2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 review from North America

I bought this car in November of 06 to get rid of the high maintenance and repair costs of my 99 Jimmy (that's another story)

Had the car for a week, and the battery died, OK no big deal dealer replaced.

Brakes stink on this car, rotors warp on it, even with the spoked chrome upgrades my car has.

In july it started to start when it wanted to, dealer couldnt figure it out. it worked fine for few weeks, then stalled out when I was driving mind you no lights come on, no codes are blown.

They replaced a washer on a wire that went to a mount somewhere it was a tsb. this was August.

Car was running great about a week ago it decided to not want to start in the morning, its not the passlock issue as I don't have the security light problem. I turn it on listen for the fuel pump to prime and then try to crank nothing, after about 4 or five cranks it will eventually start. Started fine all day like that for about 2 days.

I topped off the oil and threw some lucas fuel system cleaner in the tank, and it was fine for two days.

Today I go to leave work, and no start of course when I am on my way to pick up my son from school. after about 5-7 cranks (I'm now worried about the battery giving out before it starts) I get enough fuel to turn it over.

Needless to say I am going to call the dealer tomorrow lucky for my extended warranty, as long as its the fuel pump it will be covered.

I have heard horrifying stories about the security system and how expensive the ignition modules are to replace and of course that isn't covered under my warranty what a shock.

I can't believe that a car with only 68,000 miles that was meticulously maintained (I have all the records from the previous owner), and I maintain it very well also, can have so many issues, I can't wait to pay down on this enough to break even and I'm buying a Nissan Versa ASAP, I will never buy a GM product again, and I have never owned anything, but GM, but I'm done.

I really like this car, the engine runs fantastic not a leak underneath, its sporty and fun, and pretty good on gas, its just a shame no one will do anything about the common problems that EVERYONE who owns them has except for the rare few.