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I bought a 2001 Grand Prix from the dealership new. This car has had more problems than any other vehicle I have owned (out of 8). Last year the computer read that the EGR valve was having a problem. The check engine light was on, but no other symptoms appeared. I decided to wait to have it fixed and was told that it would eventually cause the engine to stall out. It NEVER did. After unhooking the battery, the check engine light went out and never came back on. I still have not had problems with the car relating to the EGR valve. However, the other problems have been numerous - from the window motor, fuel regulator, the leaking of anti-freeze in the engine, the list goes on and on. Now the transmission is acting up and they said it was a selinoid going bad and it would cost 4-500 to fix it. I called several transmission places and they all told me the same thing that the GM transmissions are junk. They said if this is what the dealership is telling you is wrong with the car and the dealership didn't "drop" the pan, they can pretty much guarantee me that the transmission will go bad within the year if it is not rebuilt. To have the selinoid and transmission fixed I have been quoted $1500 - 2000. They said it will cost me more to have the selinoid fixed now and then the transmission later. Has anyone encountered this? The car now has 130,000 miles on it and the transmission people told me I was "lucky" because most of the GM transmissions go bad at 70,000 miles. Any suggestions? No wonder GM is in trouble - I know people that will never buy an American car again because of how much trouble they have had with them. I'm beginning to see why.
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Replying to: chele5 (Feb 13, 2006 6:12 am) 2001 car, 130k miles. About 25-30k miles per year. If the car will run another year after $400-$500 fix, it will be 155-160k miles. It probably makes sense to go with the smaller fix. Who know what else will fail during the year? It is possible that you will prefer to replace the car instead of fixing it again. Even more that you are unhappy with the car. After 100k car prices drops very fast. It looks like rebuilding transmission would cost about the same as your car costs now. The bigger repair would make sense only if you are already decided to use the car for many more years, no matter what. All transmission shops want to rebuild, it is their business. Personally, I would not rebuild. A factory remanufactured transmission costs only a bit more than rebuilding, but swapping transmissions is faster, easier, and much more reliable. Dealers install transmissions remanufactured by GM, with good warranty. |
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Replying to: chele5 (Feb 13, 2006 6:12 am)  Anyway, they can note your account with all of the problems that you are having with your car. They wont fix them, but the more people that call, the more of a record they have. Oh and by the way, I am one of those people who will never buy another "American" car. My husband drives a 1987 Honda Civic and it is more reliable than my 2000. I live in Alabama and there is a Toyota, Honda and Hyundai plant all with 2 hours of my home. They may be foreign parts, but they are American made. And they will last a whole lot longer.
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just got my 2006 GXP today. traded my 2002 GTP in, i got to say i like what they have done with the car, but winter tires are my question. live in Toronto, Canada snow is the issue. anyone driven in the snow with the stock tire on? and how did they handle?
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Replying to: dingo9tn (Feb 23, 2006 4:50 pm)
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Replying to: chats1 (Feb 24, 2006 12:14 pm) thanks for the info on the tires. ill get winters in the late fall. |
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Hi I have a 2004 pontiac grand prix gt, a couple days ago the engine light and "check gas cap" light came on, the cap was fine but I figured I would just replace it with a new one, its fine and sealed tight, how do I clear these codes off my screen and dash? Or do I have ot take it in to have it scanned and cleared, anybody know how, i have been told if i un-hook the battery it will work but will that effect the factory anti-theft system, any suggestions? Thx. tom
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Replying to: tball (Mar 08, 2006 11:36 pm) |
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Replying to: tball (Mar 08, 2006 11:36 pm) Symptom happened mid-way through a tank of gas, I stopped car, turned off, and tightened the cap (even though it was already tight). Started the car again, "Check Gas Gap" light came on. Cleared it using the "Enter Key." But then came on again next time I started. Long story short, took it into dealership, Service advisor knew of problem immediately -- grabbed the OBD code reader and cleared the codes. No issues. I'll let you know if anything else comes up. ARe you all cleared up now? Dave |
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Hey all. I just bought a 98 Grand prix from a dealership. I was wondering about the audio. The rear speakers are blown and I need to replace them. Any suggestions? My real question is what does this car come with for speakers? In the back I have one 6x9 and one 3". Is that normal? The speakers are not stock but they look it. Should I replace both..or am I just robbing my power? thanks a lot
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