Pontiac / Grand Prix / 2000
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Owners have filed 588 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 26.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 12.4%.
Complaints588
Crashes13
Fires182
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 26.5% · 156
Engine 12.4% · 73
Electrical system 11.2% · 66
Power train 7.5% · 44
Steering 6.1% · 36
Exterior lighting 4.8% · 28
Visibility 4.3% · 25
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.1% · 24
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 182 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Pontiac Grand Prix in this data, 2000 sits 4th by complaint volume. 1997 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 70 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 92,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed after being parked for fifteen minutes. The fire also destroyed three other vehicles. The fire department stated that the fire originated from the engine compartment and they filed a report. The contact has current pictures of the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 130,000 miles
: The contact stated while accelerating, the engine stalled. This occurred 9 or 10 times in the past month. Two dealers have been unable to repair the problem. The first dealer replaced the crankshaft censor, however the problem recurred. A second dealer was also unable to determine the cause of the problem. The contact expressed concerned about the possibility of a future accident due to this problem. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parked, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire without warning. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Pictures were taken and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop and the vehicle was declared to be destroyed. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 120,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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