2001 Pontiac Grand Am Consumer Reviews

Junkyard Special!

Written by: Jessica on 05/08/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car for $6995.00 in 2007. Within the first 3 days I had the car, the computer went out on it. A few months afterwards, my transmission started messing up. After that, it blew a head gasket. Then the power-steering went out. Then whatever turns the belt under the hood blew up. This car is a piece of junk, and Pontiac should be sued for all they are worth!

Favorite Features

The sound system. And that is it!

Suggested Improvements

Everything! Engine, reliability, look.

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Trouble From Day 1

Written by: RJB on 03/15/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this vehicle brand new and it has been nothing but trouble since I drove it off the lot. The warning lights on the dash light up constantly and randomly. You never can tell which lights or group of lights will come on. Of course the dealership never found a thing wrong. It's most recent behaviour is to either stall of have the engine nearly choke off each time you step on the accelerstor. I've had the system gone over with a fine tooth comb and you guessed it. Nothing so far has corrected the problem. This was the first time in my life I had both car payments and repair bills. This vehicle is a true piece of junk. Always has been and always will be.

Favorite Features

None. Whatever I had once liked about it has been completely soured. I hate this car.

Suggested Improvements

Crush them into scrap.

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I hate this car!

Written by: gonna buy an SUV! on 03/05/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

okay so i got this car from my grandpa who bought it new in 01' so far is has 203,000 miles on it. so far my brakes are bad my steering has gone .. i can't pay for everything my fuel pump has gone out to. its goes thru gas like monster. there is a glich in my volume on my stereo. the windows don't work. its noisy and uncomfortable and my brakes stick! i hate this car and no one should ever buy anything even like it!!!!!!!!!

Favorite Features

the bass sounds pretty good.

Suggested Improvements

EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

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I love this car

Written by: Bobby on 02/16/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car was previously my mother's car, but when I turned 16 I took over the ownership of the car. At first I did not like the look and feel of the car but it grows on you. I have made several modifications to the car (grille inserts, cold air intake, decals). I plan to convert the car to rear wheel drive, put the LS9 engine in, and put in a 6 speed manual transmission. I also want to customize the interior as well. I get great gas mileage (average 28 in the summer). I had to replace the water pump and intake manifold gasket each once but I've had no problems now for about 20000 miles. Everything breaks eventually, just spend a little extra money and time to take care of the car. I wash mine 1 per week.

Favorite Features

Great looks, great gas mileage, fun to drive. She's going in my collection (after the mods of course).

Suggested Improvements

Bigger engine, rear wheel drive, manual transmission, and new interior.

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2001Grand Am SE 2.4L

Written by: rhino61466 on 02/12/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have never had any serious mechanical problems with this vehicle. I bought it pre-owned certified with 56,000. It is now up to 98,000 miles and I have only spent 700 in total for repairs, spanning five years. The only problems I had was the ignition at 98,000 miles and my power windows broke. The key to this vehicle being very reliable is preventive maintenance. If you know nothing about cars and run it into the ground like a Honda you will have problems; however, if you do the normal maintenance such as tune ups/oil changes every 5k miles, fluid flushes, and belt change you should have no problems. If you buy this vehicle and no nothing about how well it was taken care of beware.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration and power for a four cylinder. Stylish interior. Brakes last a long time as long as you keep them aligned; however, the rotors are designed to wear down with the pads which means they last long but you will need rotors almost every time you put on new pads.

Suggested Improvements

Interior craftsmanship (a lot of breakable plastic), cup holders

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Looks don't count

Written by: shannon on 01/26/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car without doing a lot of research first, mistake ! I wanted it because of the sporty look. It has been one headache after another.I have had to replace the water pump, the brakes multiple times, the traction system is junk. Little things like heater knobs have broken off, heat only works on high, both rearview mirrors have broken off for no reason and the turn signal switch went bad. My mom's full size truck gets better gas mileage! I am doing a lot of research for my next car!

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Overall a dependable car

Written by: tcestes on 01/24/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought mine almost 2 years ago in March 2007. It had 80k on it when purchased. I drive almost 55,000 miles per year for work. And I've gotta say this has been a dependable car. I'm currently at 192k on it and I had to replace the fuel pump 1 time. Other than that it has never left me stranded. And that is very important for my job. On the highway, I regularly got around 30mpg, which is hard to beat. The only recurring problems I've had is the TRAC light coming on, and a strange clicking sound, which I'm told is tied to the ignition system. The security light did come on around 180k but has stayed on with no problems. I've been very impressed with it, it's done the job for me.

Favorite Features

Red dash lights, love'em. Sporty look. Nice radio. Gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the electrical problems this car has. Seems to be a very common problem. Other than that no gripes.

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One Headache After Another

Written by: Stephanie on 01/21/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've had more problems with this car. It is infamous for having coolant problems and can only be fixed by replacing lower intake manifold (not cheap, have to take apart entire engine) which I experienced, constantly leaked coolant and it you didn't add it would overhead in a 5 min trip, and on top of it the temperature gauge refused to work. Grand Ams also go through wheel bearings like theres no tomorrow, I replaced them at least 5 times. Minor things like the sunroof shade was stuck open, power window broke twice, has some of the hardest to find, and most expensive tire size. It is also one of the worst cars in the snow and living in Buffalo in the winter doesn't help things.

Favorite Features

It is a nice sharp looking car, drove well and fun to drive, when I wasn't worrying about it over heating.

Suggested Improvements

All I can say is that they stopped making Grand Ams for a reason.

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2001 Grand Am SE

Written by: rocky on 01/07/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I would never buy another car like this. I have had problems with the fuel pump ( 2 times) and the security light 2 time too. I haven't even had the car for two years. Dont ever buy this car

Favorite Features

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Maybe I'm the only one

Written by: raven24 on 01/01/2009

Vehicle

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought it and when I accelarted, it would hesitate at high RPMs the dealership ran a check, nothing but 2 years later it now may have an engine problem. I've dumped lots of money into small mechanical problems and the car still is having same issues lots of lights on dash, other owners told me same. Never stranded but always at mechanics. My passaenger and driver door have come misalligned and hitting the fenders for no reason. This all stinks because I really am comfortable driving it because I'm petite. it really is the small problems that have given me the headaches. Oh and the clicking noise coming from hazard button, wheel barrons replaced many times but its easy to find parts

Favorite Features

Moonroof, looks good, great trunk space

Suggested Improvements

Wish I had more space to tell you exactly what has gone wrong with this car, the small problems have added up to a lot of money. Dissappointed for sure! maybe they shouldnt comprimise looks for lasting ability

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