1997 Pontiac Grand Am Grand AM GT V6 3.1L from North America
Summary:
It is the worst car that Pontiac ever designed
Faults:
Replaced alternator 3 times.
Driver side window motor.
Passenger side window motor.
Fuel injectors.
Water pump.
Radiator.
Ignition module 2 times.
Ignition coils 2 times.
Oil pump failure.
Engine replacement.
General Comments:
This car is a money pit, if you have money to blow buy a Grand AM.
I have replaced more parts in this car than I like to admit.
The oil pump on the V6 3.1L is unreliable, you will lose a camshaft one day.
The window motors are a pain in the butt to replace by yourself.
You need to be born inside the car to replace the alternator for the first time.
The radio volume knob is the least of your problems if you own this beast.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th December, 2008
29th Jul 2008, 18:00
You know I've had that same problem with a Buick. Everything was fine but the check engine light stayed on.
Here's a tip before getting it inspected disconnect the battery because it will take a while for the computer to register that there's something wrong. So you should have at least a couple of hours after disconnect before the check engine light comes on.