8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$916.00
Average Mileage:
72,500 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace intake manifold (2 reports)
engine problem
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2008Oct 01
Grand Am V6
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
My grip is about purchasing this car with extended warranty only to find out that the intake manifold wasn't covered. The car drives like crap, has 2 faults low voltage at heated oxygen sensor bank 1 & Mass air Flow fault. The dealership said the intake manifold gasket is leaking which is causing the problem. My grip is against the dealership that sold me the warranty and Pontiac for not having a recall the get the thing fixed. I have 3 1/2 years of making payments for this piece of crap and hope no one else buys one of these clunkers.
2008Jun 18
Grand Am SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I realized when trying to accelerate at around 35-45 mph the car felt sluggish especially on an incline it felt as it was going to stall. I took it to the dealership and they said it was a gasket problem. The coolant and oil were mixing together. It cost me over a thousand dollars to get fixed. I was very pissed about this because it was the third costly problem i have had with this car and I took care of it very well and kept it main trained. Do not buy this car.
2004Feb 04
(reported on)Grand Am SE
- 57,000 miles
I have no credit, so when i was told that i was approved for a new Pontiac i was extremely pleased. Little did I know the amount of money it would take from me to maintenance this piece of crap. I've owned the car for 5 months and so far the power window on both doors has needed replaced at $360 each. Now my intake manifold gasket is bad, and i don't know what to do with this car. I have to keep fixing it and driving it for the next 4 1/2 years. I just want to know if there are any other defects i should be aware of. Or should i just light it on fire and roll it down a hill.
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2009Feb 09
Grand Am GT V6
This is the 2nd time this has happened! The last time it happened was at 36,000 miles. Luckily that was covered under warranty. I will never, EVER buy another GM car. It's pretty self explanatory why they are going bankrupt. This car is a joke.
michaely
Naperville, IL, USA
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