1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Another reason GM is in the mess they are"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Head gasket blew at 100,000 miles.
2. Leaks water into passenger compartment. Carpet is ruined.
3. Both power windows do not work. Replaced one motor which worked one month.
4. Ignition relay was replaced under recall.
5. Replaced defective headlight multi-switch.
6. Wiper-mist multi-switch does not work properly.
7. Blower motor will stop working until tapped upon.
8. Speedometer randomly drops to zero and then back to normal.
9. ABS system light on constantly, due to power steering pulse unit wiring being damaged. Power steering unit would need replaced.
10. Replaced defective cooling fan motor.
11. Currently, overheats to 220, maybe radiator.
12. Water pump has been replaced.
13. Alternator has been replaced.
14. Driver side tie rod has been replaced.
General comments?
Nice sporty little car, economical on gas. V-6 is peppy and fun to drive. Would enjoy the car if there wasn't always something wrong with it. I have nearly always owned GM cars and this will likely be my last.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Gas F.I Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2009 |