2000 Pontiac GRAND AM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
674 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
66,771 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 327 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 82 of 674 complaints (12.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 134 | 19.9% |
| Steering behavior | 54 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 39 | 5.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 35 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 28 | 4.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 82 |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 37 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
Electrical System: 82; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch: 46; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 43; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 43; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 37; Engine And Engine Cooling: 35; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 31; Exterior Lighting: 28
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 34 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 68 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 84 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 63 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 62 |
| 150,000 and above | 16 |
Under 25,000: 34; 25,000 to 49,999: 68; 50,000 to 74,999: 84; 75,000 to 99,999: 63; 100,000 to 149,999: 62; 150,000 and above: 16
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (84). 347 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 155 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2000: 28; 2001: 60; 2002: 68; 2003: 110; 2004: 155; 2005: 58; 2006: 26; 2007: 26; 2008: 27; 2009: 16; 2010: 15; 2011: 17; 2012: 7; 2013: 3; 2014: 23; 2015: 18; 2016: 7; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 134 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 54 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 39 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10005667 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
FRONT BRAKE ROTERS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED LAST WEEK FOR OVER $400.00 AT A GM DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THESE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER SAYS THIS HAPPENS TO ALL OF THE PONTIAC GRAND AMS
Owner-reported narrative. 46,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007474 · 2002-10-10 (October 10, 2002)
PONTIAC HAS BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING THIS. THE DEALER WHICH SOLD ME THE VEHICLE AND MY CURRENT DEALER THAT IS SERVICING THE VEHICLE HAS REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES BEYOND A NORMAL RANGE OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, PONTIAC REFUSED TO PAY FOR THIS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FULLY AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM BRAKING SYSTEM. THEIR ANSWER IS, IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS! THEY REFUSE TO REIMBURSE ANY COSTS FOR THIS ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, BUT ADV…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,657 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006587 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEM WITH STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010885 · 2003-03-22 (March 22, 2003)
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 WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING OR BRAKES...A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ONE THAT COULD HAVE VERY EASILY CAUSED A CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 55,568 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002935 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)
ENGINE STALL WHILE AT EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS
Owner-reported narrative. 22,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008002 · 2003-02-22 (February 22, 2003)
FUEL PUMP QUITS WORKING CAUSING LOSS OF POWER/CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. TWO DEALERSHIPS REPLACING 10 & 12 FUEL PUMPS IN THE WEEK OF MY INCIDENT ALONE.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000352 · 2002-12-24 (December 24, 2002)
MY CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IT STARTED TWO WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED MY 2000 GRAND AM BRAND NEW. IT STARTED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIKE COMING ON AND GIVING A CODE THAT I WAS RUNNING THE CAR WITH THE FUEL CAP OFF. AFTER THE THIRD TIME THEY REALIZED IT IS AN ERROR. THEN THE DOORS STARTED LOCKING THEIRSELVES. I HAVE HAD 3 STEREOS INSTALLED, ALL HAVING ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS AND NOW MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON RANDOMLY AND NOT GIVING A CODE WHEN HOOKED UP TO READ IT. NO ONE CAN GIVE ME A STRAIGHT ANSWER. I HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALER SO MANY …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002186 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A STRONG SMELL AT SMOKE. ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVERS WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS SAID THAT THEY HAVE NOT FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SHE THINKS THAT THERE MUST BE A ELECTRICAL SHORT SOMEWHERE ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RADIO ON THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011049 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD INTO SECOND GEAR THEN TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE IN SECOND GEAR. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013646 · 2003-03-29 (March 29, 2003)
I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, AND I AM COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED WITH THE LACK OF RESPONSE TO ALL OF THE GRAND AM'S PROBLEMS. THERE IS A GRINDING/RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF CAR. I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND PADS....WELL I HAVE DONE THAT TWICE NOW WITHIN THE LAST 4 MONTHS, AND STILL THE NOISE IS THERE. THEN I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION....REPLACED THAT AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. NOW I HAVE FOUND OUT BY ALL OF THE OTHER HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS CAR THAT THE NOISE IS MORE THAN LIKELY FAULTY GOODYEAR TIRES. WHEN I …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10013646 at NHTSA ↗