2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems, Recalls & Reliability
588 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, alongside 9 recall campaigns and 7 defect investigations. It scores 71/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 130,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990–1993, 1996, 2003, 2005, 2008.
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Where 2000 sits among all Grand Prix years
What owners report
“Excessive oil leak from the top of the engine. Valve cover gaskets and intake gaskets leaking oil directly on to the manifold i smell it burning every time i drive it and there is a visable puddle of oil on the top of the engine”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
“This vehicle has had 2 ground wiring shorting out at engine repaired, a leaking gas tank replaced,it has loss power on me 7 times to this date, the heater blower motor malfunctioned, the passenger seat belt has malfunctioned, the headlights flicker, it has had a miss fire on all 6 cylinders twice,…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
“Transmission failed resulting in a complete loss of transmission fluid and shifting capabilites while in the process of merging from i-90/94 to i-55. Final drive gear failed causing a catastrophic failure that resulted in a failure of transmission and differential with a puncture in the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
“Consumer states when slowing down to make a turn, vehicle will lose steering power. Unable to turn steering wheel. The vehicle has been serviced 10 times yet the problem still exist, the dealer has been contacted. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
“Thumping noise heard in rear of vehicle. Initially all rotors replaced due to warping; however, thumping noise continues. Have returned car to dealer 4 times and they are unable to locate the problem. Problem continues to exsist”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
“Takata recall . Leaks coolant put it in the light stay on the stocks when put new when on hit a bump they fall down put gas in the car gas out out of the vents when the heat is on in the car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Grand Prix
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 358 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 93,056 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,000 and 138,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (9)
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. The affected vehicles were…
Fix: 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.…
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: 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.
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 EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE…
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: 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.
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 REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL…
Fix: 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…
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, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG…
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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN…
Fix: 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.
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 NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 08V118000.
Led to recall campaign 04V090000.
Led to recall campaign 02V027001.
Technical service bulletins
303 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2000 Grand Prix TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix drew 588 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 71/100, scored against the model's worst year (1997).
What are the most common 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix are engine (229 complaints), electrical (95), and transmission & drivetrain (44).
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems around 93,056 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,000 and 138,000 miles.
Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have recalls?
9 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.