Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Pontiac Grand AM

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 759 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V327000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
670,740
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-28
Owners notified
2004-02-05

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V250000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,707,825
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-15
Owners notified
2003-08-20

Defect description

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V372000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
216
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-13
Owners notified
2000-12-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.

Safety risk

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system120100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module5385,632 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch3355,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3277,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2637,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2553,000 mi
Exterior lighting2095,328 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2075,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1836,000 mi
Unknown or other1668,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1641,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1554,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1433,000 mi
Steering14108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1345,500 mi
Equipment1266,536 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1271,000 mi
Tires1228,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1199,833 mi
Electrical system: wiring953,345 mi
Engine9140,000 mi
Suspension918,000 mi
Air bags: frontal860,000 mi
Structure8130,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash753,345 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe753,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control750,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module650,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner65,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights630,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit650,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline684,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission65,000 mi
Air bags579,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)5118,000 mi
Service brakes5108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip534,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion570,000 mi
Structure: body5126,000 mi
Wheels5120,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly4149,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline461,000 mi
Fuel system, other498,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads445,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing470,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan330,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.370,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors382,750 mi
Seat belts: rear/other371,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light350,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel244,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid244,559 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices219,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump2—
Interior lighting285,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages278,152 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper245,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings224,107 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front229,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal238,767 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control215,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2108,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor250,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear253,345 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior2—
Visibility: windshield270,000 mi
Wheels: hub260,000 mi
Wheels: rim228,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module176,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery132,193 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay142 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system119,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail188,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system16,668 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices170,000 mi
Power train1125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)182,750 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter139,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission112,000 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor112,000 mi
Service brakes, electric179,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module115,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc125,148 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid145,500 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields170,000 mi
Suspension: rear141,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt170,000 mi
Unknown121,656 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables148,100 mi
Visibility1120,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1126,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.