Constant changes take place almost every year with the Grand Am models. This year, Pontiac Grand Am has come out with a revised sound system, which included an 8-speaker Monsoon unit with CD/cassette and 7-band equalizer. Another feature it carries are the installment of the lower anchor for rear child seats and the restyling of wheels. Also, the midrange SE2 version was dropped. This year's Grand Am comes with a standard features including power door locks, daytime running lights and fog lamps carried from the 2000 model and a tilt steering column in addition.

The Grand Am 2000's optional equipment has an additional Solid Appearance Package that comes equipped with a 16-inch aluminum wheels, radio with CD player and cassette, a new 8-speaker Monsoon sound system, and a sunroof. The 2001 Grand Am has a larger wheelbase of 107.0" as compared to the 90's 103" and an increased curb weight of 3,116 lbs and cargo capacity of 14 cu. ft. For this year'€™s recall, vehicles with problems in manual transmission powertrain, exterior lighting and equipments such as service and other manual were primarily involved.

 

Exterior lighting problems caused by rapid temperature transitions and soldering process have cracked solder joints. This caused problem in turn signals, making it inoperative and increasing risk of accidents. The dealers replaced the inoperative switch of the vehicles. The remaining two defects involved problems dealing with the required standard. In turn, dealers will have to replaced it with the right one to avoid misleading buyers and accidents to be precise.