NHTSA — Steering Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,394 miles

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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems

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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #14

Dec 122017

Grand Prix

  • 150,000 miles

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

While driving this vehicle down the road at 55mph, the vehicle will just cut off for no reason, thereby I lose control of ll the vehicle safety componets, having to try and get out of traffic. This happens to a lot of GM vehicle made in this vehicle year. There are many on the internet with the same vehicle defect. This is clearly a GM vehicle defect. This vehicle needs to be recall as a public safety hazzard. Mygm reference number is ( 8-3665783770). So please do the public a service and have this vehicle recall, because this problem is a public safety hazzard. No one mechanic seen to be able to find the problem. This happens after they say my vehicle, spent lots of money, but no one seems to know what causes this problem, including GM.

- Marion, SC, USA

problem #13

Sep 012016

Grand Prix

  • miles
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15V701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. The consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that made them useless and the power steering assist and failed. Also, the rear valve cover was leaking.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #12

Jul 132004

Grand Prix

  • 40,000 miles
In 2000 and I believe this was not accidental in anyway-I asked for my brother to come to my home in 1999 because of people who would not get out of my home in anaheim-my Toyota cressida in 1990 or so had been hit with something in my own driveway without anyone getting the anaheim police or go over to the neighbors on both ends-I had their kids over for dinner numberous times- of the street on wilken way -w these people were practicing tacking houses using people they knew, to get money from your house-they all had my phone number and none of them called to protect our houses.

- Laguna Beach, CA, USA

problem #11

Sep 152015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering became difficult to turn. Also, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was difficult to stop. The vehicle was able to be pulled over and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 04/22/2016

- Plainfield, IN, USA

problem #10

Nov 052014

Grand Prix

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering seized and caused the steering wheel to lock. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The contact sustained injuries to the spine and pelvis, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.

- Maclainsboro, IL, USA

problem #9

Feb 282010

Grand Prix

  • 100,000 miles
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp power steering fails in one direction, intermittent problem. Have had several near misses when steering has failed when attempting a turn in traffic.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #8

Sep 042007

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles

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

2000 Grand Prix GT, no brake lights, replaced bulbs, took to local auto repair, for $71 diagnosis, multifunction electronic box in steering column, what your blinker is stuck into, $150 part plus 4 hours labor total repair $677, they have repaired many GM switches that's how they knew what it was. GM needs to recall these switches. Updated 02-04-08. Updated 02/04/08

- Overland, MO, USA

problem #7

Feb 242006

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
: the contact stated when turning at speeds below 15 mph, the steering wheel would stick. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The repair shop is flushing the steering system and adding a conditioner. This is an attempt to repair the problem before changing the rack and pinion.

- Fairview, PA, USA

problem #6

Feb 222004

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Steering wheel began popping when turning, became more difficult to turn left, extremely difficult at low speeds. Almost hit a retaining wall when turning across a major intersection.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #5

Feb 022005

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
Steering is hard to turn at low speeds. Have heard popping sounds. Power steering fluid is good. When braking car pulls to the left, when letting off the brake the steer wheel turns. Lost steering all together after popping again occurred; steering wheel snapped and spun freely. Lost all control of car.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 012005

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

I have a 2000 Grand Prix GT. I had trouble with the power steering when slowing down to make. We started noticing popping noises as I was driving and on 2/1/05 after making a turn I again heard a pop and lost the steering all together. I was able to safely pull into a parking lot and stop the car as the steering wheel spun freely in my hand.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

Jul 292004

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The power steering seemed to be out when I turned the wheels to the left, but worked fine when turning to the right. I took the car in and had to have the power rack replaced. I was told this is a very common problem with Grand Prix. Updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #2

Feb 102003

Grand Prix

  • miles
There was a loud noise coming from the steering wheel.

- Jonesville, VA, USA

problem #1

May 102001

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 19,513 miles
The problem(s) are with both a 1998 and 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The problems were as followed: Engine components, steering, suspension, braking system, battery, fuel system, transmission, structural, the wheels were noisy, there were visual component defects, the radio was defective, and the interior light on the door was inoperative. Jg scc

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

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