2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"My Grand Am GT; what a disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rack and pinion gear had to be changed after 2 weeks of purchasing the vehicle.
Fishbowl effect in both rear reverse lights.
Parking brake light will come on and stay on when it's raining or wet outside.
Very loud howling noise coming from front driver's side; replaced the wheel bearing 3 times within a month, and the problem is still there.
Sometimes the car will not start on the first try.
General comments?
I always wanted to own one of these cars, but now that I have one, it seems it's just one problem after another.
For me, I didn't think I would be investing more money in repairs than the car payments. The extended warranty hasn't been helpful at this point.
It looks good and it's fast, and doesn't hold back on the options.
But it's just too much money on the repairs, having to take it to the shop as much as I have and wait around until it's done, what an inconvenience.
After this car, it has changed my opinion on Pontiacs, and it's safe to say I won't be purchasing another Pontiac in my lifetime.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 36000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 69000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2007 |