Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
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).
4 years after I bought my Grand AM 2000 I was in an accident and my air bags did not deploy I didnt know there was a recall for that, any way recently I had to replace the switch ignition because the key got stuck and couldnt get oit out. Then just last week the car would not start and it was the faulty ignition switch I paid $380.00 out of ny pocket and I want a refund because there is a recall 140350 for the ignition switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. While driving 35 MPH, the security light on the instrument panel illuminated without warning. It was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted and the security light flashed once again. The contact also stated that the turn signals stopped working. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. While driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hazard switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that the security warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the hazard lights and turn signals became inoperable intermittently. The contact mentioned that there was an abnormal noise coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
My turn signals are no longer working. I found that if I pushed the hazards button, it would make the turn signals work. His worked for a while (about 6 months) but now I do not have functioning hazard lights or turn signals. This happened while I was driving posing a very dangerous situation.
Pontiac has a recall issued for over 600,000 Pontiac Grand ams for the hazard warning flasher and blinker signal. In August, I contacted Pontiac customer service and they told me a recall notice would be issued for my vehicle but the parts were not ready yet and it would be a few months. I had to replace the hazard warning switch because my flashers and blinkers stopped working and the dealership made me pay for it because they said they had no info on the recall yet. Now I AM having the same problem with my vehicle again and not only does the dealership deny that there is a recall for my vehicle but Pontiac customer service says there is no recall for my vehicle. They had no trouble finding the original recall notice but now they deny it exists. They have never sent me a recall notice, although they have sent a notice to my wife who also has a Pontiac Grand AM of the same year as mine! …
My turn indicators did not always work and clicked intermittently. Found NHTSA campaign id number : 03V327000 mfr's report date : aug 27, 2003 component: exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch took the car to dealership and they told me there was no recall, when I threatened legal action, they said they found a voluntary fix, not at all the same as a recall. I got the car back and the indicators worked, but when turned off, they continued to click intermittently. Dealer refused to fix. On 9/26 the dash started smoking when I used the turn indicator so I took the car in and the dealer charged me $345.15 for the repair. They replaced the turn signal switch in the tree. They said it was shorting. Greg meyer service manager at pierson agreed that Pontiac should pay, but said his hands were tied. He suggested I file this complaint. …
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM and while driving at any speed I found the use of the turn signal either left or right were intermittent. I took the car to a dealer and had the problem verified by a mechanic at the dealership . I was informed that even though there had been a recall on this problem for my make and model that my VIN was not included . I contacted GM and was told that there was in fact a recall with this problem ,reference GM recall#03043 and NHTSA campaign #03V327000 but my VIN was not on the list and there was nothing else they would do for me . The dealer quoted me a total cost of repair of 120.00 even thought the same defect was repaired on similar cars same make and model and year as mine and cost was picked up by GM. This is a safety feature defect with the hazard warning switches.
I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM se recently, I had paid out of pocket to get my "hazard warning switch," replaced because the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. NHTSA put out a recall on 08/28/03, recall #03V327000. I took my vehicle to a GM dealer in hawaii in an attempt to get the part replaced under recall. The dealership did not honor the recall request and stated that I must pay out of pocket. I then took my vehicle to an ase certified mechanic repair shop and had the needed repairs done. I paid $98.36 out of my pocket for the part and labor. On 4/18/07 I called GM ([phone]) to request reimbursement for what I paid out. GM refused to pay. I AM now seeking reimbursement for the monies I had to pay out. Are you able to assist me with this problem?
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.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Turn signal failures
GM conducted a recall (NHTSA recall number 03V327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from February 2000 through May 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu…
Turn signal failures
By letter dated August 27, 2003, GM notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 03V327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 Chevrolet malibu, Oldsmobile alero, and Pontiac grand am.GM's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning February 1, 2000 through May 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and February 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001 (malibu).GM reports that turn…
Headlight complaints in other Grand AM years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
NHTSA has 157 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 23% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is hazard flashing warning lights › switch (46 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Pontiac Grand AM headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 03V-327 (switch, Aug 28, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Grand AM headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to lights 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.