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.
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.
Back again with more problems!
Pontiac put a 6 year battery in my car... guess what? I need a new battery and the car is only 4 years old.
A mechanic who jump started my car this morning told me it might be the alternator...lovely.
Still working on getting new brake pads and rotors.
I'm starting to feel that I should just start handing my paycheck over to Pontiac... oh wait, I already do.
Back again...
I ended up trading in my car for a 2006 Nissan Sentra. My pontiac wasn't worth hardly anything because of the many problems I've had with it. Good luck to everyone else.
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE, and had to replace the drivers window motor a year ago.
Today the passenger window sash and clips had to be replaced, which is a pain since it is glued on; the mechanic had to remove the glass and remove the glued sash, and re-glue on a new one onto the glass. Normally most people would just replace the glass; a very expensive job.. But mine was repaired and cost 229.00 using my old window. I'd hate to see the bill if I had used a new one.
Overall I'm happy with my car, and would buy a new one if I was in the market for a new Pontiac..
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