I have owned my Pontiac Grand Am for 5 years, And after reading all the comments on this page I don't feel so bad about the few problems that I have seen. However, The problems that I have read in these reviews sound all too familiar.
The performance end of the car is great. Wonderful pick-up and handling.
We should have know when we first purchased the car that there could be problems because just looking at the engine we could not locate even the spark plugs and wires.
1. I read that most people have had to replace the alternator. I feel that this is common maintenance with any vehicle.
2. I have not have a rear power window for about 3 years now, and I'm beginning to lose my driver's power window now, and when it goes out in the up position, you are just out of luck.
3. The air conditioning is now out and trying to find the "low side" to recharge this creature has been a headache.
We are giving this car to our daughter now. I just hope that it will be something that she (or we) won't be throwing a lot of money into.
I have had several problems with the alternator in this car and the windows.
Hey I had that problem with the air conditioner, I did end up finding the low pressure spot to recharge the coolant, but have you also checked if there is a hole in any of the lines, I had that problem from the fan hitting the hose, email me to find out what you need at dmanning_35@hotmail.com.
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