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I had the same problem. Took it into the dealer and it ran me about $1,000. Blown head gasket in my intake. In other words, this car is no Corvette, lol.

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Q: On a Pontiac Grand Am V6 3.1L why would the check engine light come on and the car jerk and there be a burnt rubber smell?
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