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Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,861 miles

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #10

Oct 222021

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of nowhere after I pulled over to check with the car won't turn back on till fuse change and engine start working again after put in mismatch fuse box supposed to match but it different fuse for fuse box

- Fargo , ND, USA

problem #9

Jun 202008

Grand Am

  • miles
File date 5/2/2000 mfr. Involved General Motors Corp. NHTSA campaign # 00V116000 mfr. Campaign # 00041 component affected suspension:rear # vehicles affected 23 defect 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. Consequence the bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control. Corrective action dealers will tighten this bolt. ------------------------------ I have to replace the rear wheel bearing on the left rear. I was told by the dealer, that this did not apply to my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE, . each bearing is $ 300- 400, but I have not had to replace in other bearings except the left rear. Could the above recall affect that wheel bearing, and how much of a coincidence that it just so happens to be the left rear wheel bearing on my car, could there have been more of a widespread problem with the left rear suspension of this vehicle? also when breaking at high speeds the ABS light came on, the new left rear brake shoe cracked in half as a result of the left rear wheel bearing having issues.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

problem #8

Jun 242003

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,613 miles
The contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times for diagnostic testing, no codes have been detected. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The ABS light had illuminated, the dealer found lack of volts for ebcm, the problem was traced to a faulty relay. The lower intake gasket had ruptured. The horn had stopped working due to a blown fuse. The left power window was slow to roll up. The rear defogger grid shorted out. Updated 01/11/06.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #7

Aug 262004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pumping the brakes. Vehicle stopped, and then stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. But, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Miccosukee, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 232004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
While approaching incoming traffic, the consumer applied the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle at 25-35 mph. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle also surged forward. There was a defective part that was causing the brake pads to wear.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #5

May 142001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration and has almost been the cause of 2 accidents, dealer replaced the computer, however this did not remedy the problem.

- Grand Rapi, OH, USA

problem #4

May 142001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cruise control is inoperable at times.

- Grand Rapi, OH, USA

problem #3

Apr 162001

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle accelerated, 6 times, applied brakes, but would not stop vehicle. Consumer has to shut off ignition. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times, replaced computer twice, could not remedy situation.

- Grand Rapids, OH, USA

problem #2

Nov 102000

Grand Am

  • miles
Rpms kept racing, and dealer said it was a defect in transmission. They corrected the problem. On january1, 2001 engine check light came on, and car started to pull to left, and flipped 4 to 5 times.

- Norton, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When driving and upon acceleration consumer noticed vehicle jerked forward. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed transmission sensor went bad, causing the problem. Transmission sensor replaced twice. Also, power steering fluid was leaking, causing poor steering control when driving.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

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