2000 Pontiac Grand AM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 129about this part
- Share
- 19%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 129 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 19% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Grand Am. My gas gauge does not work properly. Now, car is stalling and mechanic says it is the fuel pump. Right front window doesn't work. My fans do not work properly and my car overheats constantly. I had 3 sensors bad in my car and had them replaced. Rotors, brake pads and bearings have been replaced constantly.”
NHTSA complaint #10041686, filed 2003-10, 50,000 miles“I have had this vehicle for 14 years & have multiple issues with it in that the ignition switch has been replaced 2 to 3 times in the first 3 years of owning the car and never did work property; I had to have the intake gasket done & the head gasket done; I too had an issue w/ the ABS light being on and a wire or something was off. Luckily I have a relative who is a mechanic and did not have to endure the upcharge of the dealership however, these were costly expenses none the less. I contacted GM about the ignition switch & was told my VIN was not part of the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609888, filed 2014-07, 10,000 miles“Grinding noises coming from front end. Took to dealer and was told it is a wheel on rim incompatibility. They will not change cause there is no recall on the parts. Was told if I bought new tires and rims it would help. Spent $1300 on tires and rims to still hear the noise. Took it back for the dealer to say they cant help cause of the factory warranty being over and the company that help my extended warranty filed bankrupcy.”
NHTSA complaint #10071068, filed 2004-01, 32,671 miles“I have tried repeatedly to work with general motors regarding repetitive brake and rotor issues on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am....according to my research, there have been numerous complaints bearing resemblance to my issues and GM claims there are no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10010691, filed 2003-03, 13,941 miles“I have had my front rotors replaced after only 9 months (completely rusted) and they still grind and rust from the warped hubs. A relative of mine who is a certified GM mechanic said both the Grand Am & alero both have the warping problem with the hub & rotors and GM is aware of it but will not issue a recall or notice of defect. Without replacement excessive rusting will cause issues with your breaks and possibly complete damage to the hub.”
NHTSA complaint #10029337, filed 2003-07, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10111927Feb 12, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 19 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 6% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 68 | 13% |
| 2000 | 129 | 19% |
| 1999 | 219 | 26% |
| 1998 | 38 | 22% |
| 1997 | 71 | 19% |
| 1996 | 64 | 14% |
| 1995 | 77 | 19% |
| 1994 | 65 | 17% |
| 1993 | 48 | 24% |
| 1992 | 34 | 20% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
157 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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