2000 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Electrical system › IgnitionCovers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more
Reported issue: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003…
Possible consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › SwitchCovers: Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001, Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Possible consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
- Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.
Possible consequence: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
- Structure › BodyCovers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2000, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
- Suspension › RearCovers: Pontiac Grand AM 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly.
Possible consequence: The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten this bolt.
← 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.