1991 Pontiac Grand Am Reviews - Page 3 of 3

Cooling system on this car is going bad. Have had to replace water pump 3 times in the past 5 years. I have to have the system flushed regularly now.

Heater core replaced at 105k miles.

Starter replaced around the same time as heater core.

Paint peeled within first 7 years of ownership and was repainted under warranty.

Alternator replaced twice in past 3 years.

Front struts replaced twice in 12 years.

Driver's side door is falling apart. Interior door handle broke off in my hand a few months ago and last week the window regulator broke. Can't find the part as it is a manual window and they aren't carried by the dealer or aftermarket sellers.

This care has been reliable and comfortable for the 12 years I've owned it. However, after not being able to find parts (see window reference) I'm a bit frustrated with this manufacturer. The car isn't that old!

The car still looks great too and people are impressed when they see it. Good condition, clean, etc.

Starter has been replaced twice.

Alternator has been replaced.

Gear shifter selector cable broke at 141887mi. Easy fix, and possible fault of the auto shop where I took it to be repaired.

Rear brakes done at 142890mi.

Small oil leak near timing chain cover.

Needs muffler work, e-brake adjusted, and new engine mounts.

Some interior components have start to show their age. The main console has cracked on the side, and the center glove-box broke one of it's hinges.

Overall, this has been one of the most dependable cars I've owned.

The Quad4 is quick for a 4-cyl, but will not impress those that are used to the power and acceleration of a v6 or 8.

Very comfortable for it's type of car, and I'm surprised at how much I can fit in the trunk and back seat.

The interior is kind of plain, and not of very high quality.

Been keeping up with the normal maintenance i.e. spark plugs, shocks, wires, brakes, etc.

Replaced heater core at over 100,000 but less than 200,000 miles.

Replaced ORIGINAL water pump and ORIGINAL fuel pump between 270,000 and 285,000 miles.

Replaced ORIGINAL crankcase censor and ORIGINAL ignition module between 270,000 and 280,000 miles. (Car was stalling unexpectedly after jolting a bit. Thought it was fuel lines, but turns out it wasn't--it was the ignition module and crankcase censor!)

Currently we're on our fourth alternator.

Currently we are on our fourth starter (the third one in a year). (see next problem)

Most recent problem... start car and drive somewhere, shut it off, get back in a few minutes later, it doesn't want to start. Let it sit, it starts fine. But start it up right after shutting it off and it won't start. When it happened, they put in a new starter, but it's still doing it. It's in the shop right now being looked at.

Window problems. Bought it w/o AC so windows are used daily. Windows come off track, window comes out of clips that hold it into the door.

Passenger seat doesn't click back into place unless you force it.

It's losing it's pickup a little over time, but I'd attribute that directly to the mileage!

This car will NEVER be traded in for anything. Even when we get a new vehicle, we're still going to run this Pontiac. It must have been a damn fine day when they made this, because overall I'd rate it a 9 out of 10.

Replaced the starter.

Replaced the alternator.

New tires.

Needs the E-Brake fixed, and a tune-up. Otherwise this car has been very reliable, speedy, and comfortable. It has never failed to start, and has never left me stranded. Plus decent gas mileage is good.

Replaced heater core at 75000 miles.

Replaced first water pump at about 270000 miles.

Replaced first fuel pump at about 272000 miles.

Replaced crank case sensor at 275000 miles.

This car handles great, and still has good pick up and go at over 278000 miles.