2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Pontiac Grand Prix 2001

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

109340 mi

C $200
Crank position sensor replaced 
110600 mi Valve gasket replaced under recall 
176700 mi Catastrophic engine failure. Car is dead. 
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. 
152700 mi

US $400
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. 
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? 
150660 mi Fuel pump leaking. 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

188480 mi

C $170
Fuel line rusted through and leaking. 
123000 mi Replaced the Catalytic converter. 
186000 mi

US $168
MAF sensor malfunction affecting proper shifting of the transmission. MAF sensor replaced. 
197000 mi

US $15
Leaking front valve/rocker arm cover. Smoke from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced cover gasket. 
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. 
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. 
157000 mi

US $600
Replaced ignition switch. Symptoms: No fan, no ac, daytime running lights on and off. 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems

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