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2000 Pontiac Grand AM Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 675 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the lights (23% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Grand AM model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Lights
157 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights, back up lights.
Turn signals fail at different times. Both when vehicle is moving and when it is not. Happens on a daily basis causing safety concerns. Fails both interior and exterior.
The turn signal switch fails to work intermittently. Recall number 03v-327000. The dealerships mechanic would not repair the vehicle, because the VIN was not included. Please provide more information.
Electrical
130 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.
Security light comes on and car won't start. From what I have investigated it sounds like the passlock module is having issues. This has happened numerous times over the past 2 years and the mechanics trouble shoot by changing out part that have cost me over a $1000 but still the problem persists. Gm doesn't recognize…
I bought this car for my teenage son thinking it was a safe and reliable vehicle, but the car will shut off without warning while driving and will not start sometimes. After a few minutes the car will start. The security light will also come on sometimes while driving. From what I am reading this is a problem with…
Brakes
129 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc, brake fluid low warning.
Since I purchased my 2000 Grand AM the front brakes have made noise. Have received brake inspections and told all ok. I usually get free brake inspection when I get oil changed. Now brakes sound bad. Took to auto repair shop and was told that the calipers were locked up. Brake pads are bad (worn on the inside only) on…
Grinding noises coming from front end. Took to dealer and was told it is a wheel on rim incompatibility. They will not change cause there is no recall on the parts. Was told if I bought new tires and rims it would help. Spent $1300 on tires and rims to still hear the noise. Took it back for the dealer to say they cant…
Engine
121 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Lowe intake manifold gasket on 2000 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 l v-6 engine has failed twice resulting in engine coolant loss due to manufacturer's defect. This condition is very hazardous as it could result in engine overheating and failure.
Excessive dex-cool coolant and oil leakage have been occurring in my 2000 Pontiac Grand AM v6 on a daily basis. The root cause of the problem is related to the intake manifold and possibly the intake manifold gasket. I have 62,000 miles on the vehicle and I'm the original owner. I feel that the coolant and oil are…
Fuel system
49 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage, fuel injection system.
Fuel pump failed abruptly causing motor to quit while underway, and subsequently complete loss of all power brakes and power steering. This happened at 65 MPH in moderate traffic on an interstate. My daughter, driver at the time, had to maneuver the vehicle through two lanes of traffic and off the shoulder of the road…
While driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle shut off, and caused the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer was notified. On one occasion, the consumer was in the vehicle at a light when she realized the vehicle was sitting in a puddle of gas. The fuel problems started one month after purchase. It…
Visibility and wipers
44 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, rearview mirrors/devices.
(1) use of the power windows.(2) the window fell down into the door as car was driven scaring the driver.3) the problem has not yet been fixed.
Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if I had had problems with it I said no because I hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. A month later mine acted up.)
Suspension
34 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Left coil spring broke resulting in the front of the car dropping to the ground. The consumer son lost control of the vehicle when the coil spring failed . The front tire also blew out due to the coil spring failure.
Was pulling out of garage and heard a grinding noise coming from front end. I stopped and got out to inspect the car. I could not see anything wrong so I continued backing up. The noise did not stop. I pulled forward to go back into the garage and the left front tire popped. I got out to see if I could identify the…
Steering
34 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system, steering wheel/handle bar.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated the motor mount had fractured and fell into the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the motor mount was replaced. In addition, the vehicle also had failures with the rack and pinion and when taken to the dealer, it was found that the screws were…
On making a left turn the steering wheel tightened and I lost control of my vehicle as it was entering on-coming traffic. My vehicle lost all functionality with the power steering assembly.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997-2003 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2005 malibu classic, 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero, 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue, 1999-2005 pontiac grand am and 2004-2008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Lights: switch
Risk: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Transmission: manual transmission
Risk: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
Fix: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.
Body and structure: body
Risk: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
Suspension: rear
Risk: The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will tighten this bolt.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Turn signal failures
Summary
Gm conducted a recall (NHTSA recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 yea
Turn signal failures
Summary
By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit
Erratic fuel gauge
Summary
Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadica
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Summary
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.gm has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this restriction.analysis of the odi complaint database shows that despite these restrictions, the subject vehicles stall at a rate that is comparable to those of many peer vehicles.additionally, none of the relevant warranty repair rates exceed 1% at 36 months of exposure.one related crash involves a s
Erratic fuel gauge
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Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (157 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); electrical (130 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); brakes (129 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Pontiac Grand AM?
- It is the most complained-about Grand AM model year since 2000, with 675 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.