10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 45
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
157,180 miles

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problem #72

Nov 052020

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 miles
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. No fire report was taken regarding the incident. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Canby, MN, USA

problem #71

Jan 022020

Grand Prix

  • 2,178,046 miles
I took my Pontiac gtp to burlingame putnam in ca because I checked on here NHTSA if I had a recall and I did which was fire wall compartment recall so when I went to the dealer and had my car serviced I picked it up and once I got home I noticed one valve cover was replaced which was only one valve cover facing the front of the car! the valve cover facing the rear towards the fire wall was still the old valve cover! and is still leaking oil which im afraid might take out my engine if it blows the head gasket completely and cause a fire, can even cause a major accident! please help. Technicians should do a complete service not just half of the job and be lazy to not even replace the rear valve cover thats very irresponsible and what if I had kids or family when this happens

- Burlingame, CA, USA

problem #70

Jul 202019

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact called mauer Buick GMC (1111 50th St, inver grove heights, mn 55077) and a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Inevigrove Hgts, MN, USA

problem #69

Oct 012018

Grand Prix

  • 223,209 miles
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

- Patton, MO, USA

problem #68

Jul 012014

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal failed to depress or release when the outside temperature was high. Additionally, the revolutions per minute increased and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #67

Feb 282018

Grand Prix

  • 150,000 miles
A while back there was a recall on the Pontiac Grand Prix years 2000 - 2004 if im not mistaken due to oil leak causing an engine fire. I just bought this car from a private owner and was wondering if this was the problem. It seems that when I put oil in it is does leak on to the ground but with how much oil I put it in already doesnt explain where the rest of it went, id say about 5 quarts in a day. I just dont want to be driving and suddenly have the engine catch fire if this is the problem.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

problem #66

Dec 122017

Grand Prix

  • 150,000 miles
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 #65

Aug 032017

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a communication failure and a fuse may need to be replaced. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 00V228000 (seat belts) and 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failed inspection and the contact was waiting to determine if they would provide a dealer to service the two recall repairs and diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #64

Dec 052016

Grand Prix

  • 180,000 miles
I am probably the 3rd owner of this car and was unaware of the recall. I researched and found that the recall exists because I was searching for a reason for my car to experience an engine fire this past Monday. After calling the manufacturer, it appears that the search for current owners is not in the purview of the manufacturer and all of the responsibility for the research of the car is on the purchaser. At the time of the fire, the car had been being driven to the coffee store, when returning to the car about 10 minutes later, it was discovered to be engulfed in flame. With flames coming out from the hood. My issue is with the responsibility of notification and the reasonable expectation of a consumer that the manufacturer of a licensed vehicle make attempts to communicate recall data beyond the scope of the original purchaser. All states monitor all licensed vehicles including the current owner. It seems that this data can be utilized to make a far better attempt to locate owners when such a hazard exists with the car. I was completely unaware of the recall status of this car.

- Anoka, MN, USA

problem #63

Sep 262016

Grand Prix

  • 179,000 miles
The contact owned a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. After driving a mile from the contact's residence and parking at a business district, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

- Bedford, IN, USA

problem #62

Sep 162016

Grand Prix

  • 214,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V7010000 (engine and engine cooling) and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.

- Troy, MO, USA

problem #61

Aug 272016

Grand Prix

  • miles
Takata recall my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix recently stopped going in D one day I came outside my house and started my car it went in reverse perfectly fine just wouldnt go in D so I used the manual option off 1st gear and the gears worked only for a matter of time before they also went out. On another occasion still not going in drive using the manual option my car completley would not move when I tried to go at a stop sign in any gear other than reverse. I have searched the internet to find out a lot of people with the same car also has this problem they say it could be the slenoid in the transmission or the transmission itself.

- Hazel Crest, IL, USA

problem #60

Aug 122016

Grand Prix

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While the vehicle was parked at a fuel station, it caught fire. The fire department was not called and there was no police report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Etna, CA, USA

problem #59

Jul 252016

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Iowa City, IA, USA

problem #58

May 082016

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 miles
My daughter had been driving this 2000 Pontiac and was complaining of it smelling "hot" all the time. We had the service shop take a look under the hood, and he instantly said, check with GM on a recall for these leaky valve covers"! interestingly enough, we had that very recall notice hanging on the fridge, waiting for a call that" parts were available and to bring the car in for repairs"! well guess what GM, a few days after I called a local GM dealer, and she said "oh no, we don't have parts on hand, we just wait for people to call and then order them", the car burned up! just as they said could happen! they also said don't park inside a garage! they are right! it was parked outside the shop, thank goodness, when it burst into flames! I could have easily lost daughters in this blaze, due to GM's failure to repair the car correctly the first time, then failure to have the parts needed to repair it the second time it was recalled!! now they don't want to replace the vehicle they let burn up!! I filed a complaint, sent pictures of the burned up thing, and they basically say "tough luck". I am throughly disappointed in GM on this deal. You should be willing to take ownership of this car problem, step up to the plate, and do what is right! first offer $610 dollars! ha! what car do I buy my daughter for that!" second offer $800, again, what car do I buy my daughter for that" bring me out a couple of cars at that price GM, and we will see if they can replace the car you let burn up! we are out a car, out transportation to and from college, out contents of the car, we figured to be around $3600! and you say $800! google this recall #15757 up and see just how many of us are out of luck! I just thank god that the car had just been parked at the repair shop, and didn't burst into flames while my daughters were driving it down the highway, and you should too GM!

- Lamoure, ND, USA

problem #57

Dec 102015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts were not available to receive the repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact was informed that he was number three on the waiting list and the dealer provided no follow up response. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame that the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #56

Mar 042016

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer stated that they were unable to complete the recall repair unless the cross thread motor mount bolt was removed. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine the process for the dealer to comply to complete the recall repair remedy. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired after several calls to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #55

Dec 152015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to supply the part after contacting them for months. The dealer indicated that they would order the part twice and the contact received no follow up and was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Loves Park, IL, USA

problem #54

May 082016

Grand Prix

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Thirty minutes after leaving the vehicle with the independent mechanic for an intake manifold repair, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle caught on fire. In addition, the mechanic stated that all the components under the vehicle were burned. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer's recall notification for the intake manifold was received after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and NHTSA campaign number were unknown.

- Lamoure, ND, USA

problem #53

Dec 182015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Thornton, CO, USA

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