2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“Consumer called complaining about right front wheel bearing malfunctioning twice in less then 1700 miles. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they had no recalls on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10040776, filed 2003-09, 1,700 miles“The front drivers side wheel bearing went out at only 53,000 miles. The shop that fixed the car said that the wheel bearing usually does not go out until after 100,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10039569, filed 2003-09, 53,000 miles“On may 21, 2004, purchased a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix from bill smith Pontiac in cullman, al. The mileage on the vehicle was 35,509. Upon test driving heard roaring noise. Told concerns to salesperson (at 3 different times) about roaring. He assured us that it was the new tires on the vehicle. On jan, 31, 2005 had to take vehicle in for service and was informed that the roaring on the car was the passenger side wheel bearing. Luckily we had purchased a ext. Warranty and after paying a $100 deductable, bearing was fixed. On april 24, 2005 roaring started again on drivers side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121442, filed 2005-05, 35,509 miles“Front driver wheel bearing went out after only 39,000 miles on car. Very expensive to fix. From what I hear this is a common problem. Found at least 2 other failures in the database. And I know of a couple oversaw myself. Seems like there is a problem in the bearing design Pontiac needs to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10046907, filed 2003-11“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that whenever he drove over a bump in the road, he could hear a cracking noise under the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the tie rod ends were worn. The dealer replaced the tie rod ends, however, the failure recurred 8,000 miles later. The dealer stated that the part had begun to crack and they replaced the tie rod ends again. The contact stated that he should not have to pay for the repairs because he believes it is a manufacturer defect. The speed was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201332, filed 2007-08, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
102 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsTires
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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