2001 Pontiac Grand AM Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 4% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A few years back, I had a problem in which my rpms would rise insanely when I was stopped at a light, and even when I put my car in park. It was as if I was flooring it . I took it to the dealer. They said it was a head gasket problem. Luckily, it was still under warranty, as I only had about 45,000 miles on it. I took it home after it was fixed , and it continued to do the same thing. I took it back to the dealer, and they said that they fixed the problem and that it will be ok. I took it back home and it has pretty much never stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218950, filed 2008-02, 77,000 miles“The A/C- heater speed control selection 1 and 2 stopped working in 2002 shortly after I purchased my vehicle. On april 10,2006, the selections 3 and 4 are also not working. This is now the 9th probolem I've had with my vehicle. To include both power window brackets breaking, my hazard flasher, transmission, steering, and A/C. I've unknowingly had jackson auto group of hawaii do repairs without so much as a word about the recalls. What proactive steps have been taken to notify the dealers about the recalls and defects?”
NHTSA complaint #10155008, filed 2006-04, 5,000 miles“I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am that I have had issues with since I bought the car. Now for the second tim in three years I have had to replace the passlock sensor and the ignition switch cylinder. This fix has cost me over $700.00 each time not including the tow. I am a mother of two kids that works full-time and goes to school part time, this problem has drained me of money that I use to support my children. I have missed work and school because of this problem. There are forums that I have looked at and read with people going through the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234310, filed 2008-07, 121,989 miles“2001 Pontiac Grand Am gt wont start. Turn the key to start and nothing. After a day then the car will start... When the car start you can hear the gas pump turn on... When the problem starts there is nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10384279, filed 2011-02, 112,000 miles“Dt: had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for the same thing, when getting into vehicle to start it will not start. Everything dealer said to try worked. Had to turn it on acceleration for 10 minutes until everything stopped flashing, and turn off .then turn back on and it will start. First time fuel injector/ second fuel pump, and last two times it was the security system. Now it was doing the same thing again.”
NHTSA complaint #10130390, filed 2005-07, 19,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V250000Jul 15, 2003Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 2001, Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003 +10 more
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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