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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  One underrated car - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By digitalquirk - November 6 - 4:46 am

  I was looking for something bigger than my compact car, and a black Grand Am GT Sedan caught my eye, so I thought, why not try it out? I was impressed. It handled very well and had more than enough power. I turned off the traction control and could easily spin the meaty P225/50R16s. Most importantly, it has awesome stopping power. I thought I wanted a stick shift like my last car, but after driving this car its clear that the automatic is a perfect match, so I lost the desire to row my own gears. The cockpit layout is very logical. I was quite impressed with the stereo system. Dont be fooled by the horsepower rating; this car has more than enough power. A great car for real drivers.

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  Second Owner Experience - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By ruffrider2k2 - August 24 - 7:19 pm

  Purchased car with 50k miles in 2009 as 2nd owner. Carfax showed well maintained. At 130k miles now. Have had to replace rear window motor twice, catylitic converter 70k (free), both cylinder head gaskets 80k, fuel pump 80k, brakes 80k, two sets of tires 85K &100k. Upgraded to better tread on second set of Yokos with 30k so far. Get intermittent turn signal failures and switch noise when not in use. Security light on rarely, but does not disable engine start. Transmission hard shifting occasionally and have to shut and restart engine to resolve. May be electronic or going out. Oil changes and maintenance regularly.

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  Absolute Junk! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By billybob - August 7 - 10:00 am

  This car has been a lemon from the start. List of repairs... 1) 5 trips to the shop for leaking water when it rains. Problem continues. 2) Driver side window quit working. 3) Electric driver seat control quit working. 4) Gas gauge sending unit went out. 5) Service engine soon light came on at 23,000 miles.

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  Poor quality - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Brad - April 5 - 6:10 pm

  Ive had my car for about 4 years and it is now falling apart. The ABS and Traction control are a constant battle. I have had to take the car to the shop 6 times to have them worked on. Now I am having electrical problems. I have a 95 Neon with 130,000 that has considerably less issues then my 02 GA with 62,000. I would not buy another Pontiac.

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  Mechanics Dream - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By anthony - April 5 - 10:10 am

  I second nightmare on wheels. Ive sent my mechanic on a few vacations from this car. Brakes are sized for a Geo metro, needs new ones every year and recently my engine control module went out on me, at least thats what the mechanic thinks it is. Another cruise for him! GM definitely needs to get rid of some engineers for this one.

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  GT could use a bit more power - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By TheToothCarpenter - March 31 - 2:00 am

  Having driven the car for a month, have had no problems so far. Impressed with the smooth ride handling. Adequate pickup from the V6, but GM should be able to extract more power from it. The Monsoon audio system is a nice feature, but would be nicer with an in-dash CD changer.

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  Race Car Feel - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By MyBlacknWhiteGT - February 15 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car a few months ago, and I love the way some people can underestamate it. This car keeps up with the best of the best. The 3.4L Ram Air V6 is very fast. This car is very popular so luckly there are many things available to make it faster and custom looking! Buy with confidence.

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  A lot of car for the money - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Ray Lussier - February 15 - 2:00 am

  Bought at cost plus the 2002 rebate. Got a lot of car for the money. Got the v6 engine and love the way it performs. The controls are well-laid out, and the steering and handling are good. Does not have the build quality that toyota or honda have, but for the money I paid, Im quite happy.

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  Grand Am GT1 SC/t - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By mekaleka - October 30 - 2:00 am

  This black beauty looks fast, and it doesnt disappoint. Excellent acceleration, handling and braking. Gas mileage is good. I traded a 99 Malibu LS for this one...making me sorry I didnt buy this car sooner. I also own an 02 Alero GLS, which would seem to be almost identical mechanically...but the Grand Am feels like a different car altogether. Much sportier!

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  Buyer beware! - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Moondaisy - September 5 - 6:50 pm

  I bought this car three years ago with 34,000 miles on it and until last fall thought it was the best car ever. Boy, was I mistaken! The catalytic converter clogged, the O2 senser went, the brakes still have some problem that causes the pads to have to be replaced every 2,000 miles. The timing chain broke, resulting in $1500.00 new engine, the front end needs work, and there is a mysterious electrical problem that is causing power surges and results in the car stall when I idle in drive. I am in the process of trading it in for a Honda! Not interested in another GM right now, for sure!