND LOWER, THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT. THERE WAS ALSO A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACING...

Mileage: 206,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHEN TURNING LEFT THE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT DUE TO THE LOWER PINION BEARINGS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL #02V286000 CONCERNING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGA...

Mileage: 94,000

STEERING:RACK AND PINION-THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I BOUGHT MY 97 GRAND PRIX GTP IN MARCH 2003. THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING ISSUED SUPPOSEDLY WAS DONE PRIOR TO ME DRIVING IT OFF THE LOT. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004 I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS TURNING LEFT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP TO ...

Mileage: 94,000

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RACK AND PINION GEAR REPAIR. STEERING WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. *TS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE STEERING WAS WORSE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD TO ORDER A NEW RACK AND PINION. *NM

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE MANAGED TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN BACK ON AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THEY FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD W...

Mileage: 60,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHAL INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. IT STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD AND SPREAD TO THE ENGINE. THERE...

Mileage: 146,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOOP THAT ATTACHES THE HOOD LATCH BROKE OFF ,AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD ON THE CONTACT'S SON'S VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY.*AK UPDATED. 01/19/06. *JB

Mileage: 100,000

RECALL 02049,02V286000-STEERING RACK-N-PINION WAS PERFORMED BY LARRY STOVESAND'S PONTIAC,GMC INC3100 IRVIN COBB DRIVE PADUCAH KY 42003,ON MY 97 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON 04/29/05. THE CAR HAD NONE OF THE DESCRIBE PROBLEMS AT OR BEFORE THIS TIME. ON 09/17/05 THE CAR STARTED HAVING THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBE...

Mileage: 112,100

POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL HAS FAILED 3 TIMES ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE FIRST TIME WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY IN 1999. THE DEALER REPLACED WITH ANOTHER DELCO BATTERY. THE SECOND TIME WAS JUNE, 2004, DELCO WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY SO I REPLACED WITH WAL*MART EVERSTART BAT...

Mileage: 35,900

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A RECALL 02V286000 REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICL. THE RECALL INVOLVES STEERING WITHIN RACK AND PINION. DID NOT RECEIVE RECALL LETTER BUT DUE TO ANOTHER SERVICE BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEH...

Mileage: 98,000

I PULLED INTO A CAR WASH STALL AND SHUT MY CAR OFF TO WASH IT. AFTER WASHING IT I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN GEAR, BUT THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE. THANK GOD I HAD MY CELL PHONE, I HAD TO CALL MY HUSBAND OUT OF WORK TO COME CHECK OUT THE CAR. HE CONCLUDED THAT I HAVE TO STICK A INK ...

Mileage: 87,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS SEEM TO SHAKE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LENS WAS LOOSE AND THE LEFT HEADLAMP LENS WAS LOOSE AS WELL. THE REASON THE SHAKE WAS NOTICEABLE IS BECAUSE BOTH LENSES ARE MARRED BY SUN DAMAGE AND PROBABLY AGE. I W...

Mileage: 7,350

FIRST MY KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE OUT OF THE IGNITION. I HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING STUCK UP IN THE RELEASE BUTTON THINGY TO GET IT TO RELEASE THE KEY. NOW THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS YOU DEPRESS THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. THANK GOD I KNEW ABOUT THE BUTTON BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK OVER 100 ...

FIRST MY KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE OUT OF THE IGNITION. I HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING STUCK UP IN THE RELEASE BUTTON THINGY TO GET IT TO RELEASE THE KEY. NOW THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS YOU DEPRESS THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. THANK GOD I KNEW ABOUT THE BUTTON BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK OVER 100 ...

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. REPAIR SHOP SAYS" IF ITS ANY CONSOLATION IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT BY THE MANUFACTURUR" WELL ITS NOT ANY CONSOLATION ,IT COST ME $600 TO FIX A DESIGN FLAW?

Mileage: 98,000

012703 RECALL P02049-S INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE LOWER PINION BEARING IN THE POWER STEERING WHICH MAY SEPARATE. 062703 TOOK 1997 PONTIAC TO CUNNINGHAM OF BAYSIDE HAD REPAIRS DONE INVOICE#PNCS37064. 050705 ENROUTE TO VISIT FAMILY, SLOWING DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION, I FELT THE STEER...

Mileage: 83,300

THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE) HAS GONE OUT. THIS EFFECT THE POWER STEERING AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A NEW COST $700.00. OUR GTP DOESN'T HAVE TRACTION CONTROL AND WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND A USED OR REMAN. EBCM W/O TRACTION CONTROL. THE NOSE CONE ON THE SUPERCHARGER ...

Mileage: 98,000

THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE) HAS GONE OUT. THIS EFFECT THE POWER STEERING AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A NEW COST $700.00. OUR GTP DOESN'T HAVE TRACTION CONTROL AND WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND A USED OR REMAN. EBCM W/O TRACTION CONTROL. THE NOSE CONE ON THE SUPERCHARGER ...

Mileage: 98,000

THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE) HAS GONE OUT. THIS EFFECT THE POWER STEERING AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A NEW COST $700.00. OUR GTP DOESN'T HAVE TRACTION CONTROL AND WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND A USED OR REMAN. EBCM W/O TRACTION CONTROL. THE NOSE CONE ON THE SUPERCHARGER ...

Mileage: 98,000

CONTACT STATES: HAS A 1997 GRAND PRIX, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY; THE BLOWER FANS WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS GO OFF, AND HAD NO HEAT OR DEFROSTER. HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIXED. STATED THAT IT TURNED OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Mileage: 37,398

CONTACT STATES: HAS A 1997 GRAND PRIX, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY; THE BLOWER FANS WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS GO OFF, AND HAD NO HEAT OR DEFROSTER. HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIXED. STATED THAT IT TURNED OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Mileage: 37,398

CONTACT STATES: HAS A 1997 GRAND PRIX, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY; THE BLOWER FANS WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS GO OFF, AND HAD NO HEAT OR DEFROSTER. HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIXED. STATED THAT IT TURNED OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Mileage: 37,398

ROCKER PANEL IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY CAR IS A '97 AND I HAVE OLDER CARS THAT DID NOT RUST AS BAD AS THIS. *AK

I HAVE A 1997 PONTAIC GRAND PRIX. THE HEADLIGHT LENS (GLASS) COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION BEING THAT THERE IS A PROJECTILE THAT COULD HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. IN CALLING AROUND TO FIND A REPLACEMENT LENS, I FOUND THAT...

Mileage: 68,000

I HAVE A 1997 PONTAIC GRAND PRIX. THE HEADLIGHT LENS (GLASS) COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION BEING THAT THERE IS A PROJECTILE THAT COULD HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. IN CALLING AROUND TO FIND A REPLACEMENT LENS, I FOUND THAT...

Mileage: 68,000

WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT OR RUN OVER ANY DEBRIS. TODAY, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT RUNNING OVER OR HITTING ANY DEBRIS. *AK

Mileage: 148,000

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.8 LITER V6 THAT HAS A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE CAR LEAKS ABOUT A QUART OF COOLANT A MONTH AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS GOING TO GET WORSE QUICKLY IF I DON'T HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT LOSS OF COO...

Mileage: 71,950

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ENGINE COULD OVERHEAT DUE TO LOSS OF COOLANT OR LEAVE YOUR FAMILY STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE. GENERAL MOTORS PONTIAC DIVISION BULLETIN 01-06-01-007A ISSUED 07/18/2001, PROVIDES LIMITED INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM. ON MANY OF THE GM CARS FROM 1995 TH...

Mileage: 34,573

MID WAY MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DIRECT CORRELATION BETWEEN THE RECALL THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND ...

Mileage: 83,000

A CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION SOLENOID SWITCH. *AK

KUMHO TIRE ON MY 97 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE, IT EXPLODED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB...*AK

Mileage: 78,000

DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO PERFORM THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY RECALL 01V286000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD A REBUILT TITLE. *AK *SC

RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. A UNDERHOOD FIRE OCCURRED, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLASTIC AND RUBBER PARTS WERE TOTALED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE. AND AFTER THEIR INVESTIGATIONS, THEY COULD NOT FINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. I DO NOT S...

Mileage: 86,340

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. GOES OFF OCCASIONALLY, THEN COMES BACK ON. PROBLEM STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO. HAD COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS DONE SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS CAR, BUT THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. OIL CHANGES ARE MADE EVERY 3,000 MILES, RADIATOR FLUID IS CHANGED WHEN NEEDED, SENSORS A...

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE . THEY TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED, AND DEALER FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURIES. *AK

MY DAUGHTER USED AN EXCUSE THAT SHE CAME HOME LATE BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN LEFT AND SHE HIT A MAILBOX. I DID CHECK HER STORY AND YES. IT WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OF THESE INCIDENTS. NOT ONLY WITH THIS CAR, BUT MANY GM MODELS. THE STEERING RACK WILL NEED TO G...

Mileage: 53,000

THE STEERING TEMPORARILY GOES OUT, VEHICLE LOST STEERING. REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, PROBLEM RECURRED. *BF RECALL# 02V286000. THE RACK WAS DAMAGED. *SC

THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF DURING NORMAL DRIVING, I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN AND STOPPED RIGHT THEN THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. THE PART WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE.*AK

Mileage: 109,000

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT THE CURB, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 02049 FOR REPLACEMENT OF STEERING LOWER PINION BEARINGS. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SINCE THE REPAIR PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *BF THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT WAS NEVER INFORMED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT AFTER PAYING FOR THE FAILED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHIC...

HITTING A PATCH OF WATER, LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, IT SPUN AND HIT A TREE. RECALL 02V286000 WAS RECEIVED FOR LOWER PINION BEARING IN THE POWER STEERING THAT MAY SEPARATE. *AK

RECALL 00V286000 CONCERNING RACK AND PINION. STEERING LOCKED WHEN MAKING A TURN, THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INSPECTED. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEELS LOCKED. *AK

Mileage: 109,000

IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN #02V286000, GM RECALL #02049, FOR A DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION UNIT IN MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED ON 03-06-03 AT COMMUNITY PONTIAC MOTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PHONE # 319-351-1424), AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR FROM COMMUNITY MOTORS, THE ...

Mileage: 68,000

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, WOULD HAVE TO USE THE RELEASE UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO CAN NOT GET OUT OF PARK, NEED TO USE THE RELEASE TO GET INTO REV, OR DRIVE. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANICE, WAS TOLD NEED CYLINDER- $500.00 RO REPLACE.

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, WOULD HAVE TO USE THE RELEASE UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO CAN NOT GET OUT OF PARK, NEED TO USE THE RELEASE TO GET INTO REV, OR DRIVE. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANICE, WAS TOLD NEED CYLINDER- $500.00 RO REPLACE.

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CAU...

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ISSUE: THE KEY DOES DISENGANGE FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER QUOTES $550 FOR CYLINDER, BUT CLAIMS IT COULD BE SOMETHING ELSE. I REALIZE THAT STEERING FOR THIS VEHICLE IS ALREADY AN ISSUE.*AK

WHEN DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK

Mileage: 152,000

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE FLOOR MODEL CONSOLE INTO GEAR. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE RELEASE ON THE FLOOR CONSOLE TO DISENGAGE THE GEAR SHIFT. CONSUMER WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE.*AK

TRANSMISSION EXPLODED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND GM SAYS THEY CAN'T HELP ME. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE VEHICLES.*AK

Mileage: 100,000

POWER WINDOWS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY STILL FELL DOWN. THE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THEY FELL DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.

Mileage: 92,000

WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE ON CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONSUMER. *AK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED B...

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. THIS FAILURE RESEMBLED THE ONE DESCRIBED IN POWER STEERING RECALL 02V286000O. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK WHILE TURNING LEFT. *SC

Mileage: 73,000

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF, RESULTING IN BULB FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS, HEADLIGHT JUST FELL OFF, HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL I GOT HOME. *AK

Mileage: 75,000

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. *AK

MY 97 PONT GRAND PRIX WAS RECALLED IN JAN 2003 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STERRING,IT WAS REPAIRED . IN JULY I LOST CONTROLL OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE STEERRING ,NO INJURIES.I HAD TO GET IT FIX AT THE LOCAL GARAGE.WHEN I MADE THE COMPLAINT TO PONTIAC THEY TOLD ME SO SORRY BUT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR ANY R...

Mileage: 86,000

ON APRIL 26, 2004 CONSUMER NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS RUBBING DUE TO CRACKED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING. *AK

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS BLEW OFF. THIS RESULTED IN THE HEADLIGHT BULB BLOWING OUT WHEN THE RAIN CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE BULB. PASSENGER SIDE LENS FELL OFF THE DAY AFTER. THE LENS COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE HEAD...

Mileage: 100,000

RECALL NO.#02V286000, POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY: THE RECALL WAS DONE AND THE LOWER PINION BEARING WAS REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE AGAIN, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN CORNERS. TWO OTHER DEALERS HAVE CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE LOWER PINION BEARING WAS DE...

Mileage: 81,000

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE A LOUD BANG NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER LIFTED UP HOOD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTIFY THE DEALER ABOUT THE FIRE. *AK

AFTER SIGNIFICANT HOURS OF READING AND TALKING WITH PEOPLE, I FOUND THAT MY PROBLEM AFFECTS THOUSANDS OF GM CUSTOMERS WITH SIMILAR ENGINES. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED (ON THE INTERENET) COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE WHICH CAUSES A SIZABLE LEAK OF COOLANT WHICH CAN UTIMATELY CAU...

CAR WILL STOP RUNNING UNEXPECTEDLY. IT OCCURS SOMETIMES WHILE TURNING BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT CAN BE AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE A LONG COMMUTE AND IT DIED 4 TIMES THIS MORNING ALONE. IT MAY NOT QUIT AGAIN FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ...

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY LOST POWER STEERING. *JB *LA

Mileage: 87,000

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. *AK

Mileage: 110,000

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE T-BONED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN A SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON BY THE SAME MOTORIST. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *JB

Mileage: 124,000

ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS COVER JUST FELL OFF OF MY CAR. JUST THE LENS COVER, THAT PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT IS DIRECTLY OVER THE HEADLIGHT. WHERE DID IT FALL OFF? I HAVE KNOW IDEA. AT FIRST I THOUGHT SOMONE STOLE IT. WHEN I WENT TO THE JUNK ...

Mileage: 130,470

I OWN A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE GETTING STUCK AND ALSO THE GEAR SHIFTER NOT COMING OUT OF PARK.*AK

Mileage: 85

FRONT HEADLIGHT COVER KEEPS FALLING OFF. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS VERY SAME ISSUE, YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT. THIS CAUSES LIGHTS TO BURN OUT AND SAFETY AND VISIBILITY ISSUES AS WELL AS THE POSSIBILITY OF GETTING PULLED OVER FOR HAVING NO HEADLIGHT SINCE IT KEEPS BURNI...

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR STEERING RECALL NOTICE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY SWAY BAR WOULD ALSO NEED REPLACED. THIS WAS CAUSING MY POWER STEERING TO DRAG. *JB

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR STEERING RECALL NOTICE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY SWAY BAR WOULD ALSO NEED REPLACED. THIS WAS CAUSING MY POWER STEERING TO DRAG. *JB

THE DRIVER RECEIVED A (NHTSA) RECALL NOTICE (02-V-286-000) POWER STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC REPLACED THE BEARING NOT THE RACK AND PINION. ONE MONTH LATER THE DRIVER COMPLAINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICL...

I HAVE A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. RECENTLY I LOST MY POWER STEERING WHILE MAKING ANY LEFT TURN. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY RAN MY VIN # AND SAID I HAVE A RECALL ON MY STEERING RACK AND IT WOULD BE FIXED AT NO COST TO ME. THEY REPLACED A BEARING IN THE RACK AND SAID THAT WAS ALL THEY CAN DO ...

Mileage: 92,356

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

MOST RECENT COMPLAINT IS, HEATED DRIVER SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND MAKES IT HARD TO STAY SEATED. HEATER BLOWER QUIT WORKING. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR EVERY 3RD YEAR (3 TIMES). HAVE HAD OIL PAN GASKET AND VALVE COVER LEAKAGE. POWER STEERING FAILED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS. HEADLIGHTS CONTIN...

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE TEMPORARILY LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mileage: 87,000

CURRENTLY, THE CLEARCOAT IS PEELING OFF THE CAR. LAST SUMMER, THE WINDOW MOTORS DIED. REOCCURING, IS THE AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEM. -IT DOESN'T WORK.

CURRENTLY, THE CLEARCOAT IS PEELING OFF THE CAR. LAST SUMMER, THE WINDOW MOTORS DIED. REOCCURING, IS THE AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEM. -IT DOESN'T WORK.

CURRENTLY, THE CLEARCOAT IS PEELING OFF THE CAR. LAST SUMMER, THE WINDOW MOTORS DIED. REOCCURING, IS THE AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEM. -IT DOESN'T WORK.

NOTICED SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE PAINT SEEMS TO BE PEALING ON THE CAR

Mileage: 58,700

NOTICED SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE PAINT SEEMS TO BE PEALING ON THE CAR

Mileage: 58,700

THE REASON FOR COMPLAINT IS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS SAID IT IS TOTALED. NO OFFER HAS CAME IN FOR A CLAIN AS OF TODAY. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND HAD BEEN OFF FOR APPROX. 15 MIN. WHEN SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM HOOD AREA .FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS EXSTINGISHED. NO INJ...

Mileage: 115,000

THE REASON FOR COMPLAINT IS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS SAID IT IS TOTALED. NO OFFER HAS CAME IN FOR A CLAIN AS OF TODAY. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND HAD BEEN OFF FOR APPROX. 15 MIN. WHEN SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM HOOD AREA .FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS EXSTINGISHED. NO INJ...

Mileage: 115,000

SUB FRAME BROKE APART WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES (DUE TO IMPROPER WELD AT FACTORY) CAUSING CV AXEL TO BREAK AND LOSE OF STEERING OCCURRED PLUS BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSENED. AUTO WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR HAD RUN OVER ANY OBJECT TO HAVE CAUSED FRAME TO BREAK. SERIOUS INJURY COULD HA...

Mileage: 86

I PUT A $1,000 ON A CAR THE TRANMISSON IS DEFECTED THEY CLAIM THE FIXED IT BUT DID NOT AND THE AIR DO NOT WORK/ TODAY THE CAR CUT OFF ON ME AND DID NOT START SO I LEFT IT BESIDE THE ROAD SO THE DEALERSHIP CAN PICK IT UP THIS IS A USED CAR

Mileage: 140,758

I PUT A $1,000 ON A CAR THE TRANMISSON IS DEFECTED THEY CLAIM THE FIXED IT BUT DID NOT AND THE AIR DO NOT WORK/ TODAY THE CAR CUT OFF ON ME AND DID NOT START SO I LEFT IT BESIDE THE ROAD SO THE DEALERSHIP CAN PICK IT UP THIS IS A USED CAR

Mileage: 140,758

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPA...

Mileage: 80,000

THE PAINT ON THE REAR WHEEL WELLS AS WELL AS THE PAIN ON THE RUNNING BOARDS ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANNELS IS RUSTING OUT. I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND THOUGHT THAT I MIGH BE COVERED, BUT APPARENTLY I AM NOT AND GM SAID THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PLANT TO OSHAWA, CANADA. THEY ALSO SAID THAT T...

Mileage: 180,000

THE PAINT ON THE REAR WHEEL WELLS AS WELL AS THE PAIN ON THE RUNNING BOARDS ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANNELS IS RUSTING OUT. I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND THOUGHT THAT I MIGH BE COVERED, BUT APPARENTLY I AM NOT AND GM SAID THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PLANT TO OSHAWA, CANADA. THEY ALSO SAID THAT T...

Mileage: 180,000

THE PAINT ON THE REAR WHEEL WELLS AS WELL AS THE PAIN ON THE RUNNING BOARDS ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANNELS IS RUSTING OUT. I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND THOUGHT THAT I MIGH BE COVERED, BUT APPARENTLY I AM NOT AND GM SAID THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PLANT TO OSHAWA, CANADA. THEY ALSO SAID THAT T...

Mileage: 180,000

THE PAINT ON THE REAR WHEEL WELLS AS WELL AS THE PAIN ON THE RUNNING BOARDS ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANNELS IS RUSTING OUT. I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND THOUGHT THAT I MIGH BE COVERED, BUT APPARENTLY I AM NOT AND GM SAID THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PLANT TO OSHAWA, CANADA. THEY ALSO SAID THAT T...

Mileage: 180,000

WINDOW REGULATOR ON ALL WINDOWS OF THE 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I HAVE 3 WINDOWS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS OUT RIGHT NOW. I REPLACED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER. ALSO I HAVE A BOARD IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO HOLD THE WINDOW UP UNTIL IT'S FIXED, WHEN I TOOK ...

POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON ALL DOORS FAILED. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE 36000 WARRANTY AND CONTINUES AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. CAR HAS ONLY ONE WINDOW THAT'S WORKING A THIS TIME. DRIVERS WINDOW STILL WORKING. CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK 3 TO 4 TIMES TO THE DEALER TO HAVE WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED. WE LI...

Mileage: 30,000

I HAD TO HAVE MY RACK&PINON REPLACED ON BY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MAKING ITDIFFICULT TO STEER, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TENSIONER, TWO BELTS, AND PIPE ASSEMBLY AT OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $465.00. *AK *MR

Mileage: 85,400

WHILE DRIVING INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED COOLANT FLUID. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THE MECHANIC DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mileage: 145,000

I HAD THE POWER STEERING RECALL DONE ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WHEN THE RECALL FIRST CAME OUT. PRIOR TO THE RECALL I HAD ZERO PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. AFTER THE RECALL, NOT EVEN DAYS LATER, MY POWER STEERING RACK NOW LEAKS AND IS "JERKY" WHEN TURNING. THE DEALER WILL NOT COOPERATE IN...

Mileage: 85,000

I HAVE OWNED TWO 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S. BOTH VEHICLES DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKING UP IN THE PARK POSITION. I HAVE TO INSERT A KEY OR OTHER OBJECT INTO A SLOT BY THE GEAR SHIFT IN ORDER FOR MY SHIFT LEVER TO DISENGAGE AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. THEN ONCE...

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. AS A RESULT A COOLANT LEAK OCCURED AND AN ENGINE FAILURE WAS ALMOST A RESULT. THE HEATER FAILED IN 5-20 DEGREE WEATHER. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A DESIGN FLAW.*AK

Mileage: 93,000

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH GOING ACROSS A BRIDGE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IT FISHTAILED, AND REAR BUMPER HIT THE GUARD RAIL. FINALLY, COMING TO A STOP BY HITTING THE GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

LOW COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS MECHANIC FOUND THAT ENGINE HEAD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND OIL SENSOR LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME. *AK

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS MECHANIC FOUND THAT ENGINE HEAD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND OIL SENSOR LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME. *AK

Mileage: 100,000

DASH BOARD AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS HAPPENED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER AT NO CHARGE, BUT THEN FAILED AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER SAYS THE WIRING IS FAULTY AND WILL COST A FEW HUNDRED TO FIX. I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ...

Mileage: 48,000

I OWN A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. THIS CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION UNDER THE HOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 1 1/2 HOURS THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF..., SECURITY SYSTEM SET AND AFTER APPROX. THE CAR ALARM WENT OFF ONLY TO FIND MY CAR IN FLAMES! THIS HAD STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. TH...

Mileage: 71,000

I OWN A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. THIS CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION UNDER THE HOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 1 1/2 HOURS THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF..., SECURITY SYSTEM SET AND AFTER APPROX. THE CAR ALARM WENT OFF ONLY TO FIND MY CAR IN FLAMES! THIS HAD STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. TH...

Mileage: 71,000

THE HEADLIGHT 'GLASS' ASSEMBLY GLUE FAILS AND THE GLASS FALLS OFF. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY VEHICLE WITH A COST OF $182.00 EACH OCCURRENCE. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO INQUIRE ON THIS AS THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIS PART FAILING. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REIMBURSED, IF POSSIBLE. *LA

STABILIZER BAR ON REAR PASSENGER TIRE SNAPPED IN HALF. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mileage: 101,000

VERY LARGE AND QUICK SPREADING FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS TOTALED. *LA

Mileage: 101,000

PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND STEERING.*MR (NAR) THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR STEERING NOISEL. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO ALLEVIATE THE NOISE. *NM

#1) SHIFT LOCK AFFECTED; MARCH 2003: AT FIRST IT OCCURRED ONLY ON OCCASION, BUT AS OF NOW I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PULL THE SHIFTER OUT OF PARK IN MONTHS WITHOUT USING THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE. DAILY I MUST STICK A KEY INTO THE RELEASE IN ORDER TO REMOVE MY CAR FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, E...

Mileage: 72,000

SPEAKERS IN DRIVER'S SIDE ARE BLOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE SPEAKERS WERE REPLACED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. SPEAKERS BEGIN TO MAKE NOISE AFTER A HEAVY RAIN AND EVENTUALLY GO OUT. POSSIBLY A BAD SEAL IS ALLOWING WATER TO GET IN...

THE HEADLIGHTS OF 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS COLLECTED MOISTURE WITH IN THE UNIT, REDUCING THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *LA

Mileage: 95,000

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, AT A STOP OR AT 30-40 MPH. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SHAKES BADLY WHEN ACCELERATING DURING A LEFT TURN. THE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WAS NOT A LISTED CAR IN YOUR NEWS RELEASE MONDAY ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN GM CARS MADE BETWEEN JAN. 1996 AND OCT. 1997. HOWEVER, IT TOO HAS THE PROBLEM.

EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. *PH

Mileage: 50,431

EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. *PH

Mileage: 50,431

EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. *PH

Mileage: 50,431

EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. *PH

Mileage: 50,431

EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. *PH

Mileage: 50,431

06/10/02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VIN# [XXX] WAS TAKEN TO MITCHELL PONTIAC IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS RE# ACTION # PE01038, RECALL# 02V286 & GM RECALL # 02049. THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. MITCHELL PONTIAC REPLACED A BEARING AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE. SUBSE...

Mileage: 46,000

06/10/02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VIN# [XXX] WAS TAKEN TO MITCHELL PONTIAC IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS RE# ACTION # PE01038, RECALL# 02V286 & GM RECALL # 02049. THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. MITCHELL PONTIAC REPLACED A BEARING AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE. SUBSE...

Mileage: 46,000

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 02V286000 REPAIRS CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. AFTER REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE ALIGNED, AND CHARGED $139.99. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 02V286000 REPAIRS CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. AFTER REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE ALIGNED, AND CHARGED $139.99. *AK

AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND COULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK WITHOUT PUSHING THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER DID NOT FIND WHAT WAS E...

AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND COULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK WITHOUT PUSHING THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER DID NOT FIND WHAT WAS E...

POWER STEERING - TURNING TO THE LEFT - RECALL?. *AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING SHE SMELLED GAS. SHE GOT OUT, POPPED THE HOOD ,AND SAW FUEL LEAKING ALL OVER ENGINE. IT WAS A WONDER THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER BOUGHT THE PART, AND WOULD REPAIR IT HIMSELF, BUT WONDERED WHY THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PR...

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A WIRING MALFUNCTION IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WE...

Mileage: 23,000

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. *MR THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE, USUALLY AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE POWER ASSIST WAS NORMAL ON RIGHT TURNS. RECALL#02V286000 WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE RACK AND PINI...

THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT.*MR. THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*TS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GAS FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION, AND WHEN SHE CONTACTED TH...

Mileage: 53,411

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING HEADLIGHT LENS WILL FALL OFF, CAUSING A DISTRACTING TO CONSUMER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY, SINCE 2000, AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS AND BLOWER HAVE SHUT OF FOR A PERIOD OF 5-10 SECONDS. THIS SUMMER, WHEN CONDITIONS ARE EXTREMELY HOT, THE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, AND THE AC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I SET THE FAN SPEED TO 5, AND THE A/C SELECTOR TO MAXIMUM WHEN TEMPERATURES COOL, FUNCTION...

Mileage: 105,000

INTERMITTENTLY, SINCE 2000, AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS AND BLOWER HAVE SHUT OF FOR A PERIOD OF 5-10 SECONDS. THIS SUMMER, WHEN CONDITIONS ARE EXTREMELY HOT, THE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, AND THE AC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I SET THE FAN SPEED TO 5, AND THE A/C SELECTOR TO MAXIMUM WHEN TEMPERATURES COOL, FUNCTION...

Mileage: 105,000

INTERMITTENTLY, SINCE 2000, AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS AND BLOWER HAVE SHUT OF FOR A PERIOD OF 5-10 SECONDS. THIS SUMMER, WHEN CONDITIONS ARE EXTREMELY HOT, THE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, AND THE AC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I SET THE FAN SPEED TO 5, AND THE A/C SELECTOR TO MAXIMUM WHEN TEMPERATURES COOL, FUNCTION...

Mileage: 105,000

INTERMITTENTLY, SINCE 2000, AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS AND BLOWER HAVE SHUT OF FOR A PERIOD OF 5-10 SECONDS. THIS SUMMER, WHEN CONDITIONS ARE EXTREMELY HOT, THE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, AND THE AC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I SET THE FAN SPEED TO 5, AND THE A/C SELECTOR TO MAXIMUM WHEN TEMPERATURES COOL, FUNCTION...

Mileage: 105,000

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME OPERABLE ,OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE INTAKE PLASTIC MANIFOLD BEING CRACKED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH *JB

THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHICH CAUSED THE BULB TO BLOW OUT. *NLM PH *JB

Mileage: 32,000

FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES HAVE COME OFF TWICE. THE FIRST TIME VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE SECOND TIME CONSUMER FOUND A LENS AND REPLACED IT HIMSELF. *AK

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE RIGHT THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN DUE TO RACK AND MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE RAIN MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FLEW OFF AND THE BULB EXPLODED. I HAVE NOTICED MOISTURE IN THE OTHER HEADLIGHT AND CAN ASSUME IT WILL DO THE SAMETHING.*AK

Mileage: 93,550

ABOUT 1 OUT OF 50 TIMES APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES THE ABS MOTORS ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, CAUSING A BRIEF (1/2 TO 1 SECOND) LOSS OF BRAKES. ADDITIONAL BRAKE PEDALIS NOT EFFECTIVE DURING THIS TIME. CLICKING NOISE FROM ABS MOTORS AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE A...

Mileage: 35,000

ABOUT 1 OUT OF 50 TIMES APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES THE ABS MOTORS ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, CAUSING A BRIEF (1/2 TO 1 SECOND) LOSS OF BRAKES. ADDITIONAL BRAKE PEDALIS NOT EFFECTIVE DURING THIS TIME. CLICKING NOISE FROM ABS MOTORS AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE A...

Mileage: 35,000

I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM OR NOT. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS A ONE TIME THING. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAVE MOISTURE THAT FORMS ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT MAKING THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT TURN BLACK. MAKES IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT! THE ONLY SOL...

Mileage: 6,500

THE ORIGINAL STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH 50% REIMBURSEMENT FROM GENERAL MOTORS. AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE 01-03, WE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AGAIN AND RECEIVED THE OTHER 50% REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT AFTER GETTING THE LOWER PINION BEARING INSPECTED AND REPLACED. ON...

Mileage: 56,430

HEADLIGHT LENS KEEPS FALLING OFF! AND YOU CAN'T BUY JUST THE LENS - YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY. WHY? WHEN IT'S A KNOW FACT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM - IS THIS JUST A MONEY MAKER SCAM FOR PONTIAC DEALERS? I'VE ALREADY REPLACE IT 2 TIMES ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I HAVEN'T EVEN...

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS HAVE POPPED OFF. ONE 08/02 (RH) AND THE SECOND 05/03 (LH). AS A RESULT OF THE LENS LOSS, THE HALOGEN BULBS ARE EXPOSED TO WATER AND EXPLODE. FURTHER, THE LENS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART. THE REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES COST $190.00 EACH. *NLM

Mileage: 72,000

I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE REAR BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE SHOULD ACTUALLY BE UP. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY THE CALIPER (PARTICULARLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR), GETTING STUCK AND EATING THROUGH THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST THRE...

GENERAL MOTORS VOLUNTARY RECALL OF 1996/1997 AND 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE AND TRANSPORT, AND 1997/1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES CONCERNING POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF LOWER PINION BEARING IN POWER STEERING WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET RECALL REP...

1997 GRAND PRIX HAS SHORT IN PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WIRING, WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, SERVICE BULLETIN 98839010 ISSUED JUNE 01, 1998. COST TO REPAIR OVER $700. SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL ITEM ?*JB

Mileage: 90,000

CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL 02049 REPAIRS OF RACK AND PINION STEERING ON HIS 1997, PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX. HAD THE SAME STEERING PROBLEM. *AK

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING 02 V 286 000 WAS COMPLETED , THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T ALIGN THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mileage: 100,000

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. RECALL #02V286000 *JB

THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *NLM THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK. *MR

I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING WHERE IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY I HAD THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED. I RECEIVED A CAMPAIGN LETTER FROM PONTIAC STATING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WENT TO EWING P...

Mileage: 59,480

THE ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE REPLACED. *NLM

THE CONSUMER HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED PRIOR TO RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT INFORMED THE CONSUMER HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T QUALIFY AND DID NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT AND...

THE CONSUMER HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED PRIOR TO RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT INFORMED THE CONSUMER HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T QUALIFY AND DID NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT AND...

THE VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. *JB

WARNING LIGHTS, ABS, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE, TRAC OFF. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IN A T-BONE ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED I AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

RACK AND PINION RECALL WORK DIDN'T REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TS

Mileage: 30,600

WHEN THE CONSUMER STEERED THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE. *JB

MANUFACTURING RECALL P020449-S ISSUED ON JANUARY 23, 2003, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION AND ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *JB *...

MANUFACTURING RECALL P020449-S ISSUED ON JANUARY 23, 2003, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION AND ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *JB *...

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND A BEARING IN THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT A NOISE COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED, AND THE PREVIOUS PROBLEM WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RACK AND PINIO...

Mileage: 30,600

CLEAR PLASTIC PORTION OF HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY FELL OFF AFTER CONDENSATION CAUSED GLUE TO FAIL. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WITH EACH HEAD LAMP. *JB

Mileage: 73,000

POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED AT 5-10 MPH WHILE TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT.*JB

Mileage: 15,000

REAR BUSHINGS MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE. REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER. CONTINUE TO MAKE SOME NOISE.*JB

Mileage: 1,000

LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS SHOWING SIGNS THAT IT IS ABOUT TO FAIL.*JB

Mileage: 84,000

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED.*JB

Mileage: 55,000

HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF AND LIGHT BULB EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I ASSUME THAT IS THE PASSENGER SIDE HARNESS FAILURE WHICH I SEE SO MUCH INVESTIGATIONS ON. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER INVESTIGATIONS, WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, SO I AM REPORTING THIS IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET A RECALL CAMPAIGN STARTED. *JB

Mileage: 40,000

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. IN JANUARY OF 2003 THE CAR STARTED DYING WHILE DRIVING IT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. IT ALSO HAS TWICE STOPPED WHEN I AM GOING SLOW ON A LARGE LOOPING ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE INTERSTATE. EACH TIME THE CAR ...

Mileage: 54,000

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, HOWEVER IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. THE DEALER STATED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. MR THE TRANSMISSION WAS FIRST REPLACED AT 22,748 MILES. 8,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE THIRD TRANSMISSION IS NOW HAVING PROBLEMS. *JB

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (CAMPAIGN ID 02V286000) REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. AT THE END OF DECEMBER, 2002, I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO MY RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE, I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE PONTIAC...

I HAVE VERY RECENTLY HAD TO PURCHASE TWO VERY EXPENSIVE "HEADLIGHT CAPSULES" AS THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY OUTSIDE FORCE BEING APPLIED. BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF THE CAR WITHIN WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. I BELIEVE THE PART - AND MORE SPECIFICALLY THE GLUE HO...

THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE LOWER PINION BALL JOINTS. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DEALER NAME, ADDRESS AND NUMBER. *NLM

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVING BELT SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER WHEN THE RECALL WAS FINISHED, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. *NLM

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *NLM

CONSUMER STATED THAT IN 11/02 THE RACK AND PINION FAILED ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED WITH A REPUTABLE PRIVATE MECHANIC BECAUSE HE COULD NOT AFFORD THE DEALERS PRICE FOR THE REPAIR. ON 02/01/02, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR RACK AND PINION. HE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT...

THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE TOOLS TO PERFORM THE RECALL REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION.*JB

1) I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS (PLASTIC PART THAT COVERS THE WHITE LIGHT) AND BULB HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR VANDALIZED. THEY HAVE JUST FALLEN OFF. I HAVE CO-WORKERS WHO ALSO OWN THE SAME VEHICLE, SAME YEAR THOUGH SOME ARE NEWER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD TH...

1) I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS (PLASTIC PART THAT COVERS THE WHITE LIGHT) AND BULB HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR VANDALIZED. THEY HAVE JUST FALLEN OFF. I HAVE CO-WORKERS WHO ALSO OWN THE SAME VEHICLE, SAME YEAR THOUGH SOME ARE NEWER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD TH...

1) I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS (PLASTIC PART THAT COVERS THE WHITE LIGHT) AND BULB HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR VANDALIZED. THEY HAVE JUST FALLEN OFF. I HAVE CO-WORKERS WHO ALSO OWN THE SAME VEHICLE, SAME YEAR THOUGH SOME ARE NEWER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD TH...

1) I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS (PLASTIC PART THAT COVERS THE WHITE LIGHT) AND BULB HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR VANDALIZED. THEY HAVE JUST FALLEN OFF. I HAVE CO-WORKERS WHO ALSO OWN THE SAME VEHICLE, SAME YEAR THOUGH SOME ARE NEWER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD TH...

THE VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, RECALL #02V286000.*JB

NHTSA#02-V-286-000 THE VEHICLE ONLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. RECALL WORK PERFORMED, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS WORSE.

REFERENCE RECALL 02V286000-PONTIAC GRAND PRIX-1997-RACK AND PINION PROBLEM-MY SON MATT WAS DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER AND WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT ON HIM AND HE HIT A UTILITY POLE. HE JUST ASSUMED THAT HE HIT ICE, ETC AND IT WENT OFF THE ROAD. ...

Mileage: 74,540

HORN DOES NOT OPERATE UNLESS YOU PUSH CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL WITH OPEN HAND.THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH HORN ON OTHER GM VEHICLES.ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS OUTSIDE LIGHT, MAKING GOOD FORWARD VISION ...

HORN DOES NOT OPERATE UNLESS YOU PUSH CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL WITH OPEN HAND.THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH HORN ON OTHER GM VEHICLES.ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS OUTSIDE LIGHT, MAKING GOOD FORWARD VISION ...

THE RACK AND PINION IN MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO TURN LEFT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF POWER STEERING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON A LOWER PINION BEARING, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER ALL OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE FINISHED. I BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE LOWER PINION B...

Mileage: 47,995

THE RACK AND PINION IN MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO TURN LEFT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF POWER STEERING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON A LOWER PINION BEARING, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER ALL OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE FINISHED. I BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE LOWER PINION B...

Mileage: 47,995

ON 7/19/02, I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND TOTALED MY VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I PURCHASED FROM MY GRANDPARENTS. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, 2ND AND THRIRD GEAR MELTED TOGETHER IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON, AND THE CAR HAS LOST TRACTION. SINCE...

THE HEADLAMP COVERS POPPED OFF.

THE HEADLIGHT SEPARATED FROM THE BASE ON 2 OCCASIONS.*JB *TS

Mileage: 51,391

WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE REACHES 1/4 TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE RISES TO FULL TO INDICATE IT HAS A FULL TANK.

Mileage: 109,500

MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS HAD NUMEROUS FALSE AIR BAR WARNIG LIGHTS AND JUST RECXENTLY THE REAR WINDOW DIFROSTER RELAY WIRING BURNT UP THE DEALER SAYS THIS HAPENS AND MY ONLY REMEDY IS TO CHANG THE HARNESS.

Mileage: 70,000

(1) HEADLIGHT LENS FALLS OFF EXPOSING BULB. (2) HEADLIGHT ALLOWS WATER INSIDE, RESULTING IN FOGGING AND LIMITED LIGHTING. THE LENS ON MY CAR HAVE BOTH FOGGED UP AND FALLEN OFF. THE LIGHT ASSEMBLES HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED. ONE IS NOW FOGGING UP AGAIN.

WHEN TRYING TO TURN THEM OFF, WIPER BLADES WILL ROTATE TO THE DOWN POSITION, THEN ROTATE BACK TO THE UP POSITION OBSTRUCTING VIEW THROUGH WINDSHIELD. PH *TS

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON 5/5/01 WITH 50,768 MILES. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL ON THE FRONT STEERING PINION. I HAD ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE COOLANT SINCE THE MANUAL CALLED TO REPLACE AT 5 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS L...

Mileage: 63,800

PASS KEY/ IGNITION FAILURE, UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION AND UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK. OPERATION IS INTERMITENT

WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. I CONTACTED PONTIAC GMC AFTER SEEING THIS ISSUE WAS UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, I AM TOLD THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE ONLY RECALL I QUALIFY FOR IS ONE INVOLVING THE RACK AND PINION STEERING MECHANISM. I WAS INFORMED THE REPAIR IS 100% MY RESPONSIBILITY. HOWEV...

Mileage: 95,000

HEAD LIGHTS KEEP FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON 5/5/01 WITH 50,768 MILES. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR A RECALL ON THE FRONT STEERING PINION. I HAD ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE COOLANT SINCE THE MANUAL CALLED TO REPLACE AT 5 YEARS OR 150,000 MILE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Mileage: 63,800

A LOAD BACK FIRED WHEN CRANKING THE CAR FOLLOWING THAT WAS A LARGE CLOUD OF THICK WHITE SMOKE OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE WAS ALMOST STARTED. TS

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHTS FALLING OFF.

HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OUT, WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO MOISTURE INSIDE WHICH GOT IN DUE TO POOR GLUE. GLOVEBOX LEAKS WATER WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. THIS CAR IS A MONEY PIT.

CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#02V286000 POWER STEERING. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN# WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS

NHTSA#02-V-286-000 RACK AND PINION BEARING IN THE POWER AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WHERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURN AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK. CONSUMER STATED EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE. ...

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR FOR A FALLEN HEAD LIGHT LENS FOR THE LEFT SIDE TWICE. CONSUMER THEN REALIZED THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENS HAD FALLEN OFF ALSO. *JG *JB *NLM

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED & CORRECTED BEFORE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE.

I AM DRIVING MY FATHER-IN-LAW'S GRAND PRIX (HE IS IN A NURSING HOME). THE POWER STEERING ON MY 97 GRAND PRIX GTP FAILED COMPLETELY. HAD THE CAR NOT BEEN ON A SIDE STREET (AS OPPOSED TO AN EXPRESSWAY), IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I'VE CONTACTED SEVERAL PONTIACE DEALERS AND GM/PONTIAC ...

Mileage: 89,000

ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHILE ON A STRAIGHTAWAY OR TURNS. VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AS ALL POWER ASSIST IS LOST. ENGINE WILL RESTART IMMEDIATELY BUT NEVER KNOW WHEN POWER LOSS WILL OCCUR. HAVE NOTICED MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEB SITE. TS

Mileage: 81,232

I WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH ON CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V286000. I AM BEING TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. MY VIN IS [XXX]. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS THAT THE CAMPAIGN DESCRIBES. IT IS OF MY OPINION THAT THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICL...

Mileage: 71,000

I WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH ON CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V286000. I AM BEING TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. MY VIN IS [XXX]. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS THAT THE CAMPAIGN DESCRIBES. IT IS OF MY OPINION THAT THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICL...

Mileage: 71,000

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON STEERING AFTER SHE PAID TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE.

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING WATER IS LEAKING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE FUSE TO BLOW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

THE VEHICLE HESITATE WHILE STARTING UP AND BACK FIRED. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED A LEFT HAND TURN. THE DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT AT A COST OF $1200 TO ME. THIS COST INCLUDED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP AND 60,000 MILE INSPECTION. ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT INJURED OR CAUSED PROPERTY DAMAGE, THE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING IS...

CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL#02V286000 RACK AND PINION. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. TS

CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL#02V286000 RACK AND PINION. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. TS

I HAVE LOCATED THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION. I HADN'T REPORTED ANYTHING BECAUSE THEIR WAS NO RECALL UNTIL 11/06/02. DT

NO SUMMARY. DT

POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE BACKING OUT OF HOME DRIVEWAY. FULL POWER ASSIST WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT, BUT NO POWER ASSIST TURNING LEFT. NO WARNING LAMPS INDICATED ON DASHBOARD. STEERING SEEMS HARDER TO TURN THAN IF NO ASSIST AT ALL. NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED OR FOLLOWED BY ANOTHE...

POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE BACKING OUT OF HOME DRIVEWAY. FULL POWER ASSIST WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT, BUT NO POWER ASSIST TURNING LEFT. NO WARNING LAMPS INDICATED ON DASHBOARD. STEERING SEEMS HARDER TO TURN THAN IF NO ASSIST AT ALL. NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED OR FOLLOWED BY ANOTHE...

3 STEERING RACKS, 2 POWER STEERING PUMPS OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE $1594.98. PRIOR TO FIXING BY KING MOTORS. DT

ATTEMPTING TO MAKE LEFT TURN, LOST ATLEAST 1/2 OF TURN CAPABILITY. DT

STEERING FAILS WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH I HAVE JUST LEARNED WAS A RESULT OF MY RACK GOING BAD. CAN NOT TURN TO THE LEFT NOW, AND STEERING WHEEL STAYS "COCK-EYED" WHEN DRIVING, INSTEAD OF IN THE MIDDLE. VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO HANDLE, AND I AM SCARED...

NO SUMMARY. DT

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT, THEN W/O WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL SNAPPED AND TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. *TS *NLM *DT

MR

ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN LEFT. TURNS TO RIGHT WITH NO PROBLEM. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW ONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER, TILTED TO LEFT. MR

ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN LEFT. TURNS TO RIGHT WITH NO PROBLEM. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW ONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER, TILTED TO LEFT. MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONTACTED DEALER. THE WIRING HARNESS THAT SUPPORTS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS DEFECTIVE. MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON RESULTING IN VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON RESULTING IN VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DROPPED AND THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH LAMP ASSEMBLIES. *YH

THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE POWER STEERING DRIVE ASSEMBLY FAILED. *YH

UNDERBODY WHEEL COWLING AND BODY MOLDING PARTS FAILED. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIO/CD PLAYER FAILED. *YH

CONSUMER STATED THE WATER PUMP FAILED. *YH

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE, THE FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL FAILED. *YH

WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PREMATURE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR

FRONT LENS COVERING FALLS OFF AND HEADLIGHT BURNS OUT. THREE FAILURES TO DATE. TWO DEALERS SAID THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FAULT. MR

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM *JG *NLM

Mileage: 66,350

CONSUMER STATES THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION, AS A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER LEVER INTO THE PARK GEAR. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE HEAD LIGHT COVER FELL OFF, WHICH RESULT IN THE BULB BLOWING, FROM THE EXPOSURE.DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS OOZING SOME SORT OF LIQUID THAT HAS MELTED ON MIRROR. THE UNKNOWN LIQUID HAS BURNED A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC (CONSOLE). THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE, AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE CONSOLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN ROAD RIGHT HEADLIGHT MODULE FELL OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

STEERING RACK HAS YET TO ACTUALLY GO OUT. WHILE DRIVING I HAVE BEEN NOTICING VERY SLIGHT LOCKUPS WHILE TURNING LEFT.*AK

I WAS GOING TO VOLLEYBALL, DOING 70MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP. LUCK ME I WAS CLOSE TO THE TEE INTERSECTION OF HWY E AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN TO THE RIGHT AND STOP ON THE SHOULDER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND, BUT NOTHING WHEN I STARTED IT AGAIN NO PROBLEM ALL WEEKEND. BUT IT HAPP...

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE AND WITN NO WARNING, THE CONSUMER TEMPORARILY LOST STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC

STEERING WENT OUT AS WIFE WAS LEAVING DRIVE--WOULD TURN TO RIGHT WITH LITTLE EFFORT BUT NOT TO THE LEFT--PROBLEM WAS RACK & PINION---FUEL RELAY WENT BAD HAD TO REPLACE AT 48600 MILES

STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, BINDING AS IF SYSTEM IS STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL THE FLUID IS FULL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP COVER FELL OFF AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP COVER FELL OFF. I DID NOT WITNESS EITHER ACTUALLY TAKE PLACE. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS MODEL YEAR OF VEHICLE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEALANT USED AND THAT IT WAS NOT AN UN...

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS, VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT END. FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING THEN IT COMES BACK HAPPENS ALL OF THE TIME*AK

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS FELT THE STEERING OF VEHICLE GETTING VERY STIFF. HAD IT CHECKED OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING WRONG. MADE A SHARP TURN ON 8/7/02 INTO WORKING PARKING LOT AND HAD ALMOST NO POWER STEERING. VEHICLE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS THE REST OF THE DAY AND TIME UNTIL I GOT IT INTO A AUTOMOTIVE ...

HEADLIGHT COVERS KEEP FALLING OFF. RIGHT ONE FELL OFF ONCE, THEN LEFT HEADLIGHT COVER HAS FALLEN OFF 3 TIMES.*AK

THE FIRE STARTED FROM AS FAR AS WE CAN TELL, THE ALTERNATOR. WE POPPED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES SO THEY SPRAYED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNDER THE HOOD AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THERE WAS ALREADY 6,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF ENGINE/ELECTRICAL DAMAGE DONE AND 2.5 MONTHS OF ME NOT HAVING A CAR....

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HEARD A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK

WHEN EXITING DRIVEWAY, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, PREVENTING OWNER FROM MANEUVERING VEHICLE. OWNER TOWED VEHICLE TO COVINGTON TIRE AND SERVICE. THEY FOUND THAT DUE TO REAR BEARINGS BEING CHEWED UP AND DESTROYED, STEERING WAS INCAPACITATED. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO TH...

WHEN EXITING DRIVEWAY, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, PREVENTING OWNER FROM MANEUVERING VEHICLE. OWNER TOWED VEHICLE TO COVINGTON TIRE AND SERVICE. THEY FOUND THAT DUE TO REAR BEARINGS BEING CHEWED UP AND DESTROYED, STEERING WAS INCAPACITATED. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO TH...

VEHICLES STEERING LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. IT SEEMS THAT A PIECE OF THE STEERING RACK IS MISSING. *AK

WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS STEERING WOULD MOMENTARYILY STICK. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINA...

THE FIRST HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF AT 42000 MILES DURING A RAINSTORM WHICH BLEW OUT THE LIGHT. THIS WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER RECENTLY THE OTHER SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND BLEW THE LIGHT OUT. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN IF BOTH LIGHTS WERE TO GO OUT SIM...

PE 01 038/STEERING RACK AND PINION: RACK AND PINION FAILED FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN 80,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INORMATION. *AK

WE FOUND THE HEAD OF THE BOLT AND THE WASHER UNDER THE CAR WHEN IT WAS PARKED. THE HEAD OF THE BOLT HAD CRACKED OFF RIGHT WHERE IT JOINS THE SHAFT OF BOLT. MY FATHER BOUGHT A NEW BOLT AND REPLACED IT. IT SEEMED VERY UNUSUAL THE WAY THE BOLT HEAD HAD BROKEN OFF. THE ENTIRE FACE OF THE SHAFT AND THE ...

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. IN TURN, THE BULB FAILED/BROKE AS IT WAS DIRECTLY EXPOSED. FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS PRECEEDING THIS FAILURE, BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES SHOWED CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. UPON CONTACTING THE DEALER, BOTH THE PARTS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ...

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. IN TURN, THE BULB FAILED/BROKE AS IT WAS DIRECTLY EXPOSED. FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS PRECEEDING THIS FAILURE, BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES SHOWED CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. UPON CONTACTING THE DEALER, BOTH THE PARTS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ...

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. *YH

THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTS WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THIS REPEATEDLY HAPPEND OVER A FOUR DAY PERIOD WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN THROUGH THE MIDWEST. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER OCCURRED WHEN THE WIPERS ARE USED TO SIMPLY CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD DURING DRY CONDITIO...

THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTS WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THIS REPEATEDLY HAPPEND OVER A FOUR DAY PERIOD WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN THROUGH THE MIDWEST. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER OCCURRED WHEN THE WIPERS ARE USED TO SIMPLY CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD DURING DRY CONDITIO...

I WAS UPSET THE FIRST TIME THE RACK AND PIONON FAILED AND THE POOR ATTITUDE OF THE DEALERSHIP. FOR $1,200, THEY WOULD INSTALL A NEW RACK AND PINION. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR, BUT DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAD A NAPA REPAIR DEALERSHIP REBUILD THE ORIGINAL RACK AND PINION ATA COST OF $500. ...

VEHICLE EXHIBITS INCREASING FREQUENCY OF HARD STEERING AND NOISE FROM RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT OF CAR. LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF NOISE OR HARD STEERING PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED PRIOR TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. A RUBBING SOUND IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THIS MAY BE THE ...

RAPID COOLANT LOSS RESULTED IN TRIP TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DEALER SAID BOTH UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS ON MY 3.8L ENGINE WERE BAD. REPAIR ADVISOR SAID SO MUCH COOLANT WAS IN INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT I WAS LUCKY THE ENGINE DID NOT SEIZE UP. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIRS WERE $1,051. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 47...

SRS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A WIRE DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.*JB

RACK AND PINION LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERESTION. HAD TO STOP CAR IN MIDDLE OF TURN DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING. BY TURNING ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTING, I REGAINED STEERING AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE INTERESTION. CAUSE MUCH CONFUSION TO OTHER DRIVERS.*JB

DUE TO MOISTURE THAT GETS TRAPPED IN HEADLAMPS, THIS CAUSES THE ADHESIVE TO TURN BRITTLE AND INTURN LENS CAN FALL OFF. NOW THE RIGHT HAND HEADLIGHT LENS IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF TOO. HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DUE TO POOR ADHESIVE USED IN PRODUCING THE HEADLAMPS.*JB

THE FAN TO RADIATOR DOES NOT WORK AND IT MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE IF THE CAR GETS TO HOT. *AK

VEHICLE CUTS OFF, LEAVING NO STEERING OR BRAKES. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILS, CUTTING OFF SOME OXYGEN AND GAS FLOW TO ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT HIS SUPERCHARGED GTP MODEL EQUIPPED WITH TWO-STAGE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HAS A CERAMIC MOUNTED RESISTOR WHICH (BLEW OUT) FAILED CAUSI...

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF..PASSENGER SIDE LENS IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. ALL DUE TO MOISTURE THAT GETS TRAPPED IN HEADLAMP. VERY POOR ADHESIVE USED ON LENS.*AK

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, STEERING FELT TIGHT AS IF THE POWER STEERING HAD FAILED, HOWEVER WHEN TURNING TO LEFT STEERING FELT NORMAL. DEALER DETERMINED THE RACK AND PINION HAD BROKEN.*JB *MJ

I SEE THAT YOUR DEPT HAS INVESTIGATED PS PROBLEMS ON MY VEHICLES BROTHERS AND COUSINS, MY LOCAL DEALER SAYS TOUGH ****, IF GM HAS A PROBLEM WHY DO YOU NOT MAKE THE FIX IT AND REBURSE PREVIOUS EXPENDITURES? I AM JUST LUCKY MY WIFE WAS NOT KILLED, THE STEERING LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS ABLE TO ...

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED 911, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO WIPERS WILL FALL OFF ONTO THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR. *AKWIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PONTIAC FIXED THE WIPERS BECAUSE OF AN ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE PART OF THE WIPER IS NOW FAILING BECAUSE OF THE RECALL PERFORMED. P...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO WIPERS WILL FALL OFF ONTO THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR. *AKWIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PONTIAC FIXED THE WIPERS BECAUSE OF AN ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE PART OF THE WIPER IS NOW FAILING BECAUSE OF THE RECALL PERFORMED. P...

THE RACK AND PINION GEARS ARE WEARING BADLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO PINES PONTIAC AND THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE RACK AND PINION IS STARTING TO WEAR. I THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS BAD BECAUSE IT IS HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT.*AK

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT AND HAD IT REPAIRED. POWER STEERING PUMP HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND, DEALER REPLACED PUMP VALVES/HOSES, AND SEALS. POWER STEERING PUMP WA SFAILING CONTINOUSLY. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE LOCKS UP AND THEN SHUTSDOWN. WAS CAUSED BY FILTER BEING CLOGGED. REPLACED PART, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INCASED IN A NO VENTED SYSTEM. SYSTEM BUILDS UP PRESSURE. WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A BANG AND SAW THE HEADLIGHT COVER FLY OFF OF VEHICLE ABOUT 15 FEET. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. NLM SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *J...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

STEERING SEIZED UP MOMENTARILY AND LASTED A FEW SECONDS. NOW THE STEERING FEELS A LITTLE SLOPPY, AND I HEAR A POP NOISE WHEN I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEEDS (15 MPH). NLM

HILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING HEADLIGHT LAMP CAME OFF, CAUSING GLASS TO BRAKE AND SHATTER ON HIGHWAY.*AK

AS WITH MANY OTHER 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX'S, THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED. LUCKILY, I NOTICED MINE WHILE CHANGING TIRES, AND NOT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AND INJURING PEOPLE. *AK

RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WAS DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONSUMER CANNOT SEE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK *TT

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP & THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL, IT ROLLED OVER. THE CAR IS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND THE TWO PEOPLE INSIDE WERE INJURED.*AK

THE POWER STEERING AHS LEAKED FOR OVER A YR. I'VE TRIED TO KEEP IT FULL, BUT SOMETIMES WHEN MY WIFE DRIVES IT, IT GETS LOW AND IS VERY HARD TO STEER. *AK

STEERING RACK AND PINION BINDING UP, TURNING OUT OF PARKING LOT, AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE WOULD STEER FINE TO THE RIGHT, BUT WOULD NOT TURN TO LEFT WITH EASE, I HAD TO DOUBLE GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE CAR LEFT, I HAD TO USE 3 TIMES THE FORCE TO STEER LEFT THAN USUAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP, REPL...

DEALER'S SEVICE MAN STATED THERE IS LEAKAGE FROM THE LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND RECOMMENDS REPLACING GASKET AND UPPER MANIFOLD. I DON'T BELIEVE A CAR WITH ONLY 33,000 MILES ON IT SHOULD HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. NLM

THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS HAVE POPPED OFF TWICE RESULTING IN THE BULBS BURNING OUT QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE HAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. NLM

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP TO THE LEFT AND I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE TO MOVE THE WHEEL ONCE THE WHEEL BECAME MOVEABLE IT FELT VERY LOOSE. LATER ON THE SAME NIGT I WAS LEAVING WORK AND LUCKILLY IT WASNT A VERY BUSY TIME BECAUSE I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN...

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION VEHICLE WON'T MOVE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

CAR IS VERY HARD TO STEERING, ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING HOURS. WHEN MAKING TURNS THE CAR ALL SHUTS OFF ALSO, IM NOT SURE IF THIS IS DUE TO THE STEERING PROBLEM. ALONG WITH THE HARD STEERING THERE IS A LOUD SHREEKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL. IVE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL ...

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

LENSE FELL OFF HEADLIGHT. THIS CAUSED BULP TO BLOWOUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY WANTED TO REPLACED WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER JUST WANTS ONLY THE BULB. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD BIND WHEN TURNING MAKING CONSUMER USE FORCE TO GUIDE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *JG

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD BIND WHEN TURNING MAKING CONSUMER USE FORCE TO GUIDE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *JG

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE LIFTED OFF AND LANDED ON DRIVER EXTERIOR MIRROR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. IN TURN, THE BULB FAILED/BROKE AS IT WAS DIRECTLY EXPOSED. FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS PRECEEDING THIS FAILURE, BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES SHOWED CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. UPON CONTACTING THE DEALER, BOTH THE PARTS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ...

EXPERIENCING SEVERAL STEERING PROBLEM, DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION.

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING FROZE UP. ONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MANAGE STEERING WHEEL MANUALLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

CONSUMER WAS MAKING A TURN AND HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH STEERING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT RACK AND PINION WAS DEFECTIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE FIXED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

SERPENTINE BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE MAKING A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO OFFICE PARKING LOT ON 07-03-2000 I FELT THE SNAP OF SOMETHING BREAKING IN THE STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL TIRE CENTER AND THEY VISUALLY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ONE WEEK LATER TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON IL 394 GOING OVER THE BRIDGE THAT TURNS LEFT TO MERGE ONTO 94 ...

HAVE SENT LETTER TO GENERAL MOTORS EXPLAINING THAT THE SEAT BACKS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS DO NOT LOCK 100% OF THE TIME. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT THE SEAT BACKS NEED TO BE RELEASED BY THE BLACK KNOBS ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT YOU DON'T NEED TO USE THOSE TO RELEASE T...

THE STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP WHILE TURNIG TO THE LEFT AND THEN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER MAKING A TURN WITHOUT ACTUALY TURING THE WHEEL BACK. I'M NOT SURE HOW LONG THE PROBLEM WAS THERE BEFORE WE STARTED NOTICING THE STEERING DIFFICULTY BUT THE FLUID WAS REALLY CONTAMINATED FROM...

THE STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP WHILE TURNIG TO THE LEFT AND THEN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER MAKING A TURN WITHOUT ACTUALY TURING THE WHEEL BACK. I'M NOT SURE HOW LONG THE PROBLEM WAS THERE BEFORE WE STARTED NOTICING THE STEERING DIFFICULTY BUT THE FLUID WAS REALLY CONTAMINATED FROM...

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS (APPROX 20- 30 MPH) THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY MAKE MY LEFT TURN. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, WHERE I LEARNED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILURE WAS BECOMING A COMMON...

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS WAS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM, CAUSING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND SAFETY HAZARDS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN WET WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. WIPERS GET STUCK AT A STRAIGHT UP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHEN STEERING SHARPLY TO THE LEFT,,,THE CAR WOULD FIGHT THE INPUT TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AFTER THE TURN...SO WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AFTER A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT,,THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY STIFF, ALMOST LIKE REVERTING TO MANUAL STEERING AND NOT POWER STEERING. BECAME DANGEROUS BE...

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE STEERING RACK FAILED CAUSING MY CAR TO CRASH. GM UNWILLING TO DISCUSS ISSUE.*AK

STEERING GRADUALLY BEGAN LOCKING UP ON TURNS, SO WE WERE FORTUNATE TO DISCOVER THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKS, BRAKES BARELY FUNCTIONED. ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. DIAGNOSED WITH SAME PROBLEM. ONCE IN JULY 2001, AGAIN IN AUGUST 2001. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. DRIVES OK NOW, BUT WORRIED IT WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. IN AN...

ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKS, BRAKES BARELY FUNCTIONED. ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. DIAGNOSED WITH SAME PROBLEM. ONCE IN JULY 2001, AGAIN IN AUGUST 2001. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. DRIVES OK NOW, BUT WORRIED IT WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. IN AN...

ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKS, BRAKES BARELY FUNCTIONED. ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. DIAGNOSED WITH SAME PROBLEM. ONCE IN JULY 2001, AGAIN IN AUGUST 2001. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. DRIVES OK NOW, BUT WORRIED IT WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. IN AN...

ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKS, BRAKES BARELY FUNCTIONED. ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. DIAGNOSED WITH SAME PROBLEM. ONCE IN JULY 2001, AGAIN IN AUGUST 2001. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. DRIVES OK NOW, BUT WORRIED IT WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. IN AN...

ENTIRE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED AT MY COST OF $829.00 ON JANUARY 3, 2002. DEALER INDICATED SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH PONTIACS AND GMC MODELS. I HAVE WRITTEN TO GMC CUSTOMER CARE CENTER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT RACK AND PINION GEAR ASSEMBLY AND HOSES FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

CONSUMER STATED THAT RACK AND PINION GEAR ASSEMBLY AND HOSES FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, STEERING LOCKED UP AND WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED RACK AND PINION.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

POWER STEERING LOSS WHEN TURNING, STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS LOCKING CAUSING DRIVER TO OVERCOMPENSATE.*AK

THE POWER STEERING IS EXTREMLY HARD TO TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. THIS CONDITION OCCURS FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AFTER STARTUP. I NOW WARM THE CAR UP FOR A WHILE BEFORE BEGINING TO DRIVE.*AK

WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT HIGH SPEEDS, BRAKES TAKE SOME TIME TO DRY OFF AND BEGIN TO BECOME EFFECTIVE. DRIVER MUST BE AWARE OF THIS AND ALLOW EXTRA STOPPING ROOM FOR WET BRAKES. *AK

WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL ON HIGHWAY ONTO A SLIGHTLY RAISED BRIDGE AND THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED TO GO UP THE NEXT HILL, THE ENGINE ENTERS RACE CONDITION (GOES FROM 2,000 RPMS TO 3,000). RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR STOPS THE CONDITION. HAS OCCURED 3 TIMES ON THIS DAILY COMMUTE OVER THE 4 YEARS.*AK

HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY HAVE CONDENSATION IN THEM. ONE DAY WHILE DOING A QUICK STOP FROM 30 MILES AN HOUR, THE LEFT FRONT LENS FELL OFF AND FRONT WHEEL DROVE OVER IT, SMASHING IT TO PIECES. THE LENS ITSELF COULD NOT BE REPLACED, THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR HAD TO BE PURCHAS...

RIGHT FRONT FOG LIGHT CONSTANTLY BURNS OUT. DEALER REPLACED ONE TIME UNDER WARRANTY. BY THE TIME NEXT FAILURE OCCURRED, NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

BELTS ON WATER PUMP BEGAN SQUEALING AROUND 40,000 MILES. AT 72,000 PUMP WAS LEAKING BADLY AND SEIZING. THE BELT WAS VERY LOUD. SERPENTINE BELT ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED.

WIRE CONTACTS ON BATTERY WERE BADLY CORRODED. AFTER A TEMPORARY SHAKING, CONTACT WAS RE-ESTABLISHED AND ELECTRICAL WAS WORKING. OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, UNTIL ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS REPLACED. CAR IS PARKED NEAR SALT WATER OCEAN ABOUT 10 TIMES PER YEAR FOR 12 HOURS OR MORE. ALSO, CAR OPERATED IN NOR...

APPEARS TO BE SOME SORT OF TAPE ON DIVIDER FRAMES BETWEEN FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS IS SLOWLY PEELING OFF, EXPOSING BARE METAL THAT IS SLOWLY RUSTING. ALSO, TAPE IS DETERIOTATING ON SMALL WINDOW FRAME DIVIDER IN BACK SEAT, EXPOSING BARE METAL AS WELL. THESE ARE OUTSIDE THE CAR, THUS THEY ARE SLOWLY R...

WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS SUCH AS SMALL POTHOLES OR RAILROAD TRACKS, SOMETIMES THE ABS AND LOW TRACTION LIGHTS COME ON. USUALLY THEY GO OFF. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. ONLY METHOD TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF ARE TO PULL OF THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. ADDITONALLY, SOMETIMES WHEN BRAKING OVER...

WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS SUCH AS SMALL POTHOLES OR RAILROAD TRACKS, SOMETIMES THE ABS AND LOW TRACTION LIGHTS COME ON. USUALLY THEY GO OFF. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. ONLY METHOD TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF ARE TO PULL OF THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. ADDITONALLY, SOMETIMES WHEN BRAKING OVER...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST COMPLETE STEERING ABILITY, STEERING WOULD NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. *AK DEALER INSTALLED REMANUFACTURED RACK AND PINION, REPLACED POWER STEERING HOSE, AND A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS ALSO PERFORMED. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST COMPLETE STEERING ABILITY, STEERING WOULD NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. *AK DEALER INSTALLED REMANUFACTURED RACK AND PINION, REPLACED POWER STEERING HOSE, AND A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS ALSO PERFORMED. *TT

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC DETERMINED RACK AND PINION CAUSED THE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY GO FOWARD.*SLC

CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *YD

STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP ALL OF A SUDDEN AND BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE WHEELS. *YH

STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP ALL OF A SUDDEN AND BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE WHEELS. *YH

STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP ALL OF A SUDDEN AND BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE WHEELS. *YH

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN POWER STEERING WHEEL BECOMES EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN RACK AND PINION STTERING .*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP AND ALTERNATOR WAS ALSO REPLACED.*SLC

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN POWER STEERING WHEEL BECOMES EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN RACK AND PINION STTERING .*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP AND ALTERNATOR WAS ALSO REPLACED.*SLC

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN POWER STEERING WHEEL BECOMES EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN RACK AND PINION STTERING .*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP AND ALTERNATOR WAS ALSO REPLACED.*SLC

CONSUMER IS AFRAID THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WILL LOCK UP. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET HAD A PROBLEM, BUT IS AFRAID IT WILL LOCK UP WHILE SHE IS DRIVING ALONG. *AK

STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER TURNING. THEN IT STARTED TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. THEN WE REPLACED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *AK

PE-01038; STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER. POWER ASSIST FELLS LIKE IT'S MISSING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT ESPECIALLY IN LOW SPEED AND COLD MORNING. THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE. *YH

PE-01038; STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER. POWER ASSIST FELLS LIKE IT'S MISSING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT ESPECIALLY IN LOW SPEED AND COLD MORNING. THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE. *YH

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS HAPPENED DURING NORMAL DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 35MPH + AND THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. TOOK PROBLEM TO DEALER AND MET EXTREME RESISTANCE. PONTIAC DOESN'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.*AK

CAR SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO STEER. FELT AS THOUGH POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. DEALER SAYS STEERING RACK AND PINION NEEDS REPLACING. $600 PART FROM G.M. I' M NOT HAPPY.

ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE STEERING BEGAN TO TIGHTEN UNTIL IT WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO ROTATE. IT IS NOT AS DIFFICULT TO TURN AT HIGH SPEEDS, YET IT IS STILL VERY RESISTANT. THE STEERING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET DUE TO FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. TO TURN THE WHEELS AT A...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR AB0VE VEHICLE. *AK

ON FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001, THE RACK AND PINION ON MY 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX JAMMED UP AND CAUSED MY STEERING WHEEL TO FREEZE WHILE GOING AROUND A CORNER. DEALER CLAIMED PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND GMC DID NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. GM AND DEALER COVERED UP THE ISSUE, CONTAMINATING FLUID WHILE I W...

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY "KNOCKS" AND MAKES NOISE. STARTED AFTER DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION DIAGNOSED. TERRIBLE PARTS QUALITY!!!*AK

COVER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHTS FELL OFF WITH OUT KNOWLEDGE OF A PROBLEMS. BOTH WITHIN 2 MONTHS APART. HAD TO BUY WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AT 72.00 DOLLARS EACH. RACK AND PINION WENT OUT OF STEERING BOX AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE RIGHT PART. HAD TO SUBSTITUTE FOR A STAND BOX. HEARD THERE WA...

COVER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHTS FELL OFF WITH OUT KNOWLEDGE OF A PROBLEMS. BOTH WITHIN 2 MONTHS APART. HAD TO BUY WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AT 72.00 DOLLARS EACH. RACK AND PINION WENT OUT OF STEERING BOX AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE RIGHT PART. HAD TO SUBSTITUTE FOR A STAND BOX. HEARD THERE WA...

RACK AND PINION STEERING STARTED LEAKING TO WHERE FLUID WAS RUNNING OUT OF VEHICLE. HAD RACK AND PINION REPLACED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY HAD NO RECORDS OF PREMATURE FAILURES. PLEASE ADD VIN . *AK

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND HALF WAY INTO THE TURN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND ALL THE GAGES ON MY IP LIT UP. I LUCKED OUT, FOR THERE WAS A GRASSY AREA IN THAT CORNER OF THE INTERSETION AND LET THE CAR STEER INTO IT. I THEN TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE STEERING CAM...

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1997 GRAND PRIX ON THE HIGHWAY AND WENT O MAKE A LANE CHANGE TO THE LEFT. THE STEERING WENT OUT AND THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE SLOWER THE SPEED OF THE CAR, THE MORE DIFFICULT IT WAS TO STEER. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION SEIZED...

I READ IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT YOU WERE INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM. SO, I THOUGHT I WOULD ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION. THANKS. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

STEERING - RACK & PINION FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN - IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL SO THAT WE COULD CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO PARK THE VEHICLE. STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RACK & PINION $780.54. HEADLIGHTS: MOISTURE BUILDUP IN FRONT HEADLAMPS. D...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, STEERING WILL UNEXPECTEDLY LOCK UP, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT STEERING HAS BEEN BINDING FOR THE PAST 1 AND A HALF YEARS, ON THE LAST DATE OF SERVICE, THE POWER STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. *JB

VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER IN EITHER DIRECTION. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ALSO A WINDING SOUND WHEN STEERING RIGHT OR LEFT, THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. *JB

STEERING IS STIFF AND LOOSE TO RIGHT, AND IT IS NOT RELATED TO POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE IS NO NOISE PRESENT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. RACK WAS REPLACED. *AK

ENGINE SHUTS OFF UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. LIGHTS AND RADIO STILL WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES, VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THE TACHOMETER ALSO DROPS WHILE DRIVING VERY FREQUENTLY.*AK

I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF MY STEERING SYSTEM AND NARROWLY ESCAPED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I CONTACED PONTIAC CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY HAVE BEEN TOTALLY UNHELPFUL. THIS RESULTED IN A $1200 OUT OF POCKET REPAIR. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE DEFECTIVE STEERING SYSTEMS OR PEOPLE W...

STEERING WENT OUT IN PARKING LOT. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT, BUT TURNING RIGHT SEEMS NORMAL. SINCE STEERING WENT OUT THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOW OFF CENTER TO THE LEFT.*AK

AFTER REPLACING BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES SIX MONTH AG RIGHT SIDE WAS MISSING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER IN MORENO VALLEY CA SAID THE INFLATOR FAILED. REPLACED AND CHARGED ME $1065.00. 1 WEEK LATER, LIGHT ON AGAIN. DEALER SAID AIR BAG DEFECTIVE. REPLACED AGAIN, NO COST. SHOULD THEY HAVE CHARGED ME THE FIRST TIME?*AK

NO POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING RIGHT. VERY SCARY!!. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR I WAS AT A MCDONALDS DRIVE THROUGH, AND DRIVER'S SIDE LENS COVER FELL OFF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I PICKED IT UP, AND WHEN I GOT HOME I USED EPOXY CEMENT TO PUT IT BACK ON THE HEADLIGHT. TWO NIGHTS AGO WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN THE RAIN THE RIGHT COVER CAME O...

MY 1997 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1 L ENGINE WAS CONSUMING COOLANT FOR A FEW MONTHS. ON DECEMBER 6 2001 I NOTICED COOLANT IN THE OIL.I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE THOUGHT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN.HE TOLD ME TO GO TO PONTIAC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE HEAD GASKETS.WH...

DIFFICULTY STARTING AND RESTARTING VEHICLE IN COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES CUT OFF 5-10 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS STARTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT OIL PUMP COVER MAY CAUSE HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE TO MISFIRE.*AK

PE 01 038/STEERING RACK AND PINION: WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR LESS, STEERING HAD LOCKED UP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND LEARNED OF A RACK AND PINION FAILURE. *AK *JB

OTHER COMPLAINTS LISTED ON INTERNET AT SIMILER MILEAGE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WATER PUMP FAILED...

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WATER PUMP FAILED...

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WATER PUMP FAILED...

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WATER PUMP FAILED...

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE FALLEN OFF THREE TIMES. GLUEING THEM BACK ON ONLY FIXES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. EVENTUALLY MOISTURE GETS INSIDE AND THE LIGHT WILL FAIL OR THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE WILL TARNISH AND WILL RESTRICT VISIBILLITY AT NIGHT.

COVER FOR HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS FALLEN OFF THREE TIMES. FRONT-RIGHT COVER HAD FALLEN OFF TWO TIMES, AND FRONT-LEFT COVER HAD FALLEN OFF ONCE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MADE REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP AND STARTED TO TURN RIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL STUCK IN TURN POSITION. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

COVERS WERE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER AT 40,000 MILES COVER FELL OFF AGAIN AT 85,000 MILES, BOTH COVERS WERE REPLACED AT 40,000, AND BOTH COVERS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THEY ARE HELD ON WITH GLUE AND IT KEEPS FAILING. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS COULD PUNCTURE A TIRE IF IT FALLS OFF ON A MAJOR RO...

CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE OIL CHANGED AFTER WHICH BRAKES LOCKED UP ABS LIGHTS UP DEALER COULD NOT FIX AFTER INSTALING NEW EBTCM TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER SEVERAL TIMES THEY SAID THEY INSTALLED NEW EBTCM STILL HAD PROBLEMS GOT THE FEELING I WAS GETTING THE RUN AROUND DIDNT GO BACK I FEEL THEY DON...

POWER LOCKS WOULD CONTINUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHEN DRIVING UNDER 45 MPH. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *YH

DOME LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OR MORE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK LOCKS, SEAT BELT INDICATOR, AND CRUISE CONTROL ACTING WEIRD, FUSE REPLACED AND AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE BLEW A FUSE. *YD

DOME LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OR MORE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK LOCKS, SEAT BELT INDICATOR, AND CRUISE CONTROL ACTING WEIRD, FUSE REPLACED AND AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE BLEW A FUSE. *YD

SEALT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD MOMENTARY BLINK FOR A FEW MINUTE OR MORE BEFORE GOING OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. *ET

SEALT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD MOMENTARY BLINK FOR A FEW MINUTE OR MORE BEFORE GOING OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. *ET

WINSHIELD WIPERS CAME OFF HOUSING AND LEFT DEEP SCRATCH IN WINDSHIELD. *AK

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS/COVER FELL OFF IN AUGUST, LEAVING HALOGEN LIGHT UNIT EXPOSED WHICH LED TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF BULB. CONDENSATION INSIDE THAT HEADLIGHT WAS OBSERVED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT BECAUSE THERE WAS OFTEN CONDENSATION IN THE LENSE...

ENGINE WILL "SHUT-DOWN" FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT VARIOUS TIMES, WITHOUT WARNING; THIS OCCURS AS THOUGH THE KEY WAS MOVED TO THE "OFF" POSITION. MANUFACTURER'S DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM AND FIND NOTHING "WRONG" WITH THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEE...

NON-OPERATIONAL HEADLIGHTS DUE TO LENS COMING OFF HEADLIGHTS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED OF NO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ON THAT PARTS.*AKBOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS CONERS FEELL OFF, THEY FELL AT SEPARATE TIMES AND THE BULB IMMEDIATELY FAILED AS WELL LEAVING LIMITED TO NO VISIBILITY FOR NIGHT ...

FUEL GAUGE READS FULL, THEN EMPTY THEN HALF FULL AT ALL SPEEDS.*AK

HEADLIGHTS FOG UP WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULT VISIBILTY. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT DEFECT WAS DUE TO WATER BUILD UP, AND WAS A "MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT". ALSO , DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS BEGINING TO FALL OFF.*AK

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANY AND ALL SPEEDS. ABLE TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. 3 TIMES AT DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE EXPERIENCE PROBLE AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. *AK

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANY AND ALL SPEEDS. ABLE TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. 3 TIMES AT DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE EXPERIENCE PROBLE AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH ON A SLIGHT CURVE STEERING WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CHANGING LANES VEHICLE SPED UP AND WAS NOT RESPONSIVE TO BRAKE APPLICATION. DRIVER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF AND STARTED BACK UP, PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAS CAME OFF OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. FALLS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND IS RUN OVER, DAMAGED, OR LOST. I BELIEVE THIS IS PROBABLY A RESULT OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NOT BEING WATERTIGHT, AS THERE IS ALWAYS CONDENSED MOISTURE INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ...

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHAT IS WRONG????*AK

WENT TO START ENGINE IN THE MORNING AND IT MADE A LARGE BANG (WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A BACKFIRE). I TRIED TO START AGAIN AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES, WHICH ENDED UP TOTALLING CAR, AND CAUSED SMOKE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT MY HOUSE (THE GARAGE IS LOCATED UNDER THE HOUSE). *AK

HEADLIGHT COVER FELL (FLEW) OFF AS I WAS DRIVING. MY HEADLIGHT COVER PREVIOUSLY FELL OFF, LAST YEAR, AND WE "GLUED" ON AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

SOMETIMES THE AIR CONDITION WOULD MAKE A CLICKING SOUND, AND THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT ACTIVATE, OTHER TIMES THE AIR CONDITION WOULD CLICK OFF AND NOT COME BACK ON, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BATTERY CABLES CONNECTED TO A CABLE HEAD WHICH WAS NOT A GM PART, SINCE IT WAS A SEARS DIE...

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND COULDN'T BE MOVED. DEALER REPLACED STEERING WHEEL MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

HEADLIGHT LENSES WILL FALL OFF WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER WHO FOUND BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE GONE. *SLC

A DEFECT IN SWITCH THAT REGULATES ON & OFF OF AIR CONDITIONER ONCE THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON.

BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FELL APART, ONE WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, AND ONE THE NEXT DAY UPON INSPECTION AT THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

RADIO FAILURE DISPLAY RANDOMLY CHANGES, CD WILL NOT EJECT WTY REPLACED; WATER PUMP FAILED AT 39000 MILES COST TO REPAIR NOT COVERED UNDER WTY, GM COMP $200 OF $350 REPAIR BILL;BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILED NO INDICATION OF FAILURE UNTIL BATTERY WAS DEAD AND ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGEING THEN THE BATTERY ...

RADIO FAILURE DISPLAY RANDOMLY CHANGES, CD WILL NOT EJECT WTY REPLACED; WATER PUMP FAILED AT 39000 MILES COST TO REPAIR NOT COVERED UNDER WTY, GM COMP $200 OF $350 REPAIR BILL;BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILED NO INDICATION OF FAILURE UNTIL BATTERY WAS DEAD AND ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGEING THEN THE BATTERY ...

RADIO FAILURE DISPLAY RANDOMLY CHANGES, CD WILL NOT EJECT WTY REPLACED; WATER PUMP FAILED AT 39000 MILES COST TO REPAIR NOT COVERED UNDER WTY, GM COMP $200 OF $350 REPAIR BILL;BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILED NO INDICATION OF FAILURE UNTIL BATTERY WAS DEAD AND ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGEING THEN THE BATTERY ...

CONSUMER'S STOPPED VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CONSUMER GOT KNOCKED OUT FROM INHALING AN IRRITANT THAT IS IN THE AIR BAG, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS. *SLC

CONSUMER'S STOPPED VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CONSUMER GOT KNOCKED OUT FROM INHALING AN IRRITANT THAT IS IN THE AIR BAG, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS. *SLC

THE HEADLAMP LENSE FALLING OFF NOT ONLY HAPPENED ON OUR CAR, BUT IT ALSO HAPPENED TO MY COUSINS CAR OF THE SAME YEAR. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, I'VE NOTICED 3-4 OTHER GRAND PRIXS JUST IN OUR ARE THAT ARE ALSO MISSING THE LENSE ON THEIR HEADLAMPS. *AK

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 99V-348 COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS OR TIME CONSTRAINTS, THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS. NLM

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V348000, DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS. PLEASER PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THE DEALER STATES THEY HAVE HAD 7 OR 8 OTHERS IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COST TO REPAIR IS $250.00. THEY STATE IT IS SOME TYPE OF CLIP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SYSTEM. THEY ALSO STATE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY WHILE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. MY CONCE...

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS FAILED. NLM

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION, BEARINGS. *AK

ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

HEADLAMP LENSES FALL OFF, HALOGEN LAMP THEN BURNS OUT. *AK

RIGHT HEADLAMP COVER HAS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE THREE TIMES IN PAST YEAR. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS CONTINUES TO OCCUR BECAUSE COVER IS BEING GLUED BACK ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS DEFECT RESULTS IN FAILURE OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

GLASS COVER FOR PASS. SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PONTIACS IN MY AREA.I ONLY LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY OF ABOUT 5,000 PEOPLE SO I CAN JUST IMAGINE HOW OFTEN THIS HAS HAPPENED AROUND THE WHOLE UNITED STATES.IF NOTHING ELSE, MAYBE TH...

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED ON MOIST PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK THE CONSUMER POINTS OUT THAT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE WERE VERY BAD AND DESERVE INVESTIGATION. ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

IN JULY OF 2000, I WAS AT RESTAURANT'S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. WHEN I TURNED TO EXIT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS STILL DRIVEABLE, BUT THERE WAS NO STEERING. I STRUGGLED TO STEER IT TO A PARKING SPOT, WHICH I COULD NOT DO. LUCKILY, A CONSTRUCTION WORKER SAW ME AN...

IN JULY OF 2000, I WAS AT RESTAURANT'S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. WHEN I TURNED TO EXIT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS STILL DRIVEABLE, BUT THERE WAS NO STEERING. I STRUGGLED TO STEER IT TO A PARKING SPOT, WHICH I COULD NOT DO. LUCKILY, A CONSTRUCTION WORKER SAW ME AN...

LOSS OF POWER STEERING, HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT - DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION UNDER 50-50 WARRANTY PROGRAM

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO STATED THAT A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS HAD DISABLED BOTH AIRBAGS. *AK

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO STATED THAT A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS HAD DISABLED BOTH AIRBAGS. *AK

WIRING HARNESS THAT PROVIDES ELECTRICITY TO BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS WITHIN THE DASHBOARD HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF A HIGH RESISTANCE CONNECTION FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS UNCOVERED BY THE DEALER AFTER THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC STATED THIS DISABLED ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

MOISTURE BECOMES TRAPPED IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE PLASTIC LENS COVER TO FALL OFF AT 15000 MILES. DURING FIRST WEEK OF APRIL 2001, MOISTURE BECAME TRAPPED IN DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, WHICH CAUSED PLASTIC COVER TO FALL OFF AGAIN. CONSUMER FILED A COMPLAINT WITH PONTIAC DIRECTLY, AN...

THERES A WINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.*AK BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING UNITS FAILED. CONSUMER BELIVES THE BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *YH

FOUR OCCURRENCES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. RESPONDED TO RECALL OF WIPER CRANK ARM. 3 OTHER OCCURANCES OF WIPER WON'T PARK, WIPER ARM OFF CRANK ARM AND WIPER OUT OF POSITION OFF WINDSHIELD. DEALER INSISTS THAT IT IS A ICE MAINTENANCE ISSUE. VERY POOR SERVICE AND NOTHING BUT A HASSEL. DEALER SPILL ...

DEALER CLAIMED MOISTURE/CONDENSATION IN LENS WAS 'NORMAL' AND TO BE EXPECTED

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER KEEPS COMING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM TWICE. ALSO, RECEIVED CITATION DUE TO A LACK OF LENS COVER OVER LIGHTS. MANUFACTURER KNEW OF PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT RESOLVE SITUATION. ALSO, TOLD NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS WERE RECEIVED TO DO A RECALL.*AK

GLUE SEAL AROUND HEADLIGHTS SEPARATED CAUSING COVER TO FALL OFF.*AK

RIGHT & LEFT LENS COVERS FELL OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER INDICATED THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF MILEAGE..THIS IS IN FACT A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

COVER ON LEFT HEADLIGHT FELL OFF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON MARCH 13, 2001, COVER FOR RIGHT HEADLIGHT FELL OFF. CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS COULD POSSIBLY AFFECT SEALER USED TO HOLD COVER TO VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A NOISE, SOUNDED AS IF VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. SHE WENT TO MAKE A TURN, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A CAP FELL OFF IN STEERING TUBE, ALLOWING BALL BEARIN...

WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A NOISE, SOUNDED AS IF VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. SHE WENT TO MAKE A TURN, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A CAP FELL OFF IN STEERING TUBE, ALLOWING BALL BEARIN...

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEB OF 2000. IT ONLY HAS APRROX 43000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS. IN JUNE OF 2000 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF. I HAD NOTICED CONDENSATION WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT ...

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEB OF 2000. IT ONLY HAS APRROX 43000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS. IN JUNE OF 2000 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF. I HAD NOTICED CONDENSATION WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT ...

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEB OF 2000. IT ONLY HAS APRROX 43000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS. IN JUNE OF 2000 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF. I HAD NOTICED CONDENSATION WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT ...

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEB OF 2000. IT ONLY HAS APRROX 43000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS. IN JUNE OF 2000 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF. I HAD NOTICED CONDENSATION WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT ...

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP SHIELD FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO PASSENGER'S SIDE FOG LIGHT FELL APART THAT DISCONNECTED WIRING AND BULB FROM VEHICLE. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A "COMMON DEFECT.'*AK

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP SHIELD FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO PASSENGER'S SIDE FOG LIGHT FELL APART THAT DISCONNECTED WIRING AND BULB FROM VEHICLE. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A "COMMON DEFECT.'*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH LOST ALL POWER, STEERING RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT "HIDE". THEY STAY STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN ON MY WINDSHIELD. *AK

WHILE TURNING VECHICLE LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. VECHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RACK & PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $1115.00. THIS IS AN EXTRIMLEY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND FROM LOOKING IN THE NHTSA DATABASE IT APPEARS THA...

THIS BELT IS USED TO HOLD A CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND IT DOESEN`T STAY TIGHT IF THIS CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT A CHILD AND THERE SAFETY SEAT WOULD BE USELESS THIS PROBLEM NEEDS RED FLAG ATTENTION. *AK

HEADLIGHT COVER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FELL OFF DUE TO HUMIDITY/FOGG AND LOW QUALITY GLUE THAT HELD COVER ON HEADLIGHT. CONSUMER HAS TO BUY ENTIRE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. &AK

LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED OF A RACK AND PINION FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND AGREED TO ALLOW DEALER TO REPAIR AT HALF COST TO CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

HEADLIGHT LENS EASILY COMES UNGLUED AND FALLS OFF OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND DEALER REFUSES TO FIX. *AK

PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP LENSE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. I'VE NOTED THAT SEVERAL OTHER GRAND PRIX OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS DEFECT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP COVER IS ALSO DEFECTIVE BUT HAS REMAINED IN PLACE. IT APPEARS THAT A POOR SEAL/GLUE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS FAILURE. THE PRODUCE WAS ...

WHEN TURNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON POST ON MOTOR MOVES, BUT WIPERS DON'T. THIS IS SECOND TIME THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED. FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACEF A CRANK SHAFT. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM APPEARED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99091. *A...

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AND BUICK REGALS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLAMP CAPSULES FALLING APART AND MOISTURE GETTING INSIDE AND CONDENSING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT COVER. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OWNERS AFFECTED, IN FACT AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION THE LIST WAS UP TO 55 PEOPLE LONG FROM JUST THE CLUB GR...

HEADLIGHTS FOGGING UP ALL THE TIME. REDUCED LIGHTING AT NIGHT. HAD LEFT LIGHT REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW RIGHT SIDE DOING THE SAME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, SLOWED DOWN VEHICLE TO 10 MPH. AT THAT TIME VEHICLE SPED UP, WHEELS SCREECHING. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND LANDED IN DITCH. CONSUMER TRIED TO GET OUT OF DITCH, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN OPPOSITE WAY. CONSUMER REALIZED ...

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, SLOWED DOWN VEHICLE TO 10 MPH. AT THAT TIME VEHICLE SPED UP, WHEELS SCREECHING. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND LANDED IN DITCH. CONSUMER TRIED TO GET OUT OF DITCH, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN OPPOSITE WAY. CONSUMER REALIZED ...

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, SLOWED DOWN VEHICLE TO 10 MPH. AT THAT TIME VEHICLE SPED UP, WHEELS SCREECHING. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND LANDED IN DITCH. CONSUMER TRIED TO GET OUT OF DITCH, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN OPPOSITE WAY. CONSUMER REALIZED ...

PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AND BUICK REGALS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLAMP CAPSULES FALLING APART AND MOISTURE GETTING INSIDE AND CONDENSING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT COVER. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OWNERS AFFECTED, IN FACT AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION THE LIST WAS UP TO 45 PEOPLE LONG FROM JUST THE CLUB G...

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES COVER CAME OFF WITHIN MONTH APART. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT RECALLED, AND OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT KEEP HEAD LIGHTS IN STOCK DUE TO MANY FAILURES THAT OCCUR. THE CONSUMER CITES A WEBSITE WHERE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF HEAD LIG...

RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF; ONLY WAY TO REPLACE IS TO BUY ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR $229.17 FROM DEALER; APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

WHEN DRIVING GAS GAUGE FAILED TO REGISTER CORRECT FUEL. THIS EVEN HAPPENED AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK.*AK

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR INCLUDING ELECTRICAL BLOW-OUTS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND BOTH FOGLIGHTS, BATTERY EXPLOSION, HVAC KNOBS NOT WORKING, INTERIOR LIGHTS BLOWING OUT, BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FALLING OFF, WATER PUMP REPLACED, SIDE MIRROR PINS NONFUNCTIONAL, INTERIOR ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR INCLUDING ELECTRICAL BLOW-OUTS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND BOTH FOGLIGHTS, BATTERY EXPLOSION, HVAC KNOBS NOT WORKING, INTERIOR LIGHTS BLOWING OUT, BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FALLING OFF, WATER PUMP REPLACED, SIDE MIRROR PINS NONFUNCTIONAL, INTERIOR ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS TOLD THAT LIGHT ON AIR BAG SENSOR WAS OKAY. BUT WHEN CONSUMER TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO DEALER HE WAS TOLD THAT AIR BAG LIGHT NEEDED TO REPAIRED.*AK

3 PONTIAC DEALERS IN AREA EACH STATE THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABILE, BACK ORDERED. SAFETY ISSUE IN DRIVING AT NIGHT WHICH I NEED TO DO FOR MY JOB. NOTED THAT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THIS DATABASE. ACTION ?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE. *AK

NOW THAT IS VERY COLD MY LEFT POWER WINDOWS GOES DOWN VERY SLOW, (HAD TO PUT IT DOWN AT BANK DRIVE THOUGH) THEN I COULDN'T GET IT BACK UP. I NEEDED A SECOND PERSON TO HELP PULL THE WINDOW UP AS I HELP THE BUTTON DOWN. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IT THE OCCURED WHEN PULLING OUT OF A T...

THROTTLE BODY BLEWOUT WHILE STARTING VEHICLE; DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

SUBMITTED TO WWW.PONTIAC.COM: MY '97 3.0L GRAND PRIX (80,000+ MILES) HAS RAN DRY ON THE (AUTO) TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT HE FOUND NO LEAKAGE AROUND THE TRANS. BUT THAT THIS MODEL HAS IN SOME WAY CONNECTED THE FUEL LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT SOMETHING FAILED WITH THE FUEL SOL...

CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF WHEN RAINING OR DAMP. REAR MAIN OIL SEAL WAS REPLACED ONCE AT 20290 MILES AND NOW WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED 2 YEARS AND 15000 MILES LATER. OUT OF WARRANTY .*AK

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THIS WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW.

DURING SPRING OF 2000, DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD WHEN LENS TO PASSENGERS SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF. 1/12/01 DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD WHEN DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE, CAUSING COOLANT LEAKAGE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO SAN DIEGO ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2000 ON I-15. THE HIGHWAY HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CONGESTED AND TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AS SLOW AS 20 MPH. A FEW MILES NORTH OF BAKER, CALIFORNIA THE CONGESTION EASED AND TRAFFIC SPED UP TO ABOUT 60 MPH. SHORTLY AFTER ACCELERATING TO 60 MPH, THE LEFT FR...

CORROSION IN COOLING SYSTEM THAT LED TO FAILURE IN SEVERAL COMPONENTS. I THINK THERE'S BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE "DEXCOOL" COOLANT GELING UP AND CAUSING CORROSION BUT THE DEALER WOULDN'T ADMIT ANYTHING AND SAID A COOLANT FLUSH WASN'T EVEN NECESSARY WHEN THERE'S OBVIOUS CORROSION AND RUST FLOATING IN ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS COVER FALL OFF, EXPOSING HALOGEN LAMPS TO ELEMENTS AND FAILURE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WOULD STAY UP AND THEN MALFUNCTIONED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. BUT, DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL.*AK WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK FAILED. WIPER ARM PIVIOT FAILED. *YH

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WOULD STAY UP AND THEN MALFUNCTIONED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. BUT, DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL.*AK WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK FAILED. WIPER ARM PIVIOT FAILED. *YH

THESE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY THE PONTIAC DEALER BECAUSE THEY FELL OFF OF THE CAR WHILE BEING DRIVEN. I WAS LUCKY THE LIGHTS DIDN'T FALL OFF AT NIGHT OTHERWISE AN ACCIDENT WITH FATALITIES WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *AK

LENS COVER, WAS INDICATED NOT TO BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY WHEN IT WAS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN DEFECT, IN THAT THE GLUE CHOSEN TO ATTACH THE LENS COVER WAS NOT ABLE TO HANDLE THE HEAT OF THE HALOGEN LIGHT BULB AND/OR SOLAR HEAT COMBINED; THE GLUE BECAME BRITTLE AND CRACKED. BOTH FACIA ON...

LENS COVER, WAS INDICATED NOT TO BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY WHEN IT WAS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN DEFECT, IN THAT THE GLUE CHOSEN TO ATTACH THE LENS COVER WAS NOT ABLE TO HANDLE THE HEAT OF THE HALOGEN LIGHT BULB AND/OR SOLAR HEAT COMBINED; THE GLUE BECAME BRITTLE AND CRACKED. BOTH FACIA ON...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

TIRES HYDROPLANED EVEN THOUGH ALL CARS IN FRONT OF ME WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED (45 MPH). HYDROPLANING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO UP EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER AND CRUMPLING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER ALONG WITH 75% OF ALL THE WINDOWS BEING KNOCKED OUT. THIS CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR THE P...

THIS CAR HAS A SIGNIFICANT # OF SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS W/OUT SIGNIFICANT COST TO CONSUMER. UNTIL I SUSTAIN A SIGNIFICANT INJURY &/OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THESE PRODUCT DEFECTS, I CAN NOT AFFORD A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HAVE GM ADDRESS PROBLEMS, NOR CAN I B...

THIS CAR HAS A SIGNIFICANT # OF SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS W/OUT SIGNIFICANT COST TO CONSUMER. UNTIL I SUSTAIN A SIGNIFICANT INJURY &/OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THESE PRODUCT DEFECTS, I CAN NOT AFFORD A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HAVE GM ADDRESS PROBLEMS, NOR CAN I B...

THIS CAR HAS A SIGNIFICANT # OF SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS W/OUT SIGNIFICANT COST TO CONSUMER. UNTIL I SUSTAIN A SIGNIFICANT INJURY &/OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THESE PRODUCT DEFECTS, I CAN NOT AFFORD A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HAVE GM ADDRESS PROBLEMS, NOR CAN I B...

THIS CAR HAS A SIGNIFICANT # OF SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS W/OUT SIGNIFICANT COST TO CONSUMER. UNTIL I SUSTAIN A SIGNIFICANT INJURY &/OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THESE PRODUCT DEFECTS, I CAN NOT AFFORD A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HAVE GM ADDRESS PROBLEMS, NOR CAN I B...

THIS CAR HAS A SIGNIFICANT # OF SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS W/OUT SIGNIFICANT COST TO CONSUMER. UNTIL I SUSTAIN A SIGNIFICANT INJURY &/OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THESE PRODUCT DEFECTS, I CAN NOT AFFORD A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HAVE GM ADDRESS PROBLEMS, NOR CAN I B...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MADE A LOUD SOUND. THEN, PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED FUNCTIONING. CONSUMER FELT IF IT HAD BEEN ON DRIVER'S SIDE IT WOULD HAD BEEN A REAL PROBLEM.*AK

LENS ON HEADLIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY FALL OFF. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING, LENS WOULD FOG UP. ADHESIVE SEEMS TO BE COMING OFF LENS COVER. WITHIN A WEEK HEADLIGHT LENS COVER FELL OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED ENTIRE HEAD LAMP WOULD BE REPLACED DUE TO HEADLIGHTS WERE A SEALED UNIT.*...

I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND WENT TO STRAIGHTEN MY WHEELS BACK UP ONLY TO HERE A POP LIKE SOMETHING WAS BROKE AND THE WHEEL WAS REAL HARD TO TURN. I TURNED THE WHEEL BACK THE OTHER WAY AND IT BECAME EASY TO TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN SOMETIMES THEN EASY. THE STEERING WHEEL W...

I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND WENT TO STRAIGHTEN MY WHEELS BACK UP ONLY TO HERE A POP LIKE SOMETHING WAS BROKE AND THE WHEEL WAS REAL HARD TO TURN. I TURNED THE WHEEL BACK THE OTHER WAY AND IT BECAME EASY TO TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN SOMETIMES THEN EASY. THE STEERING WHEEL W...

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO STEERING POWER ASSIST LOSS MAKING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS ESPECIALLY LEFT TURNS. CAR SHUDDERS. OCCURRED ESPECIALLY IN COLD OPERATING CONDITIONS.*AK

HEAD LAMP COVERS HAD FALLEN OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLOWOUT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD LAMP COVERS FELL OFF, ONE AFTER THE OTHER. *YH

AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CANNOT TURN CAR LEFT DUE TO DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING RACK UNIT. THE CAR TURNS RIGHT JUST FINE. I COUNTED 17 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM IN YOUR DATABASE. WHEN WILL PONTIAC ISSUE A BULLETIN???

MOISTURE HAS DEVELOPED BEHIND RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

RT LENS LITERALLY FELL OFF THIS SPRING..FILED INS CLAIM...REPLACED IT..THE 2ND ONE FELL OFF..FOUND IT AND SUPER GLUED IT..THIS SEPT. THE LEFT ONE FELL OFF..DON'T WANT TO FILE FOR MORE INS CLAIMS...THE LENS GOT RUN OVER AND YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE A WHOLE ASSEMBLY TO DO IT. MY SISTER HAS A 98..SAME EVE...

THE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES FELL OFF OF EACH OF THE TWO FRONT HEADLAMPS. BOTH OF THESE OCCURRED WITHIN A 3 WEEK TIMEFRAME. AFTER SOME BRIEF RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS QUITE A FREQUENT PROBLEM. REFERENCE WWW.GRANDPRIX.NET/PROBLEMS. THIS RESULTS IN MOISTURE GETTING TO THE BULBS, THE BULBS EVE...

THE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES FELL OFF OF EACH OF THE TWO FRONT HEADLAMPS. BOTH OF THESE OCCURRED WITHIN A 3 WEEK TIMEFRAME. AFTER SOME BRIEF RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS QUITE A FREQUENT PROBLEM. REFERENCE WWW.GRANDPRIX.NET/PROBLEMS. THIS RESULTS IN MOISTURE GETTING TO THE BULBS, THE BULBS EVE...

PASSENGER'S DOOR SLID FORWARD/FRAME SHIFTED. PRESENTLY, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, AND NOT FLUSH WITH FENDER. WHEN OPENING DOOR THE BODY CAVED IN. SHE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO IN 6-24-98 , #6 FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 15118 MILES. *AK

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO IN 6-24-98 , #6 FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 15118 MILES. *AK

HEADLIGHT LENS ON BOTH SIDES CAME OFF WITHIN 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. ONE WOULD BE UNFORTUNATE. TWO IS AN INHERENT DEFECT. THE POWER WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE HAD MULTIPLE COMPONENTS CHANGED UNDER WARRANTY AND ANOTHER REPAIR WAS CORRECTED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. AGAIN BOTH WINDOWS HAVE PROB...

HEADLIGHT LENS ON BOTH SIDES CAME OFF WITHIN 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. ONE WOULD BE UNFORTUNATE. TWO IS AN INHERENT DEFECT. THE POWER WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE HAD MULTIPLE COMPONENTS CHANGED UNDER WARRANTY AND ANOTHER REPAIR WAS CORRECTED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. AGAIN BOTH WINDOWS HAVE PROB...

RACK AND PINION STEERING COMPLETELY BROKE AND FROZE WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN.COSNUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE POSITION BY JERKING STEERING REAL HARD. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. MINUTES PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. *AK

FEMALE PORTION OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. THERE IS NO WAY TO FASTEN BELT. VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

NO SUMMARY

IT WAS RAINING WHEN THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER QUITE WORKING AND WAS VERY HARD TO SEE OUT AT THE TIME

RIGHT SIDE ENTIRE HEAD LIGHT LENS POPPED OUT OF THE HOUSING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. TO REPLACE THE LENS, CONSUMER HAD TO BUY THE COMPLETE SET, WITH LENS AND BULB. THIS WAS STATED BY THE DEALER .*AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT25MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, FOUR DASH LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THESE ARE FOUR LIGHTS THAT WERE SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD. AIRBAG LIGHT/ABS BRAKES SYSTEM/ CHECKE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT25MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, FOUR DASH LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THESE ARE FOUR LIGHTS THAT WERE SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD. AIRBAG LIGHT/ABS BRAKES SYSTEM/ CHECKE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT25MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, FOUR DASH LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THESE ARE FOUR LIGHTS THAT WERE SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD. AIRBAG LIGHT/ABS BRAKES SYSTEM/ CHECKE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT25MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, FOUR DASH LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THESE ARE FOUR LIGHTS THAT WERE SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD. AIRBAG LIGHT/ABS BRAKES SYSTEM/ CHECKE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT25MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, FOUR DASH LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THESE ARE FOUR LIGHTS THAT WERE SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD. AIRBAG LIGHT/ABS BRAKES SYSTEM/ CHECKE...

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF AND THE AND THE HEAD LIGHT QUIT WORKING, THE ENTIRE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD LIGHT COVER IS LOOSE AND APPEARS AS THOUGH IT WILL COME OFF SOON. THE ADHESIVE USED TO BOND THE COVER IS CRACKED AND LOOSE AND THERE IS MOISTURE...

WINSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A ROUTINE CAR WASH, GOT A WINDSHIELD RECALL LETTER, WIPER CONTROL BOARD WAS DAMAGED SHORTED OUT BY EXCESSIVE WATER.

MY CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR DIFFEFENT TIMES FOR FUEL PARTS RELATED FAILURES. JAN. 15, 1999, THE FUEL TANK SENSOR LEVEL WAS REPLACED. NOV. 3, 1999, THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK PUMP/KIT WAS REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PAID FOR PARTS BUT NOT THE LABOR. JUNE 1, 2000, MY CAR WAS AGAIN ...

CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. NO COVERAGE FROM WARRANTY OVER 36,000 MILES. CONSUMER CHOSE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS. ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, CHANGED THE BRAKES WITH HOPES IT WOULD RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC FOUND THAT THERE WAS A...

CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. NO COVERAGE FROM WARRANTY OVER 36,000 MILES. CONSUMER CHOSE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS. ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, CHANGED THE BRAKES WITH HOPES IT WOULD RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC FOUND THAT THERE WAS A...

WORN OUT HARNESS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

ALTERNATOR HAD INTERNAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NOTICE A WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NLM

PASSNEGER POWER WINDOW FIRST FAILED WHEN CAR WAS THREE MONTHS OLD. DEALER REPLACED. NOW REPLACEMENT FAILED. THIS TIME, THE COST TO REPACE WAS MINE. IF I HAD OPENED THIS WINDOW A DOZEN TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, IT WAS ALOT.*AK

HEADLAMP COVER FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED AN RECALL LETTER FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. RECALL WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. PONTIAC TOOK RESPONSIBILITY AND FIXED VEHICLE AGAIN. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM IS BACK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

THE PLASTIC LENS ON THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT FELL OFF, DETERIORATED. *ET

SEAL AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS SEPARATED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT TO FALL OUT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 5, EXITING OFF INTO A PARKING LOT BRAKES FAILED AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE RAN INTO A POLE, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V-348). *MJS

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ENGINE REPLACED APPROX 12000 MILES, NOW ON 3RD ALTERNATOR, 4TH BATTERY. GAS GAUGE REPLACED, WIPERS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE RECALL.

ENGINE REPLACED APPROX 12000 MILES, NOW ON 3RD ALTERNATOR, 4TH BATTERY. GAS GAUGE REPLACED, WIPERS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE RECALL.

ENGINE REPLACED APPROX 12000 MILES, NOW ON 3RD ALTERNATOR, 4TH BATTERY. GAS GAUGE REPLACED, WIPERS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE RECALL.

ENGINE REPLACED APPROX 12000 MILES, NOW ON 3RD ALTERNATOR, 4TH BATTERY. GAS GAUGE REPLACED, WIPERS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE RECALL.

THE CAR IS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WENT OUT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLO...

THE CAR IS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WENT OUT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLO...

THE CAR IS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WENT OUT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLO...

THE CAR IS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WENT OUT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLO...

THE CAR IS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WENT OUT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLO...

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE BY INSTALLING A S I R JUMPER WIRING. CONSUMER THINK THE FAILED PRODUCT DID COME WITH VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR THE CORRECTION THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. ...

HEADLIGHT LENSES WERE FALLING APART DUE TO LACK OF ADHESIVE WHICH WAS CAUSING WATER TO GET INTO THE HEADLIGHTS AND RESULTING IN A SHORT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *ML

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO BROKEN STEERING RACK. *YH

WHEN FUEL LEVEL REACHES 1/4 TANK FULL, FUEL GAUGE WILL RESET TO INDICATE FULL TANK. *AK

THE CHANGE OIL LIGHT KEEPS ON COMING ON AND THAT MAKES THE SERVICE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON AND WHEN I GOT IT FIXED IT CAME BACK ON IN A FEW DAYS. *AK

RECALL # 99V348000 GMC/WINDSHIELD WIPERS; DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER ARM, AND DID NOT COMPLETE THE MAIN WORK FOR THE RECALL. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER FOR REPLACING THE WIPER ARM, AND STATED THAT COMPLETED WORK WAS UNRELATED TO THE RECALL. *AK *ML

RECALL # 99V348000; GMC/WINDSHIELD WIPERS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS, AND THE OWNER WOULD BE NOTIFIED. WHEN CONTACTING DEALERSHIP ABOUT RECALL, OWNER WAS PUT ON HOLD FOR LONG FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. NO INFORMATIO...

PARKED CAR HAD NO PROBLEMS/NEXT MORNING STARTED CAR AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THE COMPUTER REPORTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE COST $1400.00 DEALER SAID THIS IS THE FIRST ONE THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE. *AK

CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING, WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN RECALL REPAIR OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS (99V-348). *MJS

HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE, AND RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT FELL OFF, AND HAD BEEN REPLACED. CURRENTLY, PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

THE PLASTIC LENS ON THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT FELL OFF DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE SEAL BETWEEN THE LENS AND THE BODY OF THE HEADLIGHT, OTHER HEADLIGHT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, POOR CHOICE OF MATERIAL FOR THE DESIGN. *MJS

CONDENSATION NOTED IN HEADLIGHT LENS; LENS BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OUT. *AK

DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHT UNIT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO GET TRAPPED BEHIND THE PIECE OF PLASTIC WHICH COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE LENS TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. OWNER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED AT HIS EXPENSE. A USED REPLACEMENT UNIT WAS ORDERED FROM A GARAGE. PLEASE PROVID...

SRS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO MY DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD RAN DIAGNOSTICS ON AIR BAG LIGHT. WHICH GAVE A CODE B1015- DEFECTIVE JUMPER HARNESS FOR PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO OWNERS AS A SAFETY...

CAR WAS OFF AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE MY FRIENDS AND I HAD BEEN OUT OF THE CAR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. *AK

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION, GREATLY REDUCING VISIBILITY. DEALER FIXED LEFT SIDE (185.00, UNDER WARRANTY), RIGHT SIDE REMAINS DEFECTIVE. *AK

WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND DURING MAKING 180 DEG LEFT TURN ON THE RAMP THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE HAS FAILED. IT REQUIRED EXTREME EFFORT TO CONTROL THE STEERING. WE HAVE NARROWLY ESCAPED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS WAS ONLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT I AM A STRONG INDIVIDUAL. IT STILL REQUIRED ME TO PULL...

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER COMES OFF, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

THE MUFFLER BROKE OFF RIGHT AT THE ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TAKING AN EXIT AT 35 MPH, SERPENTINE BELT JUST FELL OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

DUE TO FAULTY STEERING RACK, THE SYSTEM PROVIDED NO POWER ASSISTANCE DURING LEFT TURNS, THIS CONDITION WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AT STOP LIGHTS IN TRAFFIC WHERE STEERING PERFORMANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. NLM

THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATER AND WAS REPLACED. THE SERVICE TECH NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND ASKED IF I HAD SEEN IT ON. I SAID YES IT HAD BEEN ON BEFORE AND GONE OFF FROM TIME TO TIME. HE THEN SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE WIRING HARNESS THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED ON OTHER GRAND ...

THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATER AND WAS REPLACED. THE SERVICE TECH NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND ASKED IF I HAD SEEN IT ON. I SAID YES IT HAD BEEN ON BEFORE AND GONE OFF FROM TIME TO TIME. HE THEN SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE WIRING HARNESS THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED ON OTHER GRAND ...

THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATER AND WAS REPLACED. THE SERVICE TECH NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND ASKED IF I HAD SEEN IT ON. I SAID YES IT HAD BEEN ON BEFORE AND GONE OFF FROM TIME TO TIME. HE THEN SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE WIRING HARNESS THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED ON OTHER GRAND ...

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, LENSES NOT RETRIEVED. DEALER PARTS PRICE $214 EACH. LENS ADHESIVE WAS DRY AND BRITTLE. *AK

FAILURE RESULTED IN NO POWER ASSIST WHILE TURNING LEFT, BUT NORMAL POWER ASSIST WHILE TURNING RIGHT. DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY PRECISE FAILURE WITHIN SYSTEM. REPAIR MADE BY REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE STEERING RACK. REPAIR COST WAS $1,033. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER UNWILLING TO DISCUSS WARRANTY CONSIDER...

CONSUMER NOTICED WATER CONDENSATION BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE CRACKS. IT REALLY AFFECTED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT WAS NORMAL, AND COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. CONDENSATION IS NOT GOI...

LEFT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR FAILED. NLM

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

SPECIFICALLY ASKED DEALER IF CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WAS TOLD NO (WITH WITNESS) - MY CONCERNS ARE THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND ACCEPTABLE SAFETY LIMITS OR REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AS WELL AS MISREPRESENTATION AT TIME OF SALE (CAR WAS PRESENTED AND PRICED AS NON-WRECKED) AND NON-CONC...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM (DRIVERS) CREAKING NOISE (I BELIEVE A RECALL IS UNDERWAY). LOOSE TRIM THROUGHOUT. REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACED, BATTERY DIED (CAR WAS TOWED), POWER WINDOW FAILED (DEALER REPLACED), HEADLIGHTS ADMIT MOISTURE, ASHTRAY OPENS BY ITSELF, SEAT SQUEAKS, DASH RATTLES, RATTLE ALSO CO...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM (OUT OF HOME STATE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, WHICH COST AROUND $280. BOTH SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW HAVE PROBLEMS, AND DEALER SAID REGULATORS AND MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $500 PER DOOR. AIRBAG L...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM (OUT OF HOME STATE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, WHICH COST AROUND $280. BOTH SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW HAVE PROBLEMS, AND DEALER SAID REGULATORS AND MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $500 PER DOOR. AIRBAG L...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM (OUT OF HOME STATE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, WHICH COST AROUND $280. BOTH SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW HAVE PROBLEMS, AND DEALER SAID REGULATORS AND MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $500 PER DOOR. AIRBAG L...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM (OUT OF HOME STATE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, WHICH COST AROUND $280. BOTH SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW HAVE PROBLEMS, AND DEALER SAID REGULATORS AND MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $500 PER DOOR. AIRBAG L...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM (OUT OF HOME STATE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, WHICH COST AROUND $280. BOTH SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW HAVE PROBLEMS, AND DEALER SAID REGULATORS AND MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $500 PER DOOR. AIRBAG L...

HEADLIGHT LENS KEEPS FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT WAS RAINING. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT DUE TO A LACK OF LENS COVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING COULD BE DONE FOR REPAIRS TO CORRECT IT. THE LENS COVER IS PLASTIC & COMES IN ONE...

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS SEPARATED FROM THE WIPERS, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.*AK

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE AND STUCK ON THE WINDOW. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR, AND THAT WAS WHY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK. WIPER MOTOR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 2 PREVIOUS TIMES. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK *ML

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIR 9 TIMES IN THE LAST 14 MONTHS IN AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING LOW SPEED MANUEVERS. I'VE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU'S AUTO LINE PROGRAM AND HAVE FOLLOWED ALL OF THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES AS PRESCRIBED ...

WHILE STOPPING AT STOP SIGN DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF WITHOUT A WARNING. A YEAR AGO, THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK *ML

WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT AND POWER STEERING FELL OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT CONTROLLABLE & WAS NOT OPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PARTS. GAVE NO INDICATION AS TOTHE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

SRS AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON AND WOULD STAY ON FOR EXTENDED LENGTHS OF TIME AND THEN GO OUT OCCASIONALLY. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO BARRY NISSAN/VOLVO, 166 CONNELL HIGHWAY, NEWPORT RI 02840 (A GM GOODWRENCH SERVICE PLUS REPAIR CENTER) AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE PROBLEM IN THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY. THE...

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OUT. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND TRIED TO RESTART. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. *AK

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OUT. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND TRIED TO RESTART. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING FROM A STOP POSTION AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH OR MORE OR WHILE MAKING TURN. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP AND CONDITION STILL REOCCURRING. *AK

THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FAILURE FOR THE 3.8 L ENGINE (99057 - FIREBIRD) IT COST ME $183 DOLLARS TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. PONTIAC TOLD ME THE FACTORY DETERMINES THE CARS THE BULLETIN APLIES TO, DOESN'T SEEM FAIR TO ME. WE'VE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR AIR CONDITIIONER CUTTING ...

SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE HEADLIGHTS. THEY ARE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *AK

ENGINE'S MAIN REAR SEAL LEAKED OIL. ALSO, OIL PAN WAS LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. EACH TIME IT WOULD FAIL TO WORK. HAS HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AROUND 8 MONTHS LATER. EACH TIME THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

ENGINE'S MAIN REAR SEAL LEAKED OIL. ALSO, OIL PAN WAS LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. EACH TIME IT WOULD FAIL TO WORK. HAS HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AROUND 8 MONTHS LATER. EACH TIME THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

TIRES HAS LARGE SEAM THAT CREATED A FLAT SPOT, CAUSING THE TIRES TO BOUNCE AT ROAD SPEEDS OF 45 MPH. MJS

BRAKE WHEEL SENSOR FAILED CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON. MJS

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WINDSHIELD WIPERS IMPROPERLY PARKED IN A VERTICAL POSITION IN FRONT OF DRIVER AFTER TRYING TO WIPE FROST OFF WINDSHIELD. DRIVER HAD TO KEEP WIPERS IN LOWEST INTERMITTENT SETTING TO KEEP WIPERS IN A LOWER POSITION AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. CONTINUED TRYING FOR FIRST 10 MINUTES OF TRIP TO TURN WIPERS OFF,...

HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. IF RAINING IT WOULD BURN THE BULB OUT, AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BE INOPERATIVE WHICH MAY RESULT IN VISUAL DIFFICULTY AND A CRASH. DEALER REPLACES THE LENS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60MPH STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. DROVE INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL PISTON ROD/PUMP BROKE . TRIED TO BACKOUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE WHEEL WENT INTO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION, APPLIED BRAKES, BUT BEHICLE WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH A WALL. *AK

PROBLEM 1. HEAD LAMP MOISTURE INSIDE LENS ASSEMBLY. DEALER SAID PROBLEM WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS. PROBLEM 2. LEFT HEADLAMP COVER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. OUT OF TOWN AT TIME. PURCHASED NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY UPON RETURN AT COST OF $76.25. RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY STILL COLLECTS EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. PROBL...

PROBLEM 1. HEAD LAMP MOISTURE INSIDE LENS ASSEMBLY. DEALER SAID PROBLEM WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS. PROBLEM 2. LEFT HEADLAMP COVER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. OUT OF TOWN AT TIME. PURCHASED NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY UPON RETURN AT COST OF $76.25. RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY STILL COLLECTS EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. PROBL...

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ALMOST RESULTING IN REAR-END COLLISION. BLOWER IS ALSO NOT WORKING ON VENTILATION SYSTEM AMONG SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OVER A 2 YEAR OWNERSHIP PERIOD.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ALMOST RESULTING IN REAR-END COLLISION. BLOWER IS ALSO NOT WORKING ON VENTILATION SYSTEM AMONG SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OVER A 2 YEAR OWNERSHIP PERIOD.

HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS HAD FALLEN OFF BOTH LIGHTS, WHENEVER THE BUGS HIT EITHER LIGHT. THIS CAUSES THEM TO BLOW OUT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER. NEED HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT. *AK

DUE TO A WIRE WHICH SHORTED OUT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRE HAS RUBBED THROUHGH,AND THAT WAS WHAT CAUSED THIS SHORT AND LIGHT TO STAY ON. *AK

TRUNK LID SPOILER MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH TRUNKLID AND CAUSING PAINT UNDERNEATH THE SPOILER AND ON THE TRUNKLID TO CRACK , PEEL, FLAKE OFF, RESULTING IN PREMATURE RUSTING PROBLEMS , YET TO BE A TSB TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BY PONTIAC MOTOR DIVISION. I AM CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF A 2500 MEMBERSHIP STRON...

HEADLAMPS ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION. LEFT HEADLAMP COVER RECENTLY FELL OFF, EXPOSING BULB. HAD TO OBTAIN ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY THROUGH DEALER PARTS DEPT.--PART AND LABOR APPROX $130. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AROUND JUL 1999, AND HAS REMAINED ON. HAVE NOT HAD CHECKED YET.

HEADLAMPS ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION. LEFT HEADLAMP COVER RECENTLY FELL OFF, EXPOSING BULB. HAD TO OBTAIN ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY THROUGH DEALER PARTS DEPT.--PART AND LABOR APPROX $130. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AROUND JUL 1999, AND HAS REMAINED ON. HAVE NOT HAD CHECKED YET.

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. MJS

HEAD LAMP SEAL FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. MJS

HEADLIGHT COVERS FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING AND HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. DANGEROUS FOR NIGHT DRIVING. I'VE SPOKE WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS AND LOOK UP INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE GLUE THEY USED TO SEAL THE HEADLIGHTS. THE REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE A DIFFERENT SEALANT THA...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

WHEN THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED, IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 58,000 MILES, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY MONTH OR EVERY TWO MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THEY IN NO WAY WANT TO HELP ME, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR UP THERE NUMEROUS TIME...

INTERMITTENTLEY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED,AND REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION SHOULD BE AT MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

NO SUMMARY

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH DOESN'T GO OUT.

BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT AND THE TRUNK THERE WAS NOTHING DEVIDING THE TWO. A 2 LITER BOTTLE IN THE TRUCK IMPACTED INTO A CHILDS BACK SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT CAUSING AN INJURY

POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL SIDE BROKE OFF WITH PLASTIC FROM BATTERY ATTACHED, LEAKING BATTERY ACID ONTO THE VEHICLE, AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE, DAMAGE CAUSED TO VEHICLE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL AREA. *AK

AIR BAG MODULE SHORTED OUT. NLM

VEHICLE PARKED. NOTICED HEADLIGHT COVER WAS LOOSE & WOBBLY. TOUCHED COVER & IT FELL OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK & REPLACE COVER. *AK *YC

ABS SYSTEM EXPERIENCES BRAKE FADE CONTINUALLY, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ALSO, UNABLE TO DETERMINE FAILURE. MJS

CRANK ARM BROKE WHILE CONSUMERS WERE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

HEADLIGHT LENSES KEEP FALLING OFF, CAUSING THE BULB TO EXPLODE. MOISTURE GETS INSIDE THE LENS. MANUFACTURER HAD THEM REPLACED THE FIRST TIME 11/98. CURRENTLY, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR THEM DUE TO EXPIRED WARRANTY. THIS CAUSES A DISTORTION OF THE HEAD LIGHTS WHEN THEY ARE IN USE. THE MOISTURE...

ACCORDING TO DEALER - OIL FROM DIP STICK DRIPPED ON ENGINE AND IGNITED! PONTIAC AUTHORIZED AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPAIRS, BUT REFUSES TO RELEASE INFORMATION RELATED TO CAUSE, SAYS IT IS PROPIETARY. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

HEADLIGHT LENS POPS OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY DUE TO MOISTURE THAT HAS DEVELOPED INSIDE THE BULB HOUSING, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN LENS POPS OFF. ENTIRE HEADLIGHT UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. *AK.ET.

THIS IS A VERY PROBLEMATIC CAR - I DON'T RECOMMEND IT. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK

AT NORMAL BRAKING/AT ANY SPEED OR GOING FORWARD/TURNING OR ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, ABS WILL ACTIVATE WITHOUT MAKING A PANIC STOP. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL ACTION. SPEED SENSOR IN THE REAR AND FRONT HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THE DEFECT. *AK

CAR CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND DRIVE WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE. THIS IS WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. PLEASE HELP, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!

HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY FOG OVER ON THE INSIDE AND VISIBILITY IS DRAMATICALLY REDUCED. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX THE HEADLIGHTS. "THEY ALL DO THAT" IS THEIR QUOTE. PLEASE HELP, I CAN'T SEE AT NIGHT!

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY COLLECTS CONDENSATION AND EVENTUALLY FALLS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, ONCE ON EACH SIDE

HEADLAMP COVERS FELL OFF ON BOTH SIDES AND REPLACEMENT PART DID SAME.

PRIOR TO END OF WARRANTY, LIGHT CAME ON DASH, SHOWING AIR BAG. TWO DAYS LATER IT WENT OUT. I CHECKED WITH LOCAL DEALERSHIP, (REEVES PONTIAC IN GREENWOOD INDIANA) THEY WERE ALREADY AWARE PONTIAC HAD A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHTS AS A SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN PUBLISHED. THEY SAID THERE HAD NOT BEE...

ENGINER DIED; WILL START, BUT CHOKES AND STALLS AFTER A FEW SECONDS. *AK

ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES. WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. DEALER KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG. FUEL PUMP RESISTOR.

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED WIRE WAS LOOSE, AND THEY RESET THE SWITCH SO LIGHT WENT OUT,AGAIN THIS HAPPENED AND THEY NOW STATE THE MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED AT THE COST OF 880 DOLLARS, HOWEVER THE SIMPLY RESET THE SWITCH AGAIN. IF THE MODULE IS BAD NOW WAS IT BAD...

THE PLASTIC COVER WHICH CONCEALS BOLT THAT SECURES SEAT BELT TO FRAME OF THE CAR HAD FALLEN OFF LEAVING BOLT EXPOSED, DURING VEHICLE COLLISION CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA WHEN HEAD STRUCK EXPOSED BOLT.

WHEN MAKING TURNS DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING, BUT EVENTUALLY WILL REGAIN STEERING. *AK

ALL 1997 AND UP GRAND PRIX'S WITH THE FACTORY 5 SPOKE WHEELS EXPIERENCE SEVERE BRAKING PROBLEMS WHEN WET. DRIVING IN THE RAIN IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. IF YOU NEED TO BRAKE QUICKLY IN THE ...

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS HAD EXPLODED. HAD NO WARNING. HAD THE FIRST ONE DONE AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE 2ND TIME HEADLIGHTS BLEW A OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 ON JAUARY 9, 1999. *AK

SEALED HEADLAMP MODULE FELL APART WHILE DRIVING.

AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN, BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL EXITING FREEWAY. *AK

AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN, BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL EXITING FREEWAY. *AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HORN. WHEN APPLYING THE HORN, IT'S HARD TO MAKE IT SOUND. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

MAIN FUEL LINE CLIP FAILED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH RESULTEDIN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME BACK ON TWO WEEKS AFTER BEING SERVICED FOR THE SECOND TIME. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS WORKING. PROBLEM REPAIRED BY DEALER THE THIRD TIME. *AK.ET.

DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LATCH.NM

REAR VIEW MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. MJS

DOOR PANELS FAILED. MJS

TORSION SPRING PINS FAILED. NLM

ENGINE HAS LOUD UNSETTLING INTERMITTANT KNOCKING NOISE; ENGINE LOOSES DRIVE WHICH HAS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL; DEALER REFUSES TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS AND DENYS THEIR EXISTANCE; GM HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE

WIPERS STOP IN THE LINE OF SIGHT WHEN TURNED OFF INSTEAD OF IN THE RETRACTED POSITION.

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE WIPER CRANK IN THE MOTOR. INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN ON 12-24-97. REPAIRWORK DONE. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED. ET.

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE WIPER CRANK IN THE MOTOR. INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN ON 12-24-97. REPAIRWORK DONE. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED. ET.

HEADLAMP COVERS FALL OFF DUE TO IMPROPER SEALANT APPLIED BETWEEN COVER AND LAMP ASSEMBLY, EXPOSING LAMP ASSEMBLY AND BULB TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN EXPLOSIVE FAILURE OF HALOGEN BULB. SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURED ON SAME VEHICLE WITH RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP 6 MOS. PREVIOUS. ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT NO...

WHILE IN USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHICH COULD CAUSE VISIBILITY DIFFICULTIES AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WILL REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND ARM. ALSO, NEIGHBOR HAS A 1998 GRAND PRIX WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT DEALER WILL FIXED THEIR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMA...

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED TWICE, ON SECOND INCIDENT CAUSING STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND FIRE.

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

RADIO FAILED.

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTING SYSTEMS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

COULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF WITHOUT THE CONSUMER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, CONSUMER WILL HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE OR TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY DRIFTS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING POOR CONTROL.

DOOR TRIM AND PANEL LOOSE DUE TO BAD RETAINERS.

THE ABS BRAKES, ON LEFT STARTED CYCLING AND GRABBED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATES MALFUNCTIONED. ANOTHER DEALER STATED ABS WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE DEFECT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 1997, 3 POWER STEERING PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DURING ONE OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURES, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS RUN OFF THE ROAD INTO A REVINE THEN HIT SEVERAL TREES HEAD-ON , AND THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND AND HIT TREES ON THE SIDE. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

DRIVING AT APPROXMATELY 65 MPH ,WAS CHANGING LANES, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/COMPLETE SHUT DOWN WHICH CAUSED LOSS BRAKES AND STEERING, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

DRIVING AT APPROXMATELY 65 MPH ,WAS CHANGING LANES, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/COMPLETE SHUT DOWN WHICH CAUSED LOSS BRAKES AND STEERING, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

BRAKES FAIL DURING WET WEATHER CAUSING REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY,BRAKES FEELS HARD WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES.

WHILE THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND WAS ABOUT TO ADD OIL TO THE VEHICLE,AND A DROP FELL ONTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

STEERING AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

DISC BRAKES DO NOT STOP SAFELY IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN BECAUSE THE CALIPER PADS ABSORB TOO MUCH MOISTURE AND CAUSE DIFFICULTY BRAKING.

ABS BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY DON'T RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. STEPPING ON THE BRAKES RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCIDENT OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN, WHICH MAKES DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS DANGEROUS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

THE TWO BRACKETS HOLDING THE FRONT SEATBACK TO THE BOTTOM PART OF THE SEAT ARE EXPOSED AND HAVE SHARP EDGES.

THE SEAT BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS SHARP AND CUTS CLOTHING WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THIS BRACKET IS EXPOSED ON BOTH FRONT SEATS.

THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL INTANCES OF VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS COMMENTED ON WARPED ROTORS OR NO PROBLEM FOUND. THE LAST INCEDENT WAS WARPED ROTORS AND I WAS INTSTRUCTED BY HE DEALER THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACK. WAS NOT HIT BY ANY OBJECT.

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. OWNER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

AIR BAG SENSOR IS FAULTY CAUSING WARNING LIGHT TO GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.

REAR BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, POSSIBLE CAUSE LOW ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE OUTPUT TO ABS BRAKE UNIT WHICH CAUSES PROBLEM. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILED.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILED.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

THE PASS THROUGH, BETWEEN THE TRUNK AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, DESIGN DOES NOT KEEP ITEMS STORED IN THE TRUNK FROM CRASHING THROUGH INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED SUDDENLY.

VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER IN PARK WITH THE A/C ON. CONSUMER WENT TO SPEAK WITH ANOTHER DRIVER THAT WAS PULLED OVER IN FRONT OF HER. DRIVER WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING FORWARD, IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE INCIDENT, HER LEG WAS PINNED BE...

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION (REAR ENDED).

CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISON IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION IS WAEK AND THE SHOULDER HARNESS IS GENERALLY LOOSE. THE BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AND USUALLY DROPS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVER EXITS.

ODOMETER MEASURED IN KILOMETERS.

BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE WELL IN RAINY CONDITIONS. DRIVER NEEDS TO PUDH ON THE GAS PEDAL HARD AND FAR DOWN TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN.

ABS BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER.

AFTER DRIVING, EVEN FOR A FEW MINUTES IN THE RAIN, ABS BRAKES BECOME INEFFECTIVE WHEN APPLIED. THIS DEFECT IS COMMON ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL.

CIRCUIT BREAKER SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS/RADIO TO FAIL.

ODOMETER READS INCORRECTLY.

STRUTS REPLACED.

INTERIOR MOLDING IN REAR LOOSE.

HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL THAT CHANGES PITCH WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *AK

HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL THAT CHANGES PITCH WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *AK

DOORS LEAK AIR AND MOISTURE INTO VEHICLE.

BACK WINDOW VIBRATES, NOT ABLE TO OPEN.

ENGINE STALLS UPON TURNING.

TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER FAILED.

STEERING WHEEL EXPERIENCES EXTREME PLAY.

BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION WELL IN RAIN, IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE GOOD STOPPING ACTION IS ACHIEVED.

DRIVER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND NOTHING HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW AT ALL CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION.

DRIVER PRESSED THE BRAKES NAD NOTHING HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE DI NOT SLOW AT ALL CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION.

COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WHEN DRIVING IN EVEN MODERATE RAIN FOR SHORT DISTANCES.

EXPERIENCES COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER WHEN DRIVING IN DRY/MODERATE RAIN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE, *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FROM PARKING LOT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOCKUP OF STEERING WHEEL AND BRKAES. *AK

DRIVE BELT FELL OFF.

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HEADLAMPS CAUSED FAILURE.

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

SHORTED LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

LEATHER SEATS ARE TEARING AT THE SEAMS.

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT.

CRUISE CONTROL HARD TO DISENGAGE.

WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN THE BACK MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO DROP APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THIS IN TURN PULLED THE STEERING COLUMN APART, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING.

REAR SUSPENSION HAD A CREAKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, SUN ROOF CASING BROKE TWICE, AND AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

REAR SUSPENSION HAD A CREAKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, SUN ROOF CASING BROKE TWICE, AND AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

REAR SUSPENSION HAD A CREAKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, SUN ROOF CASING BROKE TWICE, AND AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

THE ENGINE/POWER STEERING TURNED OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH. *AK

THE ENGINE/POWER STEERING TURNED OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH. *AK

THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE RAN OVER GRAVEL/ BUMPING ROADS, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *AK

THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE RAN OVER GRAVEL/ BUMPING ROADS, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *AK

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ON HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

TRUNK LIGHT CAUSED CLOTHING IN TRUCK TO CATCH FIRE. I HAVE THE MELTED LIGHT AND BURNED CLOTHING IN MY POSSESSION. I FEEL THIS COULD BE A GRAVE DANGER TO OTHERS, SINCE I DID NOTHING MORE THAN PUT CLOTHES IN THE TRUNK IN A REGULAR MANNER.

PASS-THROUGH TO TRANK LATXH DOES NOT HOLD UNDER HEAVY BRAKING PRESSURE WITH HEAVY OBJECTS IN TRUNK. *AK

STEERING FELT LOOSE, AND WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT A SQUEALING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAULTY RACK AND PINION. THE STEERING RACK AND PINION IS BEING REPLACED. *AK *JB

VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN LEFT LANE; ALSO , FAILS TO START IN THE MORNINGS. IN ADDITION, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED/ ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER/HORN FAILURE AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN LEFT LANE; ALSO , FAILS TO START IN THE MORNINGS. IN ADDITION, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED/ ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER/HORN FAILURE AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN LEFT LANE; ALSO , FAILS TO START IN THE MORNINGS. IN ADDITION, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED/ ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER/HORN FAILURE AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN LEFT LANE; ALSO , FAILS TO START IN THE MORNINGS. IN ADDITION, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED/ ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER/HORN FAILURE AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN LEFT LANE; ALSO , FAILS TO START IN THE MORNINGS. IN ADDITION, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED/ ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER/HORN FAILURE AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

REAR BUMPER IS VERY FLIMSY AND LOOSE, THE CONSUMER FEELS IT CAN OFFER NO PROTECTION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.

DRIVER'S SIDE DASH HAS A GAP AND IS LOOSE

ABS BRAKES GOT VERY HOT, CAUSING THEM TO LOCK UP. DEALER IS REPAIRING VEHICLE NOW. *AK *SLC

CONSUMER'S CHILDREN WERE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN THEY HEARD THE SEAT POP, CONSUMER THEN LIFTED THE BOTTOM OF BACK SEAT UP AND NOTICED THE PLASTIC ANCHORS WERE NOT IN PLACE. HE TRIED TO LATCH THEM BACK AND THEY WOULD NOT RELATCH. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS W/REAR WINDOWS DOWN, THE NOISE (AIR POCKETS) IS SO BAD THAT IT HURTS YOUR EARS.

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THEY HAVE TO REMOVE METAL IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE CAMBER. *AK

THE DELCO ABS ACTIVATES WHEN NOT REQUIRED ON DRY PAVEMENT, CAUSING A LOSS IN BRAKING.

WHILE DRIVING, ANY SPEED, REAR OF VEHICLE RATTLES, SEVERELY VIBRATES, COULD CAUSE CRASH. ACCORDING TO DEALER, REAR STABILIZAR BAR IS LOOSE, NO PARTS TO CORRECT PROBLEM, WAITING FOR GM TO RECONSTRUCT PART. *AK

BUCKET SEATS. INERTIA SYSTEM DOES NOT HOLD SEATS STATIONARY. COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *AK

STEERING: STEERING HANDLING PROBLEMS . VEHICLE DIFFICULT OTO HANDLE IN BREEZY CONDITIONS WHEN TRAVELING AT 50- 60MPH. VEHICLE WANDERS TO LEFT AND RIGHT, CREATING STRAIGHT LINE STABILITY PROBLEMS, MUST CONSTANTLY COUNTER STEER TO KEEP VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. *AK

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING, VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSE UNKNOWN, DEALER HAS NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM, NEARLY CAUSED CRASH. *AK

THE OWNER HAS HAD TROUBLE WITH CD PLAYER AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, EACH TIME THE FUSE IS PULLED OUT AND INSPECTED (NO DAMAGE) AND INSERTED BACK INTO FUSE RECEPTACLE, THE UNITS WORK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE COMPUTER MICROPROCESSOR.

SEAT BACKS DESIGNED W/INERTIA LOCK THAT ONLY LOCKS SEATS WHEN BRAKING, ALLOWING PASSENGER SEAT TO FLOP AROUND WHEN UNOCCUPIED, DISTRACTING DRIVER.

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND THEN SLOW DOWN. *AK

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

REAR SEAT JARRED AND MOVED OUT OF PLACE.

LOW OIL LIGHT COMES ON.

TWO SIDED TAPE USED TO AFFIX FENDER TO BODY DID NOT SEAL WELL AND CAUSED THE FENDER TO COME OFF.

OBSTRUCTION IN WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRS VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING INTO SUN.

DASH REFLECTS IN WINDSHIELD, LEAVING A LINE RUNNING THROUGH DRIVERS POINT OF VISION FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, OBSTRUCTING VISION.

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONING, UPON SWITCHING OFF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WIPERS STUCK STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN ON WINDSHIELD INSTEAD OF DOWN FLAT ACROSS WINDSHIELD, DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM. *AK

AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLES ON THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BECOME TWISTED WHEN REACHING UP AND PULLING DOWN FROM THE GUIDE LOOP. *AK

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATION WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL DUE TO A PITCHED CABLE ON THE WIRING HARNESS, DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE HARNESS. *AK

ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

WHILE ENTERING ONCOMING TRAFFIC VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS SYSTEM FREEZES UP THEN BECOMES INOPERATIVE DUE TO BELOW FREEZING WEATHER .HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES WITH IN 1 WEEK LESS THAN 1,OOO MILES. *AK

THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND DIES WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

ABS LOST ALL PRESSURE DURING BRAKING, OCCURRED AT 35 MPH--IMPACT AT 12:00, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

ABS LOST ALL PRESSURE DURING BRAKING, OCCURRED AT 35 MPH--IMPACT AT 12:00, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK