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Pontiac Grand Am repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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Pontiac Grand Am repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Pontiac Grand Am 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Pontiac Grand Am in Ontario, Canada
- Jun 2014
May 2013

108500 mi

C $422
knocking sound from front right corner. New bushings were added to the sway bar to fix the knocking, also the front right strut was coming loose and needed to be replaced inspected front end for damage, none found. replaced worn front tires, plus a 4 wheel alignment 
Jun 2014

127100 mi

C $350
scanned computer and replaced O2 sensor 

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2004 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016

116000 mi

US $900
Replacement of condenser due to leak 

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2004 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

144000 mi

US $1300
Replaced thermostat and flushed the radiator. Replaced front rotors, pads and wheel bearings. Replaced rear rotors, pads, and wheel bearings. Check engine light kept coming on. Replaced a sensor. 

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2003 Pontiac Grand Am 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in New York, United States
May 2013 - Nov 2014
Jan 2014 Leaking Fuel Pressure Regulator 
Oct 2014

132000 mi

US $80
Fluid and filter change. Also replaced the magnets per TSB. Replaced both left and right rear cables, and pass side park brake actuator 
Nov 2014

132000 mi
Air conditioning stopped working - didn't investigate why. 

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2003 Pontiac Grand Am 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Georgia, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

280000 mi

US $777
Cooling system. Cracked radiator, dry rotted hoses and bad thermostat. 

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2003 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

97000 mi

US $240
Starter 
Pontiac Grand Am in Florida, United States
- May 2011
Jul 2005

36000 mi
replaced intake manifold gasket under warrenty 
Mar 2010

80000 mi

US $1200
replaced intake manifold gasket and had all fluids flushed and filled 
Pontiac Grand Am in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015

185000 mi

US $100
ign/coil and wires..sparkplugs were OK/ Possible intake manifold gasket leak..common for the 3.4L engine. The gasket problem has apparently sealed back up..so the car has been running fine since 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Am 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Nebraska, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014

220000 mi
Appears the intake gasket is leaking, currently deciding whether to repair. Car still runs, just have to keep coolant topped up. 
Jun 2015

229000 mi
Intake gasket leaking, choosing not to repair. Car still runs, burning coolant out exhaust. 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Am 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Texas, United States
- Sep 2011
Aug 2009

86760 mi

US $350
Replaced broken window regulator 
Aug 2010

99500 mi

US $56
Changed broken window regulator 
Aug 2011

108100 mi

US $90
Replaced window regulator (passenger side) 
Pontiac Grand Am in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015

135000 mi

US $850
Brakes went out totally 
Pontiac Grand Am in Ohio, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

157700 mi

US $500
Entire exhaust pipe rusted through in multiple spots. Resonator, muffler, and pipe flange severely corroded. Driver rear door will not open from inside or outside. 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Am

Engine not specified

Pontiac Grand Am in Ohio, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

196000 mi

US $1900
Leaking steering cylinder Rear rims allow leaking. Tires removed, rims cleaned, and bead sealed 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Am 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Michigan, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Nov 2014

160200 mi

US $1500
Clutch slave cylinder leaking, replaced clutch disc/pressure plate, clutch master and slave cylinder resurfaced flywheel. Replaced power steering lines. Replaced coolant outlet flange. 
Pontiac Grand Am in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

105000 mi

US $350
No description 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Ohio, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Sep 2012

162000 mi
Various leaking gaskets. Intake manifold gasket, tranny oil pan gasket, and another one I can't remember the name of. Didn't waste the money. I love American made but dear God, stay away from Pontiac of these years. 

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Am in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012

137000 mi

US $700
Evaporative emission control sensor. And a 2nd emission sensor that I don't remember. Crankshaft leaking oil 

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am

Engine not specified

Pontiac in Florida, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

125000 mi
Head gasket replacement then the block cracked. 
Pontiac in Indiana, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Jun 2013

178000 mi

US $5
glued on rear view mirror reset check eng light 
Oct 2013

184000 mi
reset check eng light and change oil light reset check engine 
Apr 2014

195000 mi
Stepdaughter drove it while overheated. Then someone tried to fix it (a friend of hers of dubious skill) and it was sold for scrap. 
Pontiac in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
Aug 2012

116500 mi

US $1057
Replaced AC evaporator behind the dash as it was leaking freon where piping entered evaporator. It was completely rusted away and the joint. Included evaporator, valve, two different deal kits, and R-134 coolant. 

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Pontiac Grand Am Repair Histories

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