2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 5 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.
“I purchased two new firestone affinity touring bl tires for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix (front). Less than one month later, one of the tires developed a bulge in the sidewall. It was replaced with the same model tire. About one week later, that tire had a sidewall blowout. In both instances, the tire shop tried to say that we had hit something. In both instances, we had not. There was no damage to the car or rim. I believe that there could be serious sidewall defects with these tires. I felt that I should register this complaint in case this is an early sign of a serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10261306, filed 2009-03, 50,400 miles“1 positive terminal comes off delco battery known by delco and GM 2 transmission -bang while reversing out of garage car stopped would not go in reverse extensive damage to transmission $2,700.00 , 47,000 all interstate driving 3 road noise car was taken in said it was just from the tires but no problem found .take car in after warrante runs out this time for routine oil change tire rotation guess what bad tire put on rear what bad tire. No wonder USA is doing its self out of trade at least with a foriegn vechele I would of got 60,000/ 6years I'm considering it for my next car.”
NHTSA complaint #10100197, filed 2004-11, 47,000 miles“2001 Pontiac Grand Prix right wheel separated around the rim, right front tire blew out causing vehicle to hit a guardrail. The consumer stated it was raining extremely hard and all of a sudden he felt the vehicle hydroplane.”
NHTSA complaint #10176428, filed 2006-12“Airbags did not deploy when Grand Prix was hit in the rear by speeding SUV and air bags did not deploy when grandprix impacted on to the fire hydrant due to the crash. Trunk was compressed up to drivers seat. Tires were cut on impact with smooth edged curb.”
NHTSA complaint #764792, filed 2002-07“Airbags did not deploy when Grand Prix was hit in the rear by speeding SUV and air bags did not deploy when grandprix impacted on to the fire hydrant due to the crash. Trunk was compressed up to drivers seat. Tires were cut on impact with smooth edged curb.”
NHTSA complaint #764793, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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