2001 Pontiac Grand AM Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I bought the car it was used with just a little over 100000 miles on it. I noticed anti-freeze leaking out of the intake gasket onto the engine. It got worse so I had my mechanic replace it with a oem part. He warned me against it saying that all the 6 s had this problem because the orig. Gasket that GM used was faulty and that he suggested a replacement gasket that was better but at over $100. Compared to the $35. Oem I went with the oem and two years later I ha to have it done again. This time I had the $100. Gasket used and no more problems. Seems that all the Pontiac 6 cyl. …”
NHTSA complaint #10614716, filed 2014-07, 123,000 miles“Car started shutting off while being driven on numerous occasions. Car was evaluated by GM dealer and another independent auto repair shop, neither could determine why car was shutting off, GM dealer technician stated possible ignition switch problem on 11/22/2010. On 12/24/2011, the Pontiac Grand Am 2001, was being driven and ignition shut off causing the car to hit an unoccupied parked truck. Car lost power steering and could not avoid the accident. Car flipped on its top, injuring the driver of the car. Airbags did not deploy. Car was total loss. Have all documentation to confirm claim.”
NHTSA complaint #10610637, filed 2014-07, 142,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the steering felt abnormal while the vehicle was being operated at 50 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle was being held on by a single bolt and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. ..updated 06/21/17”
NHTSA complaint #10966315, filed 2017-03, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10773975, filed 2015-09, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the key would move in the ignition and the vehicle would shut off. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would stall intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10604315, filed 2014-06, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10129073Jan 18, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
232 complaintsExterior lighting
98 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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