the knock could be totally unrelated but i would check to see if the proper spark plug was installed. if its a hollow knock a wire might not be properly connected, either it pulled apart inside upon removal or not pushed down far enough on install.
My 2000 Grand Prix would have a low-speed knocking noise coming from the drivers side as the CV axle was failing. The loss of lubrication in the CV Boots allows the joint to make a knocking/tapping sound at a low speed. If the knocking is coming from the engine compartment, then it could be an entirely different problem.
the steering wheel..
A malfunctioning coil pack can cause your 2001 Pontiac Grand Am to backfire. The more likely cause is a faulty fuel injector.
Its going bad.
you might wanna chage the plugs and wires. what other symptoms does the car have. i am having the same problem in my 2003 pontiac grand prix gt
The ABS light on a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am can be reset by connecting an OBDII code reader to the vehicle's computer. It can reset all codes and determine their cause.
A whistling noise indicates a vacuum leak.
play in the drive train
Would this cause the car not to start If the EGR VALVE is bad
a crack or a hole in the tank. or hose for that matter
The vacuum line diagram for a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix can be found in the service manual. Vacuum is provided by the engine and leaks can cause serious performance issues.
It might cause the "check engine" light to come on.