2001 Pontiac Grand AM Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH · data through 07/14/2026

33Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch complaints

6.1%Of all 538 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM120 · 22.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE53 · 9.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH33 · 6.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32 · 5.9%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR26 · 4.8%

Share of the 538 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM overview page.

What owners report

“TURN SIGNAL FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER SAW A RECALL ON THE NHTSA…”NHTSA complaint 10038533 — filed 11/05/2003

“THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK INTERMITTANTLY. DEALER SAID THE SIGNALS SHOULD WORK AGAIN IF THE HAZZARD SWITCH IS ENGAGED AND THEN DISENGAGED. THIS DID HELP…”NHTSA complaint 10040860 — filed 09/28/2003

“HAZARD SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GIVE INDICATION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER SAID HER VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 10039950 — filed 09/15/2003

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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM have exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch problems?

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM: 33 of 538 complaints on file (6.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM have in total?

538 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.