CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 106 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (108 reports).
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 308 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 108 |
| Engine | 65 |
| Electrical System | 64 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Visibility | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Equipment | 10 |
What owners report
Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.
The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, a burning odor was detected. The contact turned off the vehicle and noticed that there was smoke and then flames coming from underneath the hood. The contact did not sustain any injuries, and no medical attention was received. No police report was filed. The contact waited until the fire went out on its own and placed a cloth on top of the hood. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed that antifreeze was spraying outward. The fire had melted the fuses and valve cover; a brown substance was in the coolant; a red substance was spilling out of the manifold, and the timing belt had deta
ENGINE STARTED SMELLING OF SMOKE AND UPON DRIVING TO WORK AND OR HOME THE CARS OIL LIGHT CAME ON TO FILL THIS CAR IT TAKES 4.2 QUARTS OF OIL, AFTER PUTTING 4 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN THE MOTOR I NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE OIL PAN AREA TO FIND OUT THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND WAS LEAKING 12 QUARTS OF OIL IN 25 MILES POTENTIAL OIL SPILL TO HIT HOT EXHAUST CAUSING COMBUSTION.
I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 THE CAR STARTS GETTING HOT SO I PULL OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. SMOKE STARTS COMING OUT THE HOOD AND WATER IS ALL OVER THE GROUND. CAN'T FIND WHERE THE WATER SPEWED OUT AT OR A CRACK OR ANYTHING. FANS ARE CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENS. CAR WOULDN'T START. GET IT STARTED AND IMMEDIATELY WENT STRAIGHT HOME. THE BEARINGS ARE GOING OUT IN THE ENGINE. I BOUGHT THE CAR I
THE MAP LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. ITS NOT REGISTERING MY DOOR BEING SHUT I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING ON THE DOOR BUT IT STILL GIVES ME THIS PROBLEM. ITS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING.
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Air Bags:Frontal; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (108), Engine (65), Electrical System (64).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.