Why wont my car start
I changed out the steering column in my 1995 Grand Am. Now the car wont start. I have check all fuses and made sure that all plugs under the dash are secure. Any ideas? Turns over great but wont start up.
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1995 Pontiac Grand Am Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Following what must have been a long list of complaints about the high output Quad 4, Pontiac drops this engine choice in the 1995 Grand Am. The two-door coupe and four-door sedan now have the option of a retooled I4 designed for a smoother, quieter ride, or the holdover V6 from last year.
The new 2.3 I4 now gets 150-hp and is standard in the SE and GT with a 5-speed manual transmission. For more power, owners suggest the optional 3.1, 155-hp V6 with 4-speed automatic avaialable with the GT. There is no manual option for this engine. Also new for the 1995 Grand Am, the GT gets variable assist steering, and the rear suspension has been reworked for a sturdier ride. Base model SE coupes and sedans come with such features as fog lights, power locks, and driver front airbags, but air conditioning and ABS brakes are part of the option list. These come standard in the GT trims, which add a rear spoiler and center console. The coupe makes it even sportier with a tachometer and ground effects.
Drivers of the 1995 Grand Am say it is a fun ride, especially at highway speeds. Acceleration with the V6 is immediate, and there is an overall sporty feeling behind the wheel. Lots of passenger and trunk room, comfy seats, and a stylish look make up the list of plusses for the Grand Am. One of the biggest complaints seems to be persistently maddening squeaking and rattling in the dashboard. Others report problems with the lower intake manifold.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
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by Ali B
May 19, 2013
Good Power out of the 3.1 those tires had no problem loosing grip....
Got mine up to 110 on I-95. My drivers side Electric window didnt work so paying tolls was a pain in the as so i put a screw driver in the door panel to hold the window up and pulled it out to let it fall back down again..lolMay 19, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 29, 2012
if there was a car out there that you owned and loved until it broke this would be the one. It was reliable until it broke for the first time then it just went down hill from there. I wish it was easier to fix but it really does suck being the fact that it has a dual over head cam, and everything is driven by the timing.Dec 29, 2012
by Jonathan F
Dec 21, 2011
After the Buick died due to a supermassive transmission failure, I
was forced to condescend to the level of the average high school
student and drive a bottom-end economy car. Although it
supposedly provides somewhat spirited performance with the
optional 3.1 L V6, the 2.4 L Quad 4 engine is abysmal. Although
this is supposed to be an economy car, I have averaged about 20
mpg through the 6 months I have driven this car. This would be
acceptable if it provided at least decent performance, but it is
equally lackluster in this area. Throttle response is slow, takeoffs
are slower, and the engine provides plenty of bark at high rpm's
but not much bite. The car is also extremely noisy on the highway
and freeway, due in part to the constant need to downshift to
maintain speed even on slight downhill grades. The build quality is
terrible. The interior pieces constantly squeak and don't fit
together very well. There is also excessive road noise at highway
speeds.
This car does have some good points. The sound system is pretty
good for a mid-90's economy car, and the seats are fairly
comfortable, although the position makes it difficult for shorter
drivers to see the road. There is also plenty of legroom in the
front seats. My personal favorite feature of this car is the huge
amount and variety of storage spaces in the front, especially the
dual gloveboxes, although the only cupholder in the center console
is awkwardly positioned under the radio and there is no cupholder
in the center glovebox.Dec 21, 2011
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by Ali B
May 19, 2013
Good Power out of the 3.1 those tires had no problem loosing grip....
Got mine up to 110 on I-95. My drivers side Electric window didnt work so paying tolls was a pain in the as so i put a screw driver in the door panel to hold the window up and pulled it out to let it fall back down again..lolMay 19, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 29, 2012
if there was a car out there that you owned and loved until it broke this would be the one. It was reliable until it broke for the first time then it just went down hill from there. I wish it was easier to fix but it really does suck being the fact that it has a dual over head cam, and everything is driven by the timing.Dec 29, 2012
by Jonathan F
Dec 21, 2011
After the Buick died due to a supermassive transmission failure, I
was forced to condescend to the level of the average high school
student and drive a bottom-end economy car. Although it
supposedly provides somewhat spirited performance with the
optional 3.1 L V6, the 2.4 L Quad 4 engine is abysmal. Although
this is supposed to be an economy car, I have averaged about 20
mpg through the 6 months I have driven this car. This would be
acceptable if it provided at least decent performance, but it is
equally lackluster in this area. Throttle response is slow, takeoffs
are slower, and the engine provides plenty of bark at high rpm's
but not much bite. The car is also extremely noisy on the highway
and freeway, due in part to the constant need to downshift to
maintain speed even on slight downhill grades. The build quality is
terrible. The interior pieces constantly squeak and don't fit
together very well. There is also excessive road noise at highway
speeds.
This car does have some good points. The sound system is pretty
good for a mid-90's economy car, and the seats are fairly
comfortable, although the position makes it difficult for shorter
drivers to see the road. There is also plenty of legroom in the
front seats. My personal favorite feature of this car is the huge
amount and variety of storage spaces in the front, especially the
dual gloveboxes, although the only cupholder in the center console
is awkwardly positioned under the radio and there is no cupholder
in the center glovebox.Dec 21, 2011
by Ben E
Jan 30, 2011
2dr sport coupe.
2.3L L4, 3 speed w/ OD auto.
Avg mpg - 25
3 speed makes for slower acceleration: first 2 gears are good, 3rd gear's power band spread too far and wide (Edit: Gears 1 and 2 are fine. 3rd and OD are a little off) 2.3 offers 150 hp and 155 ft-lbs.Jan 30, 2011
by Ashley S
Nov 21, 2010
i like the way my car looks it is all black with blue racing stripes up the middle.it cost me 500 dollars for it. there was a few problems with it but they are mostly figured out now. all of myn family and friends love it.Nov 21, 2010
by Brad F
Sep 27, 2010
car sucks ass. why would any one want to buy that. performance sucks, quality sucks. looks ugly, cheap, and scary to turn with.. it likes to go straight, when your turnight. dont buy one or you are retarded. itried warning you.Sep 27, 2010
by Dan K
Jul 30, 2010
It Runs good , lol It was a cheap car that i bought online and it goes from one place
to the other and has not needed much work for being a 1995 grand am. Can't
complain about it at all. Jul 30, 2010
by Isthatbetter A
Mar 05, 2010
best car i ever owned. it was fast. great to drive. My grandparents bout it for me for my 21st birthday. 5 grand. Black, charcoal interior. I miss my baby. I'll never love another car the way i loved her.Mar 05, 2010
by Trisha M
Feb 19, 2010
Gets up and goes!!!! The radio sucks. It has a heart beat, i can turn on my blinkers and the battery pumps on the gauge. lol. otherwise i real REALLY love my car to the max and that is for sure.Feb 19, 2010
by Kenneth G
Feb 06, 2010
Great speed once engine has warmed up. I get 28 mpg and it
has a 13 gallon tank. It a sky blue 4 door. At the moment its a
mess. Interior is reallly clean but the exterior there is some rist
by the gas tank(most common area
0Feb 06, 2010
by Alexander H
Jan 06, 2010
awesome car, dohc turborcharged, trac controll out da ass, limited slip, spoiler and the only fluid you need to put in is water and oil and gas (duh) the only problem i have had is it bottoms out too easy, i learned that when i ruptured my oil tank. lol, kayala was there.Jan 06, 2010
by Josh W
Dec 10, 2009
Decent Car, I had the higher engine package the 3.1L
although i had the se not the GT model.
Mine turned out to be a lemon car lol.
Rather than that the car was good. dont really regret selling
it anymore.Dec 10, 2009
by Carolyn T
Oct 23, 2009
Performance - great acceleration, braking, handling
Build Quality - good quality
Appearance - good both interior and exterior styling
Cost of Ownership - good gas mileage, minimal maintenance
Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? Yes especially when it was time to race.
Oct 23, 2009
by Corey V
Sep 04, 2009
Runs really well. Needs to be sold though. Has 117,000 miles one it but i rebuilt the engine and had transmisson rebuilt at 100,000 miles. Great first car. I threw a cd player and new speakers in there. Asking for 2900$ if your interested gimme a call.Sep 04, 2009
by Renald G
Aug 28, 2009
the car is a v6 and when you step on it it go. The car is green 4 doors. It dont take long to go 0 to 100 kmh.
The top that car went is 140 km and still was far from top speed.Aug 28, 2009
by Chase W
Aug 28, 2009
High maintenance. somewhat reliable. Good first car. Ive had the car for a little bit over a year and have already had to replace radiator, water pump, transmission. I also blew a head at 140k miles, that combined with a rear main leak and worn oil pump required engine replacement. Lately I've been having a problem with the wheel studs becoming stressed and breaking offAug 28, 2009
by Joe L
Aug 23, 2009
for god sakes its just a Grand am but it gets good gas milage and has some power, it isnt very sporty tho it has like no luxery accessarys. and its very small for big people to drive and relax inAug 23, 2009
by Orlando Ivan S
Aug 13, 2009
pontiac granam es el auto que yo tengo es modelo 1995 color blanco soy de culiacan sinaloa mexico me gustan los autos deportivos y los hummers tnbien tube un bocho un jetta y un toyota corolla de 91 color tintoAug 13, 2009
by Jamie P
Jul 16, 2009
3100 is in it .People say that it is not a good car i do not know what they are say they are some good car its on who drives it .I have had 3 of them all good car And all stiil on the road Jul 16, 2009
by Andrea S
Jun 15, 2009
Eh...it gets me from A to B. It has been running great for me the whole time I have had it up until a few months ago. It is a great car to drive... just getting really sick of all the problems going wrong. So no, I won't be driving it much longer! :) HaJun 15, 2009
by Andrew W
May 28, 2009
crappy mid 90's GM crapmobile whoever put these things together was smoking crack or meth and didn't look at anything. has over 100k on the odo so its time to go. good ridiance hope the crusher has a good time w itMay 28, 2009
by Anonymous
Feb 16, 2009
it would be an awesome car but it has one problem.. it keeps breaking down on me.. and every time it does it is something new. it gets really good gas mileage, around 30. cheap when i bought it, but im paying for it now.Feb 16, 2009
by Gregg V
Dec 30, 2008
Clean, pretty car. Have had it since august but have only driven it once. The head gasket was bad and its been in the shop since, only because im cheap and im having a friend fix it at his own pace. Its almost done and i cant wait to drive it. Dec 30, 2008
by Heather M
Oct 25, 2008
This is my first car! I got it for 1500. It's okay needa a paint job, its chipping. Performance..its a GT its got a little kick in it for a V6. I love my car its so fun to drive. My car is red. My licence plate holder says, "Deal with it, girls wanna race II"Oct 25, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 25, 2008
Where do I begin?
In the most basic sense, this car is far more performance
based than anything else. With the true Pontiac styling kept
intact the arrowhead which adorns the front bumper of the
car accentuates the true heritage of Pontiac and General
Motors. the 3.1L V6 does not sound tired, as many have
written and in fact with slight modifications can be quite
powerful (powerful enough to race your average joe in a
Neon at a stoplight).
Beyond the styling and moderate performance, this car is
CHEAP, and I don't mean poorly made. It is of course a
General Motors car, meaning that parts will be readily
available for it for many years to come. GM loves old GM
owners, as they assume we will be coming back for more,
and thus far they are right.
My GAGT has 135000 miles on it, and the engine still runs
very well. Unfortunately, the transmission is not, but a
simple clutch replacement and master cylinder repair has
solved that, or so I'm told.
In any event, this is a fantastic piece of automotive machinery
and anyone who tells you otherwise should give GM another
shot - remember: it's not how the car treats you, its how you
treat the car.Sep 25, 2008
by Tim F
Sep 14, 2008
Great cars - but about 91 thru late 90's ALWAYS develop an intake manifold leak that causes coolant to leak into the oil, which in turn causes sludge. I've got about 120k miles on it, and a TON of sludge - easily noticeable just opening the oil cap on the valve cover. I'm just waiting for a chunk to break loose and ruin my day.Sep 14, 2008
by Amber K
Aug 12, 2008
I like that its not a gas hog! And its smooth riding. I dislike the radio, and that it always seems 2 mess up. I like that it can handle good when i need 2 speed a little. I dont like that it is white. Purple is my color. Like that is spacey 4 a car. Aug 12, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 13, 2008
Needs some help with the steering, and a paint job, and some minor repairs... Performance is okay I guess, and it looks to be okay, white isn't the best color for a snowy climate area though, blue would be much better, but it a car and it gets you places, and could be a great car, seeing as it has a whole new engine in it....Jul 13, 2008
by Wanda S
Jul 08, 2008
she runs good ,gets up n goes off the line ,the interior is roomy ..good on gas ..shes allmine ..Jul 08, 2008
by Brian A
Jul 03, 2008
iz koo! not that fast but it does the job. now to fill the missing leters to post this aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaJul 03, 2008
by Scott O
Jun 30, 2008
what's to tell, very unreliable car as of yetJun 30, 2008
by Andrew B
Jun 22, 2008
My car gets me from A to B, and thats all that matters. And i love driving it because its 4cl. Yeah, 4 cylinders :)Jun 22, 2008
by Robert W
Jun 15, 2008
White CarJun 15, 2008
by Jared K
May 07, 2008
It was my first car I ever purchased so I took treated like i t wasmy first born. I give it credit that it never left me stranded anywhere during my five year of ownership. However it did cost alot of money to keep the vehicle in good running order. If I did it all over again I would have bought the 1989 Nissan 300zx Turbo I had looked at the week before I bought the Pontiac.May 07, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 30, 2008
Feels solid, rides well although a little stiff re: struts. I do a lot of driving, and it's a pretty comfy ride as well as an easily managed vehicle.Apr 30, 2008
by Emily R
Apr 21, 2008
its a good first carApr 21, 2008
by Jim M
Apr 01, 2008
With the v6 that you find in the grand prix. It is fast enough to get you there. Aftermarket parts are few and far between but the ones you can find are quality.Apr 01, 2008
by Chris B
Mar 30, 2008
it accelerates and breaks good, handles real well, very good cornering. Mar 30, 2008
by Shaun L
Mar 26, 2008
Probably the worst car I've ever owned, despite it having a factory CD player (that only sometimes worked). The V6 didn't have a lot of power despite its 3.1L displacement, and there was always at least three things wrong with it, whether it was electrical, mechanical, or cosmetic.Mar 26, 2008
by Zach E
Mar 19, 2008
It's a pretty strong car when you are not fixing it. It seems like it won't go 3 months without something going wrong. The 3.1L engine is notorious for common problems and being difficult to work on. I replaced the transmission at about 125,000 miles and then the motor at about 142,000 miles. Even a simple task like changing the spark plugs requires taking out the motor mounts and tilting the entire engine forward because the spark plugs are in the back of the motor. It has a slick look to it though and like I said, it is a strong car when everything is working properly.Mar 19, 2008
by Steve M
Jan 27, 2008
Intake manifold leaks. I personally see at least 20 a week in my place of work. GM slipped up hardcore when they built the most popular 60 degree V6. A problem with the intake manifold gaskets where the coolant (usually Dexcool) leaks onto the manifold. In the most common and extreme cases, the heads will actually warp and cause a headgasket leak. People like to blame Dexcool but the fact of the matter is that if you take care of your car and do the PROPER maintainence at or before its due, time or mileage-wise, it will treat you right. I mean don't get me wrong, GM screwed up bad, I've seen brand new 3500s with coolant sweats on the intake. What they should've done from the get-go is change the gasket design instead of continuing with it for 10+ years. Now they're in court (in the US) because of it.Jan 27, 2008
by Bill K
Jan 10, 2008
This is my 95 Grand am SE. i've had the car for just over one year now and i bought it because it runs good and had low miles (56,000) when i bought it. and i've put almost 40000 miles onto it. the car has lots of low end torque but i could have some more HPJan 10, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 09, 2007
Other than usual problems you get with older vehicles it seems to be a good carNov 09, 2007
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1995 Pontiac Grand Am Pricing
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent