Low coolant or a defective sensor
The coolant capacity of a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is 13 quarts. This includes the coolant stored in the engine and the radiator.
Low coolant or bad sensor
On the coolant overflow bottle
Coolant Temperature Sensor
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The low coolant sensor is etiher plugded, broken, or your coolant is actually low. Check the radiator and resivor tank to see if they are full. If they are and the light is on, drain the coolant. Be careful not to break the plastic petcock. The sensor is located next to the battery on the right side of the car. Remove the battery and pull the sensor out. Clean it or replace it. then put everything back together.
On my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, the coolant level sensor in the radiator near the battery would get gummed up. You can lower the coolant level in the radiator, remove the battery, and remove the sensor. Clean it and replace the coolant. I was having to do this yearly. One common problem on these Pontiacs is a leaking plastic lower intake manifold gasket set. A small amount of oil can contaminate the coolant and lead to this build up on the sensor and thus the coolant light illuminated. I changed the l.i.m. gaskets on my car with the improved all aluminum replacement gasket set. In my opinion, this is a very good engine but why GM went with these plastic gaskets is beyond me!!
mopar all season coolant or equivalent .... Red 5 year hoat
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I have a 2002 alero how do you reset, the coolant light is always on. Thanks, Alero owner
You should be able to reset the low coolant light by the parking light switch 3 times on and off somewhat quickly should do it
Add the coolant into the coolant reservoir. Be sure the engine is cool when you remove the cap off the reservoir.