2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
ON SEPT 25 2015 I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD. MY CAR WAS NOT DAMAGE THAT BAD BUT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE LATER THAT DAY AND TOTALLY BURNED. A TOTAL LOST. ONCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE I REALIZED THAT IS WHY MY CAR POSSIBLY CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HARD BRAKING. I WAS APPROACHING AN STOP LIGHT AND A LARGE BOX TRUCK WAS MOVING IN REVERSE QUICKLY. ALL I COULD DUE WAS BRAKE TO TRY AND STOP SO THE TRUCK WOULD NOT HIT ME. THE TRUCK HIT MY VEHICLE. DAMAGING MY FRONT END A LITTLE. THE TRUCK ACTUALLY ROLLED ON TOP OF MY HOOD BEFORE COMING TO COMPLETE STOP. I FEEL THAT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO WHAT THE RECALL STATES. RECALL # 15757 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2000 [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5...
IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TOOLS TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. A WEEK PRIOR I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND TWO NEW FRONT TIRES PUT ON. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT.
NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING". I TOOK IT TO A TIRE COMPANY/SERVICE CENTER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. 5. NUMEROUS INTERIOR FLOODINGS-WATER COMES IN AT THE FIREWALL AND FLOODS THE INTERIOR CARPET-HAS MOLD, AND DETERIORATION FROM IT. 6. HEADLAMPS ARE YELLOW AND NONTRANSPARENT-THE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY BECAUSE IT CAN'T SHINE THROUGH. 7. HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE HOLDING WATER. 8. FOG LAMPS WENT OUT RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR AND ONE OF THEM BURNED THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS IT CAUSING IT TO NOT WORK AT ALL, DISFIGURED NOW. 9. REAR SPOILER IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY AND SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF WATER ENTERING THE TRUNK...
Other 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Problem Areas
Engine
73 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
72 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
43 complaints
Electrical System
37 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
18 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
5 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint