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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix airbags problems

11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000. 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
98,000
crashes
9
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Prix airbags problems in other years

19901995200020052008

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix airbags

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

No deployment 5

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported October 21, 1999 · 111 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
Risk
In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

Recall number 99V283000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Air bag inflatorOpened June 11, 2001, closed August 26, 2002

EA01014

What 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 41,000 miles · CA

The car was bought new at desert ponitac, it appeared not to have the alarm I was told was installed in this custom car or even airbags without me even knowing-in the past several vehicles have been taken without my permission , getting more bold and vicious even to my own house in anahiem .ca where I moved to get away form people from riverside , allergan pharm-and people from a grocery store near the tyler mall riverside .ca - the following ages have been stolen without any intervention of any kind- appearing the me , by [xxx] and an asian woman appearing in the farrels as far back 1972 and continuing on even reporting this at my own wedding in 1985 to two orange county sheriffs at my wedding that my car was already missing from the parking lot before the wedding was even over-anaheim .ca ball rd-cameo wedding chapel-[xxx] my brother was at that time allow to drive my car but not to give it to anyone at all-(he lived in fountain valley.ca- I asked the anaheim police to report [xxx] as the house I love [xxx] she keeps trying to take peoples houses and [xxx] does not protect me or my children as his sister- as her brother used to own the house ? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 110,000 miles · CA · crash · fire

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 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle was also rear ended by another vehicle. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the left front of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises on the head which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked the passenger side air bag deployed. The contact stated the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the deployment. The contact filed a complaint and the manufacturer sent an inspector to diagnose the failure. The contact stated the air bag light did not come on to indicate there was a defect on the passengers side air bag. The contact stated the air bag could have caused serious injuries if someone was sitting in the passenger seat. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 98,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 35 MPH the truck in-front of him made a sudden stop; however, he was unable to stop and crashed into the rear end of a truck. The driver frontal air bag did not deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. He hit his head on the dash board and was unconscious for a few minutes. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The new holland police department case 852 was filed. The failure and the current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving 53 MPH in an attempt to maneuver around rocks in the road the contact lost control of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 40,000. The contact attempted to gain control and drove the vehicle to the left and right. However, she drove into a ditch twice and hit a cement cover head on. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained facial injuries, including the loss of 13 teeth and shoulder damage. The vehicle sustained major damage. A complaint has been filed with gmc with no satisfaction. *ak the consumer has provided various documents pertaining to the accident car repair invoice, doctor and dental bills, pictures of the injuries and wishes to be reimbursed for damages, however gm is stating that they were not liable for the accident and will not be reimbursing the consumer. Update 05/22/07

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 80,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated while traveling on a highway at 65 MPH the vehicle hydroplaned on a wet road, causing the vehicle to spin around several times, and taking out part of a fence on a side road. The vehicle then came to rest upon a tree. This was a frontal impact; upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The passenger's side door was damaged. The seat belts were worn by all the passengers, but they did not restrain them. The contact sustained injuries. The manufacturer was contacted. They sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

While in the passing lane, the consumer drove over some gravel in the road. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit two trees. The front air bags did not deploy. The driver's head became caught between the steering wheel and the dashboard causing injuries to the neck and back. Please provide further details.

Filed Jun 30, 2001 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Speed is a question because the car was struck from an oncoming car averaging somewhere between 35- 45 MPH while I was just starting to put my foot on the gas pedal when we collieded. Neither air bags deployed in my car. I would like to send digital images of the exterior and interior of the car. Please let me know where I can e-mail or send by post office the photos. The estimated damage is about $8,000.-$10,000. In damages. The final report has not yet been filed. The car was not totaled, but should be on the fact that their is apparently a defect in the airbags. I have consulted with an automotive designer ( from ford, previously from gm) who has viewed the photos and has stated that an investigation should be done and that the car is not unrepairable, but the defective airbags should make the car totaled.

Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix airbags

Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V283000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad airbags?

The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most airbags complaints are 1997 (56 complaints), 2004 (28 complaints) and 1994 (24 complaints).

Other 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

Engine 223Electrical 63Transmission 43Steering 35Brakes 28Fuel system 26Visibility 24Lights 23Suspension 16Body 13Acceleration 8Seat belts 7Tires 7Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Seats 2Locks 1

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