2001 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Owners have filed 759 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 32% of them — the clear leader, ahead of exterior lighting at 14.1%.
Complaints759
Crashes30
Fires6
Injuries27
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 32.0% · 243
Exterior lighting 14.1% · 107
Engine and engine cooling 10.0% · 76
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.6% · 65
Visibility 4.2% · 32
Steering 3.4% · 26
Fuel system, gasoline 3.3% · 25
Equipment 3.0% · 23
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 27 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Pontiac Grand AM in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2001 Pontiac Grand AM smelled like something was burning. I took the car to the dealership who told/showed me that the insulation on the wire harness was literally disintegrating causing an extreme fire hazard. I was told it would cost over $2000 to replace the harness. Everything in the car was factory installed and the insulation should not literally be disintegrating into dust after only 5 years. Electrical system
The security light on my 2001 Pontiac Grand AM gt remains on and the vehicle does not start. The car has left me stranded time and time again in the cold and in the heat while waiting for the passlock system to reset. I have replaced the locking cylinder twice and it is still not working properly. According to information viewed on the internet, this is a reoccurring problem with these type vehicles. Electrical system · reported at 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated that while driving all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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