2001 Pontiac Grand AM Tires Problems

“We had a flat in our driveway on one of a set of goodyear gt hr tires which were purchased in june 2007. Upon changing the tire and inspecting it, the tire had large cracks all around the perimeter on the interior side. We checked the other tires and saw similar cracks. We took it to the goodyear dealer where they were purchased and the owner found it leaking at one of these cracks. I commented that I was dismayed that these tires dry rotted at only three years, to which he stated that, they aren't dry rotted; these are stress fractures . …”

“I purchased my 2001 Grand Am gt in 2002. So far since I've owned the car, I seem to replace the breaks every 10,000 miles or every year, I have had the rotors replaced twice within the last 5 years, replaced the alternator and fuel pump. Now, my ABS lights continue to go on and most recently, my car will not start it seem every two weeks (I hope I am not away from home when this happens) - the security light has been coming on and have to keep the key in the on position for 10 minutes and then try to start the car - my garage told me it was a security code problem that only the dealer can fix. …”

“Rotors needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase in 2001 - steering wheel vibrating(800 miles on vehicle) rotors needed to be file in 2002 - wheels noises when driving 9/2003 needed new rotors and brakes. 2003 -strange tire noise for about a week took to dealer today 10/7/03 now being told the wheel noise is cause I need to buy new tires after I overheard the mechanic tell the service rep it's the issue with the wheels and tire not being a perfect match and is a big problem with the Grand Am. So how did it become my problem. …”

“Front end noise.bought car used. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am gt with 28990 mi. At time of purchase. Have 36450 mi. Now. Have brought back to dealer 4 times since buying for same noise. Finally told on last visit that it is the tires.first incident in 5/2003.now told I have to buy new tires to get rid of noise.ridiculous since they knew of problem and did nothing to make me aware of this at time of purchase.have service bulletin and have read many complaints along same line for this car.don't plan on spending a dime on tires as it is their defect in matching tires to rims.”

“While driving, a loud scrap noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the noise could not be duplicated, but the brakes and rotors needed replacing. The mechanic replaced the brakes and rotors, but the problem still continued. The problem has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information. The noise only happened at speeds of 30 MPH. The dealer stated the tires were the problem”