Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v7010000 (engine and engine cooling) and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine stalls while driving
24 of the 461 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 72 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving 55 MPH, there was a popping noise and the vehicle stalled while pulling into a rest area. There was smoke in and under the hood of the vehicle. The contact coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil spilled and caused the motor to fail. The vehicle was not 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 approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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
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.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,155.
There have been more than I can count on both hands to the incidents that this care has stalled. It happens unexpectedly and I never know when it is going to happen, but it always seems to happen when I am in the middle of traffic. So, I have to pull over and try and start the car. Which it will start then sputter and stall and die. It has had a new computer, 2 new fuel pumps, fuel resistor, fuel relay switches, starter, supercharger, 2 fuse boxes which are a discontinued part that has to come from an auto wrecker, and recently a wire that was frayed behind the fuse box that had something to do with the fuel system. All this has been done within the last 10 months since we purchased the car on payments on june 1, 2009. Needless to say I am not sure as of this last repair if it has corrected the problem. My main concern is if I were driving on a windy mountainous road with no turnouts and the car decided it wanted to stall, where would I go or do. Because a car or big rig could be coming around the turn and not even know I was stopped. My life and any other drivers or passengers would be in jeopardy of being injured and/or killed. This car to me is very unsafe and I am stuck with payments and don't know what to do about the problems we have had or even if it has been resolved.
I was driving and my engine caught on fire. I was able to stop the vehicle and put out fire. Insurance company states engine fires was covered under my insurance, but only corrected what melted(engine cover, oil filler/cap, gasket cover, plugs and wiring). I still do not have any idea what started the fire or whether or not the fire will happen again. My engine is stalling and it still smell like something is burning.
Trac light comes on, tac goes to 0, car stalls. This could easily result in us being rear ended. The car is moving along and just stops. Replaced computer and ignition module problem still persist. Garage and dealer is unsure of the problem. At this point it is process of elimination costing us a lot of money.
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating, the engine stalled. This occurred 9 or 10 times in the past month. Two dealers have been unable to repair the problem. The first dealer replaced the crankshaft censor, however the problem recurred. A second dealer was also unable to determine the cause of the problem. The contact expressed concerned about the possibility of a future accident due to this problem.
While driving 35 MPH vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. After several attempts to restart the vehicle consumer called for a tow truck. Dealer examined the vehicle, and determined that a new transmission was needed.
First day I had my new/used grand prix, only 30,000 miles, the engine stalled several times. While in park idiling and while driving 65mph on freeway. Took the dealer 2 days to fix it and they put 50 miles on my car.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
- This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
24 of 461 owner complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 3 recalls and 72 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 140Headlights 11Check engine light 8Jerking 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Overheating 7Power steering loss 7Transmission failure 7Brake failure 6No deployment 5Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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