1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From the week we brought the car home we noticed that the interior paneling was bubbling and needed replacing.
At 38,000 the water pump blew and the dealer wouldn't touch it.
The Manifold intake gasket has started leaking at 40,000.
The radio has been replaced twice because of malfunctions.
The power steering fluid restrictor and pump has been an on going concern because of squealing.
General comments?
The GT model is quick and fairly comfortable to drive long distances.
But it is disappointing to have to do engine repair on a vehicle at 40,000 miles.
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| This car was good for the first 100,000 miles, but after that it should have been pushed off a cliff |
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| Worthless, Unreliable, and Poorly Built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2003 |