1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT from North America - Comments

I owned one 99 Grand Am GT since it was brand new and didn't have any problems with it except I bought it with the rear panels fabric coming off on both sides of the car and the radio. This problem was covered under warranty so not a real problem and no problems there since. However, at about 40,000 miles the whooshing noise started coming from the front end.

I liked the car so well that at about 30,000 miles I purchased a second 99 Grand Am GT for my wife, Used, but "GM Certified" supposed to be a good car with about 55,000 miles on it. It had the whooshing noise from day one from the front end, but I just turned on the radio to overcome the noise not a very big problem. At about 65,000 miles the transmission kept slipping so thankfully I had purchased the extended warranty and the transmission replacement was covered. The transmission went bad again within a week so they swapped it out again. After these HUGE problems with this car I feel "GM Certified" doesn't mean a whole lot, also the window Squeaked very badly when powering up and down which the dealer fixed before I purchased it.

Both cars have a problem with the radio, I have had the radio in the first car swapped out THREE times now, but continues to mess up the digital display numbers and the volume knob does the same thing. The same is true on my second car, swapped out now and same problem on the next radio. These radios are messed up completely and they have inherent glitches.

From the above posts I think the swooshing noise is coming from the possible faulty tires on the front end so I'll have then check it out. I had already replaced the rotors and brake pads with NO CHANGE.

I bought a 99 Grand Am SE 2 dr, new, I now have 98,000 miles. I have just had my second set of rotors and pads put on. I had the ignition cylinder replaced 3 months ago. My radio also screws up. No lights on it then shows all kinds of weird things, volume also goes up when I try to turn it down. Now my fuel gauge doesn't work. It said half and I ran out of gas. Then it started to work again, but last night I got gas (it said 1/4) and it would only hold $2.00 worth.

Does anyone know if there is any recall on this stuff. I can't afford much more.

BUT I DO LOVE THE CAR. The only car I liked more was the SUNBIRD. The sunfire isn't even close.

If you know of any recalls please let me know.

Jordanp52@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks.

Paulette Jordan.

Indiana.

I bought a 1999 Grand Am GT from a private owner with 78,000miles on it. The first thing to go within a week was the alternator. I then had a new belt put on and a tune up. My mechanic has warned me about the intake gasket and Gm and after reading the comments before mine, I will take his advice and have it done before it gets too late. I need a new power steering pump. Today, September the 6th, my passenger window decided to stop working. I love my car, but what problems it has. Oh also my low coolant light has began to appear and I'm only on 87,000+ miles when I shouldn't have to replace it for another year or 62,000+ miles.

I own a 1999 Grand Am, bought new in 1998. I have had several problems out of this car. The horn works when it wants to. I have taken it to a dealership 3 times because of the horn, conveniently it always worked for the mechanic.

My rotors were replaced the 2nd year. I was told it was a manufacture defect. My check engine light stayed on, and they said my gas tank cap wasn't secure.

I had to replace the back glass. I had to replace the passenger window because something in the door panel was grinding into my window. The passenger side seatbelt pops undone while driving.

My radio had to be replaced because the cassette player did not work. Recently my alternator went out. After replacing the alternator, my radio would not display anything. I had to disconnect the battery to reset the radio.

Currently my driver's side window shattered. The electrics in the door panel are broke. I cannot roll my window up and sometimes the door will not unlock.

A comment on the gas gauge: I was told if you allow the gas level in your car to be almost empty too many times, then your gauge might fail.

My car is out of warranty. I cannot believe that so many people have had the same problems, with no recalls. I really can't afford to keep this car too much longer.

Sincerely,

Rayleen.

We have a 99 I share some of the same problems I have read on this web site. The Battery went bad at around 30,000 which causes the alternator to burn out. The radio shows crazy lights and will not turn up. The car would vibrate when you would apply them. come to find out there was a factory recall and the dealership replaced them free. but now at 67,000 the same problem occurs. Too bad the auto makers will not fix factory defects without a recall.

I don't feel so alone now that I've found all these useful comments. I own a 1999 grand am GT and bought it new. I have 53K miles on it and for the most part its been a good car to me. But its suffered the same fate as all the rest of them and I wish the dealer or someone could help. The first thing I've experienced was a bad battery.. then the stereo with erratic volume and display controls. This stereo also had a detached cassette unit that went bad as well. Also squeaky front wheels became a problem. Now the hazard clicker has gone crazy.. and finally the intake manifold gasket has a coolant leak which is a very very expensive hassle that I am about to have repaired!! I wish there were a way to get these things dealt with by the dealer.

I have a '99 Grand Am which I have owned since 2000. The vehicle now has 106,000 miles. Until now it has been a very reliable car and I have been very happy with it. Since passing about 80,000 miles I have had issues with all of your previous comments.

1) Volume knob is shot.

2) Rotars are shot. Rotating them was a waste of time.

3) Gas guage is malfunctioning. Just after 1/2 tank it goes haywire. Reading anywhere from full to empty and back again in 2 minutes.

4) Rear passenger window becoming scratched on something in the door.

I have spoke with Pontiac #1-800-762-2737 regarding any recalls for any of these issues. Non of the issues have resulted in a recall for the Grand Am.

However, if you have time it may be of help if each of you who have run into these complaints to state your issues with them at the number above.

I have a 99 Grand AM GT love my car, but having a major problem with the intake gasket it will cost anywhere from 700-800 dollars to fix it. I heard there is a class action law suit against Pontiac over this issue. Don't know how true this is. Have called Pontiac to complain about. My car only has only 45000 miles on it. So good luck to anyone who has this type of car. I will not buy another Pontiac.

I own a Pontiac Grand Am GT 1999 and in the past five months I have put over $2000, into my car (it's at 60,000 miles).The intake manifold was leaking and had to replace that and the gaskets for $500. My window regulator failed and had to replace that at a cost of almost $300. Among many other things either peeling off the car or the lining on my back two doors pulling up. I've just now had my battery light come on and found it's my alternator and my power steering is leaking and have to get that replaced. I wish I would have researched this car more, because now it's cost me more money to put into it than to buy it. From now on I will deal with it until I pay it off and can afford a Honda!

I also own a 99 Grand AM. It has 52000 miles on it and I have had it in the shop twice in 6 months for coolant leak repairs. If it weren't for the constant repair issues I would love this car much more. I will not be buying another Pontiac.

I also own a 99 Grand AM SE 6 cylinder with 112,000km on it. I've had so many problems with this car since I purchased it last year with 52,000km on it. The rubber trim on both the drivers and passenger side doors is pulling free. The usual rotor problems. My front brakes creak very badly and the dealer claimed it was the calipers, they were worked on, and the problem remained, yet the dealer claimed he did all he could. The rear bushings are messed up and creak very loudly when the back end bounces even the slightest bit. My front wheel bearings need to be replaced as they almost seized up while driving. My volume knob has the same problem of turning down causes the volume to go up, but I found that if you sorta pull out on the knob and turn down slowly, it works. My drivers and passenger front windows are gouged very deeply from something inside the door, and they both make terrible sounds when putting up or down, sounds like the poor things are going to die, yet I had the passenger side window assembly replaced and the problem remained. I thought I was getting a deal with this car at only $10,000...buts its cost me so much in repairs that I'm beginning to hate this thing.

WOW, I laughed so hard reading this stuff. I also have a 99 G/A, All of the problems are identical throughout all of the comments, the volume knob is like that even in the trans am CD radio, just thought I would fix it with an upgrade and all I got was a CD player with the backward special pull and turn to lower method junk radio, the rotors about shake your teeth out and you cannot see straight until your at a full stop and even then it takes a second, the humming noise from front end could be Pontiac's way of saying thank you for buying a heap, or a trans bearing or wheel bearing, I'm looking into that after getting that pesky blower control going from off to typhoon in just a click. Well looking at the rest of these comments I better get rid of it before the head starts to leak. If you're a buyer, well it's a great car and just email me and I'll get it ready for you. "b.vanroy@mailcity.com"

I had to shake my head when I read these comments. Man! I thought I was the only one! So, may I ask how much a caliper, brake, and rotor job cost?

I also own a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM SE and have noticed many of the above problems. The car now has approximately 95000 miles. The front end produces a grinding noise whenever I brake. I used to have the rotor chatter problem, but replaced them after a suggestion that they may be warped. The chatter problem was remedied, but the grinding noise persists. I also hear a squeaky, creaking sound coming from the front end that I think is attributable to shocks/struts. There's no problem with the radio because as soon as I bought the car I put an Alpine CD player in it. The last time I was at the dealership they told me that there's a leak in the manifold gasket that I'll have to have fixed. The job was estimated at $700. I also have recently experienced the problem with the blower fan. At setting 1 and 2 there is no noticeable air being blown and at setting 3 it blows me away! I've also noticed that when the blow-path is set to front windshield it uses air conditioning even when the A/C button is not on. Other problems I've noticed is a constant leak of coolant and a leak from windshield washer reservoir.

Well here's another one! I bought a 99 grand am gt in June. Had it 4 days and took it to a shop where they kept it for 23 days before they could get it fixed because they fought with the warranty company. It had to have front rodors replaced and intake gasket also. My radio nob does the same thing. I love my car, but they need free garages for Pontiac grand ams...lol!