2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 7%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,093miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,093 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started smelling a strong gasoline smell - so opened the hood to check what was the cause. I took off the engine cover and discovered that the 3/8 quick connector at fuel rail was dripping fuel all over the intake manifold. Yikes!!! The potential for a fire is/was huge. I do not know how long this has been happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10860749, filed 2016-04, 186,000 miles“Currently, I'm having some electrical problems with my vehicle with the power windows and hazard lights. Also, I'm having an issue with the fuel system this started occurring three months ago and I feel it's not safe, at times with all issues that my car has it can be terrifying to drive but I can't afford to fix these problems or buy a new car. There are a few leaks coming from my car as well I know one leak is due to the power steering and the other the fuel tank, there might be another leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004297, filed 2017-07, 250,235 miles“On jan 9, 2014, I was parked in my car having lunch with the motor running. For no apparent reason, the engine caught fire, causing the fuel lines to burst. The car was not drivable after that. That evening, when I got home, I had a recall from GM for my vehicle in the mail. (code 07035) I called GM the following day, told them of the incident and they became my best friends, especially when I told them no one was injured. Gm made an appointment and had me tow (at my expense) my car to sam swope auto center where it was evaluated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585160, filed 2014-04, 224,000 miles“As I was driving (approximately 1 mile from home) I let up off of the accelerator because I was almost ready to turn o to my destination, when I took my foot off of the accelerator the engine began revving up and the accelerator went to the floor, the RPM needle went up to 7 and it sounded as if the engine was going to blow. I put the car in neutral and had the brake pedal to the floor and the car was scooting as if it was still in gear and trying to pull itself. I had to put the car in park to get it to stop and I turned the engine off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661289, filed 2014-11, 159,000 miles“Second request...on jan 9, 2014, I was parked in my car having lunch with the motor running. For no apparent reason, the engine caught fire, causing the fuel lines to burst. The car was not drivable after that. That evening, when I got home, I had a recall from GM for my vehicle in the mail. (code 07035) I called GM the following day, told them of the incident and they became my best friends, especially when I told them no one was injured. Gm made an appointment and had me tow (at my expense) my car to sam swope auto center where it was evaluated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598392, filed 2014-06, 225,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
102 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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