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2 out of 5 stars

Total Poor Quality - Beware!

JennyinOhio, 09/12/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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This car has given us nothing but trouble. It is poorly made in every regard. Parts have fallen off the car such as the interior door panel reflector and the wing type material above the window. The front hub bearing had an issue, the fuel pump went out, the electrical is very messed up and lights fill the dash at any given time whether or not there is an issue. The repairs it would take to make this car drivable far exceed its worth. Mechanics will tell you how many issues GM's motors are having. Just DON'T DO IT.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Looks don't count

shannon, 01/26/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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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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3.5 out of 5 stars

electrical

george, 09/14/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

An excellent vehicle for good acceleration and power but have had numerous problems with the anti theft system, tire wear is below average, thermostat problems and just replaced alternator at 140,000 mi. It also goes through brake pads quite frequent. Gas mileage not bad for a v6 with power if it was only more reliable.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2001Grand Am SE 2.4L

rhino61466, 02/12/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Pure JUNK

molady, 08/04/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car used. I guess that was my first mistake. I have had numerous problems. Fuel leaks, brakes, water outlet valve keeps blowing apart, over-heating, now it has been in the shop for a month, replaced fuel pump and filter ($350) and it still won't start. Now while at the shop something with the security system is locked up. The security light is on and the car will do nothing. Anyone wanna buy it? Real cheap!! Pay it off and it's yours!!

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