2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 review from North America
"Quick car that needs new brakes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front brakes would pulsate when it was wet out. The rotors needed replaced two months after purchasing it. The front rotors are giving me problems again and I only have 31,000 miles on the car. The rear rotors had to be turned at 22,000 miles because they glazed over.
General comments?
This is a very nice looking car, but the brakes are pitiful. Pontiac has to step up and make a recall on this problem. I see a lot of other owners listing this as a problem also.
The car runs very well and it is very quick. The exhaust has a nice sound to it and the stereo isn't all that bad either. I would recommend this car, but I would suggest buying one used. They don't hold their value very well. You would pay close to $20,000 for a new one and it would be worth $12,000 in six months. It's just a suggestion.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2002 |