2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT from North America - Comments

Blew both back speakers, one month apart. Replaced under warranty.

Button came out of gear shift. Easily put back in.

Due to low profile tires, I bent the rim in a large pothole. I had it fixed for $150CDN instead of the $800CDN new ones.

I've had this car for a year and a half and it's been virtually flawless.

It handles great, looks fantastic and has lots of room for any gear you have.

I put a new stereo and speakers in after the factory ones blew out on me and the trunk space allowed me to put in dual 12" subs with room to spare.

I have a Service Vehicle Soon light coming on as of yesterday that I have to look into, but from what I'm reading, it's a loose gas cap or burned out headlight.

A lot of people have had problems with this car, with all the bad reviews I'm reading on these boards, but I'm here to say that the car's been an absolute dream to me and I've enjoyed every minute in it.

Just an update to my review. The Service Vehicle Soon was indeed a blown driver-side headlight.

Hello,

I noticed you said you added dual 12" subs to your grand am. I was wondering if you replaced the 6 x 9s and if you had any problems doing so. I also placed 2 subs and replaced the speakers on my 2000 grand am gt and I am having problems with the 6 x9s.

Thanks.

Not too long ago my wife and I went out looking for a new car. We test drove Mustang, Saturn Ion, Scion Tc, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Accord, Dodge Caliber, the new Pontiac G-6, and a used Grand Am GT with 20,000 miles on it. The Grand Am was absolutely the best driving, best riding, fastest and smoothest of the lot we tested. It was also much better looking than the dog-ugly G-6. I was VERY surprised that the Grand Am was faster than the V-6 Mustang, but the one we drove was. It was also smoother and faster than the Accord.

I, ve had my 2001 gt for about 6 months now and I love it. it is very quick and I know for a fact it is faster than the 2005 eclipse v6. I thought it was very impressive. although it is quick on take off, it's not as good on top end, the eclipse did catch up after 100 mph. but who needs to go that fast anyway. as long as it will get up speed taking off, I'm happy, and the gt does that very well!