1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Good car for a mechanic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil pack housing and coils packs needed to be replaced at 90000 miles.
90000 miles Rainwater leaked into glove compartment. The source of this leak is unknown to me, and it only happens when the rain comes from a certain direction.
92000 miles The rear brake line needed to be replaced.
92000 miles The exhaust pipe cracked in front of the catalytic converter.
93000 miles The blower motor shorted out and needed to be replaced.
100000 miles The transmission slips frequently, and reverse doesn't work.
105000 miles The passenger side wiper motor stopped working and the wiper arm on that side broke off.
110000 miles The alternator broke off the bracket that mounts it to the motor.
As of now, (115000) miles, the car needs a new front passenger side wheel bearing, motor mount, CV joint, and both brake rotors and pads in the front.
General comments?
In spite of all the things that have gone wrong with the car, it has never failed to get me where I'm going.
The stock stereo was awesome, although the speakers didn't last all that long.
This car is very comfortable to drive and there more than enough room to haul people around in it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L SOHC Quad four Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2005 |