2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America

Front wheel hubs (both sides)

Heater Motor (Bearing)

Heater Motor (Replaced last year) leaking water into it has caused it to freeze up in extreme cold and blow circuit.

Pass-Lock - Wouldn't let me start car. I put in a remote starter by-pass and then I hold the key in run for about 10 seconds before I turn the car to start.

Rear speakers blown. Replacements don't come near to the sound of the originals. No bass unless they are torqued up.

Brakes (Runs through front pads pretty quickly)

Brakes (Front caliper tends to stick of course wearing pads even faster)

Not much else comes to mind at this point in time. The car handles great with Ultra Grip tires, despite the fact they are winter tires. The 50 series 16" rims keep the tires good and firm when corning which is always a pleasure doing the ramp thing...zooooooommmmm!!!

I like the car. I used to love it (as much as one can love an inanimate object).

A few things each year go wrong, but I'm pretty much on target with repair/maintenance costs for a 7 year old car running through Canadian winters.

I don't look forward to the intact manifold problems the Dexcool has apparently caused. I understand there is a class action suit going on about that now.

Can't drive more than 2-3 hours in one shot. Not the most comfortable driver seat. The seat doesn't push back enough for me either. I would like more leg room on the drivers side.