2005 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Nice drive, but unreliable and not impressed with GM's attitude"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intermittent starting problem since purchase from GM dealer. They could not find the cause.
Lower intake manifold gasket and oil pump drive shaft oil ring replaced at 27,000KM.
Warranty expired June 2008. Front struts had to be replaced at a cost of 700.00, Aug 2008, 44500 Kms. Phoned GM customer service and basically was told too bad, as that's the chance you take purchasing a used vehicle, even if it was from their lot with low KMS.
Still have intermittent starting problem, which I'm sure will cost a bundle when it finally goes.
General comments?
Would never recommend a GM product nor ever purchase one again, no matter how good the deal. It's too bad as the car is nice to drive, but I feel nervous driving a car with 46K KM on it, and it is not reliable. Tried to sell it but no one wants it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 46000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2009 |