2001 Pontiac Grand Prix exterior lighting problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.”
filed Sep 23, 2022
“The map lights wont turn off. Its not registering my door being shut I have replaced everything on the door but it still gives me this problem. Its dangerous especially when driving.”
filed Feb 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 29 | 20% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 92 | 42% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 48 | 20% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 24 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 149 | 18% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.