2000 Pontiac Grand Am: power window failure

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Visibility · TX

I own a pontiac 2000 grand am se power windows. It started with drivers side window. Plastic piece that holds window up crumpled up and window fell through. Had it repaired replaced plastic piece. Did not work. This is 4/2009 all the windows have done the same thing. 300.00 dollars to replace each window replacement motor. I have a 4 door.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Visibility · 175,348 miles · OH

The power window regulators in my 2 door 2000 pontiac grand am. Continue to fail. I have replaced four of the regulators since I have bought the car in 2003. These window regulators cost $112.00 every time they fail. Depending on how and when, these window regulators fail there is a possibility of the glass falling into the door and breaking the glass. When the first one failed, I had to replace the window glass, in return made an additional cost of $120.00. I have spoken with other local owners and they all have had the same troubles with these window regulators. I feel that this issue should be addressed and solved with a redesign of the window regulator system at the cost of general motors.

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Visibility · TX

Power windows fail to function. The front and rear drivers-side windows made a popping noise and now will not roll up. The front passenger window will not roll down at all. When the first window stopped working I was told that they would have to replace the entire motor system which I could not afford. No window parts have been fixed or replaced.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · NV

2000 pontiac grand am se1 sedan ... Power window regulators failed because of substandard plastic bracket that breaks and causes the motor to seize. Because of this failure, I cannot roll down any of my windows. I live in the middle of the desert and like to have my windows down. The dealership quoted me $250.00 for each window plus the cost of labor and was told that it would take 2 weeks for the parts and then they would have my car for approx 3 days. I asked about a rental and they said that I would have to pay out of pocket for it if I wanted one. I have researched this and found upwards of 40 some odd complaints on different web sites pertaining to 1998-2004 models with this same issue. I have found after market parts to repair them myself and it will still cost me $400.00 because I have to replace the entire power window regulator and motor for each door. My brother has a 2001 model with the same problem.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Visibility · 96,000 miles · IL

My driver's side power window broke when my car was under warranty, within the first year. I tried to roll it down one day and it started making cracking and breaking noises then it wouldn't go up. It was the motor/regulator. A year/year and a half later, the passenger side window did the exact same thing. I had to pay to have that fixed, it was $400+. Same thing, motor/regulator. I hardly used my windows after my first incident. I was afraid they would break again. Only used in emergencies. 6 months ago, I took my car to the dealer to have an oil change and they rolled down my driver's side window and couldn't get it to go back up. Same thing, regulator/motor. They refused to pay for it. They only offered me a free oil change. This hasn't been fixed. I tried to address the issue with pontiac since it was the third time I had a window break on my car. This was the second time on the driver's side window. Today I heard a strange noise coming from outside so I rolled my only working window (passenger side) down while I was driving and it started making horrible noises and I could hear parts breaking and falling inside the door. The window will not go back up. This is the fourth time my windows have broke. Ever since the first time, I have been hesitant to use them (except in emergencies) because I fear they will break again. I called pontiac today to voice my frustration. 4 times in 5 years in ridiculous especially when it's the same exact thing over and over again. I haven't had the 3rd and 4th time fixed because it will be at my expense and it will probably just break again. I have used my windows (since their first repairs) maybe a total of 10 times. When I called pontiac today they talked to the dealer and the dealer offered to knock $75 off on each window. They quoted me a price of $430/each minus a $75 discount on parts, so $355 for each window. I'll have to pay over $700 to have my windows repaired for the second time each.

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Visibility · 59,000 miles · WI

(1) use of the power windows.(2) the window fell down into the door as car was driven scaring the driver.3) the problem has not yet been fixed.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · AR

My driver's side window fell down inside the door after about 2 months of making a strange sound everytime I operated it. The plastic clips that hold it in place had broken. The entire regulator assembly has to be purchased to repair this problem. Mechanic found 3 other sets of broken plastic clips inside the door from 3 previous repairs. I bought the 2000 grand am se in 2001 with only 20,000 miles. Now at 53,000 miles this is the 4th time the driver's side window assembly has been replaced. The repair cost me 423.00, and I was told that it was faulty engineering and would probably have to be replaced every year or two! Also, the front brake drums became warped recently and had to be fixed. As well as engine plugs and another engine component.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · TN

In the past year we have replaced 3 window regulators and three window glass in my 2000 pontiac grand am.

Filed May 6, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

On the day I bought the car I took my family out to dinner. We returned to the car after finishing our dinner and the car would not start. We tried for almost 1/2 hour then called for the road side assistance. They came and picked up the car and we went to the dealership. They told me it was a computer component and the car would be ready the following day. After arguing on how we would get home since the dealership was now closed as was the rental car place they finally agreed to let a porter take us home, the porter had a small car that would only hold 4 people and there were 6 of us. Theis meant 2 trips and we lived nearly 30 minutes away. Long story short a very dissapointing first day with my new vehicle. Within a few months my drivers window would not work or worked when it felt like it. I took it in and they replaced the window regulator. Problem solved, then a few months later the window would not work again with the regulator. It worked for almost 2 years then it started up once again and still being under warrenty (gmpp) they took the car in to look at. I left it for a day and returned to be told the window was fine and yes it was working. A few more months go by and the window is not working so I go in again and again it works for them not me. This goes on with me taking the car in and the button works when the tec looks at it then after I leave it does not. I was in town 05/03/2004 and the window went part way down and stuck, I quickly went to rally chevrolet, where all the repair services have been done, and showed them the window would not go up or down. I thought finally this will be taken care of but no I was told taht the warrenty was out and I was over mileage and the cost for the front and rear window would be nearly $1,000.00. I told the service manager that the problem existed before the warrenty ran out and I felt that they should honor that and not charge me.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · NM

Window motor/piece has broken in both back windows causing the glass in the back doors to fall down. Replacements are up to 400.00 for a very small piece which has to be replaced. This should be recalled. Also, the blinkers don't work sometimes but if the hazard button is pushed, then they will work for a while.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Visibility · NY

Driver-side power window fell down due to cheap plastic regulator clip. New regulator installed.

Filed Sep 28, 2003 · Brakes, Visibility · 50,000 miles · OH

Faulty power windows, clips that hold window in place broke and window fell when driving. Window did not brake, but window will not go up or down. Passenger window is also going to fall due to poor engineering