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Pontiac Grand Am

What is pontiac grand am?

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Key facts

Manufacturer Pontiac division of General Motors[1]
Production years 1973 and 2005, with multiple years between[1]
Body styles coupe, sedan[2]
Replacement G6[2]
First generation layout rear-wheel drive[1]

The Pontiac Grand Am was a car model made by Pontiac, part of General Motors, from 1973 to 2005.

Context

The Pontiac Grand Am was introduced in 1973 and was part of Pontiac’s lineup until 2005. The model name combined “Grand Prix” and “Trans Am” [2]. The last-generation Grand Am was Pontiac’s top seller, and it was replaced by the G6 in 2006 [2]. The 2004 Grand Am used the same engines and front-drive chassis as the Oldsmobile Alero [3]. The first and second generations were built on the LeMans GM A platform, and the first generation had a rear-wheel drive layout [1]. The Grand Am was commonly confused with the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Documented claims

  • It debuted in 1973 as a GT model in Pontiac’s lineup. [2]
  • The first and second generations were built on the LeMans GM A platform. [1]
  • The 2004 Grand Am used the same engines and front-drive chassis as the Oldsmobile Alero. [3]
  • The last-generation Grand Am was Pontiac’s top seller. [2]
  • The model name combined “Grand Prix” and “Trans Am.” [2]

Related

  • Pontiac SunfirePontiac Sunfire var en annan kompakt modell i Pontiacs sortiment under samma era.
  • Pontiac BonnevillePontiac Bonneville var en storre sedan som delade marknad med Grand Am.

Questions and answers

Why was the Pontiac Grand Am discontinued?

The Pontiac Grand Am was discontinued in 2005 and replaced by the G6 [2].

Is a Pontiac Grand Am a good car?

The last-generation Grand Am was Pontiac’s top seller, indicating it was a popular and well-regarded model [2].

What are the best years for a Pontiac Grand Am?

The last-generation Grand Am, produced from 1999 through 2005, was particularly successful and well-received [4].

Sources

  1. PONTIAC Grand Am Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos — autoevolution.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am - Specs, Prices, MPG, Reviews & ... — cars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Pontiac Grand Am - NamuWiki — en.namu.wiki (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Review & Ratings | Edmunds — edmunds.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things