2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE from North America
Summary:
Do not buy!!
Faults:
2002 Pontiac Grand Am won't start when security is violated (whatever). Trick is to set the key to ON for 12 minutes, then to off 45 seconds, then start the car; this worked a couple of times. Now that won't even work.
Towed many times. WE HAVE ALL READ THIS BEFORE, sound familiar.
So, I called General Motors 1-866-790-5700 to report this problem and to see if there was a recall. No recall, no help. Paid for a diagnostic done on my car and another tow. Paying for new fuel pump... go figure.
If my car won't start again, I am going to use this vehicle for the only thing it's good for, TARGET PRACTICE. GM said that not one customer has called in with this problem, so they can't do anything for me (don't believe it).
PEOPLE, IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM PLEASE CALL GM at the # above and make a complaint and get a file reference #. It's the only way to get assistance with this defect. If you need help to complain please write to me at hoggie41@hotmail.com
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th August, 2008
9th Jun 2008, 14:05
I've had my '02 Grand Am GT for 7 months now, and have spent close to two thousand just in repairs. The night I purchased the car, the AC compressor went out and the car wouldn't start. Now last week, I had to get the head gaskets in the engine repaired. Other than the on going little problems, this car is awesome. It at least tells you when something is wrong. When my gaskets were messed up, the service engine soon light came on when I started the car (it doesn't STAY on, so watch for it). Now it doesn't do that anymore. I am hoping sooo so so much nothing else goes wrong with my beauty.