2001 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Visibility · PA

Difficulty with ignition switch, key gets stuck. Visibility diffculty when using. Windshied wipers. Oil leak/coolant leak.

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · WA

2001 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to heater switch and ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the switch for the heater stopped working. As the consumer was leaving the repair shop, the ignition switch started smoking. The ignition switch and blower motor were replaced.

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 Jul 16, 2010 · Engine, Visibility · 50,000 miles · MI

I bought the car in december 2006 from lafontaine 4399 highland rd, waterford, mi. Some time in february/march I took the car back to them do to the service engine light on. I never was told what was wrong because they said that did not fall under my warrant and plus my warrant supposedly expired. With in the next month my car started to leak oil really bad, I have to put at least 2 quarts in it with in about a week time. Come to find out when I went to get my oil changed I was told that my oil pan looks like it is rusted through. I spoke with a gm employer and was told that the only way an oil pan would do that is if the metal/material used to make the pan is defected, other than that, an oil pan should last it s life time. On top of the them telling me this, I was also advised that it looked like someone had tried to use something to stop the leak, like some sort of weld. Not sure what they meant by that. Next is the wipers, my wipers turn on when you start up the car and then stop at an upright position. I am being told that the wiper motor is going. Come to find out every time I see someone with my type of car, I just have to ask if they have any problems and they do especially with the wipers. I called ponitac on this and for them to consider fixing it, I have to go pay for the dealer to inspect it, then fax it in, and they may cover the fix, but it is not a guarantee. I priced what it would cost and it is a lot of money over 1300.00 for all to be fixed. I do not have this type of money, so for now I just keep putting oil in it, push my wipers down, and hope it does not ran, because the wipers get caught up, and hope the car last. I still owe money so I will do what I can to keep it running. I believe that someone put a quick fix on the oil pan and it was never revealed until I found out myself the hard way. If it is a defect part I do not think I should have to pay to get it fixed.

Filed May 26, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · 70,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the paint on the hood of her vehicle abnormally chips. While driving approximately 50 MPH, she noticed flames on the panel of the front driver's side window. She used a small bottle of water to douse the flames and smoke. Currently, all of the power windows are inoperative. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failures. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 06/09/09 *bf updated 06/09/09.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Lights, Visibility · 115,000 miles · NC

I have three complaints. 1. Window issues: I have had to have repair work done on two windows. The first one fell down and was repaired without having to replace the motor or anything, but it still cost about $150 in labor. The second time I had a window not working, it was the switch in the door. My parents have a car like mine and have had to have expensive window mechanics replacement done as well. 2. Another problem I am having now is with the switch for the rear lights. It has quit working and the part alone will cost about $350. The mechanic says that he has had to replace several of these himself, and he is a private businessman. There should be a recall on this problem that recurs with the grand prix because it is definitely a safety issue. 3. In checking after my mechanic said there should be a recall about the rear light switch, I have found 5 recalls for which I have never received any notification. I do not know where to begin to get these corrected.

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · CA

A few days ago, I've had a third window malfunction. Three my windows dropped down inside of the door. The first window did this the first week I bough the car(7/06) and was not covered by my warranty. The second window stopped working over 6 mos ago and now the third one. I know someone else who has the same problem and started with her back windows. The winter months are here and I have kids that are asthmatic. I was given a quote of $ 300 to replace mechanism of each window! How terrible for something that was not caused on my part.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Body, Brakes · IL

2001 pontiac grand prix engine oil leak, interior water leak at passenger door *cw 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.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 127,000 miles · NJ

Rear brake lights not working, but third center brake light is working. Took to mechanic (pep boys) who changed the brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and replaced the bulbs and fuses, (as well as a motor w/reg for the driver's side rear window, serpentine belt, alternator drive belt, tie rod outer and oil change). When I got the car back, realized they never fixed the problem. Returned the car and told it was the multifunction switch at a price of $450.00. This is great considering my bill for everything was $1,500.00, and the problem I brought it in for (brake lights) was never fixed. On web site: http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/2831 there are approximately 119 complaints all about the multifunctional switch on pontaic vehicles. I am hoping that at some point the issue will be addressed to save other unsuspecting poor souls that bought a pontiac (grand prix gt).

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Visibility · 185,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the rear window shattered and had not been previously touched or cracked. The vehicle was not parked outside at the time of the failure. The window was replaced by a repair shop. Updated 09/25/07.