2001 Pontiac Grand Prix reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 427
- 4 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 65 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 24 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 11 deaths · 128 fires
What owners report fails — 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
- ENGINE 65
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 56
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 15
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM 14
1 recall on record for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
- NHTSA 15V701000 · 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
NHTSA has 427 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (65 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (65), engine and engine cooling (56), electrical system (36), engine and engine cooling:engine (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.