1999 Pontiac Grand Am Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Overview
As though ambushed by the Extreme Makover crew, the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am gets a new body, more Grand Prix-like styling, and a whole new...
As though ambushed by the Extreme Makover crew, the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am gets a new body, more Grand Prix-like styling, and a whole new set of trim styles for its fifth generation. Though shorter in overall length, a longer wheelbase and pushed-out wheels help provide a sturdier, more stable ride. Bigger front brakes add extra safety, and an all-new stiffer chassis with four-wheel independent suspension guarantees less highway shudder than previous models. New ribbed lower cladding and body-colored moldings beef up the attitude and sporty styling. The interior has also been reworked, with a whole new dash design and seats that are set higher for better comfort and visibility. Still available as a coupe or sedan, the 1999 Grand Am adds some new trim names, whose differences lie mainly in their standard feature offerings. SE and SE1 share the old 2.4-liter, Twin Cam, 150-hp I4 engine. The SE2, GT, and GT1 are powered by a new 3.4-liter, 170-hp V6. Only a 4-speed automatic transmission is available in 1999. Standard across the line are ABS brakes, traction control, power locks, tachometer, and daytime running lights. A rear spoiler, cruise control, and power windows are added as you go up the line. The looks and style of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am earn praise from owners, who like the new engine power and improved acceleration response. Traction control has also been improved. Unfortunately, the Grand Am is still saddled with a long list of repair problems, including the quickly worn brake pads and rotors, and a new problem with window regulators. Overall build quality is heavily criticized. More minor complaints focus on the poor cupholder placement and a not particularly roomy interior.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am have mixed feelings about their experience. Many drivers appreciate its stylish appearance, decent acceleration, and good handling, particularly with the V6 engine. However, numerous reviews highlight frequent mechanical issues and reliability concerns. While some enjoy customization and find the car enjoyable to drive, others report significant problems that detract from ownership satisfaction."
Good looking car. Fun to drive. Fairly good handling. Horrible Cost to Own. Terrible resale value. Ok Gas Mileage. Always needing repairs to keep on the road. I really miss this car, but the cost and time time to fix it was a bit ridiculous. Poor motor design! 4K a year in repairs to maintain. Wheel hub sensors, Lower intake manifold gasket leaks are major problems on this vehicle
September 25, 2008Likes: Good condition Room to sit with comfort Parts are cheap Lots of aftermarket parts American made Only one like it in my area Dislikes: Front wheel drive Needs a 3.8L or a Supercharger/Turbo 345,569KM nough said Not 5-speed
March 18, 2009As I said; it was nothing like the previous Grand-Am I owned. The sturdy distributor-less 2.4L 4-cylinder engine got between 35-38 MPG and still performed better than my V6 '95. It never had any problems, was fun to drive (despite not having cruise), and get this: it had 160,000 miles already on it when I bought it, and ran as if it were brand new. Good job, previous owners.
March 26, 2008What owners say
Good looking car. Fun to drive. Fairly good handling. Horrible Cost to Own. Terrible resale value. Ok Gas Mileage. Always needing repairs to keep on the road. I really miss this car, but the cost and time time to fix it was a bit ridiculous. Poor motor design! 4K a year in repairs to maintain. Wheel hub sensors, Lower intake manifold gasket leaks are major problems on this vehicle
September 25, 2008Likes: Good condition Room to sit with comfort Parts are cheap Lots of aftermarket parts American made Only one like it in my area Dislikes: Front wheel drive Needs a 3.8L or a Supercharger/Turbo 345,569KM nough said Not 5-speed
March 18, 2009As I said; it was nothing like the previous Grand-Am I owned. The sturdy distributor-less 2.4L 4-cylinder engine got between 35-38 MPG and still performed better than my V6 '95. It never had any problems, was fun to drive (despite not having cruise), and get this: it had 160,000 miles already on it when I bought it, and ran as if it were brand new. Good job, previous owners.
March 26, 2008Good car, it hugs to the road nicely. It is a very fast car for a V-6. It has cost me a bit to maintain because of the amount I drive and the previous driver had poor maintence skills. This is overall a very affordable car that has that power when needed.
December 29, 2009Its an amazing car. It looks great, has decent performance, the quality is great, havent had to fix anything. Cost of ownership is low, I have the 4 cylinder engine, and it is a very fun car to drive and well worth the money.
September 30, 2009I did not have a car at all and God blessed me with this one so I am very thankful for it and I feel its a great car. My husband bought it for 2thousand and it runs great and gets pretty decent gas mileage!
July 14, 2008Good Solid Car To Own.... Not Many Modifications / Aftermarket Accessories Available But This Gives You The Opportunity To Customize Pieces And Make Your Grand Am Your Own
December 27, 2007Pretty quick car stock. Nothing spectacular. Enough to have a little fun in it. Good build quality. Electrical is kind of a pain. Gas mileage is really good. Fun to drive and interior is nice. Comfy and exterior looks good.
March 28, 2012The engine was really peppy in the city and passing on the highway. The handling was great. The brakes were pretty decent but didn't seem to last long. The front bumper is pretty low to the ground. The rims were alright but a little expensive to replace. The car was fun to drive around but the suspension was a little tough. The seats weren't very comfy and the ABS sensor was $300 to replace which broke because a rock kicked up. It was a great car in the snow.
January 26, 2009Brakes wear out fast. I Like the fit, I'm 6'4" and have plenty of room. I like the spacious trunk, and fold down seats. Car handles well, low maintenance, great everyday driver. Good power for jumping ahead in traffic, but still gets reasonable mileage. Looks sharp, and still drives like it's new after almost 10 years. I would definitely recommend this car to a friend.
December 11, 2008
