1997 Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle speed control Problems

“When a turn was made, the steering wheel produced a loud rubbing noise. Dealer notified. There were high idle problems. The interior lights and the power locks were replaced. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle had started to run rough, the alternator light had come on and the alternator was replaced. …”

“On 3 separate occasions when consumer depressed the gas pedal it got stuck. When this occurred vehicle revved. Consumer then put vehicle in neutral, and rpms went up to 5. Then put vehicle back in drive and pedal did not stick.”

“Numerous complaints regarding a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am for repairs/ replacements of parts. Door windows do not function, motor has had to be replaced by former owner, we have repaired motors on door windows several times on our own, windows would not go up and down at all, cost to repair at mechanics was over 400 and was done by first owner at least once. Car service engine light comes on, had to replace entire computer system and now same problem is happening again, car idles horribly, sounds like it will be blowing up, and check engine light comes on. …”

“Th next year after I purchased my car, I began to lose compression. The car would also accelerate on its own, I noticed that my check engine lights were on. I immediately took the car back to the dealers and they gave a diagnosis of using the wrong gas . I am a women, and I don't know much about cars, therefore, at the time, I did not dispute this ridiculous diagnosis. A year later, I had to replace the brakes/disc pads twice. There was loud squelching noises. I also bought new tires after one year. …”

“Car accelerated to 100+ miles, could not brake or slow down for approx 3 miles, and then at five mile intervals it would drop. This was during rush hour traffic. I could not turn key nor shift, until it got down to 10-15 miles per hour. Then I was able to shift so it would stop. Dealer was called. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer says there's no sign of anything wrong. But of course there is. This was a horrifying, terrifying experience, and I shook for hours. When I finally got the car to stop, it smoked (black) from under the hood. Seatbelt was on. …”