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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.
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.
I am having the same rotor problems with my 2001 SE. I have had them machined once and I now need to replace them only two months later. Even the dealer told me that it is a common problem for these cars which is a little disappointing to hear. Otherwise the car has been pretty good, but I do agree, buy used and save a few thousand bucks.
I recently purchased a used 2001 se, but the car had rotor problems and the security light keeps coming on for some reason... would definitly recomend the car for speed,but not these problems...
I am a very diappointed owner of a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I am constantly in and out of the dealership and dealing with Pontiac due to the problems with my car. Since buying my car (brand new) in March of 2001, I have been overwelmed with reoccuring problems. In Dec. of 2002 I had to have my car towed because it would not move due to the cold weather. I have had to have the blower motor replaced for the A/C, my passenger side seat slides occasionally while occupied and will not lock into place while passenger side seat belt locks up and causes passenger to be squished. I have had both of these problems checked at least 3 times, but the dealer told me that he couldn't fix it because he didn't know which piece was malfunctioning and he'd have to order an entire new seat. The problem continues occasionally. I have also had problems with the doors leaking on both sides. I have had new strips put on at least 3 times. In addition to these problems I have also had to have my clutch replaced. After contacting the dealership, Pontiac and the Better Business Bureau, Pontiac decided to issue me an extended warranty, but it does not seem to be helpful because they are having a problem fixing the problems with the original warranty. Pontiac has also agreed to pay for damaged items from water leak, but it has taken a lot of time and effort to get them to finally agree to do this. They showed no sign of progress until I contacted the Better Business Bureau. I honestly would not reccomend buying a Pontiac Grand Am, but I have had more problems than most. I hope you find this helpful in your decision making. Thank you.
I bought a brand new 2001 Pontiac Grand AM. I only had the car a week before I had leak problems. They resealed the area they thought was leaking and don't you know, leaked again after 1 week. They had my car for two weeks trying to find the leak. I have a garage, but purposely park outside when it rains to make sure there are no leaks. Now I'm starting with break problems. Replaced back brakes in December 2002 now replacing front brakes. I really love the car, but the brake situation is scary. What happens when the warranty runs out? Right now they are paying for everything, what happens later. One more thing, they are also replacing my two front tires. I hear a swishing sound from them. They said that the Eagle tire that sits on the rim has a little play and that is where the noise is coming from so they are replacing them with Michelin tires. Only the front two.
Hi, I have a 2001 Grand Am SE that was purchased as a used car. The car was bought to replace my 1992 Grand Am GT. I was happy with my old car, and thought buying another GM auto would be a smart move. The car new car has all the usual Grand Am/Alero problems such as faulty blinker/hazard switches, a faulty fan switch that does not turn on until number three, and numerous scratches in the driver and passenger door glass. The digital odometer is faulty as well. The car also leaks from both doors due to an ineffective vapor barrier that allows the water to pour in. The car also leaks under the passenger side dash which is most likely the fresh air inlet box. The leak issues were identical to ones I dealt with my 92'. This car has been a complete headache since purchased, and I may never purchase another Grand Am again.
Do not buy a Grand am, prix or a Chevy Malibu. The rest are good vehicles as far as I know.
Hello,
My daughter graduated this year from high school, and we helped her purchase her first car, a 2001 Grand Am. BIG MISTAKE! It had 40,000 miles on it. She has had it a whole 3 months. Now it will start sometimes and other times it won't. My husband would load it up, haul it to the shop and it would start every time. It has been to the shop 4 different times now. They think they have finally found the problem. It is going to cost several thousand dollars to fix. We are so disapointed. And the car had the same problem with the previous owner and they never could fix it. It is an electrical problem. They think. I wonder if anyone else is having this problem?
I bought my pontiac grand am gt1 brand new. It is fully loaded, and I have loved it from day 1.But I also have had brake problems. I have a lot of miles on my car because I drive 60 miles to and from work, but I had to replace the brakes the first year, also the starter. Now it needs new brakes and rotors on the front. The fuel pump was replaced last week after I was stranded at the doctors office. Even with the problems I have had I would buy another grand am, because of the amount of room I have between my knees an the dash. After a car accident in 99 that is a very important feature for me.
I purchased my 2001 Grand AM GT in March & have had it in the shop 3 times already. First, the driver side window motor went out. That was $500 to fix. Then, the car had an intake gasket that was leaking which cost almost $600 to fix. The most recent problem has been the starter. I love the looks & feel of this vehicle, but I am about to drop it off at the dealers door! In the past I had good luck with a 1995 Trans Am & a 1998 Grand Prix GTP so I am quite disappointed in my current purchase. The problems I have had with the Grand Am GT may be turning me off to Pontiac all together.
I just recently bought a 2004 Grand Am Gt2 after owning a 1999 Grand Am for 5 years. I am very disapointed in this car! Leakage still exists, brakes are horrible, not only that the car is made so cheaply that the squeaks after owning it for 4 days 30 total miles are totally unbearable! I highly suggest not to buy a Pontiac Grand Am new or used both require a large amount of patience. Also, please note that Colorado does not owe to the law of the 3 day cooling off period. Tell your friends.
I own a pontiac grand am as well. electrical problems!!! leaks!!! anyone that owns this car contact me we can share info. my car leaks when it rains and it is due to the front window believe it or not!! it leaks in. also it won't start half of the time!! I know how to fix that temp!!!
I recently purchased a used 2001 Grand AM SE. I love my car and I've had no problems until now. Tonight my Service Engine Soon light came on, but I don't know why. The car isn't overheating and there isn't any funny noises coming from the engine. My dad was with me when I bought the car and he knows A LOT about cars and his brothers are in the car fixin' business (they hate being called mechanics *lol*) and my dad found nothing wrong with the car at the time of purchase and he says he'll check it out tomorrow and see what is wrong. In the past he's owned a Grand AM (actually one of the very first grand am's ever built) and had no problems with it. He's also owned a Pontiac Bonneville and had no problems with it either.
I had a Pontiac Grand Am GT 2000 for a short while, I did notice leaks in the rear floor boards, small, but enough to notice, never got it fixed, didn't happen all the time, only had the car for about 20,000 before I traded it in, not because of these problems - I needed a truck and I got a great deal on a new one, the brakes were also a little bit of a problem, not major, if I would have keep the car I would have bought after market high performance brakes for a little more than stock, that would have solved the problem, other than that it was a sweet car, loved driving it. Miss it! I am writing this post because I have come across another Grand Am just like mine was color and all, but with the new ram air hood and XM radio, moon roof in it, not sure if I am going to go and do this trade, but I do miss the way the car road. I also have had a long history of Pontiac Grand Am's, Sunbirds even a 1967 Pontiac Catalina, was my first car, and I loved every car Pontiac has made, yes there where some problems, but just like all cars, (Hynda, Ford, and yes even Honda, my friends have had) buy a extended warranty for up to 100,000 miles for about $1000 and forget about it :). I think it is well worth it, the new Grand Am GT1 is a sweet car.
P.S. yes buy used with low miles the price drop is a joke.
Thanks.
We are the owners of two Pontiac's. One, grand am GT1 2001 that we bought brand new and a grand prix GTP 2000 that I purchased from my father (who bought new). The GTP was taken to the dealer after seeing rain for the first time, because it leaked from the front windshield! The Grand AM needs brakes and rotors, but it is still under factory warranty--will that be covered? We have had the alternator replaced in the Grand AM and besides the noisy ride, crazy blinkers that work when they want to and bad brakes-it's an OK car. I love the GTP. Performance and style-it's wonderful.
I bought a new 2001 Pontiac Grand AM. I have had some minor problems with it. I had to replace the brakes about a year after I purchased it. The turn signals have been intermittent (There is a recent recall on this problem). Just recently the blower went out. It only blows air on the highest setting. Over all I really like this car. I have put a lot of miles on it and it seems to be holding up.