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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 461 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, most often about the engine (48% of complaints, typically around 127,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Grand Prix model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.

Complaints461
Recalls5
Crashes reported10
Fires reported162
Injuries reported9

Most common 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

  1. Engine

    223 complaints · 48%

    Half of these problems showed up before 127,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.

    I made my normal approx. 13-mile drive into work on the morning of october 29, 2007. Park the car, walked into the office and appox. 10 mins later was notified that my car was on fire. Came back to the car and found it had a fairly large fire. Fire department was called and within 15 minutes, most of the engine…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 130,800 miles
    2000 pontaic Grand Prix gtp great vehicle until I drove 30 minutes came back from lunch and parked; 10 min later the engine compartment completely on fire! The hot spot seem to be on top of the engine near the supercharger and more on the passenger side. There has been many many complaints about this same thing…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 131,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    63 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 110,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.

    Drove 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp approximately 3 miles. Parked in home driveway. About 20 minutes later a man came to the door stating the car was on fire (he had already called 911). Fire dept. And police on the scene as well as fire investigator who stated it appeared to have started in the engine compartment under…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 115,000 miles
    Drove 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp approximately 3 miles. Parked in home driveway. About 20 minutes later a man came to the door stating the car was on fire (he had already called 911). Fire dept. And police on the scene as well as fire investigator who stated it appeared to have started in the engine compartment under…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 115,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    43 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline, axle assembly.

    Transmission 63,000 miles, pressure control cylinoid goes out and takes 2nd and 4th gear with it resulting in needing a new transmission.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 63,000 miles
    The transmission in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix started shifting funny then it would shift fine after shutting it off and restarting after this happening a few times I took it to a trans shop and they informed me that this a common problem on gm cars and that the repair would be $600-$700 the car only has 60,000…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 62,000 miles

  4. Steering

    35 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system, linkages, column locking.

    While driving at low speeds, consumer experienced problems when turning left. The dealer examined the vehicle and found that the rack and pinion was damaged.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 54,000 miles
    : the contact stated when turning at speeds below 15 MPH, the steering wheel would stick. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The repair shop is flushing the steering system and adding a conditioner. This is an attempt to repair the problem before changing the rack and pinion.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 54,000 miles

  5. Brakes

    28 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc.

    The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact was traveling 30 MPH when the brake was depressed but did not immediately respond. The contact had to continue pumping the brake pedal to get a response. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake line going to the front passenger side wheel…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 106,000 miles
    The ABS harness that clips to the backing plate is coming unclipped on the back plate while making a sharp left hand turn. Its hitting the lower a-frame and coming unclipped. I know this because, my husband is a mechanic, it became unclipped and wrapped around the c.v shaft and tore the clamp off the outer boot and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 107,000 miles

  6. Fuel system

    26 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage, carburetor system.

    There have been more than I can count on both hands to the incidents that this care has stalled. It happens unexpectedly and I never know when it is going to happen, but it always seems to happen when I am in the middle of traffic. So, I have to pull over and try and start the car. Which it will start then sputter and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 92,000 miles
    Engine fire in jan. 07, repaired, 2nd engine fire may 07. Both related to fuel delivery system. Jan fire, vehicle was being driven, gas smell occurred and engine fire occurred shortly after smell was noticed. May fire/vehicle started, a popping noise occurred and a engine fire occurred.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 99,347 miles

  7. Visibility and wipers

    23 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield wiper/washer, rearview mirrors/devices.

    : the contact stated that the substance in the electrocromatic rear view mirror had broken down which caused a duplicate view of the object being viewed. The image in the mirror is distorted, and is worse when driven at night. The manufacturer was contacted on 07/17/06 and determined that the vehicle needed to brought…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 64,500 miles
    I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gt and am getting ready to take it to the dealer for the 3rd time since owning it (I purchased it as new vehicle). It seems the heater motor/heater resistor goes bad about every 2 years. I have read many other complaints on this problem on the internet
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 66,000 miles

  8. Lights

    23 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights, tail lights.

    Hazard flasher switch burnt out and caused brake light and horn to become inoperative. None of this was discovered until the time came for state inspection. We believe the car was driven for several months in this condition. The switch was replaced. The old switch is still available. Date entered below is date problem…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 63,000 miles
    Poor light output of headlamps due to fogging and or deteriation of lens on low/high beam assembly. Headlamps turn off when HVAC fan switch is in any position except the 'off" position.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 58,348 miles

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 Prix recalls

  1. Engine: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

    NHTSA 15V701000 · October 26, 2015 · 1,003,556 vehicles

    Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

    Fix: The remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, or 15v-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and pontiac customer s

    Full defect summary

    General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 chevrolet lumina and oldsmobile intrigue, 1997-2004 buick regal and pontiac grand prix, 2000-2004 chevrolet impala, and 1998-2004 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

  2. Engine: engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V116000 · April 8, 2009 · 1,497,516 vehicles

    Risk: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.

    Full defect summary

    General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.

  3. Engine: engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 08V118000 · March 12, 2008 · 207,542 vehicles

    Risk: Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning

    Full defect summary

    Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

  4. Seat belts

    NHTSA 00V228003 · August 7, 2000 · 156,305 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Full defect summary

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

  5. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 99V283000 · October 21, 1999 · 111 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

    Full defect summary

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.

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.

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Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (223 complaints, typically around 127,000 miles); electrical (63 complaints, typically around 110,500 miles); transmission (43 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 26, 2015 (engine). 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 Prix?
It is the most complained-about Grand Prix model year since 2000, with 461 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.

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