2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A great big disappointment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump relay went out causing car to quit running while driving down the road.
Service engine light comes on regularly.
Computer went out causing car to just shut off while driving.
Dealer replaced computer, new computer was bad and it also had to be replaced.
When computer was replaced, the car still would not start.
Dealer replaced ignition module, car still would not start.
Did compression check on motor, found to have no compression. Took top off motor and discovered a broken timing chain and gears. Dealer indicated it had evidently been over tightened at factory. Replaced these parts, car still would not start. Dealer did another compression check and 3 of 4 cylinders had no compression. Discovered that 10 of the 16 valves had been bent when the timing chain broke.
This was a $2700.00 repair. Luckily, we had bought an extended warranty because the factory warranty had run out 1,000 miles earlier.
General comments?
The car handles well.
The car looks good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27258 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37770 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2003 |