2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: ABS light or ABS activating

9 of the 308 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 96,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2008
3
2007
3
2006
12
2005
8
2004
31
2003
3
2002
6
2001
9
2000
4
1999
3
1998
6
1997
25
1996
4
1995
11
1994
15
1993
10
1992
7
1991
10
1990
14

What owners say

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 179,000 miles · LA

I am driving down hwy 311 in houma, la. I went around another vehicle and as my car went into passing gear I hear a noise from under the hood. I stopped and put gas in my car. As I'm driving down savanne road I hear the noise again. As I'm driving the noise gets louder and worse. On june 10, 2020 the car starts getting hot so I pull over and shut the engine off. Smoke starts coming out the hood and water is all over the ground. Can't find where the water spewed out at or a crack or anything. Fans are constantly not working. This is the second time this happens. Car wouldn't start. Get it started and immediately went straight home. The bearings are going out in the engine. I bought the car in february 2013 and have had problems since march 2013. Ac goes out. I fix it. It works a week or 2 and stops again. Abs light is on but a mechanic cannot diagnose the problem. Service engine light stays on no matter what. The pieces on the outside of the doors have fallen off, once while I was driving. I always have trouble starting it. Changed the battery 3 times. The headlights are not bright and the housings for them are horrible. The sunroof leaks into the dome light. The driver side seat belt gets stuck down and I have to fight with it to get it up to buckle it. The whole car should be recalled and on the list of worst cars numbers 1 thru 20 with others after. I'm getting rid of this car and never buying another pontiac grand prix gt.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

The coolant and ABS light stays on. It used to be the engine light but since I have gotten that fixed this is the on-going problem. At least it doesn't affect me passing a smog test now. My biggest issue is the fuel gauge. It will read full or empty and nothing in between. I used to be able to estimate, by checking my mileage when I was near full but it is hard to tell now, because it bounces bath and forth at times. My last issue is heat. It used to work well but now it won't give me heat. The air conditioning system still works great.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · AL

Abs wiring harness ground condition,tcs offline .bearing sensors new and in compete inspection of harness found faulty.I have found numerous indications and finally found ground conditions.problem occurs while driving on rough roads.indications started 2013 till present 2015

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 113,009 miles · OK · fire

Vehicle parked over 48 hrs. After last driven passerby honked to let us know car was on fire. Unlocked car and opened hood. Flames present at ABS module and surrounding area. Wiring harness and plastics from there across firewall to main fuse box and electrics and plastics on top of engine melting. Extinguisher used to put out fire and disconnected battery cable. Removed powder with water hose and surveyed damaged it appears to have started at or very near the ABS module/relay box area and spread to fire wall and around towards the battery area from there. This is the gtp edition of the grand prix.

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

I have had nothing but trouble with this pontic grand prix gt window motors three ABS brake brain leaking coolant I have spent over 3000 dollars repairing this car and now I have coolant leaking in my motor. By far the worst car I ever had shame on you gm you had to know.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 67,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that she had recurring failure with her anti-lock brakes. While braking, the ABS and traction service lights illuminated on the dashboard and a "grumbling" sound can be heard coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the hubs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired independently. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,200. Updated 12/21/10*bf updated 12/23/10

Filed Aug 23, 2007 · Brakes · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the normal brakes work, but the vehicle skids occasionally when coming to a complete stop. He stated that the ABS and traction control system were no longer working properly. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor harness was very hard and brittle. The wheel speed sensor harness was replaced by the dealer. The speed and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 71,000.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · WI

2001 grand prix dual air, heat, radio and cruise control does not work. Abs light remains on at all times. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle was leaking coolant. The brake switch had to be re-adjusted. The evaporator core was replaced.

Filed Oct 18, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Consumer states of having problems with the ABS system .dealer was contacted, it was found that the wheel speed sensor on the right front was damaged by a foreign object or debris from the road which may have caused damage to the sensor wiring, the consumer believes that this component should be protected by a small shield to prevent this from occurring. Mr *nlm