CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 461 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 162 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (156 reports).
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 461 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 156 |
| Engine | 73 |
| Electrical System | 66 |
| Power Train | 44 |
| Steering | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
| Visibility | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Suspension | 17 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however after the service the vehicle started but did not idle due to an air intake hose not reinstalled on the vehicle. The contact stated that the air intake hose needs to be replaced however, the repairs have not been completed. The contact stated that before taking the vehicle into service the manufacturer was made aware of an issue with the dealer due to his interaction with the service manager. He was worried that the dealer was not going to service his vehicle correctly. The contact did not have a case nu
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 180K MILES. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT ON IT OWN I HAVE TO FORCE CAR INTO GEAR BY SPEEDING UP HEARING TRANSMISSION WHINE AND THEN LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL SO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. THIS IS ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS. SO MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHY HAS GM NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS MATTER.
I TOOK MY PONTIAC GTP TO BURLINGAME PUTNAM IN CA BECAUSE I CHECKED ON HERE NHTSA IF I HAD A RECALL AND I DID WHICH WAS FIRE WALL COMPARTMENT RECALL SO WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD MY CAR SERVICED I PICKED IT UP AND ONCE I GOT HOME I NOTICED ONE VALVE COVER WAS REPLACED WHICH WAS ONLY ONE VALVE COVER FACING THE FRONT OF THE CAR! THE VALVE COVER FACING THE REAR TOWARDS THE FIRE WALL WAS STILL THE OLD VALVE COVER! AND IS STILL LEAKING OIL WHICH IM AFRAID MIGHT TAKE OUT MY ENGINE IF IT BLOWS THE HEAD GASKET COMPLETELY AND CAUSE A FIRE,CAN EVEN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT! PLEASE HELP. TECHNICIANS SHOULD DO A COMPLETE SERVICE NOT JUST HALF OF THE JOB AND BE LAZY TO NOT EVEN REPLACE THE REAR VALV
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MAUER BUICK GMC (1111 50TH ST, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077) AND A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Seat Belts; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 461 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (156), Engine (73), Electrical System (66).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.