1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A really sour lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the first month of owning the car, had the transmission wiring replaced, transmission switch and alternator.
6 weeks later, had to have another alternator, new electrical wiring and an ignition switch.
We have had to replace the battery on a regular basis. The average life of one in this car is 6 months if you are lucky.
Changed the anti-freeze and flushed the radiator which caused a sensor to blow.
Most recently, another alternator and ignition switch after it had been recalled for an ignition switch relay to fix a problem.
General comments?
This car is definitely a Monday or a Friday product.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Quad4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2001 |