2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 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.
“Accelerator pedal got stuck while merging into traffic. After merging into traffic I removed my foot from the gas pedal but the car rpms were continuing to go higher. Inmediatelly hit on the brakes and the car was stopped but the engine was revving. Then I put the transmission in neutral and turned of the engine. With the engine off and my hazzard lights on, I pushed on the gas pedal several times until it returned to the normal position. I re-started my car and the pedal was again fine. This happened in des plaines illinois at around 7:45 am. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681831, filed 2015-02, 88,000 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“I bought the car oct 2003 it had 23000 miles on it and then when it hit 30000 miles that's when trouble started my husband went to check on his brother and turned the car off and was off for 1 hour and went to start the car and it wouldn't stay running took it to the local repair man and he worked on it and nothing 250.00 dollars later he hauled it the GM dealer in independence ks. Where they said it was the anti theft device had me locked out and the had to replace the module. 480.00 later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136472, filed 2005-09, 36,000 miles“I purchased my certified GM used vehicle in october 2004- 2 months later I had to replace the serpentine belt and have the transmission 'solenoid' replaced, front brakes and rotors .some 100+ point inspection . In nov of 2005 I took the vehicle back in due to improper shifting, there I was told they had to do a lot of transmisson work. They had my car for 2 days. Now in april of 2006 my car barely makes it to 40 MPH, chugging all the way. The mechanic referred me to the dealership because there is no fuel problem and the computer needs to be checked-possibly replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154349, filed 2006-04, 43,500 miles“2001 Grand Prix dual air, heat, radio and cruise control does not work. Abs light remains on at all times. ***nar*** the vehicle was leaking coolant. The brake switch had to be re-adjusted. The evaporator core was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10158396, filed 2006-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 8% |
| 1994 | 18 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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