Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that when the vehicle stalled a strong odor of fuel emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
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. …
On the date below, I drove to work and parked. My gas gauge read just over 1/4 a tank. When it was time to go home, I got in my car and it wouldn't start. I called a friend and he said it could be out of gas. Luckily, there was a gas station close by, so I bought a gas container and gas. I put the gas in my car and the car started up fine. The gas gauge still read 1/4 a tank. This has also happened to me several times before and it gets really annoying. I will be driving and my gas tank reads 1/8 to 1/2 a tank and my car will die on me. The last time this happened was about a month ago in April 2004. I had to walk 4 miles round trip to get gas. I take real good care of my car as much as I can because I didn't extend my warranty due to lack of money. This happens right at the most inopportune times. …
Passlock failure. Passlock shuts down fuel supply. It is suppose to if the passlock/ignition reports to the computer that the ignition has been tampered with. Hundreds of times passlock comes on and I cannot start my car without waiting and doing the 10 minute procedure. Happened while I was at a 7-11 one time, some unsavory looking characters same over to me, I flashed my pepper spray and cell phone and said I AM calling the police. Luckily they ran off. Also comes on while I AM driving which is extremely dangerous. Car would die completely or run OK if not on a hill or incline. Happened so many times that the fuel pump needed to be replaced at 50,000 miles. Two Pontiac dealers suggested new ignition to be installed to "see" if that will fix it. I will not pay to "see" if that will fix it. …
Electrical issues big time: (so far, these are the issues I have found) blinkers & hazards randomly work, smell burning wires, ignition switch problems when trying to get car to start, gear shift sticks when attempting to take it out of park to reverse, smell fuel & low coolant button comes on but cannot determine leaks. "I'm being told by GM's customer service department that I have to go to a certified GM repair shop, pay out of pocket for the diagnose of issues which isn't going to be cheap, and then submit the information back to GM who May or May not fix it?!?!?! If they don't, I'm stuck with the bill!!! Which is going to cost me thousands to fix, because I can't sell it with all the issues." "as a single mother of two, I AM highly appalled by this!! …
I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM gt that has had a series of electrical problems. It started three weeks ago with my turn signals. After a turn or lane change and the lever returned to its neutral position, the turn signal would click for up to 10 minutes. Then a week later the driver side door power window would not work. Then the car died on me while driving on an interstate. Thank goodness there was no one behind me. Upon review, the dealorship found that a sensor leading to the fuel pump was bad. I had heard about a recall of hazard light/turn signals in Pontiac Grand AM's but after calling GM several times they insist there is not a recall and therefore will not pay any of the $2000.00 in repairs. Please give me any info you can.
This 2000 Grand AM was purchased in jan of 2003 and and has been in the shop twice in 5 months for faulty fuel injectors. There are six fuel injectors and the mechanic said there is no way of knowing if or when the others May go out. It cost over $500 for each repair. This sounds like a problem with this type of automobile. The mechanic also said that he had just worked on two other Grand ams with the same problem. One was brought in twice for fuel injectors and one three times. I read another complaint on this web site addressing the same issue with the same make and year car.there should be a factory recall as it seems this is a widespread problem.
While driving down the interstate at 65 miles per hour my car shut completely off on me. Only by the grace of god was I able to coast over 2 lanes to the side of the road, avoiding having another car run straight into the back of my car. After taking the car to the dealership I was told that I needed to replace my fuel pump module. They stated that this has been happening quite a bit but that a recall has not been done on this part yet. Now, 2 years later I AM still having issues with my car now having a gasoline smell every winter because gas is leaking from somewhere and they cannot determine where.
1. The vehicle has had a gas smell since purchase in 03. I had it into dealership whom said there was no problem. I found out from internet pages this is a common intake seal problem that should have been repaired while under 2 year extended warranty. Smell of gas has made persons sick. 2. Fan control switch fails and only works on #3 setting or higher. 3. Turn indicators fail intermittently. 4. Electronics computer fails intermittently and has to be reset by turning the car off and restarting. (was this made by microsoft?).
My fuel gauge hasn't worked for years. I have ran out of gas on a few occasions but now know to use my trip meter, so when I hit 200 miles I need to fill up soon. I also notice it just doesn't stick at a 1/4 of a tank it sometimes flips back and forth from full to empty to full back to empty. It just goes bezerk. It is the sensor and by now I thought there would be a recall but I guess that probably won't happen. It should for GM sake. Pontiac were always good vehicles not anymore when they won't back up what they sell.
NHTSA investigations
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.GM has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this…
Erratic fuel gauge
Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of…
Fuel System complaints in other Grand AM years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 7% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Pontiac Grand AM fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand AM fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to fuel & propulsion system 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.