2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15v701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. *smd the consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that made them useless and the power steering assist and failed. Also, the rear valve cover was leaking.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: loss of power steering
7 of the 461 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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
Driving home around 5 30 in the evening, exited off the garden state parkway at exit 91. Came up to the first light and the service engine soon light came on and flashed a couple of times. After that there was a puff of white smoke that came from the hood. Then the light went out. At this point I was about a 1/2 mile from home. As I continued to drive the car began to hesitate. Turning onto the street I live off the car died, no steering, no brakes, nothing. I had to forcibly turn the steering wheel, avoiding on coming traffic and luckily without incident steered the car into a vacant rite aid. Where I pulled the keys out of the ignition and exited the car. Popped the hood and saw a flame spark around the plastic supercharger cover. After seeing the flames I ran as far as possible and called 911. Police and fire department arrived shortly after. The car's engine was completely engulfed in flames. I am lucky that I was not injured, imagine if I was traveling on the parkway and the car died out. I might not be typing this letter right now! Something for gm to think about. Stop the problem now.
Steering is hard to turn at low speeds. Have heard popping sounds. Power steering fluid is good. When braking car pulls to the left, when letting off the brake the steer wheel turns. Lost steering all together after popping again occurred; steering wheel snapped and spun freely. Lost all control of car.
The power steering failed.
Consumer states when slowing down to make a turn, vehicle will lose steering power. Unable to turn steering wheel. The vehicle has been serviced 10 times yet the problem still exist, the dealer has been contacted. Nlm
Engine stalls at various speeds and conditions - with subsequent loss of steering and brake power
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
7 of 461 owner complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 0 recalls and 4 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 140Stalling 24Headlights 11Check engine light 8Jerking 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Overheating 7Transmission failure 7Brake failure 6No deployment 5Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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