2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America

Idles at high speed.

Complete brake overhaul.

Cd player scratches Cd when ejecting.

Intake manifold gasket melted.

Cruise control faulty.

Cigarette lighter blows fuses.

Light on radio screen went out.

On initial start up, the car is registering 15mph. it takes a while to idle down OR I can decrease the speed by tapping the accelerator once or twice.

The brakes were dragging within a week, so the dealer did a complete brake overhaul and found faulty calipers and cylinders in the rear braking system. I spent several hundreds of dollars trying to get the front brakes done correctly.

When I eject a Cd, I noticed the Cd player would make a slow dragging sound. The best way to remove is with the radio in the off position. (which I thought was odd also.)

I kept having to add coolant, and at oil change time the dipstick registered empty. The dealership didn't know what was wrong. So, with some troubleshooting, I figured out it needed an intake manifold gasket. I started smelling plastic burning under the hood and just followed the scent.

I got the intake manifold gasket replaced and changed oil and filter. The car started knocking after that, so I did addl research. Several incidents were reported regarding engines going for no obvious reason (s) I haven't started negotiations with GM/Pontiac and the dealership told me to buy an engine and put in it.

I can use the cruise control, but inadvertently it accelerates. I have to turn it off and start over. The second time usually causes it to operate correctly.

I'd like to use the cigarette lighter for car charger, but it did'nt work. They changed the fuse, but every time they put on in, it would immediately burn. I don't smoke, but I do have need for the lighter.

Within three weeks, the light on the radio screen went out and no one seems to know why or what to do about it.