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THERE 2000 GRAND AM SE Well named as my usual repair estimate is about one GRAND American Money Suckers Edition. The intake manifold leak is not a minor problem if it leaks internally it will wash the oil off a main bearing & goodbye engine. It happened on my Lumina 3.1 code M.Pontiac's 3.4 code J is the same block. If the leak is not a problem why did G.M.issue a new number for the gasket set and include 4 redesigned short bolts with the kit?I wonder. The security light coming on & no starts with no code is usually because the cylinder tumblers are worn out & the magnet on the cylinder is not exciting the sensor properly. Change out the lock cylinder assembly.
We had the security light problem, too. We went and had a new key made, and it worked just fine again. A few months later, though, it started right back up again. Made a new key, and it's working just fine.
We've had the coolant leak problem, too. It didn't start up until recently, and we were trying to figure out what caused it.
On another note, has anyone had a problem with their sunroof? (This is why I'm browsing this site) My husband opened up his sunroof, and it seems like the motor went out- now the sunroof won't close. I figured the problem was similar to the driver/passenger windows.
Seriously, what's up with this car? We both love it to death, but it sure can be a pain sometimes!
I own a 2000 Grand Am SE, which has 89000 miles on it. And I have had the same exact problems as everyone on here. I've had to replace the manifold, the power steering pump, the water pump, serpentine belt, the rotors once and brakes 4 times since purchasing the car, the power windows on both sides had to have new motors put in, the radio display has stopped working and now my front end is making a ticking noise. I just had the tires rotated and balanced and as soon as that happened the ticking noise started. Any suggestions on what it is? Basically love the car, but can't afford to keep it around anymore. Time to get a new one... and not a Pontiac.
Same Problems here with a 2000 SE Grand Am, 132000 KM`s. When I purchased the car, Great Shape and clean. Had the dealer put new brakes and a few other things on, They were happy to do it. Now the brakes are pushing back after putting on new rotors and pads. A lot of people are telling me these cars are notorious for front ends.
The OEM brake pads and rotors that come with the Grand Am are not of the best quality. You can expect 20 - 30k with them before it's time for service. I would recommend getting an after-market set of pads and rotors. I purchased powerslot rotors and Hawk pads and have not had to have any service for nearly 3 years now. Next time you take it in for a brake service ask them about "performance" parts. They will be more expensive initially, but will last significantly longer.
I have a 2000 Gt and love it to death, but I had a faulty thermostat which in turn caused a blown head gasket. While this is not an expensive or hard fix I was wondering if anybody else had this problem? I also had an O2 sensor go out at about 96000 miles. I haven't had any of the other problems (yet). I do have a solution to the tire problem though. Go with a bigger rim size. I have low pro 17's and don't have a problem. I did feel the shaking at high speeds, but once I put new tires on and had them balanced that problem went away. One other issue, when you add coolant you have to open the bleeder valve and bleed all the air out of the block or the system will get air-locked and then you have serious problems.
I have been reading numerous messages this morning about the 2000 Grand Am and I cannot believe how many of us are having the same problems with the car. I actually have a mystery problem this morning which is why I am on here, but it is very distressing to see all of this.
My mystery problem is this, I have a huge saturated water spot on the floor on the drivers side. There is no puddle under the car and I've had a few co-workers take a look to see if they could find the source of the "leak" but no one seems to see a problem. There is no water trail (it's definitely water and not antifreeze) from the window, which is broken and doesn't go down anyway, or by the peddles, or by the moon roof, nowhere. So there is nothing to follow to try to find the source. The water is no where else, but on the driver's side. I'm guessing I'll have to go to the mechanic yet again, but I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light before I have to spend another fortune on a car with only 64,000 miles on it. Thanks!
Wow is all I can say about this website.. I did not realize how many problems there are with this car.. I too am having a problem (after many others) that I am wondering if anyone can help with?
My car will not start.. the engine turns over, but does not "catch". I have had a couple of friends look and listen to it, and they both say it is not getting any gas.. the fuel pump works fine. I can hear it when I turn the key, but it will not start! Any advice??
My car will not start.. the engine turns over, but doe not "catch". I have had a couple of friends look and listen to it, and they both say it is not getting any gas.. the fuel pump works fine. I can hear it when I turn the key, but it will not start! Any advice?? This is the 2nd time in one month that this has happened to my car.
I had the same problem, you can hear the fuel pump, but it was not getting enough gas to the engine I had to replace mine and no more problems, Chances are your fuel pump is weak and you need to replace it, just because you can hear the pump does not mean it is working the way it should, when and if you replace it make sure you change the fuel filter because if you don't the warranty will be no good, keep those receipt's :)
I just had the same problem with my car, it turns over, but within 2 -3 seconds it just dies. Is it really the fuel pump that's the problem?
OK I have a 01 Grand AM, and the funny thing is that my car suffers from all the problems listed here to include the mystery wet spot on the driver side (no wonder my car had a smell to it) with the exception of the leaking coolant. Everyone has all the problems listed, but no solutions... Well let me give you the first solution for those that have the problem with the car not starting and having the security light on and off. The problem is the Security Module going bad, the solution buy an after market alarm and have installed by a professional this will solve this problem. How you may ask? Well once the after market alarm is installed they will disable the factory one and you will not have that issue again. If you have a solution for any of the other problems posted so that we can all benefit from it and not spend hundreds of dollars trying to figure it out. Like I did trying to figure out why my car was acting up (not starting) I had the fuel pump replaced like many in here... Well hope this helps!!!
Speedy.
ROTOR SHAKE at higher speeds when applying the brakes is from the pads not the rotor (unless their junk) Pontiac had a service bulletin on the brake issue (shims behind pads to take away the gap) This fixed our problem from day one.. but it seems not everyone puts the shims in or it's a wear problem that the shims need added later in pad wear.
TURN SIGNALs not working all the time is from a bad hazard switch that is under recall (75$ dealer repair)
LEAKINg INTAKE gasket is not from a warped intake. it seems the bolts just come loose (yes its 1000.00 repair) no recall on this car, but there have been some silent recalls on other cars with the same problems. (didn't do me any good to point that out)
FAN SPEED not working on all speeds is from the resistor under passanger side dash.. tough to install (tight space) but under 20$ and fixes the problem.
GAS Gauge problem.. not sure on this one. we had this problem and started watching mileage so we didn't run out of gas. Problem lasted for about 6 months and hasn't came back. my thoughts are some corosion on the sensor in the tank so we keep full tank a lot.
Current problems with ours:
radio clock light works when it wants to.
Pop noise from front end (bushings on top of struts) maybe 500 per side to fix. more of a nusiance than problem so I won't fix.
I like the car 90k on it now. buying new tires is tough on the pocket 700-800.00 each time. Stick with the major brands.. don't skimp we have done that before.. currently they always seem to have a problem balancing the tires at goodyear here in town.. tho Firestone doesn't. This round we are using the triple treads from goodyear.. the potenza from Firestone were nice and won't have a problem going back to them. hometech02*@*gmail*.*com if you need to (remove * to get address.. so spiders don't get the email)
This is a fun car to drive for me.. I would buy another like it (without the problems would be nice)
I now have 4 lights on, trac off - ABS - service vehicle soon. I have taken it to a Pontiac dealer and they put it on the computer. Nothing but the bill. It has no codes. Can anyone tell me what it my be?
Trac off - ABS - service vehicle soon... sounds like a problem I had. Replaced the front wheel hub and bearing assembly and that solved the problem. Now the other side is acting up. I should have done them both.
Computer diagnostic should have identified it.