2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT from North America - Comments

1. Usual bad brake rotors. Seems fixed, but too early to tell yet.

2. Intermittent Turn signal Operation. No idea on this one.

3. "Service Vehicle Soon" comes on when low beam H/L went out. Why?

4. Terrible radio reception. No fix as of yet.

5. "Loose" rear end under hard braking/cornering.

I just hate having to pay payments on something that I have to keep fixing. Guess I'll just have to get something that doesn't have so many little issues. As of now, the car's engine and tranny are great at 54,000 miles. (knock on wood). The lights, breaks, and small electrical issues will drive you crazy. The car is fun to drive if you can get past having to have it fixed at least once and oil change cycle.

I have had my car for almost 2 years and I have just replaced the brakes and rotors.

The only major problem I have had was the transmission.

I had it rebuilt at 55,000 miles. However, I drove the car for 8 months before we finally concluded that it was the transmission that needed to be replaced. Yet still, it never left me stranded.

Overall I love my car!

I also had turn signal problems. They would only work half the time with a loud buzzing noise. I replaced the turn signal relay switch which is connected to the hazard button. I tried to buy it at an aftermarket store, but it was a dealer only part. I was able to buy it from the dealership for about $45.00. Dealership told me this was a common problem with the grand ams. All is well with them now.

I had my brakes replaced last yesr because there was a recall on them. now there out again. my gas line clamp came off. and they told me id have to buy a "pontiac"clamp, not just a regulkar clamp, which cost about 350.00 and they wanted a total of 550.00 for the clamp and labor.I've replaced water pump, battery, headlights, numerous sensors, and my radio which has a cassette player always reads "disk trk. 1" like it's a cd player!!!

I like my car the only problems I have had are the blinkers.

Here are links for a GM recall on the notorious random clicking from your Grand-Am turn signals

http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/safety/news_issues/releases/recall_090503.html.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov.

Make : PONTIAC Model : GRAND AM Year : 2001

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V327000 Recall Date : AUG 27, 2003

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 670740

Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Notes:

GM RECALL NO. 03043. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).