Used 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Would Buy Again if they still made Pontiac
Linda, 09/24/2015
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car New in 2001. It's an SE not a GT but there wasn't a choice for a 2 door SE, 6 cyl 3.4. It is now 2015 have 123k miles. Two repairs while under warranty, one was an oil leak and one was the ignition switch. Very little maintenance over the years other than oil changes and brakes. Did not do any of the other recommended maintenance. Replaced the alternator, tie rods and a sensor. Replaced the original battery at year 8 and still driving on the second. Starts right up with no hesitation. Still has speed and handles well. I am getting 26 miles/city more than when it was new. Biggest annoyance is the power Windows. Both had to be replaced and you have to replace the whole thing window and all. Over $300 per window even though the glass was still good as well as the motor, just the clips broke. Less than $2000 in repairs over 15 years. Not bad at all. Best car I ever had. Biggest complaint would be the rust (seems like all of them rust in the same place between the doors and the back tires). Started about year 7 and is pretty bad now. I do have to say I live in Chicago and the car has been outside it's whole life and I did not rust proof or undercoat and I probably haven't washed it in the last five years. Other than that area the paint and body has held up good. Time for a new car as I know I have some major suspension work that needs to be done. I'm hearing some mighty loud and strange noises when going over bumps in the last year. The service engine light goes on and off and the air conditioner blows hot this year. Leary to put any major money in a 15 year old car. All in all considering the original cost of the car, loan interest , repairs and maintenance it's has been an average of somewhere between $1600 & 2000 per year for this car, so tops $166 a month (not counting gas of course) to run this car. In all that time it only didn't start once (ignition switch) I was driving when the alternator went out so with some fancy driving I was able to drive home the 5 miles. The battery I replaced before it totally died but was taking a couple tries to start so I had some warning and after all it was 8 years old. As a woman it's reassuring to have a reliable car. It actually makes me sad to get rid of it. This was my first new car purchase on my own about a year after my divorce. It's almost like one of my kids, no wait way more reliable this both my kids combined.
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13 years and counting
eddy37, 02/07/2014
updated 02/07/2017
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new in 2001. I've taken decent care of it, oil changes, minor repairs. It's never broken down or had any major issues. Has the same issues as other Grand AM's. Side passenger mirror just fell off, AC has been broken for a couple years, fan speeds 1 and 2 don't work, side mirror control broken. The car itself is no longer waterproof. The factory battery lasted 11 years. Took it on a road trip this summer and actually got really good mileage. To recap, it's been paid for since 2005 and has never left me stranded. ***Update*** After a year of taking up space on my driveway I decided it was time to part with the old girl. My only regret is not getting the windshield replaced which would have addressed the water issues. The car still fired up on the day kidney car drove it into the flat bed for recycling in 2017. This is not a story of a car that wore out; but a story of an owner who neglected a masterpiece. I'm left now with a donation receipt for $25 and 16 years of memories. Fairwell Grand AM.
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2001 Grand Am GT
Corey, 05/12/2005
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in August for $7500.00. By the month of October the pwr window regulator went out. The Tranny went out at 114,000 miles in febuary. $2800 to repair. other than these fixes its a fun car but buyer beware.
Great first car
easye93, 11/20/2014
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 se 3.4 and its never let me down. I've had it for 3 years, and my mom had it for about 4 years before that. It has 242,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. It gets 30 mpg highway too. I've replaced the coolant temp. sensor a couple times, brake pads and shoes, tires and a radiator hose since I got it, and no major repairs were done while my mom had it. Besides the rust behind the doors, it looks great as well.
One Headache After Another
Stephanie, 01/21/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
Skip it
CS400, 05/05/2005
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I had a bunch of problems with this car. The car is very electrical and I had two major electrical problems in the two years that I owned this car. The first time an engine lock fuse shorted and my car wouldn't start. Luckily I was still covered by my warranty or else I would have had to pay over 400 not including towing. The second time I paid about 400 again to have the thing fixed. This car isn't so great on gas (but then again I did have a V6) Also I received a notice from the manufacturer that there was a malfunction with the hazard lights. I noticed this also with the signal lights every time I used the turning signal it would still click even after being put back
01 Grand Am GT Worst Car Ever
Matt, 01/15/2006
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In my opinion the Pontiac Grand Am GT1 is the worst car to ever roll off of an assembly line. While it only had 18,000 miles when I acquired it from a private party known very well to me who kept it very well maintained and garaged, both window regulators broke, the heater knob busted, constant "Check Engine" lights, terrible grinding from the front end (no it wasn't the brakes). Tried to change a headlight bulb yesterday, after an hour and half of trying to get to it ( I finally did) the headlight retainer ring broke. I will never ever buy another gm car as long as i live, especially not a pontiac, i wouldn't even buy one with someone else's money
From Mother to Daughter
D Martinez, 01/29/2006
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I purchased my red Grand Am GT in 2001 I was looking for a sporty car my teenage children could borrow and not feel like they were driving an "old- lady" car. I didn't really expect to enjoy driving it so much myself! I quickly found it was fun to drive, easy to park and made me smile when I saw it in the parking lot! It was reliable and served me well! Recently my daughter was looking for a good used car and I decided to sell her the Grand Am. She was excited to purchase a great looking car! I was sad to say goodbye to the only sports car I'll probably ever own - and I'm really glad to know it's still in the family! I highly recommended it for a fun, reliable and sporty ride!
Good Deal
BigCoop, 06/23/2003
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice engine, could use more horsepower but lots of torque. Handles well, STICKS to turns. Sound system is great for a stock and steering wheel controls are nice. Reliability needs to be better, so far I've had a fuel gasket replaced as well as a leak in the radiator and currently I need the brakes machined (get a pulsing when breaking - a common pontiac problem) and my engine is giving me problems as well. Feels like I'm dropping it into gear when shifting from neutral to drive and between 1st and 2nd. Apart from the problems, driving it is a blast and it looks sharp.
loved my car
xkelsox, 01/31/2010
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. My dads a mechanic and said it was known that almost every one will blow a headgasket mine did that was the only problem with it \, decent on gas if u drive without a lead foot, wasn't that great in winter I recommend putting studded tires on it, controlled way better in snow with them. Very sporty! My inside was loaded very Nice leather, car would heat up really quick in winter that was a plus! All in all love the car
My Grand Am
cathypens, 01/24/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love driving my Grand Am GT......it's just a fun car to drive. Pontiac knew what they were talking about when they said they build excitment! I knew this car was for me when I got in to test drive it. This car was all about my personality. So far in the years that I've had the car, it's been reliable for me. I've done my best to keep it in the best working order that I can, making sure it gets regular visits to the dealership. If you haven't driven a pontiac, you need to find out what it's like to drive one!
Insanely reliable if taken care of
Riley Tate, 07/20/2017
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car at 185,000 miles for 800 bucks. Did regular maintenance on it. Spark plugs. Brakes. Rotors. Fuel filter etc. Only problem with it was fuel system leaks which were relatively cheap fixes. One of the fastest, cheap and stock cars I've ever driven. Won multiple street drag races with it. Puts Honda's to shame. Over 220,000 miles now. Multiple cross country road trips. And daily work driver in city and highway. Beautiful car all around. Never let me down.
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Whatta Bust
Taken, 12/30/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had the car for 24 months and it was in the shop 17 times for various reasons. When I could keep it out of the shop, it was powerful and very fun to drive. In the end, I actually told Pontiac that I would NEVER own another one of their products, after I have owned a total of eight of their cars.
Ok car for the price.
weasel, 11/01/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The major complaint I have is all the repairs I've had to do to it. Luckily they've all been under warranty, (which is about to expire). I've had the fuel delivery system replaced, the front tires replaced, the battery replaced, and the computer reprogrammed. It does drive nice, and the repairs haven't been too major. It does give a pulsating vibration during idol if you use regular octane gas; the higher octanes generally help remove this. I do wish they offered a manual in the GT; it would have been a nice option. I've also gone through a set of brakes on the front end.
Ok, but could be better
ssstew, 10/04/2005
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Pontiac Grand Am for 2 and a half years, and I have had a few problems, but nothing drastic. I do have a loud ticking from the engine when it is cold. And the trim on the windshield is coming off. I love the way it drives and handles. Lots of power and corners great. All in all it is a fun car to drive, but there are some quality control issues Pontiac overlooked when making these cars.
Love This Car
LOVE IT, 01/07/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 75K miles a year ago, and I travel to work 40 miles round trip daily and often across the state. It's always been very reliable and comfortable to drive. Very powerful! The only part I really didn't like was that the turning signals didn't always work, but they were covered under a recall, and were fixed free of charge. Corners and handles very well, and hasn't let me down in the snow yet. Heat, A/C, Cruise, Power Locks and Windows.. all work great. The gas mileage isn't too bad considering the get-up-and-go it has. Most costly fix was the headgasket after I first got it, which was $600, and the hubs ($400).
Looks Nice
craigo19, 09/12/2007
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just traded mine in last weekend, but wanted to recap 6+ years of ownership. The car was a good and fun car to drive, but it did have issues. First, the engine went after 120k miles when the timing belt went. Then the Body Control Module went costing me another $1000. The wheel bearings started going after 75k miles. The window regulator on the drivers side went in less than 4 years. Finally the blower motor went in under 4 years. The car did provide a good smooth ride and got great gas mileage (30MPG).
fun ride but poor quality
structengineer, 10/01/2003
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My car may or may not be typical, but it was in the shop four times for repairs (wheel speed sensor, fuel level sending unit, fan speed control unit, head gasket, rusty rotors, loud pinging engine when cold). Once it left me stranded on the highway. The trim was loose in places, it got horrible radio reception, winshield trim rattled in the wind, radio station tuning knob turned station #'s the wrong way half the time. Other than the poor quality, it was a good car to drive. The car has good acceleration and cornering and is fun to drive.
Bad handling and always something wrong
angel, 04/12/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car thinking that Pontiacs are good car. Sure it looks nice on the outside and inside but its a piece of junk. I have put it in the ditch 3x, the handling sucks, the thermostat goes out and the brakes I replace every couple months. Not to mention several electronic things from time to time need to be constantly replaced
2001 Grand Am GT
bnosyt, 05/06/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really like this car. It handles great, has good acceleration, and is comfortable to drive. I only have 7400 miles on this car right now, and there is nothing to complain about. I would recommend getting the GT rather than the SE.
Only good for a little time.
Squeakers, 10/19/2021
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car (Used) in 2004. It ran very well. Drove it to Nashville and then to Memphis from NW, IN (All of a sudden?) Things started happening!. A/C stopped working. I don't know how many times I had to use "W-D 40" on the Doors and Locks, or they would freeze in the winter. Passenger door wouldn't open from the outside and the window wouldn't let down. Same thing happened on the driver side window. Seat Belts in rear would get jammed. I'm a short person, so I had to sit on Pillows, because I couldn't raise the seat up anymore. I had to take it to a Mechanic, when it was time to check the Transmission Fluid. This car doesn't have a dip stick. It's a Cap, that can't be reach by hand. (Soon!) The "Check Engine light" came on. I needed a new Break Line and a Transmission Line. I had to wait for the Tracometer to reach the 200 point, before I could move the car! 😒 After getting all these repairs done?. I came out to $17,00. "Car Shield" will pay for some services, you will have to "Re-Emburse" at least 1/4 of what they paid for. I finally got rid of it in 2009.
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Great sporty daily driver
Tom A, 02/08/2006
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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This has been an exceptional car. I bought it new in 2000 after owning a 1984 V8 Camaro. The performance of the GrandAm GT1 with RamAir was nearly the same as the Camaro, but with much better fuel economy. It has great low-end torque, and accelerates fast. I like to drive hard, and this car handles it nicely, although I upgraded the wheels to aftermarket R1-Racing ZR18's because the stock wheels felt a little flimsy on hard turns. Besides the exterior beauty and sporty performance, I love the interior cabin. The Monsoon sound system is sweet. Passengers routinely comment on the quality of the sound. The dash is nicely laid out and lit in Pontiac red. The leather seats are awesome.
"The true Christine of Pontiac"
Miranda, 12/13/2021
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2nd Grand Am SE1 Coupe 3.4 liter in 2018 for 400 cash. The first one I had was brand new off the Show room floor and had nearly 700,xxx when and EF3 tornado killed "Lucille" for good. "Christine" looks rough(typical curled dash, driver's side seat is rigged up, radio no longer will work no matter what we try, glove box has to be removed to close the vent for heat in the winter, and typical rust spots on the rear quarters close to the rocker panels) but she's a beast. She bent a valve 90 days after purchase and was repaired but told she would live maybe two more months. It's 3 years later and she has thrown up a spark plug from the number 3 (front center) cylinder and still ran 3 miles to home. That plug has a helicoil, was undamaged at the time of being ejected, and still running like a dream. Christine has 296,xxx currently and her oil changes, coolant flushes are kept up. Her tranny fluid is good so no need to flush it. She's still got a lot of get up and go when absolutely needed. Definitely will buy another GA when and if Christine dies (I truly think she will not die, ever). PLEASE CORRECT YOUR TRIM OPTIONS. MINE IS AN SE1 COUPE AND HAS THE 3.4 LITER V6.
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GMEatMyTow Charges, 03/27/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The dealer tells me I was given a Friday car and apologizes. GM refuses to allow me out of lease. I've had electrical issue since purchased the vehicle which is 2 1/2 years now. The Car doesn't start about 2 times a month on average. Just got car back from shop today and once again they swear it's fixed. The 2nd time I heard that this month! The whole experience has been a 2 1/2 year nightmare for me. I know I could sue and win 10 attempts to fix the same problem twice this month alone. But I only have 3 more months on their lease they won't let me out of less I sue. HEY GM EAT THOSE JUMP START & TOW CHARGES!!!!
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Derick Fertle, 08/12/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I am very pleased w this car
GrandAmLemon
GrandAmLemon, 03/27/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The dealer tells me I was given a Friday car and apologizes. GM refuses to allow me out of lease. I've had electrical issue since purchased the vehicle which is 2 1/2 years now. The Car doesn't start about 3 times a month on average. Just got car back from shop today and once again they swear it's fixed. The 2nd time I heard that this month! The latest excuse The whole experience has been a 2 1/2 year nightmare for me. I know I could sue and win 10 attempts to fix the same problem twice this month alone. But I only have 3 more months on their lease they won't let me out of less I sue. HEY GM EAT THOSE JUMP START & TOW CHARGES!!!!
Grand Am GT
jdub85, 08/13/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy my car. It's fun to drive and has a decent amount of power for your money. I did however have some problems with it in the beginning. Everytime I turned on my blinker it continued to click like 3 or 4 more times after it was off. I had the dealership do something with the wiring now its never made a sound since. My only other problem was the it had a little trouble turning over when I started the engine. Then I had the dealership upload a hard start program on to my cars computer and it now starts much better. The car is still on the plus side and fun to drive just a few things needed to be fixed.
Fun
megz629, 01/03/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been very good to me, I bought it used, being the second owner. All I have had to do to the car, is a new battery and new tires. Its fun to drive, gets pretty good gas mileage too. Sound system is great, pretty much enjoy the car overall.
Sorry I bought this car
Grandma Sue, 01/25/2005
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the looks and wanted a sporty v6 and thought I had found it at the right price. But I have had major brake problems which have damaged the transmission, brakes had to be replace in half the time I usually replace them. The motor idles rough. The radio overheats and ruins my CDs. Both my daughter and I get a backache on trips if we are driving. The passenger seatbelt locks when the seat is forward. I won't buy from this dealer or buy another Pontiac, a finincial disaster for me.
Maybe I'm the only one
raven24, 01/02/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Never Judge A Book By Its Cover
FRugar, 09/07/2005
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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On the outside, the Pontiac Grand AM GT is a beautiful car. It looks like what it claims to be; a sporty mid size coupe that's fun to drive. The interior says the same. And granted, yes, it is. When it runs. I bought mine at 32000 miles when it was 2 years old. Since, I've had nothing but problems such as: -Bad wheel bearing immediately after warranty expired : $800 -Brake caliper froze: $300 -Brake sensor burnt out, cluster needed to be replaced: $400 -Intake seals popped, leaking AF everywhere: $1200 -Fuel line leakage: $200 -Brake caliper frozen again: $300 And now the fuel pump is blown. And somewhere over the past 4-5 months the fuel economy of the car has dropped to around 23-24hwy.
starter sucks
tig, 02/26/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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They should have done better in this one!
Say no to Pontiac!
Briguy, 10/26/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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When I saw this car on the dealer's lot I fell in love with the style in and out. Also the gas mileage was impressive but little did I know this would be the worst running vehicle I had ever owned. Bought with 10K by 28K ABS system failure, serpentine belt, valve lifters, and engine overheating made me have to say bye-bye. Of course GM did it's damnedest to make sure they fixed nothing, solidifying my decision.
cheaply made
never buy pontiac , 04/18/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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this car really disappoints me. the passenger window fell out of track @ 40,000, the speaker sounds busted, air conditioner controls do not work, and most recently the fuel pump went out. (very expensive!!)would never buy a Pontiac Grand AM GT again.Plus the resale value is horrible.
Not Happy
Never another pontia, 04/26/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a problem of overheating will idling. Nothing fixes this problem, flushing the system or new therostat hasn't work. Both power window have snapped, one at 8000 and the other at 38000.
Always breaking! Do not buy!
college4life, 04/01/2007
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is the biggest piece of junk ever made! Do not ever buy a Grand Am. I've replaced so many things in my car I thought a longtime ago there couldn't possible be anything else that could break. I was wrong. Now it's the stupid passlock system that just on occassion won't let your car start and you have to turn the key to the on position for 1min. to let it reset then start it. Do not ever buy a Grand Am!
Too many mechanical problems
PN Young, 08/09/2003
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Dropped transmition at 30K, electrical problems at 22K, eats breaks and tires, small oil leak at 25K, and just noticed that my windshield washer fluid resivoir is cracked and leaking. Passenger side window falling out of tracks @38K.
Excellent Car
Chris J, 10/23/2007
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my second Grand Am. We still own our first which is a 2000 SE. Overall, and aside from the intake manifold problem (which our wounderful dealership repaired free of charge), our Grand Ams have been excellent cars. Not once have either of them ever let me down. Proformance and comfort at superb with the tourqy 3.4 V6, and the leather seats make long trips relaxing. The stock sound system is absolutely amazing, and the red backlit dash is easy on the eyes. I plan on keeping my GT for as long as possible, and im thankful I havent recieved the problems others seemed to have had. Only other probem Ive had was a loose electrical wire, which was fixed in minutes at my dealer.
Overall a dependable car
tcestes, 01/25/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
Nice, but not really a sports car
Grandamgt33, 07/02/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I really like this car. I had a 4 cylinder Grand Am SE. The upgrade was well worth the expense. Nice acceleration, great sound system. Firm ride. Comfortable front seats. Had only three problems in 3 years. Battery, fan speed control and cruise control. After driving my SUV all week, I get in my GT on the weekend and feel like I am almost driving a sports car. The car is louder than it is fast. Considering market value now is aroung 9 grand, I can't even consider trading it in. Looks like I am sticking with this one for the duration.
Well worth the ride!
docholliday1, 09/20/2011
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Have had my GT for 9 years (was a year old when I got her) and haven't regretted it. Fun to drive, plenty of power and great road handling. Major expense in all that time was the head gasket. Brakes need to be replaced more often than I was used to, and had to figure out the work-arounds for the fake codes that appeared a couple of times... but overall a fun and reliable car.
All right, I suppose.
KNOFAC, 07/07/2010
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my 2nd car, and it was average. Got it used in 07, with about 79,000 miles. The interior is a little cramped despite being a larger coupe. The exterior is sporty and attractive. However, the car never ran too great. It didn't have much kick in terms of acceleration. It's not a very good shock-absorbing car; you can feel every bump. The nagging issue: no matter how many times I reset it, the check oil and ABS lights would not stay off. I took care of it, got routine maintenance, and didn't put a whole of of wear and tear on the car, but I don't think it would've lasted long if I was putting 10,000+ miles on it.
Love it
Mandy, 11/12/2018
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased my 2001 Grand Am listed as an SE 1 but this review site doesnt have the 3.4 liter option. My car has 3.4 liter but even says on the body emblem SE. Paid 400 cash from local dealer. Needed front brakes right off and had what sounded like bad lifter. Turned out was a plug wire unplugged when changing plugs and wires. Has 268000 miles. Still fires right up and goes. Losing antifreeze but not sure where. No leaks as far as ive found. No sign its going into the block. Flush and filled in September, its now November and had to add antifreeze. Also needed a quart of oil. Not over heating. Hoping to last til i get something else so I can vuy an engine rebuild kit. Does need new back wheel bearings and an alignment all the way around. I turn the ETS off as I found I get better traction with it off.
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Overall....good
ATLien, 01/21/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Very satisfied overall. can get 400 miles per tank when traveling. some paint chips off front and back bumper. May be covered by warrenty.
97,000 and still going
Lynn, 11/23/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car new in 2001. Only problems was computer went out at 3000 miles. Was replaced under warranty. Have not had all the problems like most people have. (Guess I got a good one.) Did replace driver's side window motor. Of course the rear speakers are blown. Isn't everbody's?
I hate this car!
gonna buy an SUV!, 03/05/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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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!!!!!!!!!
Good first car
gruvygirl1, 07/04/2011
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first car that I bought used for $4000 with 107,000 miles. There were a few things that were problematic to begin with -- the driver's side window was difficult to roll down and the air conditioning only worked on speeds 3-5. Eventually, the entire AC system failed and had to be repaired, which did restore the 1-2 settings. About a year after purchasing the vehicle, I had to replace both the alternator and the battery. In the past year, I paid over $600 repairing the ignition switch and the security lock column, only to find that I needed to repair the computer system due to an engine leak, meaning another costly repair, so at 124,000 miles, we finally parted.
Good Car To buy
hillsborogirl, 07/18/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my Grand Am for over 2 years. I've purchased other Non-GM vehicles and I did not find them as reliable as my Grand Am. My uncle had his Grand Am for 12 years before he sold it to my cousin. My mother has had her Grand Am for about 8 years and it's still going strong. I intend to keep mine for a long period of time.
Very Satisfied
driver666, 02/03/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have 14000 miles on my Grand Am GT. Overall I am very satisfied. Very comfortable to drive and has plenty of power for today's driving (I am in Southern Calif). Yes, there are more powerful cars of similar size but this one does quite well. I found long distance driving very comfortable. The Monsoon CD sound system is very good (8 speakers). The side pockets in the doors are very handy as is the center console storage. The back seats are very comfortable for 2 average sized adults.
Great First Car
MisterMarq, 10/26/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first car. In terms of reliability it was flawless. I drove the car into high mileage territory and always used high mileage oil when getting it changed. The first major hiccup started just recently when the on-board computer started triggering the security switch in the middle of driving - causing the engine to stop. But mechanically it's always just hummed along.