2004 Pontiac Grand Am Consumer Reviews

Best car that I have owned

Written by: ROBERT on 06/07/2009

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my Pontiac Grand Am its too bad that there not going to make any more Pontiacs. The car gets great gas mileage and it is very peppy especially when your passing someone on a two lane road. What I dont like about it it has to many cup holders and the rear cup holder that folds out you cannot place any cup in the holder without it spilling onto the floor.

Favorite Features

I like the body style and the red lighted displays.

Suggested Improvements

Interior, it has way to much plastic.

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2004 Grand Am SE1

Written by: GrandAmmer on 03/28/2009

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought this car with 21K miles in good condition. Had to replace front brakes at 40k miles and front wheel bearings at 51K miles. I have now found out that these are common issues with Grand Ams. Car has been reliable running and decent on mileage. But resale value drops quickly. There are some shortcuts in this car, like no dipstick for transmission fluid level. Fog lights are for appearance only and are totally ineffective in actual fog. Not a bad car for the low price, but expect to pay for additional maintenance if you keep car for a few years.

Favorite Features

Switched to synthetic oil when I bought it and increased highway mileage from about 29 mpg to 31 mpg. Not too bad for a 3.4L V6 engine. Car is fun to drive and has a sporty look.

Suggested Improvements

GM needs to fix chronic issues by upgrading problem parts (i.e., brakes and front wheel bearings) in newer models. Consumers don't want to have to continually spend more money on car maintenance costs. My Mazda has 90k miles with only a new set of tires and regular oil changes. Not a GM car!!

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Bad fuel economy

Written by: Scott on 03/27/2009

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Nice car but can, t seem to get more than 250 km on a tank of fuel ( city driving in cold winter ) maybe summer will be better. Even took it in to get looked at and apparently there is nothing wrong. Once again bad fuel economy. Bought a lemon.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

better fuel economy

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Great Car to Have

Written by: Bobo on 03/07/2009

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've had this car ever since the summer of 2006 and it is a great car to have especailly if it is your first car, i haven't yet had anything wrong go with my car with is a huge plus, and I always get complaiments from people saying how nice it looks and how they would love to drive it. I have added some things to the car in which if ur like me and want more horsepower and torque you can easliy get if u replace certain parts like instead of having that ram air i replaced that with a cold air intake to add some horsepower which it did and i have also added many other parts which if u have the money you could do and my i also add this car sounds great with a pair of 12' subs

Favorite Features

great car for a first car, monsoon system (if you have the mooney i would suggest getting a sound system), performance, all around look of the car, and reliabilty of car

Suggested Improvements

If you have the money and want more horsepower and torque you can buy many improvement parts for both the engine and interior of the car (I would suggest on doing some research first to see how much performance you actually get and see if people that have it already like what it has done to the car)

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fun to drive but some issues

Written by: prettybuez28 on 12/28/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this car in July of 07'. Loved it when I laid eyes on it. I have had some issues as far as repairs go. An ignition control sensor went out 1 month after I bought it. That was about $500. About 2 months later had the wheel berring and traction control sensor go in the left front, that was about $300. And the last thing was kind of expected with 65,000 miles about 1 year later. Had a fuel pump go out. That cost about $500. All those things were just basic maintaince but still expensive. Other then those things my car has been a great car and expensive on gas with the higher prices.

Favorite Features

Handling around corners.

Suggested Improvements

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Beware

Written by: Tucker James on 10/19/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I got my 2004 Grand Am GT with SC/T package last November. When i first got it i loved it but two weeks into owning the car i've replace the EGR, two ABS wheel hubs, a water pump, and got a hole in the muffler, so replaced that too. The GM shop told me after fixing the water pump to save my money cause my tranny is going out and my mass control arms are going bad too. All these problems and not even had the car for a year. oh did i mention i got the car with only 30 thousand miles and i drive all highway!

Favorite Features

the looks with the SC/T package, and the monsoon.

Suggested Improvements

GM really needs to start putting pride in their products. If they maybe started to put pride into the things they build maybe they wouldn't have the problems there having with foreign markets. Oh and they need to offer a 5 or 6 speed with the GT models.

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2004 Grand Am

Written by: wally on 09/07/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased this car new in October of 2004. It may be one of the best cars I have ever had. Has been stone cold reliable, everything seems to last forever. With a V-6, I get 21 mpg in the city, and 27 on the highway. If you can find a clean one used, buy it. Car has original rear brakes and original tires! Unbelievable!

Favorite Features

Moonroof, quiet car, good ride, fuel economy, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Red dashboard lights, leave a lot to be desired.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Need to fix that security light issue!

Written by: thatsudduthgirl on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love my car, but lately, if I turn off the car to run into the store (example), I have to leave the key turned on for 10 MINUTES to get that stupid light to go out so I won't be late for work!! This is ridiculous! I have already planned to start leaving earlier for work, as I have kids to drop off and errands to run. Too costly to have it fixed and the gas mileage SUX!!!

Favorite Features

Outside body and chrome rims.

Suggested Improvements

FIX the security issues and get better MPG. Could use a more upgraded interior, also.

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Love this car!

Written by: mike_65_ on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought this car a month ago and really am pleased with it. It handles much better then the 1997 Chev Lumina I had. It is fun to drive and is very good on gas and has great pep for a 2.2L. I get lots of compliments on the styling of the car. The graystone metallic is just my color.

Favorite Features

Power sun roof, exterior styling, color, tires and 5 spoke rims, handling is crisp

Suggested Improvements

Nothing at the moment

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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2nd Grand Am Owned

Written by: Gorgeous Gal08 on 06/08/2008

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

All in all a good car except for when the security light comes on and car doesn't start unless you leave the key in the ignition switch for 10 minutes in the "on" position. Owners manual stated this. Estimated costs to fix $425, plus labor. Needs longer warranty. Very bad electrical problems, especially with the computer. RPM gauge was messed up for half a day. Going 60 mph and running at 3,000 rpm. Would not shift into overdrive. Kinda ridiculous. 1st Grand Am had similar problems but the security light stayed on all the TIME. Air conditioner did not work.

Favorite Features

Sunroof. XM Radio. Monsoon/MP3 radio that also plays burnt CDs. Good sounding system. Sleek body and awesome color (I have red.) Looks "mean" from the front view. Love the chrome wheels. Really shines when clean.

Suggested Improvements

Longer warranty. Fix whatever is making the security light come on. Figure out whatever is making the computer mess up because the cost to fix all this is very frustrating especially if you're a broke college student.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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