Component Record

Pontiac Grand Prix 2001 Air Bags Problems

11 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V026000Reported February 1, 2001 - 38 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38 vehicles across all affected models.

02V329000Reported December 9, 2002 - 272 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 272 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine173 Electrical System64 Fuel and Propulsion System24 Power Train22 Steering21 Visibility20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.