MYRModel Year Report

2000 Pontiac Grand AM

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
675
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2000 675 2001: 538 complaints 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2000 675 2001: 538 complaints 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1988 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1994 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1996 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2000 675 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2002 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005

2000: 675 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198833
198944
199039
199182
1992168
1993206
1994384
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

27% · 182 reports

Most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

CRASHINJURY
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4 years after I bought my Grand AM 2000 I was in an accident and my air bags did not deploy I didnt know there was a recall for that, any way recently I had to replace the switch ignition because the key got stuck and couldnt get oit out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-18

Also filed under Electrical system and air bags

Service brakes

24% · 159 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

20% · 135 reports

Most commonly citing control module and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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I bought a car from budget auto sales and I had numerous issues including brakes, air bag, electrical, gas leaking,brake lines, steering problems, muffler and exhaust problems along with bad tires and getting motor mounts replaced, changing all...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-29

Also filed under Steering

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 114 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASHFIREDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Enitre vehicle destroyed by fire while parked. Cause unknown, under investigation by american family insurance co.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22

Visibility

7% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    2000Complaint volume 675 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-05-03Suspension00V116000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten this bolt.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-06-09Structure00V140000 Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact." The console cover on these vehicles does…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-12-21Power train00V372000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (Rpo M86) fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft protection." When a driver attempts to shift…

    Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5TH/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

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    2001-01-26SQClosed 2002-09-30 Erratic fuel gauge
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    2002-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Engine stall due to fuel starvation
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    2002-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 2003-12-30 Erratic fuel gauge
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    2002-12-23Engineering analysisClosed 2003-09-05 Turn signal failures
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    2004-02-05Exterior lighting03V327000 Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-06-18Recall queryClosed 2004-11-30 Turn signal failures
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 182 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 159 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 135 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V116000 · Suspension
  • Recall 00V140000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V372000 · Power train
  • Recall 03V327000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.