1999 Pontiac Grand Am Reviews - Page 11 of 78

Volume knob may go up or down.

Drivers power window works only sometimes.

Plastic intake housing cracked, leaking coolant.

Fan only works on 3, 4, and 5.

Ignition wearing out.

I agree that all of these service issues seem relatively normal. I can't understand a guy complaining that he only got 175,000 miles out of what started out as a low end vehicle. I'd say that's pretty good. I have had many of these problems, which are a nuisance, but a nuisance to be expected with any low end car with 100,000 plus miles. Fortunately, I make most of my own repairs, so it isn't as expensive for me. I had to change pads and rotors, but it only cost like 100 bucks for the parts. My passenger side was getting water and I found that the side mirror assembly was cracked and water was getting in there, 35 bucks and ten minutes... all better. Don't get me wrong, I wish I had a better car, but I don't... I have a 99 Grand Am SE with 125,000 miles, so I anticipate service issues, as should anyone buying any car for a couple grand that has over 100,000 miles.

Head gasket went when under warranty of previous owner - fixed by GM, no problems since.

Replaced battery when I got it - 1st battery change (expected repair)

Front driver side bearing wore out at 120,000.

Replaced serpentine belt at 80,000 and at 130000 - 1st was expected repair from previous owner, 2nd time the GoodYear belt had a flaw and broke. Replaced with GM belt.

Replaced spark plugs and wires at 110,000 - expected repair.

Radio display went out about 6 months ago - radio still functions good except for that.

Damage to interior from sun - parked out side for 9 years so its expected.

Struts are starting to show signs of wear - expected at this mileage.

Brakes replaced at 75,000 mile for first time by 1st owner and were upgraded to better brakes at the time.

Car handles great. Very reliable and gets mid-upper 20s for fuel economy. Comfortable and roomy for a mid-sized/small car.

Drivers side window motor broken.

Volume goes up when turned down.

O2 sensor malfunctioned.

When I come to a stop sign/light and then press the accelerator, the car stalls.

The CD player will not play. After I put a CD in, it kicks back out with a "E20" message.

The 1st and 2nd level of AC/Heat does not work.

My Grand Am is great on the road. I have driven it for 11 hours straight with no problems. It just seems to be problematic.

OK, so I've only had my car now for a couple of years now. I drive a 99 Pontiac Grand Am.

The problem that I have with it is all three windows, except my drivers side window, have fallen into the door.

I got the car from my Mom during my junior year in high school. When it was hers, the drivers and passenger windows fell in. She then got them repaired. Some months after that, the back windows both fell in.

During my senior year in high school, the passenger window fell in again. Ever since then, my windows have just been on and off.

My drivers window hasn't fallen yet again, but tends not to open every once in a while.

I've heard that Grand Ams have always had problems with their windows. If I had the money I would go out and buy another car. Seems as if the repairs cost more than the car itself costs.