2000 Pontiac Grand Am: check engine light

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 126,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to her left shoulder, and whip lash. The contact received medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the battery, check oil, and service engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Engine · 101,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact tried to restart the engine but to no avail. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

This car had this problem when I bought it but I had no other choice, I had to buy something. Besides, they told me that they "thought" that they may have fixed it....wrong! When they had the problem with the car, apparently everything was checked & replaced but with no luck. The 02 sensor was replaced a couple times, tune ups, fuel filters, etc....they even hooked it up to a diagnostic machine and it didn't detect a thing. I am no expert but............1st of all; the car only stalls when I take my foot off the pedal. I could be doing 65 down the highway, but as soon as I take my foot off the gas....dead! The car totally cuts off. No funny sounds, hesitation, smells, etc. It just dies. When I 1st start the car (the initial start up), I make it about a couple blocks before I have to drive "two footed" so the car wont stall. There were a few more problems with the car when I first bought it that have since stopped or just got worse. All electrical issues. For example: the car has day time running lights. At times I would have to actually turn the lights to the "off" position b/c the high beams would start going nuts and flash like a police car. But that has stopped, so idk wth that was. My blinkers stop working whenever they feel like it, and then will work again just like that. I have a "service engine soon" light and a "check engine" light; both light up on occasion. So does my traction control, etc...... But nothing is wrong?!?!?! I beg to differ. However...........if there is already a really screwed up electrical problem, would the diagnostic machine actually be able to find a problem?? This car is a death trap.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Engine · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am se. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine began to excessively overheat. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the failure was related to the head gasket, which was replaced at the cost of $1,000. Recently, the failure recurred; however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired due to the absorbent cost. He further stated that the head gasket was made of plastic, which caused frequent failures with the component. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Engine · 135,000 miles · KY · fire

Loss of power, service engine light and smell of smoldering material. Don't know what failure is, found melted trunk liner and personal jacket.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NY

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Also, the trac system flashed on and off. Vehicle shut down. But consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Dealer placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine and codes were found. Mechanic replaced the o2 sensors. Then, consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred, and had not been resolved.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Electrical · TX

The traction off light turns on and off randomly. When it rains the check engine light comes on then shuts off. The radio display only displays part of the numbers sometimes. The turn signal won't work all the time, I have to turn on the hazards and it will sometimes kick the turn signal on.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · OH

This car has had one eletrical system failure after anothere caused the following problems:1) terminals in the tail light assembly are not greased and have rusted away. Hence turn signals and brake lights do not work.2) all four back up lights do not work at all. 3) the 5 speed heater/AC blower only works on speeds 3-5. 4) engine power surges in cold weather.5) service engine lights, ABS light, traction control off light and check engine light all come on and go out without reason. 6) on one occasion the car stalled while cruising at 65mph. Once I got it to the side of the road, I was able to retart the engine and continue driving. 7) fuel regulator sometimes leaks, causing a gas oder in the cabin. 8) the volume control on the radio doesn't work. I am listing the number of failures as 730, because every day during the last 2 years at least one of these things has happened.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Engine · 129,000 miles · NH

While driving the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Fuel system · TN

Took v-6 4 door pontiac grand am into dealership when car had app. 34,000 miles on it. Complained about engine overheating, thought something wrong with engine. Dealership said no, it was just a plastic bag on the engine. Car with 38,000 miles on it, check engine light comes on, mechanic says fuel injector is broken (not clogged, it just broke). Car with 43,000 - 2nd fuel injector "breaks", once again, mechanic says it's just the injectors - breaking. Injectors have been flushed and everything.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer states that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on then the consumer can heat a loud noise coming from the engine. Dealer notified. Ts