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2000 Pontiac Grand AM Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
675Complaints
8Recalls
43Crashes
14Fires
40Injured
4Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (12.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System83 · 12.3%RecalledRecall 14V400000
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch46 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 09E012000 · Recall 06E064000 · Recall 03V327000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor43 · 6.4%No official action
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal43 · 6.4%RecalledRecall 09E012000 · Recall 06E064000 · Recall 03V327000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip38 · 5.6%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling35 · 5.2%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35 · 5.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC32 · 4.7%
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS28 · 4.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING28 · 4.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT21 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 675 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Electrical System:ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · 2014 · reported 07/03/2014

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E064000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:manual Transmission

NHTSA campaign 00V372000 · 2000 · reported 11/13/2000

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices

NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 03V327000 · 2003 · reported 08/28/2003

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear

NHTSA campaign 00V116000 · 2000 · reported 04/18/2000

THE BOLT COULD BACK COMPLETELY OUT OF THE JOINT AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 00V140000 · 2000 · reported 05/18/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE THE LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT SERVICED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED, SINCE THE REPAIR THE…”NHTSA complaint 562949 — filed 09/05/2001 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ON ONE OCCASION THE DOORS UNLOCKED, LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, AND HORN WAS BEEPING. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 561190 — filed 05/14/2001 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 83 of 675 NHTSA complaints (12.3%), followed by exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch (46), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (43), exterior lighting:turn signal (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM have?

675 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 43 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 40 reported injuries. 4 deaths were reported.

Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V400000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.