1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America

There is a leak somewhere in the vehicle that causes the glovebox to "flood" after a heavy rain. Never found leak, never repaired.

Manual windows came off track.

Oil pump dead at 117,900 miles.

Replaced timing chain guides and tensioner the same time as the oil pump.

Around 116,905 miles, coolant sensor went. "Low coolant" warning light remained on until sensor replaced.

Removed and replaced shock absorbers at 117,935. This included both front struts and strut mounts.

Washer pump blew about one week after I purchased the vehicle (July 2005).

Driver's side headlight died around 117,600 miles.

Failed emissions testing, installed new muffler, new exhaust pipe and new cat.

Like other GM vehicles from that year, the paint is prone to peeling/fading.

In the short time that I owned this vehicle, I spent $1,341 on repairs.

Prior to everything going wrong with this vehicle, it was very fun to drive. For a 2.3L vehicle, it was very quick and fuel-efficient.

But be forewarned, be prepared for anything and everything to go wrong. I owned it for less than two months before I had to have it serviced.