2004 Pontiac Grand AM Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.33/5 Average
152 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

An upgraded four-speaker sound system is now standard on SE models, while an MP3 player is standard on uplevel GT models and optional on all others except the base SE.

Pros:
  • Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.
Cons:
  • Price has crept up in recent years, five-speed not available with V6, cheap interior pieces, iffy crash test scores.

User Reviews:

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  • Love this car! - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    Bought this car a month ago and really am pleased with it. It handles much better then the 1997 Chev Lumina I had. It is fun to drive and is very good on gas and has great pep for a 2.2L. I get lots of compliments on the styling of the car. The graystone metallic is just my color.

  • My 2004 Grand AM - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    This was my last car. It served me well. Wasnt exactly the best car I ever had though. Head gasket went on it shortly after I bought it (used). My aunt bought me a remote starter for it. Wich the car was not to reliable with. Every time I used the remote, I would have to check to see if the car actually started or not. All lights (running lights ect.) gave an indication that it did start, but the engine did otherwise. It would however start every time with the key (sometime a rough start). It was surprisingly good in the snow even with cheap black label tires. I will admit, it never left me stranded any where. I would not recommend this car for a tall person.

  • GREAT CAR IF YOU GET A GREAT DEAL. - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I HAD THE 1999 SE GRANDAM AND WENT INTO THE 2004 GT. I REALLY LIKE PONTIACS GRAND AMS. CAR HAS A REALLY GOOD REBATE. HAVNT HAD THE CAR TO LONG BUT PAST EXP. WITH GRAND AMS IVE ENJOYED. OLD ONES ( LIKE MY 99 ) BRAKES WERE BAD. I CAN FEEL AN IMPROVEMENT WITH THIS 04. GOOD CAR FOR ALL AGES.

  • Grand Am 2004 - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I purchased my Grand Am in Oct. 2004. Carfax report said it was a rental car. It currently has 79,000 miles. The door panels developed bubbles. Had them replace since it was under warrant. Didnt last long. All 4 door panels has bubbles in them. A/c knob broke. Inside light only works 10% of the time. A plastic nut in the widowshield wippers broke, I couldnt just buy the nut I had to buy the whole motor system. trunk leaks. Biggest problem is the dashboard lifting up. Dealership says it will cost over $1200 to fix and they will need my car 3 or 4 days. The lifting dashboard crumbled my defrosters. I cant use them. Blinkers keep blinking. 3 windows need new window regulator cost $390 each.

  • 2nd Grand Am Owned - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    All in all a good car except for when the security light comes on and car doesnt start unless you leave the key in the ignition switch for 10 minutes in the "on" position. Owners manual stated this. Estimated costs to fix $425, plus labor. Needs longer warranty. Very bad electrical problems, especially with the computer. RPM gauge was messed up for half a day. Going 60 mph and running at 3,000 rpm. Would not shift into overdrive. Kinda ridiculous. 1st Grand Am had similar problems but the security light stayed on all the TIME. Air conditioner did not work.

  • Pontiac Grand Am - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    A very nice care and good value for the money, however a little more head room would be nice.

  • thrilling - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    awesome ride! This is my 3rd Grand am. They keep getting better and better.

  • RaRas GrandAmSE1Sdn - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    We have found the Grand AM SE1 Sedan to be a thrill to drive. We would definitely recommend the V-6, as we are partial to the torgue of the larger engine. The car is very reliable, has a the basic power options, and handles well for a mid-size sedan. Comes with all-season touring tires that are also speed rated, which adds to the handling of cornering. Its a great little performer. Its not the G6 though, its 25 ponies short, although I prefer the Grand Am design over that of the G6.

  • I love it - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    I love my car. This is my second Grand Am and have had absolutely NO trouble with either.

  • Satisfied - 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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    In spite of poor reviews by the Automotive Press, I have been more than satisfied with this car. I have done 30,000 miles on it without the slightest problem. The design both inside and out I found excellent. Acceleration was brisk but the only flaw was the Goodyear tires. When I changed to Kumhow 712s the handling improved immensely as did the wet braking. The Grand Am GT is one of the best allround cars I have owned.

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