Overview & Reviews

Base engine upgraded to a 150-horsepower version of the Quad 4. High-output Quad 4 motor is dropped from the GT, which now uses the same standard and optional power plants as the SE. Variable-effort power steering is a new option on GT models, rear suspensions are redesigned and SE models get restyled wheel covers and alloy wheels.

User Reviews:

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  1995 Pontiac Grand Am - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By srw - December 22 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle was very reliable out of the 7 years that we owned it. It was sleek and easy to handle, with a V-6 engine it had a lot of get up and go. The Pontiac Grand Am is not designed for carrying lots of people or baggage though..perfect for a single person or a couple without children. The passenger side seatbelt constantly got stuck in the car door...it never would automatically retract...I read that this was a common complaint among 1995 Grand Am owners.

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  Nice car at first, but just wait - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Scott Buechl - October 15 - 10:00 am

  I really enjoyed this car when I bought it used in 98. It is nice looking and comfortable. It drove very nicely with the V6 engine. But within the past several years, I have replaced window motors, door locks, alternator, intake gasket, timing belt, fuel injectors, and several other small things. I just had the transmission repaired! This car is a money pit!

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  Age equals money pit - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By mrtgman - May 12 - 7:40 am

  I am a GM fan. I purchased this car with 95,000 well maintained miles. On the positive, engine started every time in sub-zero weather. Otherwise, I never owned a car that has cost me so much in repairs. I have replaced, A/C compressor due to bad clutch, but now evaporator leaks. Steering rack blew a seal, intake maniford gasket replaced, heater core replaced, 2 motor mounts replaced, exhaust system, power window motor and recently, replacement of belt tensioner of which pulley froze. All these repairs within 15,000 miles and a year and a half. Ive owned many GM vehicles and expect maintainence repairs, but will never buy or recommend another Grand Am.

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  Whats up with the radiator - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Pat - January 31 - 10:30 am

  When we got this car it had 300,000 miles on it. It had set under a tarp in a garage for the past 3 years. Within a month I had to replace two tires. Within two months I had to put in the shop for almost two weeks for radiator problems. Major overheating especially in slow traffic and while idling. Shop changed three or four things and cleaned out radiator. Its still overeheating. Also we have water coming into the car from under the dash especially when raining. Windshield was replaced; didnt help. Now we;ve lost two window motors. It gets me from A to B and gas mileage is great but Ill never have another. Its not worth the $2200.00 I have to pay.

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  Unreliable - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By TomGA - November 25 - 10:00 am

  Car has 97xxx miles on it, transmission makes a whining noise past second gear (after some research Ive determinded that other people have also had this same problem). Needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Quad 4 engine is has known problems with cracking. Both drivers and passenger side window motors had to be replaced. Hazards recently stopped working. Ive gone through three sets of brakes so far. Overall, Ive put more money into it than I bought it for used (~$4000) a few years ago. Now that the transmission needs to rebuilt, a $2000 repair, I think Im going to ditch it and get a new car.

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  Not so Good - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Oscar - October 24 - 10:00 am

  The crapiest engine that ones ever seen! ... 120,000 Kms, and its knocking left and right! ... I just did a tune-up at GM about 3-4 months ago ... (which cost me $800 Cnd), and its still knocking ... getting rid of it as soon as possible, and getting a HONDA! ... already have one a 1991 Civic, not one sqeek out of it!

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  get another car - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By handle-n_mine - September 17 - 10:00 am

  This year grand am had problems with the head gasket. Didnt find out until 162000 miles lucky i guess. No repair facility will touch the dohc quad 4 engine. All in all if yours is still running GET RID OF IT.

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  Worst car Ive owned. - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By P - July 14 - 8:26 am

  Bought used with a little over 80K miles on it. Has had nothing but problem after problem since the week I got it. Needed to be in the shop for something at least every other month, at times it would be every 3-4 weeks. Had at least 4 different problems at various times that caused the engine to over heat. Transmission has needed to be replaced, now needs a new head gasket along with some other issues. If not for a used car warranty wed have payed double what the car is worth for all the repairs, as it is the out of pocket repairs cost about the car price over the last 2 years. The plastic inside the car rattles loudly when driving over 40 mph. Horrible car, I will never own a Pontiac again

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  Do NOT buy this car! - 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
  By ladyjane - September 28 - 10:00 am

  The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan SE with a Quad 4 engine is a piece of junk. If you currently have this car, plan on putting a completely new engine in it in the very near future. It will most likely be the transmission or the head gasket that goes first. I bought the car for over $4000 two years ago and will be lucky to get $500 for it now.