Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Pontiac Grand AM

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 939 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V327000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
670,740
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-28
Owners notified
2004-02-05

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V372000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
216
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-13
Owners notified
2000-12-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.

Safety risk

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V140000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
487,400
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-18
Owners notified
2000-06-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V116000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-18
Owners notified
2000-05-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM TO THE LEFT REAR KNUCKLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS DURING ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

THE BOLT COULD BACK COMPLETELY OUT OF THE JOINT AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THIS BOLT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system8389,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch4670,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal4368,179 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4327,065 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3830,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3555,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3245,000 mi
Exterior lighting28109,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2850,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1962,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1860,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1879,000 mi
Air bags17126,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1640,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1655,568 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1550,000 mi
Steering15100,000 mi
Tires1513,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1450,000 mi
Suspension: front1445,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1338,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1245,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1269,480 mi
Electrical system: ignition1190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1173,000 mi
Engine1084,358 mi
Unknown or other10124,413 mi
Vehicle speed control1028,613 mi
Power train: automatic transmission854,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch715,000 mi
Suspension749,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit643,000 mi
Power train686,500 mi
Structure654,000 mi
Structure: body6147,751 mi
Structure: frame and members660,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs682,000 mi
Wheels632,671 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery544,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Equipment552,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5—
Seats546,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor5—
Suspension: rear537,000 mi
Visibility: windshield5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers492,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan447,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system415,000 mi
Service brakes410,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads439,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system433,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections457,990 mi
Steering: rack and pinion475,932 mi
Structure: body: door4—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing4—
Wheels: rim447,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring365,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights348,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump350,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner356,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Structure: body: trunk lid346,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior382,000 mi
Child seat2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel270,000 mi
Electrical system: horn228,613 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)2108,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner264,390 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices254,986 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights230,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail242,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock275,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor252,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump271,024 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor275,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control152,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility143,555 mi
Equipment: electrical149,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings160,000 mi
Fuel system, other173,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system148,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1—
Latches/locks/linkages1118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts155,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock140,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module128,613 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack110,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility1—
Visibility/wiper1275,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window128,613 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1140,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear175,932 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices170,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.