Model year
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 308 complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (65), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (56), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 461 complaints
- 2001 308 complaints
- 2002 330 complaints
- 2003 106 complaints
- 2004 454 complaints
- 2005 148 complaints
- 2006 239 complaints
- 2007 220 complaints
- 2008 143 complaints
Recalls
15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General 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…
09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A…
08V118000 · Mar 12, 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…
02V329000 · Dec 9, 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…
01V026000 · Feb 1, 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…
00V228003 · Aug 7, 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…
Complaints
308 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 106, injury field 11, deaths field 8. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02030 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Oct 22, 2002 | Mar 9, 2004 |
| PE07001 | LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | Jan 17, 2007 | Apr 30, 2007 |
| PE07006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Jan 29, 2007 | Jun 12, 2007 |
| EA07008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Jun 12, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix · 3.1L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Prix · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Prix · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.