2001 Pontiac Grand AM Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles.
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.
“Rotors needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase in 2001 - steering wheel vibrating(800 miles on vehicle) rotors needed to be file in 2002 - wheels noises when driving 9/2003 needed new rotors and brakes. 2003 -strange tire noise for about a week took to dealer today 10/7/03 now being told the wheel noise is cause I need to buy new tires after I overheard the mechanic tell the service rep it's the issue with the wheels and tire not being a perfect match and is a big problem with the Grand Am. So how did it become my problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041410, filed 2003-10, 28,000 miles“When driving the car the brakes will lock up making a grinding noise like something is about to brake somewhere in between the brake pedal and wheels it makes this loud grinding like metal on metal not sure because I have to replace brakes about every 2 - 3 months and rotors and calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #10473963, filed 2012-09, 108,000 miles“My 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has had problems with brakes/ABS and wheel hubs. With 47k miles on the car, I've had problems with ABS/trac off/svc vehicle lights, brakes needing to be replaced & rotors turned, and have had to replace both front wheel hubs(at $391 per hub, just for the parts) and a wheel bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10058720, filed 2004-02“Not a safety precaution. I drive a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. Every car that make and year model have broken hub caps, mine included. They rattle for a while then they break in half. There has got to be some sort of defect if it's just that make and model. The noise is embarrassing and annoying. I feel that the Pontiac company should look in to the problem and fix it. Also, rear middle seatbelt never stayed tight. Loosens very easily while my child is wearing it and when my child was in a car seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10173093, filed 2006-11“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who found that the wheel bolt was fractured in half and caused damaged to the rotor, axle and cd boot. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 126,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10429919, filed 2011-10, 126,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
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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