Fuel pump relay went out causing car to quit running while driving down the road.
Service engine light comes on regularly.
Computer went out causing car to just shut off while driving.
Dealer replaced computer, new computer was bad and it also had to be replaced.
When computer was replaced, the car still would not start.
Dealer replaced ignition module, car still would not start.
Did compression check on motor, found to have no compression. Took top off motor and discovered a broken timing chain and gears. Dealer indicated it had evidently been over tightened at factory. Replaced these parts, car still would not start. Dealer did another compression check and 3 of 4 cylinders had no compression. Discovered that 10 of the 16 valves had been bent when the timing chain broke.
This was a $2700.00 repair. Luckily, we had bought an extended warranty because the factory warranty had run out 1,000 miles earlier.
The car handles well.
The car looks good.
Wish I had seen this forum earlier. My daughter has a 2002 Grand Am, and her timing chain broke as she was going down the road. Car quit, had to be towed, and now needs a whole new engine. To the tune of $6,000!
Contacted GM and they will gladly pay 1/2 of the bill. How big of them! Grrr...
GM has lost my business on this deal.
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