An internal pump in the transmission failed at 60,000 miles. (a $500 repair)
The intake manifold plenum ruptured at 108,000 miles (a $425 repair)
The car had a small electrical problem that caused the car to shut off occasionally. It took a few trips to the dealer, but they finally found a bad ground and I haven't had the problem since.
The clear coat began peeling off it earlier this year. The dealer and Pontiac tell me that there is nothing they can do to help me.
This car had been a real pleasure to drive. It has a lot of power, handles very well and it gets 32 miles per gallon on the highway.
The paint issue is the one that really sticks in my crawl. GM knows they have a problem with it. I wish they would repaint my car. I would probably keep it for another 100,000 miles.
I thought you owned my car. Exactly same problem same mileage. Had same transmission problem at 70,000. I am in the middle of the manifold problem now at 110,000 Would like to converse with this owner. I think he is one problem ahead of me. Would love to know what happens to our cars next. I think it would save me money and time if I could just fix it early.
The plenum rupture is a chronic problem, and at that mileage from what I've seen, also. The problem is that they mounted the EGR sensor, I believe it is, on a different part of the engine with the Series II than with the Series I. The result is that it corrodes through the intake manifold until, eventually, oil mixes with the water and the engine croaks. It's a trouble spot, and one that, if left unchecked, will ruin the engine. Sucks, but luckily it was fixed later on.
Hi,
I own a 1995 Bonny - that has an electrical problem that causes it to shut down once in a while also. If I run heavy electrical loads - the voltage to the computer drops below nominal and the car shuts down. Do you know what exactly the dealers did to fix your car? Thanks in advance.
cscottyr
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site