Complaints
588
Crashes
13
Fires
182
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#173 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:201,333 mi
Fires:45
#272 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:133,364 mi
Fires:54
#343 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:101,228 mi
Fires:25
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 73 | — | 45 | 201,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 72 | — | 54 | 133,364 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 43 | — | 25 | 101,228 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | — | 17 | 164,468 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 29 | — | 1 | 64,087 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 18 | — | 4 | 73,399 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 78,951 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 83,718 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | — | 65,758 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 | — | 1 | 37,417 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 4 | 96,555 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | 1 | 95,439 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | 45,389 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 48,890 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 7 | — | 4 | 130,500 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 121,975 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 93,250 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 114,295 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | 2 | 67,415 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | 1 | 101,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | 2 | 97,667 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 37,033 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 5 | — | — | 84,750 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 5 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 39,416 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 48,262 mi |
Engine Problems
73
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
45
Avg Miles
201,333
Engine & Cooling
72
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
54
Avg Miles
133,364
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
25
Avg Miles
101,228
Electrical Faults
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
17
Avg Miles
164,468
Automatic Transmission
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,087
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
73,399
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,951
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,718
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,758
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,417
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
96,555
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,439
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,389
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,890
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
130,500
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,975
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,000
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,250
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,295
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
67,415
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,400
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
97,667
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,033
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,750
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,416
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,262
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Recalls for 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.
15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affectedGeneral 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 previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has 588 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 73 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (73 complaints, avg 201,333 mi); Engine & Cooling (72 complaints, avg 133,364 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (43 complaints, avg 101,228 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,906 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix include 13 crash-related reports, 182 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Grand Prix reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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