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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 95700 mi US $400	Wheel bearing & front tie rod replacement.

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Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011 164300 mi C $500	Rear right spring broke, pushing exposed end through tire.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016 109340 mi C $200	Crank position sensor replaced
May 2016 110600 mi	Valve gasket replaced under recall
Jun 2018 176700 mi	Catastrophic engine failure. Car is dead.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Maryland, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2012
Mar 2011 77000 mi US $3500	Catastrophic transmission failure. Replaced transmission.
Oct 2012	Third blown transmission in the last 3 years I owned it.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 145000 mi US $150	Lost overdrive and noticed more slippage between gears than normal. Transmission was rebuilt with several new "hard" parts along with the standard rebuild. Front wheel bearings started to make noise so I replaced them.
Oct 2011 148000 mi US $15	Engine light came on and indicated "coolant temp always low." Thermostat seemed to be stuck open. Replaced thermostat and light went out, car operated at normal temperature again.
Feb 2012 152700 mi US $400	Slight vibration at 40-50 mph. Control arm bushings replaced and alignment completed. Two idler pullies bad. One siezed causing the turbocharger belt to be shredded, the other was making a ticking noise and on the verge of siezing.
Jun 2012 156000 mi US $300	Vibration still occurred at about 40 mph. Left front CV shaft needed to be replaced. Problem solved.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
May 2011 125240 mi C $700	A/C condenser replaced, system recharged
Nov 2011 130180 mi C $360	Replaced mufflers (2). Replaced rear rocker cover gasket due to excessive oil leak onto exhaust manifold. Real risk of fire. Same problem as recall on frt gasket but no recall on rear gasket?
Apr 2012 133920 mi C $900	drivers side front wheel bearing replace due to wear power brake booster replaced Rusted leaking brake lines replaced from ABS module to wheel cylinders.
Aug 2012 134740 mi C $130	Replace passenger side rear door window regulator
Apr 2013 137920 mi C $22	Replace left tie rod end
Mar 2014 148800 mi C $150	Power steering line rusted out and leaking. Not driveable. Line replaced.
Jun 2014 150660 mi	Drivers side wheel bearing needs to be replaced. Front stabilizer bar broken on both ends. Fuel pump leaking. Transmission shudders, shaking entire car, when hits 80+Kph.

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Pontiac Grand Prix in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015 196500 mi US $210	Rear wheel bearings and brake pads needed replaced.
Jun 2015 199000 mi US $20	Horn wire broken. Wire replaced.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014 188480 mi C $170	Fuel line rusted through and leaking.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
Apr 2011 151000 mi US $155	Rear wheel hubs replaced. Right rear was making noise, they were both replaced. Both were the original hubs.
Nov 2011 164400 mi US $1000	Front sway bar broken, replaced. Rusted from the inside out. Rear struts and strut mounts replaced. They were the originals with 165k miles.
Sep 2012 186000 mi US $168	MAF sensor malfunction affecting proper shifting of the transmission. MAF sensor replaced.
Mar 2013 197000 mi US $15	Leaking front valve/rocker arm cover. Smoke from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced cover gasket.
May 2013 200000 mi US $157	Grease leaking out of CV joint boot on drivers side.
Oct 2013 209200 mi US $650	Lower intake manifold leak causing a vacuum leak leading to a lean running condition. This job was done previously at around 80,000 miles.
Feb 2014 218700 mi US $450	Belt tensioner siezed up causing belt to be destroyed. Alternator, water pump, and power steering pump were no longer operable as they all are belt driven. Tensioner replaced including belt. Issue fixed.
Aug 2014 228000 mi	ABS, Trac Ctrl light on.

Pontiac Grand Prix in South Dakota, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012 119000 mi US $450	Shifting was hard into 2nd gear mainly. The pressure solenoid was needed to be replaced. As the tranny warmed up the shifting would get worse.
Sep 2013 123000 mi	Replaced the Catalytic converter. ABS light came on, the mechanic said the wires at the brakes was not intact. Reconnected, but month later the light has come on again.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 128000 mi US $300	Had a bad vibration at 65 mph and clicking on tight turns, Replace both short shafts, CV joints and boots. Also replaced electrical wire to ABS system.
Dec 2015 157000 mi US $600	Replaced ignition switch. Symptoms: No fan, no ac, daytime running lights on and off.

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Pontiac Grand Prix in Colorado, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015 136000 mi US $90	replaced failing cv joint on passenger side
Jul 2016 155000 mi	bad passenger side half-shaft