Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a communication failure and a fuse may need to be replaced. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 00v228000 (seat belts) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failed inspection and the contact was waiting to determine if they would provide a dealer to service the two recall repairs and diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems
63 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000.
- owner complaints
- 63
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Ignition10
- Wiring: front underhood7
- Wiring3
- Wiring: interior/under dash2
- Ignition: module2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
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Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Loss of brake lamp illumination
The agency's analysis of gm's complaint and warranty data for the subject vehicles, including a comparison with other agency and manufacturer data pertaining to other vehicle brake lamp investigations, indicated a low failure history for the subject vehicles.this investigation included a review and analysis of data for relevant brake lamp malfunctions that require replacement of the multifunction switch (mfs) module.the hazard warning switch is an integral part of the mfs module.other components that affect brake lamp illumination such as wiring, bulb sockets, and the plunger-type brake lamp switch, were not a part of this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Have to insert wire into the column so you can remove the key, I think its the interlock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while parking, the front of the vehicle near the windshield caught fire under the hood. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering became difficult to turn. Also, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was difficult to stop. The vehicle was able to be pulled over and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 04/22/2016*lj
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he had replaced the alternator, battery terminal, battery and various other parts in the vehicle to prevent the failure from recurring. The contact also stated that the vehicle caught fire after starting the ignition. A fire report was filed. The contact extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving at 5 MPH and making a turn, the low and high beam lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) on september 11, 2015. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,554.
The car just shuts off with no warning.
Key will shut off engine, but we cannot remove key from column.... We are in constant fear someone will notice key in ignition and steal vehicle.
I was driving along,and suddenly without warning,the engine died...naturally the power steering and power brakes didn't work, but I managed to get the car over to the curb. I tried to start it and it started just fine, so I took it home, I was nervous after that driving it ! Because after that it continued to stall several more times when I was driving it, I never knew when it would happen. So I couldn't go out of town in it that's for sure ! I spent quite a bit of money for mechanics to work on it, but since it didn't show a code of any kind, no one could fix it for me. I loved the car, but I traded it off because no body could fix it. I just can't believe that it was not included in that recall for the ignition switch. Just thought I would let you know about this...thanks
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical
Does the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (107 complaints), 1997 (88 complaints) and 2007 (68 complaints).
Other 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Engine 223Transmission 43Steering 35Brakes 28Fuel system 26Visibility 24Lights 23Suspension 16Body 13Airbags 11Acceleration 8Seat belts 7Tires 7Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Seats 2Locks 1
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