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Pontiac Grand Prix Rattles, Clunks and other odd Noises

118 messages,  Last post on Dec 29, 2012 at 1:55 PM

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#113 of 118 Re: Clunks and Mysterious Noises!!!! [motorcity6] by jakesouliere

Aug 03, 2011 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: motorcity6 (Jul 28, 2011 9:11 am)
You're a car killer! I am 40 years old and only on my 4th car, 3 of them Pontiacs, the first being a Buick J-body. The '84 Skyhawk (2 litre/2bbl/5-speed) had 245,000kms running strong but body was rotting so sold it. Then '90 Tempest (3.1 litre/5-speed) had 275,000kms running strong before I sold it for a much needed van, a '95 Trans Sport SE(3800). Still have the van, still runs great at 352,000kms, and "no" I have not had gasket problems. All of the above vehicles except the Skyhawk were purchased used, and with less than 50,000kms. No major failures, no major triumphs - they were what they were. Changed the oil every 4000 kms (not 5000).
My current Pontiac is a 2007 Grand Prix GXP 5.3litre V-8. Handles like a champ, goes like hot snot and loves to be babied too. Bought it with 27,000kms and now have 43,000kms. Only disappointment is the front brake wear. I'm needing to change rotors/pads already and I'm not exactly hard on my vehicles (obviously if you look at the numbers).
Long story short - before you buy a used vehicle know what you're buying and when you buy it take care of it.
BTW, the Monsoon stereo is the WORSE isn't it?? It hurts my ears.

#114 of 118 Re: Clunks and Mysterious Noises!!!! [jakesouliere] by motorcity6

Aug 04, 2011 (11:51 am)

Replying to: jakesouliere (Aug 03, 2011 4:25 pm)
I have considered buying a used GXP, however after reading all the complaints of the brake and tranny problems, along with the rotten front tire life. I decided that my 2006 GT is the final GM product ever for me..
 
I don't abuse cars, don't like to mess around with dealers, have seen way too many in my long life..
 
Used to make the run from Detroit area to Pt. Robinson, Ont, twice a month, approx. 380 miles round trip..Smoked the roads, 6hrs of driving for the day..3 hrs in meetings..Got my worst speeding ticket ever 2 blocks from the BlueWater bridge at Sarnia, Ont..The cop was laying in the ditch w/radar gun and got nailed for $300., US..
 
Neat roads in Canada, and I really enjoyed the people..Don't really go for the political ideology but it is better than the current regime in the USA...
 
The Ford Mustang GT will be here shortly, however the Pontiac will be preserved/reserved for visiting family members to drive..I know how the family drives and they ain't getting the 6spd manual shift V-8 to abuse..That's for me to do..

#115 of 118 Clunking noise by murray89

Nov 28, 2012 (11:40 am)

I have a 2002 pontiac grand prix gt and it is making a noise at the front of my car that sounds like hitting two hollow pieces of wood together. I tried to determine if it was just going it at certain times or not. It just does it. Do you have a possible diagnosis?

#116 of 118 Transmission issues by swolemj

Dec 28, 2012 (8:35 pm)

I have a 2008 pontiac grand prix. Around 98,000 miles I noticed my car started to shutter. I had recently replaced my battery so I figured my throttle was recalibrating itself. Wrong! The shuttering starting to get worse. After I took it to a mechanic I found out that due to an inferior alluminum used in the transmission that I am now looking at having my transmission rebuilt. Has anyone else had this problem?

#117 of 118 Reflashes for 2008 Pontiac transmission by swolemj

Dec 28, 2012 (8:38 pm)

Does anyone know of any reflashes for my pontiac grand prix? (computer update for car)

#118 of 118 Re: Transmission issues [swolemj] by gmcustsvc

Dec 29, 2012 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: swolemj (Dec 28, 2012 8:35 pm)
We hope the rebuild goes okay, swolemj. Are you working with a local mechanic, or with one of our GM dealerships?
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

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