2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · MA

My 2000 pontiac grand prix has a fuel pump resistor problem which is quiet common because of it's location. My car broke down 4 times and was towed 3 times through aaa and 1 time out of pocket $300 from outside syracuse to watertown, ny. Plus out of pocket expenses for repairs approx. $425.

Filed May 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 79,879 miles · PA

Car would not turn over. Had to have it towed to a mechanic shop in langhorne pa. The mechanic replaced the entire fuel pump for 800$.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · MI

Driving at freeway speeds the car shuts down totally. At times the car has shut down in traffic, shut down soon after starting, shut down comming to a stop. The radio power flickers, and the fuel pump will not prime during a restart. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pump relay, and the problem still present. I suspect a problem with the key ignition or the theft deterrant module.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Fuel system · 00

2000 pontiac grand prix gtp--car dies with no warning on highway. Had to replace fuel pump resistor. This is a known problem with the car. There is a kit that replaces the old spot where it was located. It should be a recall if it is a knowm problem with a fix!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will shutoff, fuse for fuel pump was replaced, dealership was aware of the problem.*ak

Filed Nov 25, 2001 · Fuel system · IN

Vehicle shutdown without prior warning on several occasions. One time it would not restart. Fuel pump was replaced. This is not the problem. Since then vehicle has not shutdown but occasionally loses power. Has done so when pulling out into traffic.