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2001 Pontiac Grand Am Recalls

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The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 2001 Grand Am take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2001 Grand Am Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
    • Number Affected 16,270

    Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
    • Number Affected 742

    Summary: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

    Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

    Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced JULY 17 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E064000
    • Number Affected 4,029

    Summary: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 28 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V327000
    • Number Affected 670,740

    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.

    Consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V327000 »

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced JULY 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V250000
    • Number Affected 1,707,825

    Summary: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System." The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

    Consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

    Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V250000 »

  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Recall for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V372000
    • Number Affected 216

    Summary: Vehicle description: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (RPO M86) fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "Theft Protection." When a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.

    Consequence: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.

    Fix: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V372000 »

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
US: 1-800-762-2737
Canada: 1-800-263-3777
Web:
Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005

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