1992 Pontiac Grand AM Engine cooling Problems

“I have a letter from Pontiac date nov, 1995. Which states that 2.3l quad ohc engine have a defect of cracking cylinder that allows coolant to leak from the cylinder heads. The letter also states.. Do not bring your vehicle to the dealer unless this occurs. The stated if this condition occurs within seven years or 100,000 miles they will replace the cylinder head free of charge.. My car is 8 years old now and has only 79000 miles on it. Neither the dealer or Pontiac corp. Will repair this for me without paying for all charges which are approx. $1200.00.. …”

“Coolant leaked from underneath the vehicle while driving about 50 MPH which caused the vehicle to overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the radiator hose had a split in it. The same week the vehicle was purchased the brake line broke. About 2 months later the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the incorrect brake parts were installed and that the radiator clamps were loose. The consumer requested invoices from the dealer but they refused.”

“Cylinder head cracked at rear of part. Coolant leaked on to hot block and crusted over, which made me aware of the problem. I had it repared at my own expense in early 1999 and would like to be reimbursed as I am subsequently aware of a widespread problem with this.”

“The head gasket was replaced once b/c of a special recall that had a 7 yr or 100,000 mile quota on it well my car was over the quota so Pontiac said they couldnt do a thing for me, even though that obviously proved that something was wrong w/ the car b/c it had been recalled before . Pontiac was susposed to call me back , never did I called twice after that still havent recieved a phone call its been 6 months. Car cost 1500$ to replace, and its still giving me problems.”

“I received notice of a recall on this vechicle several years ago involving cracked engine heads at the time of notice I thought that the car was running hotter than it should. I took it into a dealer and they said that it was running normally. I haven't had any problems with it since that incident. I recently smelled antifreeze in the cabin and noticed steam coming out of engine compartment. I pulled the spark plug cover off and this is when I noticed crack. I was wondering if this would be covered under original recall?”