2001 Pontiac Pontiac problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2005-08-01 · 000090002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information regarding proper tire pressure for passenger cars and trucks. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-11-01 · 020730001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p1870, transmission component slipping for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2004 models. *tt updated *eh
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2004-08-01 · 010730010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2001-09-21 · 210901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding f-cars equipped with v-6 l36 engines with the abs tcs light illuminating. *slc
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2001-09-07 · 070901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding the owner information quick reference guide for misunderstood options and features. *slc
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2001-08-01 · 010139003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-12-06 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices“vehicle began running poorly with decreased gas mileage, sat in vehicle while idling and noticed rough idle. shut off and restarted 10 minutes later the vehicle backfired and would no longer idle at all. same problem the following morning, needed a mechanic immediately. replaced fuel pressure regulator, vacuum line and oil change. (gas in oil) …”
2007-08-26 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch · 45,000 mi“have a 01 grand am gt with the turn signal clicking noise that is coming from the dash. when i hit a bump on the road or touch my turning signal lever it will start clicking. however, it will make this morse code clicking noise that is saying gm will not pay for this problem, hand over 300 dollars. i know this to be true because the service manager…”
2007-06-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 70,000 mi“leak in both upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. had to have it repaired twice and now vehicle still isn't running correctly.....cost of $600.00 plus many headaches.…”
2005-07-14 · Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module“anti-theft keeps going off. there is broken wire in our ignition.…”
2005-05-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“2001 pontiac montana, 48k miles. leaks water on the drivers side area, drivers side electric window does not roll up without help, electric door locks do not work on passenger side, overheats, i'm told it was the head gasket or intake gasket which i am also told is very common for these cars around 50k miles. …”
2005-03-03 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 61,500 mi“auto rear window failure. both rear windows have failed on this car. they each cycled less than 10 times since purchase. the last incident happened when i closed the rear door and the window fell down. *jb…”
2005-01-20 · Unknown Or Other“2001 pontiac montana mini van 1. van would not start day of test driving. 2. after only three weeks, had transmission problems. sent in to be fixed and was told there were metal shavings in the pan. 3. passenger power door lock would not always unlock, sent in more than once for this. fixed , works for now? 4. passenger power rear window would no…”
2004-07-13 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/Under Dash · 43,905 mi“(1) the first day that i noticed something was wrong was when the dash lights were hesitating. when i first turned the car on and put the headlights on when it was dark. (2) next the hesitation became a longer period of time and the mileage burned out, and i was in fear of driving my car at night, because of my lights burning out. if it did burn o…”
2002-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak…”
2001-10-03 · Tires“please if you could help! i have a three year old daghter. if it could be prevented, please help. no safety defect listed. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.