2001 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (19% of reports).
- 232electrical system complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 43 of 232 complaints (19%)
- Turn signals: mentioned in 21 of 232 complaints (9%)
- Pass lock: mentioned in 15 of 232 complaints (6%)
- Key position: mentioned in 13 of 232 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM at $770, and half of them between $680 and $1,200.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 173 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 232 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 40 | 39% | 87,814 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 140 | 48% | 92,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 134 | 41% | 75,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 148 | 37% | 80,795 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 232 | 43% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 130 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 132 | 16% | 79,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 33 | 19% | 74,899 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 105 | 27% | 106,358 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 122 | 27% | 107,350 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 120 | 29% | 126,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving down city street car was in motion and car died leaving me with no steering or power. Has not started since. Have narrowed down to ignition or security it has killed a battery. Turns over but will not start. Getting very costly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the ignition switch needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Pontiac Grand AMs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 232 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM (43% of the 538 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $680 and $1,200), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 43 of 232 complaints, followed by “turn signals” (21).
Other 2001 Pontiac Grand AM problems
See all 2001 Pontiac Grand AM problems or electrical system problems across all Grand AM years.