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#BS-2001-PONGRA-6615

2001 Pontiac Grand Am

Based on reports from 759 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
759
Crashes
30
Fires
6
Recalls
7
TSBs
406
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 759 complaints, 30 crashes, 6 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine turns over will not start

80 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

passlock problem wont start anti-theft light is on

75 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

leaking coolant cracked intake manifold gasket

63 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

120 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control ModuleMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

64
0–30K
124
30–60K
119
60–90K
68
90–120K
61
120–150K
44
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (124 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (120 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical120 (16%)
Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module53 (7%)
Engine41 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch33 (4%)
Other28 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor26 (3%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch25 (3%)
Brakes23 (3%)

2001 Pontiac Grand Am: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, with 120 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:anti theft:control module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch Issues

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

10
01
42
02
113
03
117
04
65
05
84
06
61
07
59
08
17
09
36
10
18
11
31
12
10
13
47
14
15
15
11
16
12
17
4
18
1
19
3
20
1
21
1
22
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

00V372000Dec 2000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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 FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.

03V250000Aug 2003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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 DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

03V327000Feb 2004

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Grand Am is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Pontiac Grand Am vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

759

Class avg

223

3.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 759 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Pontiac Grand Am: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is related to the electrical, with 120 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
The 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has 759 complaints, 30 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Pontiac Grand Am problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Grand Am problems start?
Based on 480 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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