AC / Heater Does Not Work

7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$130
Average Mileage:
109,850 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. replace blower resistor (1 reports)
  3. replace manifold hose assembly (1 reports)
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #8

May 022020

Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 179,000 miles

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

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AC /  heater does not work

I bought the car in 2013. Since then, the a/c has gone out numerous times. I have replaced the relay several times, the hose for it has been changed, the climate control in the dashboard has also been replaced. The A/C works for a week or 2 after every fix and then stops blowing cod air. As of right now, the ac has gone out after 1 week of being fixed. I ABSOLUTELY HATE my car. I always have to have something changed or fixed on it. The list of what has not been done to my car is a lot shorter than the one for what has been done.

- Kelly B., Gray, LA, US

problem #7

Jun 082015

Grand Prix GT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

There were so many issues with this car and not having A/C in a brown on brown car is terrible. Would never buy another GM product.

- xxmovienut44xx, Noblesville, US

problem #6

Jun 142012

Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 175,000 miles

...I own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix The AC blows hot in summer the heather blows cold air on winter we can seem to find the problem to this deal ...when i turn on the ac the lights go off also. I have changed the switch and the resistor twice before it use to do it whenever it wanted to now is not doing the functions that it should ..AC or heather only air comes out the light on the AC button doesn't turn on either..I would like GM to recall these problem since it's a big problem not having air conditioner and heather when you supposed to.

- tuyoel, El Paso, TX, mexico

problem #5

Jun 122008

Grand Prix GT 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles

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

On our way home from Dairy Queen, my wife and I noticed that the A/C was pumping out hot air..thank god for a sunroof; it helps to circulate air.. see my other griping relating to the a/c under interior accessories.

- gorske, Johnsonburg, PA, US

problem #4

Jan 202005

Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,090 miles

6/28/2001, @11miles, Passngr seat clunks if pushed hard on seat back, Loose bolt - tighten bolt, 8/27/2001, @4147miles, Rear Passngr side seat belt will not lock, Ordered new belt, 8/27/2001, @4147miles, Controls in headliner for sunroof are loose, Ordered new console, 8/27/2001, @4147miles, Thud noise when backing up out of garage, Lube stabilizer bar, 9/6/2001, @4881miles, Rear Passngr side seat belt will not lock, Replaced Belt Kit - bad latch, 9/6/2001, @4881miles, Controls in headliner for sunroof are loose, Replaced Overhead Console, 9/6/2001, @4881miles, Fluttering sound when heater is on, R&R Motor and Secure - out of align, 10/10/2002, @9302miles, Maintenance - oil change & tire rotate, Inspect & lube front suspension,drive line,steering,hinges,cable guides, contact points, front drive belts,hoses,cables,lights,horn, filters,tires, fluid levels, adjust tire pressure,change engine oil,replace oil filter, $37.94 3/21/2002, @13018miles, Maintenance - 15K type, Lube frnt susp, drive line etc, insp belts, hoses, cables, lights, horn, filters, tires, change oil and filter, insp PVC valve, front and rear brakes, exhaust system & heat shields for damage or loose parts; rotate tires, adj pressure, service auto transm, repl fluid, pan gasket & filter, $131.30 2/23/2003, @28773miles, Maintenance - rotate tires, Rotated Tires, $49.44 3/19/2003, 29714, Clicking noise from front end at lower speeds, Install front caliper service kit per Bulletin (Pin Kit 4.665), A-Tire County Service, 4/16/2003, @31286miles, Maintenance - new front tires, Installed New Front Tires/balanced, $118.93 Patrick Pontiac/GMC, 6/1/1998, @32864miles, Constant Thump Noise, Replace front Wheel Bearing & Hub, 7/8/2003, @35853miles, Rhythmic knocking noise from tire, Recommend replace front tires, 4/19/2004, @46460miles, Vehicle leaking oily fluid, Recall #03034, $150.00 4/19/2004, @46460miles, Vehicle leaking oily fluid, Replaced RT Valve Cover Gasket, 4/19/2004, @46460miles, Vehicle leaking oily fluid, Replaced Oil Pan Gasket, 1/20/2005, @57090miles, Lower Blower speeds inoperable (Heating & Air), Replaced Blower Resister, $200.00 1/20/2005, @57090miles, Needs Seat Tracks - Est. $900 - not done, 1/20/2005, @57090miles, Low coolant light keeps coming on, Replaced leaking intake gasket, 7/7/2005, @62735miles, Maintenance - Car Wash, Replace Serpentine Belt, $56.95 10/14/2005, @65359miles, Brake Warning Light on, Replace Front Brakes, $240.40 2/4/2008, @65359miles, Car pulling to right, Shop Supplies, $5.00 2/4/2008, @65359miles, Car pulling to right, Repl Outer Tie Rod End L&R Sides, $39.75 2/4/2008, @65359miles, Car pulling to right, Repl L/S Inner Tie Rod End, $ 44.78 2/4/2008, @65359miles, Car pulling to right, Repl Inner CV Boot, $39.95 2/4/2008, @65359miles, Car pulling to right, Repair Front End, $80.00 10/19/2005, @65510miles, Maintenance - Oil Change, T-Tech Trans Svc; Radiator Svc, $159.97 10/20/2005, @65580miles, Brakes squealing, Bleed Brake System, $35.00 11/9/2005, @65910miles, Transm clunks gear to gear when upshifting; whining sound in motion as speed increases; slight burning odor, Overhauled Transmission, $200.00 12/22/2005, @67106miles, Transm has unusually harsh 2-1 downshift, Front End/2 Wheel Alignment, $69.95 12/22/2005, @67106miles, Clunk/thump from steering in both directions, Repl Outer Tie Rod (Rod Kit 6.233), $101.86 12/22/2005, @67106miles, Transm has unusually harsh 2-1 downshift, Reset Shifter Adapts, 2/20/2006, @68313miles, Transm has slip/hesitation feel when coming to stops, Replaced Valve Body - Main Control, 2/20/2006, @68313miles, Noise in front end - vibrating sound - rumble feel in 30-40mph range, Unable to duplicate concern, 3/3/2006, @68511miles, Noise in front end, Tried a new tire - noise ceased, 5/15/2006, @70444miles, Slight Knock, Unable to duplicate concern, 1/4/2007, @77756miles, Shifts 1st to 2nd ok; past that, no 3rd or 4th gears; seems to stick in 2nd, Replaced Catalytic Converter & O2 Sensor, 1/23/2007, @78871miles, SES light on, Repair & Replace Thermostat, $165.13 Londono's Auto, 5/9/2007, @82924miles, Customer had fuel filter replaced; vacuum hoses by tbi unit keeps coming off (pressure), Replaced Fuel Pressure Regulator, $123.56 8/14/2007, @88390miles, Vehicle running very poor - no lights on; hesitating, Unable to duplicate concern, $45.00 8/17/2007, @88524miles, Running poor & SES light is on, Repair Mass Air Flow Sensor, $319.27 9/28/2007, @89772miles, ABS & Traction warnings on, Trouble codes C0161, C0450 & C0035, $106.29 Londono's Auto, 10/10/2007, @90186miles, ABS Light on AGAIN, Replace Rack and Pinion w/new, $210.79 1/19/2008, @92680miles, Maintenance - Oil Change, Fuel Injection Service done, $69.99 2/4/2008, @93463miles, Car pulling to right, Alignment, $118.14 2/29/2008, @94811miles, Brake squealing noise - loud, Repair & Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors - Bleed brakes, $362.17 2/29/2008, @94811miles, Brake squealing noise - loud, Bleed & Flush Brake System, $59.99

- meredithbaxter, Grayslake, IL, US

problem #3

Jan 072008

Grand Prix GTP 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,650 miles

Blower motor will only work on level 5 on switch, doesn't work at all on 1 - 4 levels, haven't had it looked at yet, hoping it isn't a big cost job. Hoping it may be a sensor, has anyone else had this problem?

- rickin, Portage, IN, US

problem #2

Mar 082007

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT 2DR Coupe V6 Non Supercharged

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles

The Blower motor with the heating unit, will only blow hot or cold air, if it is on the high position(5). Not other selection works (1-4).

Is this happening to anyone else? A real pain in the as* due to the summer months and would like the ac on a little, not full blast you can hardly hear the radio. And in the winter months its great, until your skin wants to peel off your skull due to the excessive heat. I'm hoping its a sensor or something small.

- jrblanchard24, Pittsfield, MA, US

problem #1

Mar 162007

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,000 miles

When I start my car and turn on the heater, the blower does not come on. I live in -35 weather for 5 months out of the year, I need a fix for this problem

- Steven B., Thompson, Manitoba, Canada

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