2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 7%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp has had a grinding noise since 8/31/04. On 9/1/04 it would not go into reverse last night. I took to the dealer and they found the transmission shut. Theyre quoting approximately $2,700 to put in a new transmission. I cannot believe that this would happen to a 3-year old car with 45,000 miles on it!”
NHTSA complaint #10089004, filed 2004-09, 45,000 miles“After having the transmission replaced 2 times by dealership, we had to replace it at 99,000 miles again out of our pockets. The intake manifold exploded in my husbands face in 2012! We also had that fixed for $480.00 out of our pockets. Then on february 22,2013 after parking the vehicle , the engine caught fire within minutes and completely engulfed the car!( we had taken it in for the engine compartment fire recall at our Pontiac dealership previously to be fixed.) fire was so severe it went under the car and down the street. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501021, filed 2013-03, 109,000 miles“Purchased this car used, it was 2 years old with about 21k miles. Kept up with all maintenance. Dealer extended warranty for 3 months. But did not notify me when the original manufacturers warranty expired so I was unable to extend. Purchased a platinum warranty from aaa. Transmission blew up at 48k miles. Had it replaced per warranty w/a used transmission as warranty would not pay for new one. Drove the car for 19 mos and 12k miles and transmission blew up again! …”
NHTSA complaint #10186893, filed 2007-04, 60,000 miles“Pontiac Grand Prix 2001: was hit by another car in the left rear while car was at red stop light waiting for green light, spinned, went on to automatic drive and hit fire hydrant on the right side fender. The impact may have been too great to cause the vehicle to move passed median and still hit a fire hydrant and stop sign at the intersection. My wife suffered multiple injuries, I.e., broken ribs, neck wounds, organ burst, etc., that killed her at the scene. I have seen a car that went on crazy spin after running over a piece of tire on the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308647, filed 2010-02, 7,000 miles“Purchased used 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix in june, 2007. Complained to auto dealer that cars transmission was slipping. They test drove vehicle and stated it was ok. Had vehicle s transmission tested a few months later - it is bad per transmission place. Auto dealer states he will put in tranny at cost of 1,700 to 1800. Transmission center offered to put in tranny for 1200. He will not match the cost nor pay for it. I feel he is partially liable for this as he sold it like that. Please advise me of what legal rights I have as a consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10222251, filed 2008-03, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
102 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
23 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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