1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"The Grand Am is a very unreliable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ECM Prom Error at 106,000 miles.
Electrical problems off an on from 106,000 miles to present.
Shocks/Struts at 110,000 miles.
Transmission slippage around 111,000 miles.
Water pump at 125,000.
Now at 127,000 miles the car is literally drinking anti-freeze with no leaks in the coolant system.
General comments?
I purchased my Grand Am in May 2004. Immediately after I drove it off the lot I began to have problems. When I was driving down the highway I noticed the 'Service Engine Soon' idiot light came on. I immediately brought it to my mechanic. We hooked it up-to the diagnostic computer. At the top of a very long list of problems was an ECM Prom Error. After that I had the car inspected and tested. As expected, the car failed. I returned to the dealer. They said they would fix any problem that 'their mechanic finds'. That meant just a valve. Now it seems that when I fix one thing, another part needs to be fixed or replaced. I have started to look for a new vehicle.
On the upside however, the car handles rather well. There is plenty of power in the engine. Too much power in slick conditions.
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| A really great driving machine, wouldn't trade it for the world despite being temperamental. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2005 |