2002 Pontiac Grand AM Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.23/5 Average
138 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Base model SEs get a new 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, while GTs get newly styled 16-inch wheels. All models receive a console upgrade and two new exterior colors.

Pros:
  • Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.
Cons:
  • Price creep has followed sales growth, true sport sedans need a five-speed with a V6, cheap interior pieces.

User Reviews:

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  • the silver bullet - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    it has taken some getting used to b/c im used to driving a honda. but, it will be great until i can get out of school. very stylish car.

  • Love this car! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I bought this car 3 years ago with 19k miles on it. It now has about 60k miles; I have had to replace the O2 sensor once (about $300). Otherwise my only expense has been the usual maintenance - oil changes and first full round of tires 4 months ago. This car has been extremely reliable, and is a great family vehicle. It also gets decent mileage for its size; I get 28 mpg city/hwy combined. It is also quite stylish for the price and fun to drive! I am very satisfied with my purchase.

  • FUN CAR - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    THIS CAR IS ONE OF THE FINEST CARS I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE SEATS ARE EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND THE RIDE IS SUPERB.IT REQUIRED A MINIMUM OF SERVICE WORK AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TRUSTWORTHY AND VERY HELPFUL. WOULD NOT HESITATE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER PONTIAC IN THE FUTURE.

  • Replace the gas cap properly - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    This is a great looking car inside and out! The performance is adequate. To all the people that have the check engine light appear randomly...instead of blaming the car, why dont you read your owners manual and educate yourselves. The check engine light will appear if you do not properly lighten the gas cap.

  • Once 3000 kicks in ! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    This is a car that I have wanted since 13 yrs old. This car gets up and moves once the ram air kicks in @3000rpm! When you are going about 70mph , you can touch the gas pedal and feel the torque lift the front up a little! Wow. The ride is comfortably firm and it handles flat. I enjoy driving my car , and getting looks because I keep it very clean! This car isnt a Cadillac but it is easy to go faster than you think and the cabin is fairly hushed! Raced a 2005 Dodge Stratus R/T and a tuned 04 Nissan Sentra on the highway , they got blown away! Good job Pontiac!

  • Very Unreliable - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    This is the worst car I ever owned.This car has lived at the dealership since week one.In the first 30000 miles I had replace the power steering pump,the coolant bottle due to a leak,the intake manifold seal due to a leak,rotors replaced once & resurfaced once,very rough idle that the service dept cant find,noise from front end that I am told the tires are walking on the rims. The check engine light has come on & off but they can find no stored codes.I could go on forever.I work on the road & this is very inconvenient.

  • Great Car But...... - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Brake noise! This is my 2nd GT. My first was a 2000. I love the car but wont buy another one, because the brake noise. It sounds like the pads are dragging but there not. Ive had it to the dealership several times and they say its because of what the rotors are made of. I have talked to other Grand Am driver and they have the same problem. It is annoying to the point that it ruins the car.

  • Great Car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I love my Grand Am. I am a young mom of two so I didnt really want to be relegated to driving a minivan. This is a great alternative for me. I get great gas mileage, which is important these days. I only spend about $40 a month in gas. Its a really comfortable car to drive and has quite a bit of get up and go. The only problem I have found is that it bottoms out fairly easily if I am not careful.

  • Amaing first car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    When i first got this car it had some small fixs that were all not hard to fix. the Body was in perfect shape. it runs great and i have had no problems with it. the only think that mite bug some is the suspention kinda gets rough.

  • Good 1st car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I bought the car new in 02 and have put 54000 miles on it with few problems. Windshield leaked, which warranty covered. Since then I have had to replace 2 wheel bearings and the brakes squeak since theyve been changed. My mechanic says there is nothing they can do to fix that but theyve had that problem with most of the Grand Ams they fixed. Overall it has been a very good car for my 1st car out of college. It runs good and looks good for the money.

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