Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 588 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-26
Owners notified
2016-02-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer 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 engine’s 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 campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-08
Owners notified
2009-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S 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 campaignNHTSA 08V118000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
207,542
Reported to NHTSA
2008-03-12
Owners notified
2008-04-28

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V283000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
111
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-21
Owners notified
1999-10-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THIS UNDERSIZED ORIFICE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine73170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling72100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4391,730 mi
Electrical system37116,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2960,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1870,000 mi
Steering1454,000 mi
Suspension1370,000 mi
Unknown or other13125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1065,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1045,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline8100,000 mi
Power train889,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8107,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion846,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls841,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood7116,000 mi
Exterior lighting7130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7127,000 mi
Air bags: frontal680,000 mi
Service brakes6110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic619,513 mi
Air bags5108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5104,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner530,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights557,500 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch5123,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights530,000 mi
Seat belts598,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system552,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe439,181 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump478,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly439,181 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack476,700 mi
Structure419,513 mi
Tires4130,523 mi
Electrical system: wiring325 mi
Equipment: electrical3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery399,347 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system319,513 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3—
Structure: body3110,000 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Structure: body: trunk lid330,000 mi
Suspension: front325,300 mi
Tires: tread/belt340,300 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module270,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash263,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger2130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch251,785 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices2100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads225,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor225,800 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2100,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Wheels: rim2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module165,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk183,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor171,700 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.119,513 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights151,785 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights151,785 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal176,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1108,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other192,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Interior lighting119,513 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter183,450 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission158,900 mi
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1—
Seat belts: front180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner127,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module126,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device144,900 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars125,300 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1150,000 mi
Visibility166,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core167,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior164,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels119,513 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.