Total Complaints
939 filings
PONTIAC GRAND AM · model year
939 NHTSA complaints, 68 crash reports, and 8 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000PONTIACGRAND AM carries 939 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 68 crashes, 19 fires, 54 injuries, and 6 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 GRAND AM is electrical system with 83 filings, followed by exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch (46) and service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (43). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 8 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 17 investigation files overlapping the 2000 GRAND AM. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
939 filings
Crashes Reported
68 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 83 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | 46 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 43 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 43 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 38 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 35 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 32 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 28 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 28 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 21 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 21 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 19 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 18 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 17 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
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 AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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 FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EV
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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 O'RING AND RETAINER.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agen
Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of nowhere after I pulled over to check with the car won't turn back on till fuse change and engine start working again after put in mismatch fuse box supposed to match but it different fuse for fuse box
Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of nowhere after I pulled over to check with the car won't turn back on till fuse change and engine start working again after put in mismatch fuse box supposed to match but it different fuse for fuse box
Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of nowhere after I pulled over to check with the car won't turn back on till fuse change and engine start working again after put in mismatch fuse box supposed to match but it different fuse for fuse box
The ignition is faulty. My ignition allows my radio to turn on randomly. I could have the car off, I'm not in it at all. If I get inside to go somewhere and the radio is already on before I put the key in. Most times it's not a big deal. The car starts and I go about my business. Recently I've been experiencing needing to get a jump because the battery gets run down over the radio being on. When I'm inside the car and it's running I'm able to pull the key completely out of the ignition and the car stays running until I put my key in and turn it to the off position. I've gotten the recall cards since I bought the car 5 years ago. On the card it lists the cause as "unintended ignition key rotation". I scheduled a appointment for this to get fixed. Low and behold they cut 2 keys for me and that's it! I can make the car available for inspection at any time requested in advance.
The ignition is faulty. My ignition allows my radio to turn on randomly. I could have the car off, I'm not in it at all. If I get inside to go somewhere and the radio is already on before I put the key in. Most times it's not a big deal. The car starts and I go about my business. Recently I've been experiencing needing to get a jump because the battery gets run down over the radio being on. When I'm inside the car and it's running I'm able to pull the key completely out of the ignition and the car stays running until I put my key in and turn it to the off position. I've gotten the recall cards since I bought the car 5 years ago. On the card it lists the cause as "unintended ignition key rotation". I scheduled a appointment for this to get fixed. Low and behold they cut 2 keys for me and that's it! I can make the car available for inspection at any time requested in advance.
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. THEN JUST LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND IT WAS THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH I PAID $380.00 OUT OF NY POCKET AND I WANT A REFUND BECAUSE THERE IS A RECALL 140350 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH
Mileage: 82,000
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. THEN JUST LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND IT WAS THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH I PAID $380.00 OUT OF NY POCKET AND I WANT A REFUND BECAUSE THERE IS A RECALL 140350 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH
Mileage: 82,000
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. THEN JUST LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND IT WAS THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH I PAID $380.00 OUT OF NY POCKET AND I WANT A REFUND BECAUSE THERE IS A RECALL 140350 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH
Mileage: 82,000
WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE IT WILL CONSTANTLY DIE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I'M UNSURE OF WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND IT'S STARTING TO CAUSE VERY MANY ISSUES AND POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS SINCE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23,2019 AND HAS BEEN DOING IT ALL WEEK EVERY TIME I DRIVE MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING.
Mileage: 145,000
IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN THE SWITCH OVER THE DING DING COME HOME WHILE KEY IN THE SWITCH BUT JUST STOP ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT TO GROCERY COME BACK OUT AND THE SWITCH WOULD NOT CRANK THE CAR AT ALL IT WAS STATIONARY
Mileage: 1,220,000
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. THE KEY FOB (IF APPLICABLE), SHOULD ALSO BE REMOVED FROM THE KEY RING. GENERAL MOTORS LLC (GM) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY ON JULY 3, 2014, THAT THEY ARE RECALLING 5,877,718 MODEL YEAR 2000-2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA AND MONTE CARLO, 1997-2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU, 2004-2005 MALIBU CLASSIC, 1999-2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, 1998-2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, 1999-2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND 2004-2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES. IN THESE MODELS, THE WEIGHT ON THE KEY RING AND/OR ROAD CONDITIONS OR SOME OTHER JARRING EVENT MAY CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH TO MOVE OUT OF THE RUN POSITION, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.
MY TURN SIGNALS ARE NO LONGER WORKING. I FOUND THAT IF I PUSHED THE HAZARDS BUTTON, IT WOULD MAKE THE TURN SIGNALS WORK. HIS WORKED FOR A WHILE (ABOUT 6 MONTHS) BUT NOW I DO NOT HAVE FUNCTIONING HAZARD LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING POSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Mileage: 35
REPLACED RECALL IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO ALWAYS JIGGLE KEY AFTER THAT. 2 YEARS LATER GETTING WORSE SHUTS OFF BY SELF PERIODUCALLY IGNITION SWITCH NEVER REPLACED RIGHT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME ACHES AND PAINS THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 03V327000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mileage: 154,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME ACHES AND PAINS THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 03V327000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mileage: 154,000
TAKATA RECALL.
Mileage: 135,000
WE ONE DAY CAME OUT TO OUR CAR TO START IT AND GET READY TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY AND WE HAD NO HAZARDS OUR BLINKERS. THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. SO WE CHECKED THE FUSES AND BULBS AND STUFF AND THEY ARE ALL FINE. THE BLINKERS AND HAZARDS DON'T EVEN WORK ON THE INSIDE.
THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL WON'T BLINK IT WAS TURNING WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Mileage: 132,000
REPLACED PASSLOCK CYLINDER BECAUSE SECURITY LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE WANTED TO TURN OFF WHEN DRIVING , AFTER REPLACEMENT, HAD TO REPLACE LOW COOLANT SENSOR, NOW RADIO, CLOCK, AND WIPERS DON'T WORK AND CAR IS WANTING TO STALL WHILE DRIVING, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND HAVE TO PUT ON PARK AT A LIGHT AND PRESS THE GAS SO IT WON'T STALL . *TR
Mileage: 275,000
REPLACED PASSLOCK CYLINDER BECAUSE SECURITY LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE WANTED TO TURN OFF WHEN DRIVING , AFTER REPLACEMENT, HAD TO REPLACE LOW COOLANT SENSOR, NOW RADIO, CLOCK, AND WIPERS DON'T WORK AND CAR IS WANTING TO STALL WHILE DRIVING, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND HAVE TO PUT ON PARK AT A LIGHT AND PRESS THE GAS SO IT WON'T STALL . *TR
Mileage: 275,000
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.