1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE from North America - Comments

Bent rear axle could not be straightened, needed a full replacement.

Serpentine belt replaced at only 30,000 miles.

Eats oil occasionally.

Mysterious anti-freeze drip once (may have been caused by a loose cap).

The car's best attribute is the engine. I drove both a QUAD 4 and the V6, and the V6 is smoother, faster, and much more quiet.

Started up with no trouble in below-freezing weather.

VERY comfortable and reliable on road trips. The car does not want to run out of gas at highway mileage, and runs just as good after a long days journey.

I have a 1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE, which was has just recently been given to me from my mother. She bought it brand new and the car is now 8 years old and it runs just like it did the day she drove it off the lot. It has always been the dependable car in the family. We have had no trouble with it at all. It is a car that I feel really safe in, because recently I was in a car accident in the Grand Am and there was a lot less damage that I had expected. This car was really designed to protect its passengers. I was surprised that there was not a lot of damage done to the car in the accident. That's how well built these cars are!

I have had my 1994 Grand Am SE V6 for about five years now. Acquired it with 74,000 miles. Now has 150,000. This car has been one of the best cars ever. Starts very well in below freezing weather, almost right away with no cranking. I drove it door-to-door for three summers when I sold books to families in distant states going in and out of park, start and stop. Still have not had to replace transmission or starter!! (Automatic) Only thing now is I dislike the door panel design. Easily breaks away at bottom edge with rattles. Also had problem with turn signal, especially hazards do not always work, unless you turn the signal to left or right. Rear Brakes have been known to lock up on occasion, especially in wet and rainy weather. Had to replace radiator fan relay twice in one year, but not once since the last three years. Normal wear and tear now replacing small items on car. I would recommend this car to anyone and I am planning on buying a new one.