2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: jerking or lurching

8 of the 461 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 79,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2008
5
2007
7
2006
4
2005
6
2004
4
2002
2
2001
2
2000
8
1999
3
1998
3
1997
4
1995
1
1994
1
1993
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 89,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine rpms increased as the engine roared. The contact also stated that the vehicle surged forward and jerked. As a result, the brake pedal was depressed in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that three unknown sensors from the transmission needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the steering rack and pinion became detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated was driving approximately 25 MPH when the vehicle began jerking abnormally as the vehicle attempted to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Transmission · WA

Check engine light came one. Car was shifting hard and "jerking." pulled in to a nearby repair shop and two diagnostic codes were found relating to the transmission. One related to the pressure control solenoid and the other "long shift w/ max adapt". They suggested I take it to a transmission shop. I then took the vehicle to my regular mechanic, he could not duplicate the problem nor could he find anything wrong at that time. He also suggested I take it to a shop specializing in transmissions. I did. They also could not duplcate the problem or find anything other than metal shavings in the pan. They suggested I have the transmission completely rebuilt at a cost of over $2,100.00.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · MI

2000 pontiac gran prix. Approx 80,000 miles. Vehicle jerks during gradual acceleration. Ponitac dealer diagnosed problem as bad pressure control solenoid and bad tcc solenoid. Parts and service to cost $700.00. Not acceptable for a 4 year old vehicle.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · TN

Car has erratic shifting, jerks when accelerating. Taken to dealership and diagnosed as pressure control solenoid. When the trans pan was taken off there was significant amounts of metal shavings. The trasnmission was then taken apart and found that the clutch and many gears were damaged because of the metal. Gm was contacted for assistance and they said they wouldn't guarantee there defective parts because they can not determine how the previous owner took care of the car.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · IN

Automatic transmission sensor failed which caused transmission to hesitate when shifting gears while driving. *ak the transmission shifted hard every time and there would be a hard jerk. (line pressure rise problem/needed valve body repairs) *scc

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · NY

2000 pontiac grand prix gtp has 42,000 miles. We purchased this vehicle new in january of 2000. No sign of transmission failure. Going from a stop loud clanking noise, car jerked 3 or 4 times. 5 minutes later after another stop sign the car did the same thing again. I stopped to a repair station, when I put the car in park it makes an awful grinding noise while idling. The service technician took the car for a drive and said to get it to a gm dealer because the transmission is going. I was told this should not have happened on a car that only has 42,000 miles on it. As I am looking through the consumer affairs complaint data base I am seeing 9 complaints that are quite similar. How many complaints does it take till this transmission problem is recalled? I paid $27,000.00 for my car 3 1/2 years ago and should not have to put $2,000.00 into it already. I purchase new cars simply because of feeling secure knowing that I take care of my cars with regular oil changes and maintenance and would not have to worry about any major repairs. I would like this resolved by gm repairing my vehicle at their expense.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Transmission · PA

Dirve unit made a loud knocking sound twice while accelerating from a stop light. The vehical jerked badly twice, so hard I thought I had been hit in the rear end. If other cars were following behind they could have hit the car because thie jerking was so violent the car had suddenly stopped and then accelerated several times, without any brake light warning. After initial incident, metal grinding and knocking noises from the underside of the vehicle were heard. This metal knocking sound is not a constant noise. Dealer repair is wright pontiac in wexford, pa. After one week of having still not sure what is wrong. Will tear down the power train today to identify exact cause.