Complaints
427
Crashes
24
Fires
128
Injuries
18
Fatalities
11
Recalls
1
Worst 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#165 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:144,000 mi
Fires:44
#256 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:141,082 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:30
#336 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:119,773 mi
Fires:12
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 65 | — | 44 | 144,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 56 | 1 | 30 | 141,082 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | 12 | 119,773 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | 11 | 134,711 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 14 | — | — | 141,848 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 1 | — | 47,367 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 10 | — | 1 | 151,952 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 9 | — | 2 | 105,772 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | 1 | 108,734 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | 4 | 189,404 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | 5 | — | 37,467 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | 23,500 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 58,118 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 137,059 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 5 | 95,338 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | 2 | 111,834 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 80,375 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 5 | — | — | 70,984 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | 1 | 48,352 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 146,090 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Engine Problems
65
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
44
Avg Miles
144,000
Engine & Cooling
56
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
30
Avg Miles
141,082
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
119,773
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
11
Avg Miles
134,711
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,848
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,367
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
151,952
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
105,772
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,734
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
189,404
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,467
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,500
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,118
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,059
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
95,338
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
111,834
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,375
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,984
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,352
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,090
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.
15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affectedGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix has 427 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 65 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (65 complaints, avg 144,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (56 complaints, avg 141,082 mi); Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 119,773 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 121,057 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix include 24 crash-related reports, 128 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 11 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Grand Prix reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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