2002 Pontiac Grand Am review from North America
"Piece of crap thanks to GM"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've owned my car for 3 years this fall.
Just had the cylinder and a switch replaced (car wouldn't start, but lights, windows, radio, etc. would) - $600.
Just replaced rotors and brake pads (brakes started making a grinding noise about a year into ownership of car) -$740.
Multi function switch is causing a clicking noise coming from what seems like my radio.
Before my 3 month warranty was exp. the driver side window fell into the tracks... since then both windows have failed and only one has been fixed. (too expensive to fix both right now)
Oil Leak.
After taking car to dealership, gears are pulling when shifting into the next gear. Hopefully nothing too serious.
CD player scratches CD's and CD's continuously get stuck.
Lights on clock are half on and half off.
Cabin light doesn't always come on... even after being replaced.
General comments?
Overall, this car has been a nightmare. I'm upside down in my payments and can't afford a new car. I would not suggest purchasing anything from Pontiac or GM.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2006 |