2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT from North America - Comments

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.

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.

Hi, I live in Florida and just purchased a used Grand Am GT 1. I absolutely love this car in almost every aspect. The problems you and other people have had do scare me. My last car was a 04 Grand Am SE and I had put 50,000 miles on it with no problems whatsoever. Any suggestions or ideas about the car would be helpful. Thanks.

Hi guys, after reading this and having my own Grand Am, yeah strange things happen with the car. I bought it used at 70,000k, and now have 98,000 k on it.

My check engine light comes on because my coolant temp is not at the optimal temperature for optimal performance..

OK, I tested the coolant, it was fine. Now, dex cool will corrode your cooling system and that will cause other problems. That's always been a issue. However, if you find that you are replacing the same thing over and over again in one month, and still having the same problem, get a new mechanic LOL.

My radiator fan fell off my Grand Am when I first got it. Thankfully it did not go through my radiator. However the dealership swore up and down that it was the alternator. OK, replaced the alternator even though mine tested fine. Then lo and behold, my car had sparks flying out from under it and it was the radiator fan. So something that would have cost me maybe 150.00, they got me for 600. Now I stick to my gut, and know how and diagnose it myself, then take it in. Just be careful with some dealerships.

Also with the high price of gas, some gas stations have mixed water in with their gas, and that can cause some major problems. I only use petro 94 oct. And the car seems great. Next is to get dex cool out of there. LOL.