1992 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"General Motors biggest mistake"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My radiator core blew.
My engine overheated.
My head gasket fried.
My head cracked.
My alternator cooked itself.
My water pump housing cracked.
Ball joints needed replacing.
Tie rod ends needed replacing.
My rear defrost is not receiving power.
Currently not pumping out heat.
Windshield washer pump burned out.
Currently on my third windshield.
Wipers blew off when passing another car in a freezing rain storm.
Intake manifold gasket began leaking.
Replaced battery twice.
Driver side window is off track.
Gas filler will not close.
Shocks/struts needed replacing, 3/4" drive Snap-on Impact would not budge mounting nuts.
Transmission grinds when shifting to reverse at a standstill.
General comments?
Despite the disgusting history of problems, the car is fun to drive.
This car is quite peppy and handles well.
Goes like snot-stops at 180/Km.
I will never buy a Grand Am or any other Pontiac product ever again!
It is not wise to impulse buy vehicles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 liter Quad 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 132000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 201000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2002 |