Everything!!! electrical to manifold antifreeze leaks that leaks into oil even. this car is by far the worst car I have ever owned. I would advise everyone not to even think about buying one.
Worst car I have ever owned.
This is for those that think their 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT is a peice of JUNK as they say. I happen to own one. I bought it brand new with less than 5 miles on it. I have not had any problems other than my rack and pinion that was under warranty that was fixed. I still own this vehicle and it has over 110,000 miles on it. When I first got it I immediately changed the oil to synthetic and it has been great. I would and have recommended to other to buy a Grand Am and have not after thoughts about it.
B.H. Colorado.
There are always a few (hopefully rare) lemons in any make of car. My 2001 Grand Am has performed flawlessly and I've encountered absolutely zero problems. My biggest regret is that the G-6 is a boring and plain cookie-cutter car with no character. I personally wish Pontiac had kept the Grand Am, body cladding and all.
My 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is by far the best car I've ever owned. I have never had any trouble with it at all, and the ride and performance are great. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if Pontiac still made them. I don't like the G-6.
Actually, I LOVE to see all the negative remarks about the Grand Am (even if most are written by Toyota salesmen) because clueless people actually take these remarks seriously and it results in lower prices for awesome used Gran Ams. I picked mine up still in warranty, like new, and loaded for $8500 in 2003. After 50,000 miles it is still running flawlessly, getting 30 mpg and looks like it did the day it rolled off the assembly line. This is the best and most reliable car I've ever owned. Thanks for helping me get a great deal!!
Mine has 134,000 on it and I constantly feel like it's going to break down on me. 50,000 miles; I guess you haven't had to replace the lower intake manifold or the wheel hubs yet; oh and wait till the bolts break in the rack and pinion (that's always fun) and it's not a question of if it's going to happen, but when.
I doubt Toyota or Honda salesmen have to bash american cars to get business, since previous GM owners go running to them!
I own a 2001 Grand Am GT. It's got 181,000km on it, and nothing but problems. Once the security light comes on, the car doesn't start. I had car towed to dealer, and all they did was charge the battery and it cost $200.00 for tow and $240.00 for mechanic, and I was told to replace the battery, so I did. The car still doesn't start all the time, I never know when it will start.
I have found out it's a problem with the passlock system, and found out if you turn the key to the on position and wait ten minutes, it should start, this seems to work.
I also have a loud noise coming from the front end like a humming sound, don't know what it is, and have a loud noise when opening the window. I talked to the dealer about the not starting problem, and they really have no idea why it does this.
Lemon car I'd say. Costs nothing but money. Too many other problems to list.
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