2001 Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,050 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.
“My car has a security device that when driving will completely shut down the car and I have to drive on i26 to get to work this is a major interstate what happens when im driving this car and it shuts down in front of a big truck and I cant steer it because the power and electrical control has completely quit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473968, filed 2012-09, 240,000 miles“I bought a used 2001 Pontiac Grand Am in february 2002. The cruise control went out on the car in january 2003. After numerous attempts to get this fixed at the dealer I finally gave up. Shortly afterwards the fuel pump had to be replaced (spring 2003). Since that time I've had to replace the fuel pump twice last fall. Now its gone out again. What can I do? The car has an evident electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10182201, filed 2007-02, 103,000 miles“Gas pedal had always had a bit of a hitch to it. While driving on a major highway the gas pedal became stuck in the on position. We were lucky enough to be able to get off of the road and into a parking lot where we turned the engine off. Car had to be towed to a repair shop - undriveable. Consequences: we were stranded for 2 hours in a remote area waiting for a tow truck and without the car for over a week - the time it took to get a replacement part. According to the repairman, the nylon bushing on the gas pedal mechanism was broken. They had to replace the gas pedal assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098412, filed 2004-11, 38,767 miles“First the speed sensor malfunctioned. Then, the speed sensor hub malfunctioned within one year time limit. These sensors had an effect on the anti lock braking system which did not work when sensors failed. Cruise control will not work because it made the brake light come on. Took vehicle in to see what was wrong. Dealer did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10095082, filed 2004-10, 15,500 miles“First time my daughter was driving car she had a very hard time stopping the car as if the gas was stuck on. A friend looked at it stated that the throttle was stuck in the open position. Garage had it 3 days. Changed throttle did it again 1 day later called garage back has now been there 2 days.. Still waiting”
NHTSA complaint #10125310, filed 2005-06, 48,100 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 6% |
| 2003 | 35 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
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.
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