2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Dependable mid-size car with good gas mileage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Standard 2-way Power Seat motor/platform failed twice. The first time at about 20,000 miles, and the second time about 40,000 miles.
Right front wheel hub/bearing was making noise and was replaced by dealer about 41,000 miles. Still had noises from the front end.
Original Equipment Good Year Eagle LS tires were very noisy. However, at over 40,000 miles there is still slightly less than 50% tread left.
General comments?
Purchased new in July, 2004 and traded it for a new Buick LaCrosse Super in February, 2009.
Very good mileage! We obtained 19 to 21 in town and 29 to 31 highway. Since new slightly over 24 mpg average. Will miss this mileage with our new car!
Stylish, aggressive looks.
Optional original equipment "chrome" wheels are cheap plastic trim epoxied to what are nice looking aluminum wheels when left in their natural state! Pontiac (GM) should be embarrassed to charge extra for these!
Poor seating ergonomics for me (I'm 6 ft/250 lbs), but my wife had no problems.
Extremely noisy on highways. The Olds convertible we have is quieter, Sur suburban is quieter, and our new Buick is definitely much more comfortable and quieter!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2009 |