MYRModel Year Report

2001 Pontiac Grand AM

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
538
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 538 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 538 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1988 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1994 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1996 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2000 2001: 538 complaints 2001 538 2002: 395 complaints 2002 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005

2001: 538 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198833
198944
199039
199182
1992168
1993206
1994384
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 243 reports

Most commonly citing control module and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Car started shutting off while being driven on numerous occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-15

Also filed under Air bags and engine

This auto was parked for 6 hours, prior had filled fuel tank , awaoke at 1:30 am seeing this auto parked next to my 1979 Ford ranchero which had not been moved in over 12 hours afire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-23

Exterior lighting

20% · 107 reports

Most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 76 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

14% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

6% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and exterior.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-12-21Power train00V372000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (Rpo M86) fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft protection." When a driver attempts to shift…

    Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5TH/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

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    2001Complaint volume 538 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-01-26SQClosed 2002-09-30 Erratic fuel gauge
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    2002-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 2003-12-30 Erratic fuel gauge
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    2002-12-23Engineering analysisClosed 2003-09-05 Turn signal failures
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    2003-08-20Equipment03V250000 Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage system." The owner's manual…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on…

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    2004-02-05Exterior lighting03V327000 Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 243 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 107 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 76 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V372000 · Power train
  • Recall 03V250000 · Equipment
  • Recall 03V327000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.