2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"Best new junk you can get for almost $20,000"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two weeks after purchase driver side power window stopped working.
Engine overheats while idling.
Exhaust leaking.
At 20000 miles brakes had to be replaced pads and front rotors. Rotors have changed shape from round to elliptic.
Water collecting in driver side rear fender, trunk lid and spoiler.
Leaking windows rear passenger side.
Shorted brake lights, constantly burning bulbs.
While idlling engine makes clicking noises.
Passenger headlight fell off with no reason, just dropped on the pavement.
Coolant temperature sensor went bad, doesn't turn on radiator fans (it is dual for better cooling-I guess).
At 25000 miles everything started again.
In addition to above mentioned defects,
suspension feels like has over half a million miles. The only two things that did not go bad on this car are muffler and license plate.
General comments?
Very bad investment not to mention pain in the neck with visits to the dealership for repairs. Best of all are the folks at the shop, always do whatever it takes to make me remotle happy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |