2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
transmission failure (automatic)
transmission problem
8.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,000.00
Average Mileage:
121,267 miles
Number of complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- at the dealer right now (1 reports)
- rebuilt transmission (1 reports)
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2007May 08
(reported on)Grand Prix SE 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
The transmission slips really hard into gear. It jerks into gear before you can shift it there also. I had one incident where I did accidentally push it into 3rd before I should have, but for the most part it has done that jerking, day since day one we got the car. We bought this car used and are being quadruple charged, yet now it seems we will probably be paying out the ass to get the transmission fixed as well? I don't see how that's very fair. I'll never purchase another Pontiac. I've owned cars twice as old as this one, and never have been through the problems I've had with this car within just 1 year of purchase.
2007Nov 08
(reported on)Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
When I financed the car, I included an extended warranty (against my usual judgment on this kind of thing). At 88,000 miles, my transmission started going out. Finally, an extended warranty that PAID OFF! Upon fixing the car I was offered two options, either pay the $50 co-pay and they will put a used transmission in it that had 35,000 miles OR pay $1050 for a new transmission. With 88,000 miles on the car, plus the huge price difference, I went with the used transmission. Now today (11/8/07), the damn thing went out again at 120,000 miles! If there is any advice I can give you, have it rebuilt with a QUALITY rebuild kit which will hold up a lot better than a new or used stock transmission.
2007Apr 07
(reported on)Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 181,000 miles
The transmission went out while merging onto a busy interstate. I gunned the engine a bit to get into traffic, the trans shifted down a gear to increase speed and then began shifting erratically between overdrive and 3rd before finally settling on 3rd gear.... where it stayed. After that I couldn't go much above 55mph, it would shift fine to 3rd, but no overdrive. I checked everywhere and the going rate for a repair was always around 2100....... more money down the drain. I really love driving these cars and they look nice too but they're a dang money pit! (in fairness though, the car is fairly high mileage)
2006May 31
(reported on)Grand Prix GT
- 109,400 miles
According to the dealership the transmission lost the overdrive. The dealership also stated that "Fix" would cost $2,500. I have researched this problem and found it wide spread across the internet with other Grand Prix owners; Grand Prix's and transmission failures are quite synonymous.
2006Oct 14
(reported on)Grand Prix GT
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
The car has been taken care of soundly the entire time I have had it. From 36,000 miles til present. Never had an issue with it until the transmission gave me troubles the other day. I started the car, placed it in gear and it shifted HARD into second and wouldn't shift into 3rd. Long story short, the transmission had to be overhauled and the repairmen had mentioned that these transmission were made "weak". He reassured me that the overhaul kit is of better quality than the factory. So hopefully a normal 150,000 to 200,000 part doesn't go out at half life.
2006Nov 12
(reported on)Grand Prix 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
I had the transmission rebuilt at Aamco at 82,000. GM would not cover any of the costs because the mileage was beyond the power train warranty. This was a huge, unexpected expense on a car that was only 5 years old at the time.
2007Jan 01
(reported on)Grand Prix GX 3.8 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
I drove to mississippi for weekend. as i arrived noticed tranny was stuck in 3rd. no cruise. had to drive back to Texas in 3rd at 60 mph, 3,000 rpm. believe may be in computer due to the way it seemed to happen. new years day so no diagnosis 'til tomorrow. use car in business so will lose weeks work, rental fee plus repair costs. 94k miles paid for but may have to give away on trade-in. can't afford this right now. anone with similar problems, solutions, cost?
2003Jul 31
(reported on)Grand Prix GT
- 77,000 miles
The transmission is stuck in 3rd gear. This is pretty messed up when you try and keep your car in good shape as I have done. (i.e. changing the oil every 3000 miles, and the Trans Fluid every 50 to 55,000 miles as the book recommends) and the damn Trans goes out. I almost blew the engine when I first noticed the car driving very irractically. The RPM's were very high and my speed was minimal at least 55 or 60 mph. Now it's gonna cost me a fortune to have it fixed. If there's someone else out there with similar problems or have a solution please inform me. I've had to replace the Battery 3 times the Alternator twice, The power steering Once and now the damn Transmission. Why hasn't anyone complained yet...
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2007Jan 18
Grand Prix GT 3800
I bought this car with this issue over a year ago, i knew it had these problems when i bought it but for the price i paid it was well worth it, i will be driving down the road, pull up to a stop sign, when i go to step on the gas the car will act as if it were in neutral for a few seconds while it revved really high, after 3 or 4 seconds the transmission will grab, smoke the tires and put me back in my seat, it seems as if the transmission is slipping really bad. it doesn't always do it though, the car has its good days, and its bad days. if the sun is shining and its nice and hot out it does great, if it is raining and muggy out its not so good, like it has a mind of its own. i'm looking to get it fixed, i'm thinking about doing the work myself, but i don't want to spend more than $750 for a used transmission. i bought the car January, 18 2007 and it has been like that since day one. I'm not really wanting to get rid of the car since it has been a rather good car for me since i have had it, aside from the fact that it has 274000 miles on it now and it is all original. its not like i really have to depend on that car because i do have another car that is my good car. i just want someone else's opinion on my situation.
Wesley B.
Pontiac, IL, USA
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