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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 204 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports20 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
204 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2000
Structure
THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK AT ANY TIME. THE DOOR LOCK ORIGINALLY WORKED WHEN I GOT THE CAR, HOWEVER, TORE UP A FEW MONTHS LATER. I DID NOT BUY THE CAR NEW SO I DIDN'T KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURERWAS LIABLE, BUT IT IS WORTH CHECKING INTO. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER GRAND AM OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PRO…
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THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK AT ANY TIME. THE DOOR LOCK ORIGINALLY WORKED WHEN I GOT THE CAR, HOWEVER, TORE UP A FEW MONTHS LATER. I DID NOT BUY THE CAR NEW SO I DIDN'T KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURERWAS LIABLE, BUT IT IS WORTH CHECKING INTO. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER GRAND AM OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS PLUS INGINITION WHICH I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCE YET. I WAS JUST CONCERNED WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN NEXT THAT COULD BE MORE SERIOUS THAN WHAT WE ARE DEALING WITH. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM UNTIL CONFIRING WITH OTHERS DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. SO I LOOKED TO SEE IF MY VECHICLE AND OTHERS HAD EVER HAD A RECALL AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL IN SEPT. 1993. I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS AND IF ANYTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT THEM. OR IF IT IS JUST FOR FIRST TIME OWNERS. SINCERELY, BUFORD MCINTOSH
NHTSA ODI #728253
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEATER COIL/ENGINE GASKET REPLACEMENTS SINCE 60,000, 72,000, 77,000, 79,000, AND 112,000. ALL REPAIRS MADE AT SAME DEALER. NOW AT 127,000 MILES PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867658
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingInjury
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #726916
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2000
Steering
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #726801
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
CYNLIDNER HEAD CRACKED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #725413
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LEAKED OIL. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #863798
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE HAS A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO CRACKED HEAD. YH
NHTSA ODI #552467
Mileage unknown · May 17, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #722813
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2000
Unknown Or Other
PAINT PEELING ON HOOD AND BUBBLING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #722789
Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2000
Exterior LightingPower Train
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING CAR TO STALL AT STOP SIGN HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS WARM, TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMO PROBLEM, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK EVERYTHING CHECKED AND HEY STILL WILL NOT WORK, MAF SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY MAY BE UNDER GOOODWILL WARRANTY IM NOT SURE, NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN…
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TRANSMISSION SOLENOID HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING CAR TO STALL AT STOP SIGN HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS WARM, TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMO PROBLEM, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK EVERYTHING CHECKED AND HEY STILL WILL NOT WORK, MAF SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY MAY BE UNDER GOOODWILL WARRANTY IM NOT SURE, NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FIXED YET, PLEASE HELP ME. *AK
THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION.ALSO, A VEHICLE WITH A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN BE STARTED IN GEAR, CAUSING THEVEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH. THE MANUAL SWITCH OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF AN OVERSIZED CONDITION EXISTS.
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NHTSA investigations
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