2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems and Repair Histories

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Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	89000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	90000	400	Wheel bearing & front tie rod replacement.
Sep	2011	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011		500	Rear right spring broke, pushing exposed end through tire.
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	144000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	145000	2850	Lost overdrive and noticed more slippage between gears than normal. Transmission was rebuilt with several new "hard" parts along with the standard rebuild. Front wheel bearings started to make noise so I replaced them.
Oct	2011	148000	15	Engine light came on and indicated "coolant temp always low." Thermostat seemed to be stuck open. Replaced thermostat and light went out, car operated at normal temperature again.
Feb	2012	154000	400	Slight vibration at 40-50 mph. Control arm bushings replaced and alignment completed. Two idler pullies bad. One siezed causing the turbocharger belt to be shredded, the other was making a ticking noise and on the verge of siezing.
Jun	2012	156000	300	Vibration still occurred at about 40 mph. Left front CV shaft needed to be replaced. Problem solved.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	120900		First odometer entry
May	2011	125240	700	A/C condenser replaced, system recharged
Nov	2011	129580	760	Replaced mufflers (2). Replaced rear rocker cover gasket due to excessive oil leak onto exhaust manifold. Real risk of fire. Same problem as recall on frt gasket but no recall on rear gasket?
Apr	2012	133920	900	drivers side front wheel bearing replace due to wear replaced front rotors and pads power brake booster replaced Rusted leaking brake lines replaced from ABS module to wheel cylinders.
Aug	2012	134540	130	Replace passenger side rear door window regulator
Apr	2013	137020	22	Replace left tie rod end

Pontiac Grand Prix in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	75000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	77000	3500	Catastrophic transmission failure. Replaced transmission.
Apr	2011	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	146000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	152000	155	Rear wheel hubs replaced. Right rear was making noise, they were both replaced. Both were the original hubs.
Nov	2011	165000	1000	Front sway bar broken, replaced. Rusted from the inside out. Rear struts and strut mounts replaced. They were the originals with 165k miles.
Sep	2012	186000	168	MAF sensor malfunction affecting proper shifting of the transmission. MAF sensor replaced.
Mar	2013	197000	15	Leaking front valve/rocker arm cover. Smoke from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced cover gasket.
May	2013	200000	157	Grease leaking out of CV joint boot on drivers side.

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