2001 Pontiac Grand AM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am,4-cyl. 5-speed manual transmission, which I purchased in may of 2001. Since then I have been having problems with engaging 2nd gear, the transmission slips and makes a rattling noise, also when I am driving, the tires get caught in a groove on the freeway, the front wheels will follow the groove while I am holding the steering wheel straight. It seems as though something is wrong with the rack and pinion, or a defect in the steering assembly/linkage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014019, filed 2003-04, 12,000 miles“The body control module caused two batteries to fail. The turn signal switch failed causing clicking noise in the ash. When the bcm failed the consumer noticed a 1 amp draw. The dealer could not duplicate the problem but replaced the bcm per the consumers request. The vehicle was bucking and felt as if there was a major miss. This was due to faulty #4 injector. The injector was replaced and the PCM was reprogrammed.”
NHTSA complaint #10141041, filed 2005-10, 82,750 miles“- the contact stated that while trying to accelerate the vehicle, the RPM increased to 3,000-4,000 RPM. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerates slowly and when the vehicle needs to get to about 3,000- 4,000 RPM for it to change gear. The contact also stated that the service manager of the dealership told him that the transmission is changing gears about 10 miles per hour over where it should be changing gear. The contact has taken vehicle to dealership 3 times and they have not been able to diagnose the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176602, filed 2006-12, 53,700 miles“There is a hesitation when driving on highways when you accelerate into a higher gear. It has been checked out countless times and nothing is picked up on the computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10066515, filed 2004-04, 39,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V372000Nov 13, 2000Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001
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- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 33 | 7% |
| 1995 | 33 | 8% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 | 16 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 7 | 18% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology