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If you have a 2000 Grand Am suggest you check the spindle eyes where the control arms hook to spindle. My son was in a terrible crash because of the lower control arm on the left wheel broke loose.
I have a 99 Grand Am GT that has also had many of the problems I've just read that others have had. I bought my car at 42000 miles one year ago. I took it home with the pulsating brakes, I didn't realize that was a bad thing, until June 03, I finally got my warped rotors changed and new pads ($325).The alternator died on me one month after I bought it, that was covered under warranty. Two months after I bought it kept overheating, but noone could find anything wrong with it. So they changed the thermostat, but it continued to overheat until June 03, when they realized the intake gasket was blown. Also in June we needed a new belt and in July a new battery. One other problem that my car still has is the turn signal ticking sometimes keeps ticking once its turned off. I agree with goodfellawiseguy that we should make a lawsuit to get our money back.
I also have a 2000 Grand Am SE. Not too happy about it though, even though I like the looks of my car. I bought it used at a car dealer with 36,000 km on it in May 2001. Since then we have had both front routers replaced (which by the way GM did cover or our salesman paid for it) the brakes have been replaced twice. We had to replace the whole blinker unit (which was costly). NOW something is leaking and they tell me it is the engine coolant leaking from the engine intake. Which is another costly thing. they have to take the whole engine apart or something. Anyways I have made a call to the salesman we bought the car from to see if there is any recall on this. I am almost tempted to get rid of this car. It has been nothing, but problems.
I purchased a 2k3 pontiac grand am se2 in january 2k3 with 243 miles. I began to have brake problems about 2wks later. even after communicating with my dlrshp they advised me it was a normal characteristic of my car. I tried to accept this, however the noise of grinding and squeaking became unbearable. then I began to experience other problems like a hollow noise from the front end of my car and was later advised it was due to my spoiler. they adjusted it, but it is now even worse. other problems have been rattling underneath the unit when closing the doors on the driver side. of course they could not duplicate it in the shop. then of all things, my car is now hesitant on starting. this is my 1st gm product and will definitely be my last.
I bought a 2000 Grand Am in April of 2000. At 15,000 I had a complete brake job. Again at 30,000 and at 60,000. With times in between then to input new pads on the brakes. I have had the intake/outtake system replaced... The fuel pump replaced and the air conditionar fixed 4 times. I have bought a new air compressor and I have had the car back in the shop several times since then to have the air conditionar fixed...
I hope the following helps. It is the GM Bulletin that is used to correct the brake pulsating problem.
Info - Brake Align System for Brake Rotor Lateral Run-out Correction #01-05-23-001A - (03/19/2003)
Brake Align® System for Brake Rotor Lateral Run-out Correction
2003 and Prior Passenger Cars
I just bought a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE with only 54,000 miles on it. The night I bought it, I could hear the suspension making noises all the time. Soon after, I noticed the brakes made a grinding noise. Shortly after, on the same night, I then realized that the front end was making a VERY loud rattling/ ticking noise. The next day I took it back to the dealer, they replaced the brakes and rotors under warranty, but since then I have taken it back to the dealer 3 times in about 2 weeks and they still can't seem to find out what the rattling/ ticking noise is in the front end, so I am going to have my mechanic check look the car completely over to tell me about anything that is wrong with it. Anyway, yesterday when I got in my car I tried to roll the driver-side window down, and IT Wouldn't WORK! The motor for the window is already burned out! I JUST BOUGHT THIS THING 2 WEEKS AGO! The power windows aren't covered in the warranty I don't think, and I was told that is about a 100 dollar problem! For the TWO WEEKS I have had this car, it's been nothing, but problems. This is really making me angry, considering it only has 54k on it and I've already had 4 or 5 problems after the first 2 weeks of having it. When I test drove it, I didn't hear any noises and everything worked absolutely perfectly, but now it has so many problems. I thought it was going to be a nice car, too. The warranty is only 20 days, and after that has run out, the money is going to have to come out of my own pocket. I am considering either taking it back or selling it within 6 or 7 days, because I don't want it. Too many problems. This car is pathetic. I have heard the same problems on the internet, and no recalls were made. This is not a very good car to have. I mean it looks nice and its fun to drive, but the thing is basically falling apart on me here. I'm getting rid of this thing as soon as possible.
Has anyone had problems with power window regulators going out and causing the windows to fall down and not operate at all one way or the other?? The supposed fix is replacing the regulator which also includes the motor all sold as one part with installation and parts to the tune of approximately $400.00??
I have a 2000 Grand Am and both windows are now wired shut just so they will stay up until I can get the money to fix it. Are there any current recalls on this problem or is this just something that has to be sucked up and paid for. Just wondering if I'm the only one having this problem. It seems the most complaints are regarding brakes. Help please!!! Just curious.
I have a 2001 grand am, and have had a lot of problems with, it 1. it would not turn over, it would try, I had it towed to the dealer, they said it was the fuel component,$800.00 dollars, later, it happened again, I had a private mechanic look at it, he said, it was the factory alarm, once it resets it self the car turned on again, 2. now the signal lights are not working, I have to keep using the hazard lights so people will know when I am changing lanes, has anyone else had a problem like this, When I took it for the first problem, the dealer says he see these cars with this problem quite frequently (fuel component)
I just bought a '99 Grand Am today. It was sold to me as- is, and of course I forgot to check the blinkers and on the way home realized they were not working. Now I am reading all these bad reviews on here and am freaking out. Is this car realy that bad? I hope not. Any good comments or suggestions on how to alleviate some of these problems would be appreciated. thank you blak_maxx@yahoo.com.
I am the owner of 1999 grand am. I also am experiencing noise with my brakes. I have changed out the rotors and brake pads twice trying diffrent brand of brake pads. I am still having same problem when barely step on brake pedal get squel noise.
I am the owner of a 1995 Grand Am SE with 99,000 miles who has been experiencing the the same brake rotor problems as the owners of the 2000 and newer models are reporting. I find it unconscionable that in at least six years Pontiac has not corrected this SAFETY issue.
I own a 1999 Grand Am, and have had the same problems with the noise in the front end. It seems to me that Pontiac is making a lot of money doing our brake jobs. Which do not fix the problem. I have had two brake jobs, and purchased new tires. The problem went away for a year after the tire change, but has now returned.
Hi, I am a 2-month owner of a 2003 Grand AM. I wish I read about these problems two months ago. I have been having problems with my brakes and rotors. My brakes grind and squeak, I'm taking to a Pontiac dealership today.
If you are having problems with your car starting funny try changing the fuel filter. It's between the fuel tank and the trunk compartment under the car if you have any otehr questions email us at kootsboi@hotmail.com we own a 2000 grand am se 2.