2000 Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was entering hwy 285 northbound when fellow motorist caught my attention that fire was coming out the bottom of my car. Tried to stop but didnt have any brakes, so I put the car in park and jumped out as the flames engulfed the engine compartment of the car. I feel that it was due to a defected…”
filed Jan 22, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and traction control lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the rotors, brake pads…”
filed Aug 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 21 | 5% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 42 | 5% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 16 | 20% |
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.