2000 Pontiac Grand Prix exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15v701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. *smd the consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that…”
filed Sep 19, 2016
“There are many safety concerns on this vehicle. The first concern is the smoke that comes from under the hood because of the oil leaking on the engine while in motion. To the point I have had to use a hose to cool down the motor. Oil poured out with the water. I have had the prior recalls done and…”
filed Oct 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 29 | 20% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 92 | 42% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 48 | 20% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 149 | 18% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.