We received a gm recall notice #15757 in december 2015 and again in february 2016, we contacted the local dublin ca dealer in mid march and was told parts are on back order and we would get a call when it. Today on april 12 I called again and "there's a part problem" and the parts are still on the way. I find this hard put to believe since the original december recall notice. Are we getting the stall around?
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine stalls while driving
14 of the 308 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 130,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 90 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. When starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to assist. The contact found that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle caught on fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injures reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 04/20/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the power steering fluid was leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The battery and oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The details of the repair were unknown. The failure recurred. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While attempting to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and speed were not available. The failure mileage was 49,129.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/20/14*cn the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 01/08/15
Car, while driving, experienced loss of engine power and began to stall. Small fire yielding smoke began in engine compartment while parked and engine off. Within 10 minutes entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames requiring fire department to extinguish.
Our 2001 pontiac grand prix, which has roughly 125,000 miles on it, stalls and dies at various speeds. It is not supercharged, but it does have the 3.8 liter series ii engine. The vehicle will shudder momentarily and, if the car's going fast enough, the momentum of the torque convert spinning manages to restart the engine in default, allowing it to keep running. However, the tcs "trac off" light comes on and the tachometer drops to 0 until the car is shut off and restarted. Sometimes, the car will stall at low speed and, minus the shudder, everything else occurs as described above, except that the car simply dies. The ses light has lit up a few times, but there is no clear reason for it to do so, since, once restarted, the engine runs just fine. Occasionally, however, idle is a little rough; the engine sometimes drops to almost 400 RPM when sitting with the engine running, then slowly climbs back up to about 600-750 RPM. More alarming personally, however, is the fact that roughly 11 days ago, the car completely died twice on the same day, in a 15-second period. While coming home from work on the freeway, the car completely died (the oil pressure light came on and everything). Having pulled onto the shoulder and restarted, I did not travel more than 100 feet before it happened again, this time on the freeway off-ramp. I restarted again, and it drove home normally. Lately, the car is sometimes next to impossible to start. Depending on the circumstances, one of two things will happen; either the engine will turn over but not run; or the engine will not turn over, and the starter solenoid will simply "click" behind the firewall. The battery was replaced less than a month ago, and no serious electrical faults have occurred since it was replaced, aside from the above problems.
My 2001 pontiac grand prix gt has had problems with the car stalling and dying without warning. It is very random. Typically, the car hesitates/stalls then the "tcs off" light comes on and the RPM meter hits 0. I have twice changed the catalytic converter because of this problem at the pontiac dealer's suggestion.the problem still exist. What can be done as my car will shut off at any speed and will not restart immediately. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. What can I do to get this defective condition fixed or repaired properly? Does any other 2001 models have this problem?
My 2001 pontiac grand prix gtp has had problems with the car stalling and dying without warning. It is very random. Typically, the car hesitates/stalls then the "tcs off" light comes on and the RPM meter hits 0. I have researched many forums online that reveal that many owners are experiencing the same problem. When hooked up to the computer, it reveals that the problem is with the crankshaft position sensor. This should be recalled and repaired immediately. It is very disappointing that so many owners are having the same problem without any relief from the manufacturer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
- This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
14 of 308 owner complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 3 recalls and 90 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 96Check engine light 10ABS 9Headlights 9Overheating 9No deployment 8Transmission failure 7Loss of power 6
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