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I bought a 1994 Pontiac Grand Am with 90k miles on it for $1000.00 about 6 months ago. Since I have made this haunting mistake, it has been in the shop 6 different times, spending about $2000.00 . I noticed a few weeks ago that the low coolant light kept going, there was a leak coming from the passenger front end and the thermostat would go into the red. I brought it to a new garage to get it fixed. They installed a new water pump and thermostat ($600.00). I went to pick it up today, and on the way home I noticed the low coolant light was still on and it was running past 220, but not quite in the red. I took it back to the shop and they told me that there may be some air bubbles and to let it run a bit and they should come out. I went home, let it sit for about 3 hours and took it for a road test. I first drove through town, 35-45 mph, still over 220 but not in the red. I took it on the highway, the second I sped up, it went below 220 then slowly crept up to just below the red. It doesn't seem to go in the red, but for $600.00, I am not impressed!!! Please somebody help me figure out what is wrong with my car! The techs can't!
Thank you,
rezn8princess
cliffordjes@yahoo.com
This problem started last summer/fall. I noticed the floor under the carpet on the driver's front seat and the back seat (right side of car) were soaked. I sopped it up a few times and then winter came. So far, it hasn't rained much, so I don't know yet if the problem will persist. I did read somewhere that a rear taillight was not sealed properly on a Grand Am and this caused the problem.
Who knows!
1997 I purchased a 1994 Red Grand-Am Gt two door. It had 80,000 miles on. At 150,000 the Tranny began to make a clunking sound. I had it check and re-built. It cost me 1,500. It lasted just past the lousy 90 day warranty, than began making the clunking sound again, only not as bad as before. I put another 55,000 miles on the car. The Original Water Pump failed at about 180,000. Other than that the car preformed flawlessly. I replaced it at 205,000 miles. It was still making the clunking noise. I brought a 2002 Sliver two door Grand-Am Gt. It had 30,000 miles on it. It now has 47,000. So far I have nothing really bad to say about the car. It could use more horse Power. I have had it up to 110 MPH. After about 100 MPH you have to drop into third to go faster. Other than weak Tyrannies and low horse power from most of GM's motors I think it's a nice car. Big improvement over the 94. So far gas mileage as been pretty good. I drive about 80 miles a day. I can usually drive the five day work week on a tank of gas, and have a little left over on Friday. Note: I have installed a K&N filter. Saw a slight improvement in both performance and fuel economy.
Have a Pontiac Grand Am 1999 - 122k miles. The service engine light comes on occasionally .. then dashboard stops and power window stops as well.
Then after restarting or driving for a few minutes.. everything comes back on....
Decided to buy an OBD II scanner... after diagnostic got this codes....
P1665 GM EVAP Vent Valve Solenoid Control Circuit (1998)
P1676 GM EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Control CKT
Any tips would be helpful
Thanks
Cold in the North
I'm getting different spark plug firing order directions from publications. I have a '91 Grand Am, 2.5L, Vin "u" engine. My owner's manual says 1-3-4-2, and the GM Service manual says 1-4-3-2. Anybody know the correct order?
And, if I'm under the car, looking up at the coil, which way do the numbers go? Is 1 the bottom, 2 the next, etc?
Thank you all,
Paul
Justin
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Car was $22,000.00 new at my time of purchase.
Trouble started before I ended my 3year/ 36,000 mile....
Overall in 3.5 years I replaced ignition and locks several times due to malfunctioning key security system.
Replaced a few fuel pumps...
Lost both my door mirrors due to poor material.
Turn signals stopped working....
Car just got towed for the 5th time in my 3.5 years of ownership !!
Purchased at $22,000 in 10-01
Car appraised at $12,000 in just one year.
Traded car yesterday, 4-20-05 (3.5 years old with only 68K miles). Trade in was only offered $3,000 !!!!!!
I know Pontiac has to protect their own interest but where do you draw the line?
Should a company have to more liable for putting this type of trash on the market?
I baby my cars with oil changes and all service from day one.
Should a consumer be treated better if they go into a dealer and drop $22,000 for a new product.
Let me know if anyone has had the same experience with there Pontiac.
I am out thousands of dollars due to this product. I know legally there is nothing I can do. I do know I want to do ANYTHING to make the next consumer more informed unlike myself.
My word to Pontiac is just, "WHAT COMES AROUND, GOES AROUND"!!!
Sometimes It was a bad fuel pump and other times it was malfunctioning key security system that required replacement of my ignition and all locks.
Very costly !!!
If it is paid for and you have some high cliffs in your neighborhood?.........
Possible a bick lighter to the gas tank.....
Sorry but I can only be humours since I have had the Pontiac Nightmare since 2001 with my 2001 Grand Am.....
good luck
Keith
The recall fixed my signals and flashers
AS A FRIEND TO FRIEND OR JUST A PERSON TO PERSON....
DONT BUY A PONTIAC GRAND AM
THEY COST A LOT
THEY DEPRICIATE BADLY
PONTIAC COST ME THOUSANDS DUE TO THEIR PRODUCT.
MINE WAS $22,000 IN 2001
I TRADED IT 4-21-05 FOR ONLY $3,0000 !!
EVEN THOUGH I STILL OWE ON IT, I ENDED UP EATING IT SINCE I DID NOT HAVE THE TIME FOR MONEY TO TRY TO KEEP IT GOING.
IT ONLY HAD 68K MILES ON IT.
AGAIN, DONT BUY IT
EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION
One side note I did replace the batteries in both fobs.
And if you have to modify the parts to get them to fit then please tell me how.
Thanks
You did mention that you changed both batteries. Was this done to try and fix the problem or did you cause the problem by changing the batteries? My manual states that you must resynchronize the transmitter and receiver after changing the batteries. I changed mine and didn't have to do it but here is the procedure, give it a try.
"Stand close to the car.
Press and hold lock and unlock buttons at the same time.
Hold for 7 seconds. In this time the doors should lock and unlock once. This confirms the resynchronization. If the doors do not lock and unlock once see dealer for service."
I hope this helps.
PS
Don't get a standard either they seem to go through clutches, but that could be my son's driving. We have replace the heater core every yr also and they are not fun to change at all.
As to the person putting down the Grand-Am, well it sounds like you got taken on the trade-in :lemon: . I have my 1994 Grand-Am since July of last year and this is the first major problem that I have had with it. And I drive my car for a living. I average anywhere between 500 to 1000 miles a week on the car. I bought it with 145,000 on it and now it has about 163,000. I love my car and it runs great . The only other thing that needs fixing is the heater core broke so it is currently by-passed.