Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
Replaced passlock cylinder because security light would turn on and unable to start vehicle, engine wanted to turn off when driving , after replacement, had to replace low coolant sensor, now radio, clock, and wipers don't work and car is wanting to stall while driving, battery light comes on and have to put on park at a light and press the gas so it won't stall .
2000 Pontiac Grand AM se1 sedan ... Power window regulators failed because of substandard plastic bracket that breaks and causes the motor to seize. Because of this failure, I cannot roll down any of my windows. I live in the middle of the desert and like to have my windows down. The dealership quoted me $250.00 for each window plus the cost of labor and was told that it would take 2 weeks for the parts and then they would have my car for approx 3 days. I asked about a rental and they said that I would have to pay out of pocket for it if I wanted one. I have researched this and found upwards of 40 some odd complaints on different web sites pertaining to 1998-2004 models with this same issue. I have found after market parts to repair them myself and it will still cost me $400.00 because I have to replace the entire power window regulator and motor for each door. …
My driver's side window fell down inside the door after about 2 months of making a strange sound everytime I operated it. The plastic clips that hold it in place had broken. The entire regulator assembly has to be purchased to repair this problem. Mechanic found 3 other sets of broken plastic clips inside the door from 3 previous repairs. I bought the 2000 Grand AM se in 2001 with only 20,000 miles. Now at 53,000 miles this is the 4th time the driver's side window assembly has been replaced. The repair cost me 423.00, and I was told that it was faulty engineering and would probably have to be replaced every year or two! Also, the front brake drums became warped recently and had to be fixed. As well as engine plugs and another engine component.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated the motor mount had fractured and fell into the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the motor mount was replaced. In addition, the vehicle also had failures with the rack and pinion and when taken to the dealer, it was found that the screws were loose and needed to be tightened to correct the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,932 and the current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 11/29/10 the consumer stated the motor mount failed which LED intake gasket needing to be replaced. The windows would stick on occasions and a times would fall down inside the door. The oil from the engine became mixed with the anti-freeze. Updated 11/30/10
The power window regulators in my 2 door 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. Continue to fail. I have replaced four of the regulators since I have bought the car in 2003. These window regulators cost $112.00 every time they fail. Depending on how and when, these window regulators fail there is a possibility of the glass falling into the door and breaking the glass. When the first one failed, I had to replace the window glass, in return made an additional cost of $120.00. I have spoken with other local owners and they all have had the same troubles with these window regulators. I feel that this issue should be addressed and solved with a redesign of the window regulator system at the cost of general motors.
Dt: the contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times for diagnostic testing, no codes have been detected. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The ABS light had illuminated, the dealer found lack of volts for ebcm, the problem was traced to a faulty relay. The lower intake gasket had ruptured. The horn had stopped working due to a blown fuse. The left power window was slow to roll up. The rear defogger grid shorted out. Updated 01/11/06.
2000 Pontiac Grand AM car bought at wigders livingston, nj both drivers and passengers windows electronic controls broker within hours of each other. First repair was approx $500.00 I AM now fighting with dealer to fix 2nd window under Pontiac warranty I see by your website this is not and uncommon problem with this car. Please advise how to get both windows fixed under ther warranty need my first payment credited back to me any help will be appreciated.
Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if I had had problems with it I said no because I hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. A month later mine acted up.)
While driving I push the button to lower the driver side electrical window, I heard a popping sound and the glass window do not roll back. Took off door panel and motor does not work, and pieces that hold glass on track broke off.
Both of the outside rearview mirrors on my 2000 Grand AM have become unattached from the doors. I have done what I could with epoxy and tape to repair the mirrors but they look terrible. The cost of dealer repair is unacceptable.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Grand AM years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 6% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (28 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Pontiac Grand AM window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
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.