Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 537 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V327000 GM/HAZARD WARNING SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V372000 GM/FMVSS 114/SHIFT INHIBITOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 232 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 98 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 75 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58 complaints
- Equipment 32 complaints
- Visibility 32 complaints
Of the 537 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 537 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has numerous complaints, particularly in the electrical system, exterior lighting, and engine cooling. The vehicle is also subject to seven recall campaigns, including crucial areas like the ignition system affecting airbags. These factors indicate a below-average reliability due to frequent issues and potential safety concerns. However, evidence on exact failure mileages is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$400 | common |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Faulty instrument panel lights
- Unusual engine temperature
- Coolant leaks
- Dim or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.