NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,333 miles

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 112013

Grand Prix

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the key failed to be removed from the ignition. As a result, the vehicle was unable to be powered off. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #2

Sep 212001

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix engine oil leak, interior water leak at passenger door the dealer informed the consumer that the water leak may have been a result of the door being misaligned. The vehicle pulled to the left. The consumer was then informed the reason for the pulling of the vehicle was due to the inferior tires on the vehicle. The sticker in the trunk specified H rated tires, however the tires the dealer sold on the vehicle were Goodyear Eagle ls tires. The cd player was inoperative. The engine light illuminated. The egr valve and gasket were replaced. The sunroof was leaking and the alternator was replaced. The left front cv boot was leaking and the left front hub bearing was noisy. The ignition cylinder, parking brake, power steering hose, pump seal, rack and pinion and outer tie rod were replaced.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 102006

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
My key became stuck in the ignition....I can start the car & drive but I have to use the emergency release that you access through the bottom of the steering column. My mechanic told me that it has to be brought to the dealer to fix...

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

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