Faults:

Replaced belts.

The cruise control doesn't work, checked fuses and wiring.

The motor makes an odd somewhat quiet screeching noise and the motor is noisy.

The alternator is going out.

Had to replace driver side power window motor assembly twice.

Sometimes when trying to start vehicle, the starter kicks and so does the engine, but it'll take 10 minutes to finally get it started.

Had to replace front wheel bearings.

Tends to have quite a bit of electrical problems.

General Comments:

Vehicle is ecceptionally fast.

Seats ride stiff in front and back.

Very small space in back area.

Is a pain to see out the back window if you aren't that tall, considering the window is so high up.

Has a roomy trunk.

Gets bad gas mileage.

I've kept the routinly maintenance up on this car, but doesn't seem to fail, it always has something new that is going wrong, may not be the motor, but more electrical issues then I've seen in a long time.

Faults:

The only thing is the Service Engine Soon light is on, but that is just because it needs a tuneup. Everything else is in good condition. The tire pressure light came on, but that happened because my tire was going low. Nothing else has seriously gone wrong.

General Comments:

I think that other people that own this model of car and wrote a bad review should learn how to take care of their car. Regular maintenance is a must on any vehicle.

My car is very quick and it runs like a dream!

Faults:

The volume control doesn't work properly. I replaced this with a new head unit.

The molding on the doors and beside the windsheild has warped.

The carpet along the door panels has pulled away.

I have found water in the spare tire well many of times. The moisture has cause the cardboard piece that covers the well to warp and not lay flat.

The driver side window would go up and down slowly. I took it in to be fixed. The window worked fine for a few days, but now doesn't work at all.

I had to replace the wheel bearing on both sides.

The power steering pump went out.

The heater/AC only works on 3 or higher.

The gas gage will go from full to empty in a second. This seems to happen not long after filling up.

The most troubling thing is the thump the car makes when you make turns. I have had it to three places to find out why. Only one place could even give me an answer. They said the wheel bearing that was just replaced was a bad part. I took it back and got another. The problem still exist. Has this happened to anyone else? If so please tell me how I may fix this.

General Comments:

I love the look of the grand am, I always have.

The car is great for long trips.

I will never own another grand am. However I love pontiac's performance. I'll stick to the grand prix from now on. My husband has had three with no major problems. If something has gone wrong with them, at least they can tell you what it is.

I cannot afford another car at this time. So for anyone that has a family and better things to spend your money on, the grand am is not for you.