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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric is a passenger car powered by an electric engine, and its reliability profile is defined by 319 total owner complaints and 10 recalls, with engine and engine cooling cited as the leading complaint area. Within the full 1990–2008 model span, this model year sits well below the 1997 peak of 859 complaints but comfortably above the 1996 low of 102, placing it near the middle of the historical range. For researchers, that moderate standing indicates the 2001 Grand Prix Electric represents a relatively typical rather than extreme example of the issues reported across this generation.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 25322835
Engine air filter	15221217
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	12681664 alt 19301813
Front wiper blades	19120758
Serpentine belt	19244951 alt 12588411
Thermostat	24505924 alt 24507563

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	197.6 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	54.7 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3419 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	65/35

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.20 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	9.00 oz
Optional BCI Group Number	78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	770 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	137 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	100 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.43 in / 1.27 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.43 in / 1.27 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.41 in / 1.224 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Supercharger Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record across the 1990-2008 span shows a major complaint spike in 1997 with 859 reports, which gradually subsided to 319 by the 2001 model year despite Technical Service Bulletins rising sharply from 237 in 2000 to 382 in 2001. While overall complaint volume decreased relative to 2000, the 2001 model year exhibits the highest recall count (10) in the dataset and includes 106 fire-related complaints alongside 82 Engine & Engine Cooling and 49 Engine reports. This positions the 2001 vehicle at a peak of regulatory intervention even as consumer reporting declined, preceding a further drop in complaints to 119 in 2003. Although the data does not specify the root cause of the fire or engine issues, the 2001 model shows significantly higher recall activity than the 2003 model year, which recorded only 7 recalls. Therefore, this is not a good year to buy given the peak recall frequency and specific safety concerns indicated in the federal record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

382

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

319

Owner complaints

14 involved a crash · 106 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 319 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling82

Engine49

Electrical System34

Steering13

Power Train12

Exterior Lighting9

Visibility9

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 26/10/2015

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… 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…

09V116000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 08/04/2009

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 382 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIP5358D	2025-02-19	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723J	2024-10-25	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 15221217 Fuel filter 25121293 Spark plug 12681664

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 Grand Prix have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.