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!

1999 Pontiac Grand Am

Summary:

Everything that looks good is not good

Faults:

I just purchased the car one week ago from the dealer.

Already I had to take it back. The brakes were grinding, the dealer said it was normal. But they fixed the problem. The dealer said the problem was due to metallic brakes, But I knew better.

The driver side is leaking water from under the car. The dealer said it was due to the air condition or the heater.

The car drives slower than the amount of acceleration you put to it.

General Comments:

I like the car, it rides good.

But looks aren't everything.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 28th January, 2003

1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4 V6

Faults:

Rotors had to be replaced twice and still have rubbing noise. The intake manifold gasket went at 36000 miles. The coil packs had to be replaced along with the belts at 36000. The driver-side window has shifted forward, needing a new window and regulator. The radio volume is messed up. The front bumpers clear coat has chipped off.

General Comments:

I am not happy with this vehicle and I don't think I will purchase another one. I have contacted the dealer several times about my intake manifold gasket and it was conveniently on back order until my warranty was over resulting in over 500.00 in repair at 36,000 miles. Pontiac is unsupportable of their patrons and deserve two thumbs down.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 15th January, 2003

1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.6/V6

Summary:

A Great car for a great price

Faults:

First month I had the car it overheated. Dealership "found nothing wrong maybe the thermo. stuck?" The car still runs HOT.

Have replace brakes and rotors frequently. More frequently than any other car I have owned.

Cupholder is too close to the shifter.

Radio will turn up when you are turning it down.

Replaced belts and hoses at 50,000 miles.

General Comments:

I love this car. It is a very good car all around.

Handles great! Very good control in snow. I would recommend to anyone.

It is natural to have some problems out of machines... after all they are just that...machines.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th January, 2003

1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE V6

Summary:

My best buy in cars yet

Faults:

The passenger window clips that hook the window onto the motor have shattered.

The drivers side back tail light has had water leak into it, and rusted all of the wiring.

On the drivers side door.. the black paint is coming off (just around the window though).

Almost all of the belts have been replaced because of squealing.

And the battery hooker upper things melted out of the side of the first/ stock battery.

The front windshield cracked for no reason.. was cleaning my window one day and there was a huge crack in it.

The service engine soon light had a short in it and came on all the time when nothing was wrong.

General Comments:

I love the car. I look forward to driving it everyday. Also I took it on its first long road trip in November and had no problems... good gas mileage and it was a dream to drive. The car is sporty and fast and Its name is Reggie and I love it!! The only thing I would change though is the cup holders.. you can't put stuff in them when the car is in park.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th January, 2003