Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Pontiac Grand AM owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
It is my belief that this vehicle May also have had a ignition switch problem like later models. I believe that looking into these faulty ignition switches in earlier models should be investigated. For the last 3.5 years I have just explained my daughters accident as just an automobile accident, but after seeing some of the crash scene photos from a newer vehicle accidents they seem too familiar to what my daughters accident looked like. The airbags were never deployed, the ABS brakes did not work, the skid marks showed no sign of braking only sliding. If you investigate fatality accidents with earlier model GM cars the death toll will most likely be greater than the 13 that GM is currently admitting to. Please investigate older model cars so that people who have lost loved ones can have real closure and not just speculation.
My car has been in the shop repeatedly for the brakes grinding and shaking when I brake. The rotors have been replaced twice for rusting and warping and the brakes once, under warranty. I have had water leaks, my dash has been replaced for warping, 2 door panels have been replaced for warping. I have 2 more that need to be replaced, but the dealership says "it's a common problem, but it's not covered under the extended warranty". I have lots of wind noise. A rotten egg smell in my car when driving it. I took my car to the dealer last week and they replaced a gasket/seal for a intake gasket leak. I went to pick up my car and it reeked of gasoline. They kept it another day and had to replace my fuel regulator. Now I cannot keep my windows closed because there is a odor of gas in my car, which causes my eyes to burn and water and my throat to burn. …
I purchased my 2000 Pontiac Grand AM used. I've had it 3 years and have had break problems for at least 2 of the 3 years. My mechanic can not find any reason why I've had so many problems and when I spoke with Pontiac headquarters they informed me that since I did not have a documented case through a car dealership there was nothing they could do. I informed them that my private mechanic kept detail records but Pontiac informed me that even if I did use a dealership the problems I'm having are part of the normal wear and tear of a vehicle. My breaks have been grinding, squealing, thumping and now the whole front end is creaking. I've gone through several pairs of breaks front and back. I've gotten new rotors, have had the rotors cut. I've gotten new calipers but this still hasn't fixed my problem. At times I feel I AM riding in an unsafe vehicle. …
2000 Pontiac Grand AM, plastic connector used to attach cruise control to throttle-body broke and became lodged, resulting in the throttle being held open. After turning a corner and letting off the gas pedal the car continued to accelerate. I applied brake which partially slowed the car but not enough to stop. I was able to navigate through a red light at which point I had to put the car in neutral and turn the key off to coast out of the way of other motorist. After fighting to get the car stopped and steering into a parking lot I was able to quickly determine the cause. The plastic fitting used to connect the cruise control was wedged between the brace and throttle holding the butterfly 3/4 of the way open, which was roughly 5K RPM. After fighting with the throttle and plastic I was able to free it and tie the cable out of the way. …
I have after market rims with sumitomo htr+ 225/40zr18 tires. On my way traveling to california from louisiana my rear tire blew out causing my rim to crack and it also scrached up the lower right half of my car, it cost me $600.00 to replace the rim and tire and now I have a bubble forming in my front driver side tire I think that the company who makes this tire should refund me the money I spent to replace the rim and tire, fix the damage to my car, and also give me a replacement for the one with the bubble. Something needs to be done because im not the only one this has happened to my frind has the same exact tires and his did the same thing only he was at a stop light when it happened.these tires are not cheap and I still have to repaire the body damage. Thank you from a concered soldier of the army.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. While driving, the contact stated that the steering wheel pulled out from its frame. A local mechanic diagnosed that the engine cradle/k-frame cross member was covered with rust and broke. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileage was under 60,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 9/13/11 updated 2/21/12
Passenger side tire area of my 2000 Pontiac Grand AM started making a clunking noise. Upon inspection, the engine cradle/k-frame crossmember was found to be extremely rusted in several places and where the rack and pinion steering bolts to it on the passenger side was completely rusted through and broke.
Seat back on driver's side of my vehicle collapsed. Clear coat is chipping off the roof despite regular washing and hard coat waxing. Rattle in the door and front end like there's a loose motor mount.
Water was leaking around the front windshield molding inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two separate glass repair shops and two separate dealers and neither of them could locate the problem.
The tires are very weak and are not very "durable." from the experience I've had, I don't feel safe with the tires and wheels on my car. Every time I'm driving somewhere and encounter everyday road conditions, I'm scared to find a flat, popped tire; or blowout. I've had the exterior black lining fixed 2 times and I'm not happy it is happening again! The rear windshield weather strip is separating. The lower body mold is comiing off the body around the entire vehicle. A suspension cover part doesn't fit, has been to dave cross service dept. Where car spent 4 days and said to be repaired, I got my car back and it was worse than when it went there. Whoever has replaced the front bumper is a complete moron! It isn't lined up with the proper things! The driver side is lower than the passenger side. The car sounds like it is going to fall apart on a perfect road! …
Related recalls
Structure › Body
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Body complaints in other Grand AM years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the body & structure of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 4% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is body (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Pontiac Grand AM body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-140 (body, May 18, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand AM body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury and 1 death to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.