Overview & Reviews

Very minimal changes this year as Pontiac concentrates on Grand Prix and Trans Sport launches. Air conditioning is now standard. Also, three new colors are added.

• Cheap thrills, sporty image, fun Twin Cam engine

• Aging platform, poor handling, uncomfortable seats

User Reviews:

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  My 97 Pontiac - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Lloyd Sippel - December 24 - 10:00 am

  This car has been a good car with a few minor problems. I have had the following failures: Alternator, muffler,brakes, and loss of refrigerant in the air conditioning system.

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  1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE by Alisha - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Alisha McAleese - September 9 - 1:46 pm

  I have driven many vehicles and i have determined my favorite was the 1997 Grand am that i bought this year. It handles great and it is really fun to drive even though it is an automatic. I have had many compliments on the car.

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  Great buy - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Ciesielski - August 10 - 5:40 am

  I bought my grand am about a year ago for 4,000 it runs good and drives like a new car. It only has 66k and am happy that it will last

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  not bad so far - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By figgiedan - July 20 - 4:56 am

  had it for 2 yrs now - knock on wood..no issues as of yet -

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  not a quad 4 - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Lucifersinferno - May 24 - 10:00 am

  this is not a quad 4, it is a 2.4l twin cam, the quad 4 was in the 95 and below grand ams, it was a 2.3 and said quad 4 on it, so they didnt put a quad 4 in another car, this engine is actually pretty reliable, granted, there are "those" cars that have problems from the get go, i love my GA and would suggest future posters to study up a bit on their car before writing a review.

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  Grandy review - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By girl47723 - February 20 - 10:00 am

  its a good car

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  Mine has held up good - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By cardude - December 9 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Grand Am SE V6 in August of 97. It now has 175,000 miles on it. In my experience the brakes last about 25,000 miles between replacement. I have had very few problems with this car and it never broke down. I had to have the intake manifold gasket replaced at about 140,000 because it was leaking coolant, but at this mileage a lot of cars arent running anymore. Was going to buy another till I looked at the window sticker of a 3.4 liter V6 model & saw: source of engine - MEXICO. Thank you NAFTA. Now I drive a Honda with an engine that was made in U.S.A., go figure.

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  97 Pontiac Grand Am GT Sedan - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By 97 GT - October 22 - 10:16 pm

  Bought this car in 2005 for my wife. The first 2 years it was in the shop 3 times for the water pump, brake fluid leak, and complete tune-up. Since 2008 i have been driving the car and my wife got the upgrade. Since i have been driving it the a/c compressor went out, the driver side mirror fell off (thank heaven for super glue 2 years and still holding), mirror control switch fell into the door, and the exhaust is leaking. My wife biggest complaint is the lack of braking power, meaning you have to push really hard not a big deal for me though. My only complaint is the lack luster V-6, very sluggish under acceleration unless hard on throttle. Overall we are pleased with the car 19 city 28 hwy

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  Meh - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Mattbag - May 14 - 7:56 am

  Great looking car, however, my 4 Cyl manual engine seems to have no power at all. Acceleration is the worst Ive seen. I dont know if its because of some problem, but its discouraging. Engine can sputter shortly after starting leaving you trapped in an intersection without any power. Good looking car though. No rust, however, Fog lights appear to be burned out and seem next to impossible to get to. Some underbody flaps near the engine are hanging down. I like the car, but I hate having to rev over 3.5 rpm to get any decent horsepower.

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  Good car for many years - 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Whateverusay600 - February 6 - 3:00 pm

  I drove my 97 Grand Am for 7 years and it was very reliable, I did have problems with the window motor, brakes and a few minor things. Traded it in at 186,000 miles and it was really starting to make some scary noises. Cheap stereo system had to be replaced. Front wheel drive went through tires like nobodys business.