2000 Pontiac Grand Am lights problems

157 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 157
of this car's complaints: 23%
typical mileage: 73,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hazard flashing warning lights: switch
46
Turn signal
43
Turn signal: flasher unit
21
Hazard flashing warning lights
18
Turn signal: switch
13
Hazard flashing warning lights: unit
6
Headlights
3
Back up lights
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Grand Am lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 7

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported August 28, 2003 · 670,740 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.

Recall number 03V327000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Turn signal failuresOpened June 18, 2004, closed November 30, 2004

Gm conducted a recall (the federal safety agency recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.

RQ04005

Turn signal failuresOpened December 23, 2002, closed September 5, 2003

By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.

EA02037

What 2000 Pontiac Grand Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · CA · crash

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

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Lights · 35 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Lights · 132,000 miles · WI

The hazard lights and turn signal won't blink it was turning when this happened.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 147,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. While driving 35 MPH, the security light on the instrument panel illuminated without warning. It was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted and the security light flashed once again. The contact also stated that the turn signals stopped working. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Lights, Steering · CA

This question should be "tell us what happens". My directional levers and lighting to signal right or left does not work most of the time. The light goes on but it doesn't blink at all. I would say this is a problem 97% of the time. This may also happen with my hazard lights. I understand under the federal safety agency campaign number that she was a recall in 2003, but my car was never recalled under my VIN number. This happens either when the car is in motion or when it is still. It happens on city streets, and highways and even in my driveway. This is definitely a safety issue. I have also had the flashers cleaned and the flasher relay replaced by my mechanic.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. While driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hazard switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that the security warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 220,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the hazard lights and turn signals became inoperable intermittently. The contact mentioned that there was an abnormal noise coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Lights · 152,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turn signals and the hazard lights failed to work intermittently. The contact was made aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). However, the vehicle identification number was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Lights · 97,907 miles · OK

I have a 2000 pontiac grand am and while driving at any speed I found the use of the turn signal either left or right were intermittent. I took the car to a dealer and had the problem verified by a mechanic at the dealership . I was informed that even though there had been a recall on this problem for my make and model that my VIN was not included . I contacted gm and was told that there was in fact a recall with this problem ,reference gm recall#03043 and the federal safety agency campaign #03v327000 but my VIN was not on the list and there was nothing else they would do for me . The dealer quoted me a total cost of repair of 120.00 even thought the same defect was repaired on similar cars same make and model and year as mine and cost was picked up by gm. This is a safety feature defect with the hazard warning switches.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the turn signal erroneously activated. The failure recurred multiple times. When the key fell out of the ignition independently the vehicle remained in the on position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Remailed 10/01/14

Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am lights

Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am have lights problems?

Owners have filed 157 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand Am lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V327000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have the most lights problems?

The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (157 complaints), 2001 (99 complaints) and 2002 (99 complaints).