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I was hoping to find someone who successfully convinced GM to reimburse the cost of window repairs. I have a 2004 Grand Am, have replaced the drivers side for $380 and the passenger side is now being held up with shims. Isn't there some way to put the heat on GM? Same problem from 1995 through 2004 is ridiculous.
I have a 2000 Grand Am SE and I have experienced the same problems with my power windows. So far I have replaced the front driver's side regulator/motor assembly and both of the passenger's side regulator/motor assemblies. I have purchased my parts from Ebay and the Internet and have paid from $55 to $90 (including shipping) for the parts. My neighbors laugh when they see me changing out the regulator frame every year or so. I can't believe that the dealer charges so much for this job. It is actually a pretty easy fix once you find the two hidden screws that hold the door panel to the door. I would support a formal petition to GM about this extremely common problem.
I have a 2003 grand prix. Since we bought it used in 04 we have had problems with the windows working and then not working off and on. Now the rear window has fallen off it's track or so I thought. I pulled the door panel off in the dark to find a bunch of cable. I put a clamp on it to hold it up until I had time and day light to check it out. I have a feeling it is going to be the clip. Pontiac should do something about this. I am going to book mark this site and continue to look into a recall or something. If I find out anything I will post it.
I own a 2000 Grand Am. My front window has just fallen (yea!!). My brother looked at it and those little white plastic clips are broken. When I took it to a door store they informed me that I would also have to replace my window because the black sash that is supposed to be glued to the actual window is no longer attached to the window. Does anyone know if I can just buy the sash and the regulator. Because right now I am supposed to buy a new window and a new regulator. Of course then I will have to pay for the actual labor. Thanks.
I have a 99 Grand Am Se 2 door... last week my driver side window fell into the door and I took it apart and my plastic clips are also shattered... my passenger window won't go down or up so I'm sure that the sides messed up too... A girl from my work has a 4 door 99 grand am and this happened to her. She said she had a friend fix it and he found the white clips online somewhere, but she doesn't know where or how... I'm going to keep looking, I don't need to replace the whole thing my car is probably not even worth $500 with all the things that have fallen apart on it!
Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with a crappy GM vehicle. I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Se coupe and the driver's side window seemed like it was off the track. After seeing that it was the clips I brought it in to get fixed and found out it was going to cost over $300.00. What a rip off... and GM...they don't care... all I got from Customer Service was 'what would you like us to do about it?'
I'LL NEVER BUY A GM AGAIN!
I have a 2002 and a 2000 Grand Am, and no I am not a fan of them, but when you can buy them so cheap sometimes you don't have any other choice. I was able to purchase a regulator for the 2002 off of ebay, but it didn't come with the window sashes. I was able to buy them from my local GM dealer for $30. After I fixed the window I found an assortment set of sashes sold at auto zone for $8. Now that I bought the 2000 I just checked all the widows and all 4 need the plastic clips that mount to the regulator replaced. Good thing in only paid $250 for the car!
I just bought a 2004 Grand Am 3 months ago. about 1 1/2 months after having this car drivers window broke. took door panel off and the white plastic clips were broke. I got replacement clips from the local dealership, but now like 1 month later they broke again instead of buying new clips I am having a friend fabricate me some out of metal. I agree with one thing GM should be held accountable for this design flaw.
I have a 2002 Pontiac GT and like all of you, my drivers side window quit working and just yesterday the whole thing fell into the door! I took it to Pep Boys and they charged me almost $100.00 to tape the stupid thing shut and are supposed to call me tomorrow and let me know how much it'll costs to fix it. I can see from these posts it won't be cheap! Very frustrating.
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM and like all of you one of my windows dropped into the door a couple of days ago. It just so happens to be the drivers side window. Getting the door panel off was pretty easy and what I found was the white clips were broken and at the bottom of the door. I am not sure of the cost to fix yet, but from other posts it appears to be pretty expensive. I am thinking of just securing the window up for now since it is the middle of summer here in california. Luckily we don't get much rain or I would be pretty wet right now.
I have a 2004 Grand Am and the drivers window was broken as well. I took my door apart and it is a set of plastic clips called a 'sash' that holds the window in place. They sold me the plastic clips for $20, and I put it back in myself.
July 12,2007
I have a 2002 Grand Am Gt. I have noticed black oil film in my Anti freeze holding tank. I have been to two mechanics and they both told me that my transmission fluid is draining in my radiator. They said this is a comman problem, and that I need to replace my radiator, flush my transmission out. Cost unknown yet have it in the shop.
I have a 2001 Grand Am, and three of my four windows are broken due to those cheap clips. I've replaced them twice (at a cost of $35 per clip) and now have wedges of wood holding my back window up since it broke yet again the other day. I don't think I'll ever buy a Pontiac again after reading all these other comments that seem to be the same as mine.
I'm having the same window problems with my 2000 grand am. The car itself is great, but this is an aggravation. Does anyone know the GM number to call and file a complaint so hopefully they can recall this for others in the future who will experience our frustration?
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am and I'm having the same problems; the driver side window broke 2x, the security pass-code system is defective, and the system will start blinking. I have to put the key in, turn it in 'Start' position without starting for about 15 minutes and then start it again. This is very ANNOYING. I WILL NEVER BUY A PONTIAC AGAIN.