1999 Pontiac Grand AM Tires Problems

“The walmart douglas brand passenger car tires have numerous complaints found all over the internet. The douglas tire I purchased in 10/13 has now developed a noticeable bulge on the side wall underneath the tire valve stem area. However, walmart refuses to replace the defectively manufactured tire eventhough I explained that if I had not noticed the bulge, the tire could of blown on the fwy and cost me my life. But the employee said, sorry.. I asked the employee how old was the tire at the time I purchased it. But he could say. …”

“Without warning or physical impact/impairment right front coil spring fractured with a loud bang, and the jagged end pierced my tire sidewall, destroying tire. This occurred at approx 25 MPH, I was able to pull over without incident, had to be towed, new coil installed, new tire purchased, labor day plans ruined. Several months later, car was parked for 12 hrs in 70 degree weather, another huge bang, drivers side front coil fractured, c-shaped piece under the vehicle, again, the vehicle was towed, coil replaced, missed a day of work as this happened in connecticut, and I work in massachusetts.”

“Rubbing heard on all 4 tires between tire and rim. Please help me get new tires to remedy this problem. I notified the service managers of roslyn and port jefferson station dealers. Problem was affirmed. They stated numerous people had the same problem. Coating rims does not solve problem. Nothing done as yet from Pontiac. (DOT number: all 4 tire tiresize: 225-50-16)”

“We have had continuous problems with this vehicle. The door panels peeled off the two rear doors and were replaced, the tire pressure light continually comes on, the hinges on the driver door keep getting stuck and sometimes the door won't even shut, it will not shift into first gear, and now the rotors/brakes are out. It is currently in the shop again. We take it monthly if not more often. This is certainly a burden. The service department is not informative. They don't explain why these things happen nor do they tell us if they have ordered parts for the vehicle. …”

“1999 Pontiac Grand Am, unit 1 was westbound on the ohio turnpike in the center lane. Unit 1 began to swerve and lost control of the vehicle. Unit 1 went off the left side of the roadway and struck the cement median wall where it became disable. According to the police report, the tires were severely worn. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0179-90) updated 04/22/11”