1993 Pontiac Grand Prix SE from North America - Comments

I had to replace the timing belt, chain, and gears at 121,000 miles.

Paint is chipping off the front passenger quarter panel, and the hood.

Service engine soon light comes on in the middle of a trip for no apparent reason.

Very expensive to fix.

Looks and drives great.

I am very tall, so the moon-roof restricts my head room.

The car handles well and can really fly.

I love it, it's great!

I have the same car and engine and my service engine light also comes on during the middle of my trips, I had my car connected to a computer and it told me it was an "EGR" valve, which is an exhaust recycling valve, there was a tiny leak, my mechanic told me it is only a problem if the engine starts to stall while idling. Your problem might be different, but I figure if you don't notice anything and the light just comes on with no change in performance it's probably the same thing.

I also own a 97 Grand Am GT. I've read from various comments all of the problems I, myself am experiencing. The first week I bought my car with 71,000 miles. the check engine light came on. I got it checked out and was told that it was the O2 censor what appears to be very common with these cars. Two of my power windows have had to be replaced, the rug is worn out, and now it stutters very badly. The motor jerks badly when changing gears. Yes, I have put many miles on it because it stands at 112,000 miles., but I've kept it well in tuned. Now my EGR valve is open and I have to pay 225$ for another one. These parts are expensive. Anyone know if these is the cause for my car stuttering badly? Oh yah, some times it will start right up, and then others the fuel pump won't cut on and I'm stranded for hours untill it wants to start and I just replaced the fuel pump for 330.00. Help!

I read your comments, I own 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE only has 97,000 miles. Body very nice and it has 3.4 DOHC motor. But I see someone typed in about the grand am 1997 with some times it will start right up, and then others the fuel pump won't cut on and I'm stranded for hours untill it wants to start. It sounds the same problem with my car which my car is been sitting in a parking lot at my apartment. While I'm driving a junk truck til I get enough money to get my motor fixed. Most mechiancs telling me not worth it to fix needs rebuilt or buy new motor. Some say needs new camshaft, some say timing chain slipping. But this doesn't sounds to those problems. It sounds like it won't take the fuel and I smell gas everytime I'm trying to start my car and won't let me fire up right away. I had to HOLD on the gas pedal and hold the keys til it fires up and motor runs and press gas fast as I can move the car. Sometimes I can feel my motor being HIT really hard. Can anyone tell me any advices about this car can be fix??? I really love this car and it's very quick fast I don't want get rid of it! Car too beauitful! Email me at blondenikol78@aol.com thanks!

Hello.

I have recently purchased a 1992 pontiac grand prix se 3.4 liter, twin dual cam. its pretty hot car. my rack and pinion needs to be replaced at a cost of 450.00 cheapest price was at the pontiac dealership. my car shutters and wants to turn the other way when I am trying to take a turn. if I turn right the car wants to go left. if that is what you feel, than it might be that problem. I just replaced by battery today. cold cranking amps which is found on the battery is supposed to be at 690 units. my battery had a 550 unit in. so when it is too cold, the car wil not start and will be dead and will need a jump start everytime you want to start it up. also my anti-lock braked "dummy light" is always on. I need my computer for ABS fixed, you can still drive the car with no ABS sensors, but the pedal is much more hard to press and feels like you are not going to stop. I only drive the car 1 mile a day. until I get it fixed. otherwise I do like this car, it has a lot of "balls" I traded my 1988 toyota 4runner with a 4 inch lift on it with 35 inch tires. everything was done on my truck. when I traded my truck had a rebuilt engine with only 5 miles on it. brand new 35 inch tires, and looked exceptional. my daughter who is just turning four cannot get it the truck and buckle up so I traded with my friends boyfriend so she could get to work on time and now I have the pontiac. to me a good deal. heard a lot of great things.