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#BS-2001-PONGRA-115E

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

Based on reports from 427 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
427
Crashes
24
Fires
128
Recalls
10
TSBs
374
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 427 complaints, 24 crashes, 128 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

14 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX
2

keys stuck in the ignition

12 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure lifters collapsed

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

121 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 98K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
50
30–60K
59
60–90K
51
90–120K
31
120–150K
80
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (80 reports) • Median: 98K 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: Engine (121 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine121 (28%)
Electrical36 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine15 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System14 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission14 (3%)
Fuel System14 (3%)
Wheels & Tires12 (3%)
Other12 (3%)

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 121 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 98K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-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

8
01
22
02
22
03
40
04
22
05
28
06
31
07
49
08
26
09
16
10
15
11
18
12
5
13
32
14
26
15
37
16
9
17
7
18
5
19
5
20
4
22

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

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Recall History (10 recalls)

00V228003Aug 2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

01V026000Jan 2001

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINIVANS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GENERANT, WHICH PRODUCES THE GAS THAT FILLS THE AIR BAG. SOME WERE BUILT WITH A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT AND SOME WERE BUILT WITHOUT GENERANT.

02V329000Dec 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.

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.

08V118000Apr 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.

+ 5 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Grand Prix is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

427

Class avg

190

2.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize 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. 427 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Pontiac Grand Prix Model Years

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix is related to the engine, with 121 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix has 427 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 128 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Prix have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Grand Prix problems start?
Based on 287 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ 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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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