Overview & Reviews

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.

• Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.

• 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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  Love/Hate Relationship - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By capnvonbaron - September 9 - 2:16 pm

  I fell in love with it the moment I saw it at the dealer. Finally, a car that didnt look like a dumb Toyota! For a long time it was great. Then a series of maddening little problems cropped up. Brakes are too small, easily overheat & warp. Turn signal clacker frantically clacks all by itself at random. Rear speakers rattle at 80K miles. CD player sometimes has a mind of its own. Theft deterrent system will occasionally shut off the ignition system for no reason (easy fix, but takes 20 minutes). Dexcool coolant system is stupid. Original battery blew a cell, shocks started squeaking at 65K. Overall, I love how it looks and drives, but the little problems keep it from being truly great.

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  Avoid long trips - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Ernesto Rodriguez - August 14 - 3:33 pm

  I drove the car 300 miles, and that trip was not very pleasant as far as driver sit concern, after a couple hours, my butt was telling me get out of the sit, (there is not enough padding, cushion in the sit)and Im a normal weight guy 170 pnds, and the same comment i heared from other people who has driven that car, for the other hand the car is just fine.

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  car was free would never buy this after ownership experience - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By cannedbobs - June 10 - 11:37 pm

  so i got the car when it was 8 years old with 5,000 miles on it, previously owned by my grandmother as an extra car. havent had to do anything major on it since owning it, biggest annoyance is that every time i have something break and i cant figure out what is broken to cause my problem i find the answer online telling me that this crap happens all the time on this model. lots of interior pieces broke or warped due to gm using plastics that deteriorate after 5 years, as i was told by a gm employee. lots of little quirks, but car has never left me stranded. would be a solid first car for some teen, as fun to drive as a honda, which is saying something.

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  Solid car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By JNiz3 - May 4 - 10:30 am

  I ended up buying my 02 GT1 sedan for a fair price with very low mileage. I love how quick it takes off, whether off the line, but more so on the expressway. I have had a few sensor problems (the Body Control Module [bcm]) died within the first year I had it; luckily I had it under the bumper- to-bumper warranty. The monsoon speaker system is decent, but for an audiophile like myself, it doesnt cut it. I love the looks of this car, specially the sunroof and deep grey interior. The breaks squeak all the time when its cold/wet; the only other thing is I wish it was slightly heavier to handle better in the winter. I do enjoy driving my car though - its quick, and handles GREAT!

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  Great Car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By C.E.White - March 27 - 10:00 am

  This is my 2nd Grande Am my first was a 99 4dr SE1 wich was totaled in a multi- car accident. After my wife and 2 children both under the age of 2 walked away from the crach without so much as a scratch or bruise we decided we would only buy another Grande Am. We got a bit of an uprgrade buying a GT and i have been thrilled with the car to this day. I would recomend this car to anyone. It has a great price for what i can dicribe only as a great family spaorts car.

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  Team Pontiac - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By jbaker511 - March 25 - 10:33 am

  I purchased the 4-dr GT1 75th Anniversary Edition about 8 months ago. It has been the best decision I have made. The car absolutly rocks. Everyone that has driven it has been amazed about the great pick up and how smooth it rides. I can not say enough great things about this car.

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  Finally Rid of It!!!! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Former Owner - March 18 - 12:46 am

  I just traded my Grand AM in this week. I had to replace the brakes within a month of the warranty expiring. The drivers power window conked out at 20,000 miles, luckily was covered by the warranty. At 40,000 miles the AC quit. This would have been a $1,400 repair bill, so I just suffered the heat in the summer. ( I live in the Northeast where its cold most of the year, so I was able to live with that). More recently, the radiator needed a $500 repair and 2 weeks ago the catalytic converter went out. Other minor things like leaks of fluid started. Including the AC, I had about $3,000 worth of repairs to make. with only 65,000 miles on it. Never again General Motors!!!

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  More car than what you expect! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By tacmedsolutions - March 10 - 10:00 am

  I really like this car. This is the first Pontiac I have ever owned - and it has been fantastic! I have owned a wide range of cars, trucks and suvs and I must say this is just as fun, just as comfortable and in my opinion just as well built as my Mercedes. I have put just over 11000 miles on it - and have pushed the little v6 and the cars abilities as far as I would dare - and found that performance and handling was great. Only problem Ive had has been a little section of the trunk weather strip which wants to fall off.

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  Great first car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By kim2013 - January 26 - 3:26 pm

  I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE, 4 door, 4 cylinder automatic. This is/was my first car that I bought back in april 2009 I believe. This has been a reliable car for me. Mostly daily driving - school, work, etc. Mostly a town driver, then drove about 25 miles away daily for college. The only serious problem I had was a misfire and a new coil pack fixed that. Routine oil changes, brake pads and tires have been all this car has needed. I drove this car from Wisconsin to Tennesee and back at about 130,000 miles and it did wonderful. I get 24-26 mpg city and probably 30-32 highway. All in all, no big complaints. I do think the car is kind of ugly on the outside but oh well :)

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  I love the car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Barb - December 4 - 5:13 pm

  I bought this car used and have only had to replace the ignition switch. This has been the only reason it left me walking one time. This car had high mileage but was still in good shape and I have not had any major expenses. I bought a gold one that if the car is dirty you cannot tell!!! I like having enough power to get out of the way of crazy drivers or big trucks.