1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT from North America - Comments

I have a 1995 Pontiac grand am. I got it about one and a half years ago I have only had to put new struts, shocks, O.G. Sencer, and a hole tune up. It has 140,703 miles on it and it runs great, but one thing when I first start it, it runs then it st udders for like 30 seconds then after it comes out of it you can go any where you want with it. I went to Tenn. with it, but a good drive didn't even help it. I would like to fix it up real nice some day that's why I would like to no whats wrong with it. If you mite no whats wrong with it please feel free to send a message. 1995 WHITE 4 DOOR SE PONTIAC GRAND AM QUAD 4 DUEL OVER HEAD CAM flyin_low_88@yahoo.com So far I have put a CD player and under glow lites on it and put some in the vents, under the dash in the grille one by each coat hanger, I found some chrome heater switches from a truck stop that fit like a charm. I like to get a GT body kit, tint windows, window vents, head and tail lite covers, rims, and put a nice paint job on it.

Great car man. I know guys around here that have over 200,000 miles on their Grand Ams and are still going strong. My 2001 only has 60,000 on it, and it has never had one single problem. The Quad 4 is DEFINITELY the best engine. It has no rubber timing belt to replace and will go 100,000 miles between tune-ups. Your problem could be a leak in the engine vacuum system somewhere. I had that problem with my Dodge at around 239,000 miles and it was a broken hose that was allowing cold air to screw up the computer somehow when it was first started. Lots of luck, you got a GREAT CAR. I LOVE mine.

I'm on my second Grand Am. 1st was a 95 this one's a 98. Both were purchased new. Traded the 95 in at 98,000 miles. My 98 is getting ready to turn 135,000 miles and I drove it on a 500 mile round trip last month with no problems. I've had normal maintenance and expected repairs with a high mileage car, but I've never ever had a problem with either car not starting / running the first time I turn the key everyday. At just over 100,000 miles I replaced the transmission which I would not have done if the car wasn't paid for and if the engine weren't still in great shape. I have to agree with an earlier comment that there were an awful lot of these cars on the road for a long time so even if some had / have some serious glitches (mine developed A/C problems at around 90,000 miles) there are defects and lemons in every model line. But because there are so many of these cars out there it's not hard to research problems and find the right fix for it. And that's the pointer I can offer. Find a good mechanic. I have a policy of never ever taking my car back to the dealer once I drive it off the lot, not even for "free" maintenance services. (And I've heard several car experts say the same thing.) If I ever have to have warranty work on a new car then you can bet it would be traded in asap. I have my own mechanic who is not only very good, but he's the only one that touches my car even for regular maintenance. He will take the time to research an unusual problem so that he can fix it right the first time. Hope this helps.