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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  Sharp car... good performance, handling - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By skytech - February 8 - 11:53 pm

  Bought this car with 30K on it. Loved the styling better than previous model years. Generally I have been satsfied with the reliablity, performance and handling. I have driven 37K since I bought it. It has good acceleration (fuel economy has been 17 city to 26 highway MPG). It takes a bit of experience to get the most from the 3.4 V6 power band. The automatic shifts nicely but it is a basic style and leaves something to be desired. I wished I had looked for a 5 speed manual. Seats are comfortable but a bit wide to hug my slim build (Im 511", 168lbs.). Cornering is nice but a Corvette it is not. driver power window broke once (common so I hear). Cold engine ticks slightly but quiets.

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  Window problems - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By John - December 9 - 11:40 pm

  The electronic window device is of poor quality. The window on the drivers side was repaired twice, and is in need of repair again. The passenger side window has been repaired once.

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  My car may be totaled now - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Brandan - December 9 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car although the exterior body parts are really upsetting. My car was parked when some guy floored in reverse into the back of it hitting the right side Quarter panel and if you dont know what that is it is like the front fender, well anyway from the force of the impacked the car slid into another car smashing the left side quarter panel well now my car is in jeopardy because the quarter panels are something called a unibody which is a whole bunch of pieces welded together

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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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  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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  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!

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  I like it - 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Pop-A-G - September 1 - 10:00 am

  This car is perfect for me. More then enough passing power. I dont even have problems passing at speeds of 80 mph (in the 4 cylinder) roomy enough to sit 2 adults and one child in comfort in the back of the 2 door. I get roughly 380 to 395 miles per tank. The engine is quiet and strong. Great car in bad weather to. The snow strom of 2002 didt even stop me.