2000 Pontiac Grand AM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 157about this part
- Share
- 23%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 157 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 23% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11359810, filed 2020-09, 82,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11119762, filed 2018-08, 35 miles“When turning only on drivers side the light doesn't blink like a bulb is burnt out I have replaced more bulbs in this car then all the other cars I have ever owned total. If I hit emergency flasher and turn it off it will work what's up with this I have also notice other Grand Am's on the road that are the same way is this a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10205796, filed 2007-10, 116,000 miles“I am having the same problem as reported to the NHTSA defect investigation # ea02037 and NHTSA recall # 03v327. It just started this year and I called the dealer I bought the car (new) from and I was told it is not part of the recall because the VIN # is not included in the report.”
NHTSA complaint #10342619, filed 2010-07, 132,000 miles“My hazard lights do not work, and neither do my turn signals. I am a full-time college student, who commutes back and forth to school everyday, as well as my part-time job. I have always had trouble with my hazard lights/ lights, since I purchased my car, but now they have quit working all together. I am afraid if my cars ever brakes down, I will get hit from behind.”
NHTSA complaint #10209335, filed 2007-11, 99,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V327000Aug 28, 2003Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001, Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10135219Apr 22, 2014This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 12% |
| 2004 | 53 | 18% |
| 2003 | 65 | 20% |
| 2002 | 97 | 25% |
| 2001 | 98 | 18% |
| 2000 | 157 | 23% |
| 1999 | 68 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
130 complaintsBrakes
129 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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