1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1 from North America
Summary:
I don't want to give up on the car
Faults:
Blown head gaskets.
Replaced alternator in 2010.
Replaced fuel pump in 2009.
Replaced heater core twice.
When it rains, it floods inside.
Passenger windows becoming slow.
New thermostat in 2010.
New radiator hose in 2009.
Surging.
New driver side wheel bearing in 2010.
Timing chain, water pump in 2010.
Ignition switch replaced in 2009.
Whole new gasket kit.
Replaced gas lines.
Finally replaced the engine in 2010.
General Comments:
I had never had any major problems with the car until the heater core went out in 2008, then months later the head gaskets blew on me. Ever since then, it has been back to back issues!
Once I decided to replace the 3100 engine, the car started right up after having blown, had gaskets twice, and now the RPM hand goes crazy once the car is started!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th December, 2010