2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"This car is a poorly made "money pit""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Master Window Switch malfunctioned at 40,000 miles.
Flywheel cracked at 47,000 miles.
Fuse blows when cigarette lighter is engaged.
Throttle body is covered with carbon buildup which causes it to stick shut when the engine is hot. It has to be cleaned every 400 miles.
The turn signal audio clicks constantly in the cabin when the blinker is not even on. Probably a crossed wire, but very hard to get to.
Consumes oil at a higher rate than any other car I've owned. Roughly 2 quarts per 3,000 miles.
A strange electrical problem has recently surfaced where the car has seemed to grow a mind of its own. This has caused trouble starting, and a gallery of warning lights, doors locking and unlocking by themselves, and occasionally it stalls while driving.
When the steering wheel is turned after startup the ABS, Traction Control, and Service Vehicle lights come on.
The brakes have actually engaged while I was accelerating several times.
The car is in the shop right now for the brake and electrical difficulties.
General comments?
This car has good acceleration and handling.
There are just too many little and now big repairs that I have had to make.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2005 |