2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 review from North America
"The brakes are horrible and are an insult to a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front end and steering wheel started vibrating at 13,000 and 17,700 miles.
There was also rattling noise under the front end at 17,700 miles. The front strut bearing and mount assembly were warped.
At 21,730 miles, there was still rattling noise and excessive play in the front end. The front outer tie rod ends were warped.
The front end and steering wheel started vibrating again at 27,774 miles.
General comments?
It's a great car to drive and to look at, but there are some serious issues with the braking system in this car.
I purchased this car brand new and can't believe all the troubles I'm having with the front end. It seems as though when one problem is fixed (temporarily) another problem surfaces.
I really like my car, but I'm becoming very aggravated.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27775 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2002 |