1999 Pontiac Grand AM Engine Problems

“I bought this 99 Pontiac Grand Am se 3.4 liter engine and overheating all the time now I had it looked at and was told that it is my head gasket I was told that they are notorious for this something about a plastic gasket being the cause for it and that there was a possible suit going on about it so I would like to take action if possible.”

“I noticed the ignition key could be removed from ignition regardless of position. Since hearing of GM including the 99 Grand Am in its recall I called the local GM dealer. I was told there was noting that could be done until I receive a recall notice from GM. I contacted GM and was told I could get it repaired at my expense and them file paperwork to get reimbursed. I relaise there is probably a huge back-up related to parts. As this is a known problem and my car is effected by the recall, this is unacceptable. …”

“Well I own a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am se coupe, and I noticed about two months ago at 50-60 MPH (or 2000 rpms), the cars speed and rpms would decrease about 2 MPH and the rpms would decrease about 500 rpms, then it would return and it would do this every time I was at that speed, also now when I accelerate to 60 and if I let the car decrease speed the temp gauge would skyrocket and after about 1/8 a mile it wouldn't let me increase speed along with that my electric fans in the car have never engaged, I love this car and I don't want to get rid of it. …”

“Hi I've bought a car from car hop the first time it broke n 3 months after I bought it and car hop had it towed to one of there shops and I was told they put a new engine in it 6 months ago car broke down again they wouldn't get it fix so I stopped make n payment on car for 3 months and they call me and asked me if I'd like to start there fresh start program were I'd have a warranty n I'd just have to keep up with my payment but they will fix the car so they put n another engine 4 months after new engine car broke down again now they are telling me I have no warranty and that I will have to…”

“Car the worst. I've sunk more $ in2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket x2. Intake manifold x2 window parts x2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! Cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter & gaskets replaced after I begged do it! Cat whole prob for 31/2 yrs. Erg valve selonoid changed. Coils springs, strut mount(sensatrac) strut was only after I had tires replaced for upteenth time realizing it was cutting into 1 tire driving out of the shop. …”