4 Star Reviews for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
145 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A 40th Anniversary option package can be added to GT and GTP coupes and sedans. SE and GT models also gain additional standard equipment.

Pros:
  • Strong powertrains, loads of features, fun to drive.
Cons:
  • Overcomplicated interior, cheap-looking dashboard plastic and switchgear.

User Reviews:

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  • Easy-To-Smoke em!! - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Purchased my 2002 GTP Sedan in March and did not get a real "feel" until I took a road trip..... AWESOME! Ive owned a couple of dozen cars, including performance cars, and this one takes the cake! I dont care what speed youre traveling, stomp the pedal and this monster JUMPS! I luv playing with Mustang GTs!

  • Typical GM product - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    I owned a 1979 Grand prix and it was an awesome car...They should build them like they used to. I switched to chevrolet after bad experiences with other GM vehicles (firebirds)and after I totaled (not my fault) my camaro I decided I wanted a larger safer car so I bought my 2002 Grand Prix SE.. It is a good riding car but uncomfortable to ride in. The seats should be softer and should hug your body more. I was just hit with an unexpected but obvious problem with the Grand Prix. The bearings went out on my front driver side at 68,000 miles and cost me over $500 to repair. From what I was told by several repair shops this is a COMMON problem with these cars. Seems GM has some work to do!!!!

  • Awsome Car - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    I got this car for my 18th birthday. It has the looks of a speedster and the engine of one too. Never had anything wrong with it at 150,000 miles. If your a tuner this is the car for you I put flowmaster pipes and two turbochargers on it along with racing tires and 93 gas. it had way enough power before (205 hp)but now it will roll with any mustang or challenger on the road I had it dynoed at 481 hp All in all GREAT CAR good work GM. I hope the Pontiac name plate returns in the future.

  • Lovin It!!! - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    The 1999 Grand Am was the first car I ever owned...went with the intention of buying the Grand Prix and am so happy I went back and did it!! The cars performance is great, no problems, no issues. As a female above average height, 510 Im thrilled with the leg room. Every other car I test drove included some SUVs, my knee hit the steering wheel each time I went for the brake. Its roomy and I find it extremely comfortable yet its still fun to take out for a ride on the highway!

  • Got my moneys worth... - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    I purchased my 02 grand prix back in 2005 and it had 50k on it already. I made it to 164k miles with no major problems until now. The biggest thing I needed work on was a catalytic converter. I had minor leaking of antifreeze and I found out it was due to the plastic intake mannifold. I guess GM cheaped out when they used plastic and that part cracks easy. MY antifreeze leaks more now and the heating panel is shot. Like I said, I put an extra 114k miles on it over 6.5 years. It did me well.

  • Fun Ride - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    The first year I owned this car it was used as a daily driver. Now I have a company take-home so my GTP sits in the garage. The few times that I do drive this car are a blast. Car has good pick-up and is able to merge with no problems at all. The trouble I have had from ths car is both head gaskets had to be replaced, seems to be a common thing with 3.8s and the passenger side window does not want to work sometimes. Other than that, car has been a real pleasure to own and drive.

  • 97 GT Sedan - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Ive got over 80k miles on my 97 GT Sedan. Rack and pinion assembly had to be replaced at about 50k. Some occasional minor rattling in the dash and an annoyingly short range for the keyless remotes that several dealers were unable to fix since the car was new. Other than that the car is great and I may buy another one when they redesign it possibly next model year. 3800 V6 drivetrain is fantastic, plenty of reliable power, easy to work on too.

  • Quality car - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Very well puy together car

  • Weve had ours for 8 years now.. - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Still low miles, but we can really Haul in it- we should have a SUV!- I mean 25 gal water, a cooler, tools, clothes, bedding, two dog kennels (in back seat of course!) and other stuff for going to our lakelot half the summer.. We had experience with the 3.1 v6 in a Corsica which went well over 100000 miles,; this one has about 80000 so far (retired; dont drive a lot anymore).. The nice surprise was fuel economy- 37 on a trip going 65-75 mph most of the way. Solid, great handling, loves to cruise at 70+.. Trouble? None- just did brakes first time. If I could find a cherry GTP coupe Id keep it as a collectible!

  • 2002 Grand Prix - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Wonderful car to drive. Wider is better. Needed something that holds 2 sets of golf clubs - they fit in the trunk very comfortably with space to spare. Also wanted something sporty that handles well - not ready for a Grandma car. But I have a problem with the reliability of the car. Transmission went out after 2 years resulting in major repair (under warranty). And drivers side window quit working consistently after nearly 3 years (barely under warranty).

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