2003 Pontiac Grand AM Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

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

A new trim level has been added -- SE2 -- that offers buyers more standard equipment and additional options, while the SE coupe is no longer available. All SE sedans now feature cleaner styling thanks to less body cladding and smoother front and rear fascias. XM Satellite Radio is an available option on all models, while the OnStar communications system is now standard on all models except the base SE.

Pros:
  • Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.
Cons:
  • Price creep has followed sales growth, five-speed not available with V6, cheap interior pieces, iffy crash test scores.

User Reviews:

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  • Could use more poke... - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    My experience with Pontiacs Grand Am has been mixed. While the car is sleek and it has the engine capacity, the 3.4 liter is far too anemic for the GTs perfoemance image. Acceleration from a standing start is OK, but it quickly runs out of breath. This engine is, however, very smooth and reliable. Ride quality is adequate as is handling. In general, a sporty car at a low price. With the generous rebates the car cost less than $16,000.00 new.

  • dont buy this junk - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    doors will rust under door jams like mine already are.Also many outher problems.

  • Ive had two, and no problems! - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Ive had two grand ams. One was an 03 grand am gt coupe, and the other was an 01 se sedan. Both have well over 200,000 miles and were excellent cars! Had a good amount of power with the 3.4Ltr 6cyl. Gas mileage was amazing! I live in Wyoming and they both got around in the snow VERY well. Never had any trouble with either one, I have since upgraded to an SUV, but I do miss those cars. I would highly recommend, they are cheap to buy, cheap to fill, and cheap to maintain.

  • Sweet family of GAs - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    We owned a 97 ga gt that was rolled and it saved my brother and aa few friends lives. He now has a 98 se. I have a 95 se 5spd that i love and will never get rid of. I am goin to get a newer ga soon and still have my 95 too. My mom got a 2002 GA GT this year and it is awsome i have more fun driving it then i do in my car.

  • Another GM Loser - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    We have had this car for just over 2 years. Ever since we hit 34,000 miles we have had security system (Passlock) failures. The car has left us stranded 3 times and required being towed to the dealership. We purchased the overpriced additional warranty at time of purchase....and Im sure we will get our moneys worth in GM repairs

  • falling apart - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    i bought this pontiac grand am with 25,000 miles on it in 2004.was a good car until 2010. i started having electrical shorts-cruise control,horn,fog light window switch,dome light. at 90,000 miles the intake manifold gasket went out,while the mechanic was replacing the gasket he also discovered a censor that was not properly clipped down anywhere.the censor wiring was about shredded and in a place not visible unless the intake manifolds and other various parts are off the engine. had the brakes redone multiple times,in heavy rain the brakes make a grinding noise and seem as though the barely function at all when wet.I HATE THIS CAR...DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE!!!

  • Cant GM get it right - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Looks good fun to drive; Many problems 1) pass lock 2) brakes 3)water pump 4) fuel pump If GM would make cars that did not continually FAIL. They could make money on selling cars. Brakes - were bad from fac. they didnt even clean the disks ( still greasy) ; Pass lock may have worked it they lubricated the cylinder: Water pump - they put this on the timing chain- Very bad design! Fuel pump - in the tank Very bad design. I think GM could design a good car they just chose not to!

  • Excellent Car!!! - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Just bought our first Grand Am GT. Its an excellent car, thats fun to drive. Other Grand Am owners say its reliable and maintance is minimal. I highly recommend this car!

  • Its a Good Point A to Point B Car - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Overall, the 2004 Grand Am is a good car. I typically drive about 36,000 miles per year, and it has been sufficient for me so far. I like the Monsoon sound system, along with the MP3 capability. However, the overall stlying of the car hasnt changed much in several years, and some of the structural design seems somewhat cheap. I take very good care of automobiles, but this one, after only about 4 months is already showing some wear and tear. Im not knocking the Grand Am....like I said, it has been a pretty good vehicle for me so far.

  • What a car - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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    This is the second pontiac Grand Am I have owned and they are great. The first Grand Am-a 94-made it to 199K miles with minimal repairs. I will only buy Grand Ams from now on.

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