1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Not a wise investment if on a tight budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator low light keeps coming on.
Car leaks water when it rains or snows.
Skidding when applying the brakes.
Noise coming from the AC compressor that sounds like metal scrapping.
Trunk release lever stopped opening the trunk.
Windshield wiper blades scraping the windshield.
Center console lighting flickers intermittently.
The "ETS Off" light is on.
The check engine light remains on.
Serpentine belt worn out.
Drive belt worn out.
CV axle broken.
Brakes wear out frequently.
Water pump was leaking/broken.
Stereo malfunctions.
Battery connectors bad.
Brushing arm on the drivers side worn out.
Car alignment off.
The motors on all of the power windows are worn out.
Electrical malfunctions with the headlights and interior lights.
The car died on me a couple of times.
General comments?
This car can accelerate quickly (from 0-60 in less than 10 seconds).
The appearance of this car is attractive.
The car needs a lot of routine maintenance work performed.
Recommended reviews
| A fun car not worth the pain of upkeep |
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| Fun Car, but you better be mechanically inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 134000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2007 |