2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Will decompose in 3.1 years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake rotors completely shot by 20k miles.
The window and sunroof switches sometimes take a day off.
Bumper trim and Pontiac logo have come off twice.
General comments?
The brake issue is by far the most annoying. All four rotors were warped at 10k miles and needed to be replaced at 20k. Pontiac dealer and owner assistance claimed that is normal wear and refused to do anything about it.
The window switches on the driver door and the sunroof switch all seem to be worn out. They work like a remote with bad batteries.
I had an Alero GLS before this that held up much better. Without the Olds 5 year warranty, there is NO WAY I am keeping the Grand Am around past 3 years.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Alero |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2004 |