2001 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system problems

232 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM — 43% of all complaints for this model year.

232

Electrical System complaints

43%

share of all complaints

85,816 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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.”
filed Jul 7, 2020
“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…”
filed Mar 22, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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