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You can't possibly blame the manufacturer for the problems that you are experiencing with your car. First of all, it's 11 years old so there are going to be all sorts of issues, secondly there was probably a reason why it was a "good deal". Take a car to an independant mechanic to have him verify it's condition. Don't make statement's like "I'll never buy a Pontiac". This could happen to you with any brand of vehicle.
I have a 95 Grand Am. I had a engine overheat problem. It was weird the engine would be fine then all a sudden I could see a coolant trail behind me. The engine would start to overheat. What the root cause was a weak head gasket. Periodical the gasket would allow exhaust gases to push into the coolant side of the engine. This would cause a lot of pressure so it would blow most of the fluid out. Quite often 2 minutes later the engine would go back to normal temperatures. To fix I needed to replace the head gasket. :- (
I also had a problem with water on the passenger floor. It was usually after a heavy rain. Even though the car body on the outside was in excellent condition I had a small rust hole in the firewall to the passenger side. This rust whole was right behind the computer underneath the passenger dashboard. It only required to pull back the carpet and slide the metal box where the computer is to one side. I fibreglass this small hole from the inside and had someone spray undercoat on the engine firewall side to seal it up the area from that side. That solved that problem.
I know have a water leak on the driver side after a heavy rain. I am not sure where this is coming from. It is currently winter here so I am going to wait a couple of more months before I start spraying the hose on the car with driver carpet back. I do know there are no more holes in the firewall. When my head gasket was being fixed I was able to inspect the firewall in detail.
Well from all comments above, it seems standard that windows are a problem (I've changed my motor 3x's and the passenger window doesn't work again!).
My car was overheating like mad and blew a head gasket. It was fixed and two weeks later broke a rod.
While the car was a deal at 16,000, and it has lasted 128,000 miles and for 11 years, we can blame the dealer because there are too many of us with the exact same problems. I won't be buying a Pontiac again, that's for sure.
I bought a 95 Grand Am SE, BIG mistake!!! First cv joints gone, then transmission, then starter motor, then radiator, then water pump, then EGR valve. This has been in two months of driving it! PONTIAC YOU SUCK!!! Stop making cars look nice and learn how to make them run nice, or at least work!!! GARBAGE.
We purchased a 1995 Pontiac grand am sedan before reading this!!! We had the car for four hours, and have already replaced the alternator. Luckily, the windows didn't work when we test drove the car, so those got fixed before we picked it up!! Tonight while driving it, the speedometer was fluctuating and them seemed to work fine. After my husband got the alternator in, he started the car, and the speedometer shot up to 110 miles per hour and is currently in that state!! Can anyone suggest a fix to this speedometer problem. And after reading this, My husband is afraid to drive it to the store to get cigarettes!!! So if any good thing comes out of this car, my husband will stop smoking!!!If you have any suggestions about the speedometer problem please e-mail us at rollsbaby@yahoo.com Thanks.
I have a 95 Pontiac Grand Am. The windows are manual, not power, but they are difficult to get up & down. I also have a leaking of water into the passenger compartment in the front, mostly the drivers side. The windshield has never been replaced and that was one of the first conclusions, without having to pay for it, of my mechanic. The gas gauge is not accurate, as well as, the speedometer.
Any insights on the water coming in?
The problem with the overheating is that you need to get that air out the water system. You need to bleed the system.
It seems that most peoples problems are with age. I find it funny how someone who obviously knows nothing about cars complains there new to them, but 11 year old car isn't working. I have babied my 96 grand am se 2.4L and I have never had any problems. Sure oil changes, CV boots, Tires, Waterpump, heatercore. ALL of witch were the cars orignal when changed, but that's to be expected. If you complain Pontiacs are horrible and your 12 year old car has a water leak then maybe you should reconsider. Please, when you buy your 2007 pontiac grand am and it has problems then complain, not about your 96 grand am.
A 2007 Grand Am?
Good luck finding one...
Yeah a 2007 grand am is now called a g6, kinda odd how they get rid of one model and bring out a new model, A.K.A cavalier cobalt.
I have come across many comments on the web about water leaking onto the drivers floor in an older Pontiac Grand Am. Though the operative word here is "older", I find it peculiar to be such a popular defect. The leak in my Grand Am is still a mystery after 4 times to 2 dealerships. I am in no position to have a car payment. Can you steer me into the right direction? Thank you.
Use Silicone Sealant around outside windshield Rubber. This will cure your leak.
I bought a 95 Grand Am for a winter beater as my TA is in hibernation. It has 136K miles and 4K on the rebuilt engine. My first problem was the heater hoses. They are a molded five-piece, $75 part. The replacement was not easy because you have to replace them from above and under the car. Its one of those job were it helps to be a contortionist. The car runs good now and after reading all these horror stories, I'll be sure to keep an eye on the fluid levels for this car.
Thanks. Oh ya, if you have what you think is water on the passenger side floor, I'd check to be sure it's not the heater core leaking antifreeze.
Right now I'm having a problem with my A/C compressor and the serpentine belt it seems. It makes a very loud squeal most of the time. Could this be causing my car to die when it comes to a stop? When it gets ready to die if at night, my lights will start to dim and you can tell it's getting ready to go. A mechanic says it'll cost me nearly 500 hundred dollars, but to get the whole a/c system replaced so I'll be ready for the summer it will cost a thousand dollars. I think it's time to get a new car.
"Yeah a 2007 grand am is now called a g6, kinda odd how they get rid of one model and bring out a new model, A.K.A cavalier cobalt."
Also...
Acura Integra > Acura RSX
Acura Vigor > Acura RL
Acura Legend > Acura TL
Pontiac Sunbird > Pontiac Sunfire
Nissan Stanza > Nissan Altima
Honda Passport > Honda Pilot
Ford Escort > Ford Focus
Toyota Previa > Toyota Sienna
Toyota Cressida > Toyota Avalon
Toyota Tercel > Toyota Echo > Toyota Yaris.
Etc etc etc... not to unusual... automakers just want some change I guess.