2001 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2001 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Pontiac Grand AM | 2001 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 538 | 223 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 406 | 249 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 81,436 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 232 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 98 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 42 |
| Visibility | 32 | 5 |
| Power Train | 12 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 54 | 0 |
| Stalling | 33 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 8 |
2001 Pontiac Grand AM
2001 Volvo S60
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.