2000 Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,306miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 1% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,306 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times for diagnostic testing, no codes have been detected. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The ABS light had illuminated, the dealer found lack of volts for ebcm, the problem was traced to a faulty relay. The lower intake gasket had ruptured. The horn had stopped working due to a blown fuse. The left power window was slow to roll up. The rear defogger grid shorted out. Updated 01/11/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10144824, filed 2005-12, 28,613 miles“Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of nowhere after I pulled over to check with the car won't turn back on till fuse change and engine start working again after put in mismatch fuse box supposed to match but it different fuse for fuse box”
NHTSA complaint #11463011, filed 2022-05“While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pumping the brakes. Vehicle stopped, and then stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. But, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10089848, filed 2004-08“When driving and upon acceleration consumer noticed vehicle jerked forward. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed transmission sensor went bad, causing the problem. Transmission sensor replaced twice. Also, power steering fluid was leaking, causing poor steering control when driving. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872614, filed 2000-10“File date 5/2/2000 mfr. Involved general motors corp. Nhtsa campaign # 00v116000 mfr. Campaign # 00041 component affected suspension:rear # vehicles affected 23 defect 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. Consequence the bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control. Corrective action dealers will tighten this bolt. ------------------------------ I have to replace the rear wheel bearing on the left rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239410, filed 2008-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 6% |
| 2003 | 35 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
157 complaintsElectrical system
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 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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