1997 Pontiac Grand Am Grand AM GT review from North America
"It is the worst car that Pontiac ever designed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced alternator 3 times.
Driver side window motor.
Passenger side window motor.
Fuel injectors.
Water pump.
Radiator.
Ignition module 2 times.
Ignition coils 2 times.
Oil pump failure.
Engine replacement.
General comments?
This car is a money pit, if you have money to blow buy a Grand AM.
I have replaced more parts in this car than I like to admit.
The oil pump on the V6 3.1L is unreliable, you will lose a camshaft one day.
The window motors are a pain in the butt to replace by yourself.
You need to be born inside the car to replace the alternator for the first time.
The radio volume knob is the least of your problems if you own this beast.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.1L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2008 |