MYRModel Year Report

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
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
461
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 2000: 461 complaints 2000 461 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 2000: 461 complaints 2000 461 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2000 461 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints

2000: 461 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198892
1989143
1990177
1991173
1992117
1993132
1994217
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008143

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

34% · 155 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while parked with the engine in operation, she noticed smoke emitting from under the hood. The engine was turned off and the contact was able to safely exit the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-28

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parked and unoccupied, the vehicle ignited into flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed and remained at the contact's residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-19

I had drove approx. 2 miles, parked car, went inside, 10 to 15 minutes later, our friend ran in, our car was on fire. Since this occurrence, I have found out about the recall (Calls), engine and engine cooling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14

Engine

16% · 73 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle, flames were present coming from under the vehicle. The flames were extinguished by the owner. No injuries were reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-05

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-20

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-14

Also filed under Power train

Electrical system

14% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

A fire around the ignition coil began in my car with no warning. No repairs had been completed and the car was driving fine. The fire errupted quickly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-03

Vehicle caught fire under the hood while driving. It was determined that fire started in the engine compartment. Vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-20

Power train

10% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.

FIRE

Steering

8% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-10-27Air bags99V283000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000Complaint volume 461 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-02-02SQClosed 2001-01-19 Accelerator cable detaches from throttle
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    2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2002-08-26 Air bag inflator
  6. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  7. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  8. I
    2007-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-04-30 Loss of brake lamp illumination
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    2007-01-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-06-12 Engine compartment fire
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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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    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire
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    2008-04-28Engine and engine cooling08V118000 GM is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 Buick regal and Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-04-09Engine and engine cooling09V116000 General Motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 Buick regal, my 1998-2003 Chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 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: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-02-19Engine and engine cooling15V701000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles.

    Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 155 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 66 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V283000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 08V118000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 09V116000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
9 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.