1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Looks nice, unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump.
Thermostat.
Serious electrical problems after the warranty expired $$$.
Alternator.
Also I have replaced the brakes every 13,000 miles.
General comments?
Coming from a Toyota, I expected reliability. This Grand Am is not only unreliable, it has broken down places leaving me stranded on highways. The electrical problems started one month after my warranty expired. I pay to have it fixed, and something else goes wrong. I recommend that any other Grand Am owners with electrical problems call the Pontiac number in the back of your owners manual. Tell them you want your problem on file. Ask for your case number. This car is a potential fire hazard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cyl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2000 |