1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE V6
Summary:
A piece of junk
Faults:
My rotors have been replaced twice.
My molding around both front windows has come a part.
My alternator has been replaced.
My battery went out at 65,000.
Intake gasket now leaks and I have to add coolant to the radiator every other day.
Front end shakes terribly when speed above 65.
General Comments:
This is the worst car I've ever owned, I will never purchase another one like this if I can finish paying for it. The car wholes no value when I tried to trade it for something newer it's only worth about 3200. By the time I finish paying for it'll be worth $20.00.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th January, 2003
7th Jul 2003, 15:43
My 1999 Grand Am leaked "dexcool" as well. It was a $900 repair. The intake gasket failed at 65,000 miles allowing dexcool to mix with the oil. I was under the impression this was an isolated problem until I checked out all of the complaints on the net. To make matters worse (and not to be scaring you) six months later the engine is being replaced. I purchased this car new and maintained it as per the service manual. Never again will I own a GM product. This very week (as my Grand-Am is getting an engine) my S-10 is also in the shop getting a "dexcool" leak fixed on a 60,000 mile GM engine!