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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 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

150660 mi Transmission shudders, shaking entire car, when hits 80+Kph. 
145000 mi

US $2700
Lost overdrive and noticed more slippage between gears than normal. Transmission was rebuilt with several new "hard" parts along with the standard rebuild. 
156000 mi

US $300
Vibration still occurred at about 40 mph. Left front CV shaft needed to be replaced. Problem solved. 
77000 mi

US $3500
Catastrophic transmission failure. Replaced transmission. 
75000 mi Third blown transmission in the last 3 years I owned it. 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 
200000 mi

US $157
Grease leaking out of CV joint boot on drivers side. 
128000 mi

US $300
Had a bad vibration at 65 mph and clicking on tight turns, Replace both short shafts, CV joints and boots.  

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr Coupe

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

136000 mi

US $90
replaced failing cv joint on passenger side 
155000 mi bad passenger side half-shaft 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

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