2000 Pontiac Grand AM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 7%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM, 7% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Pontiac Grand Am car bought at wigders livingston, nj both drivers and passengers windows electronic controls broker within hours of each other. First repair was approx $500.00 I am now fighting with dealer to fix 2nd window under Pontiac warranty I see by your website this is not and uncommon problem with this car. Please advise how to get both windows fixed under ther warranty need my first payment credited back to me any help will be appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10052564, filed 2004-01, 58 miles“Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if I had had problems with it I said no because I hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. A month later mine acted up.)”
NHTSA complaint #10093638, filed 2004-10, 75,000 miles“While driving I push the button to lower the driver side electrical window, I heard a popping sound and the glass window do not roll back. Took off door panel and motor does not work, and pieces that hold glass on track broke off.”
NHTSA complaint #10093909, filed 2004-10, 39,089 miles“Both of the outside rearview mirrors on my 2000 Grand Am have become unattached from the doors. I have done what I could with epoxy and tape to repair the mirrors but they look terrible. The cost of dealer repair is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10102189, filed 2004-12, 82,000 miles“My driver's side window fell down inside the door after about 2 months of making a strange sound everytime I operated it. The plastic clips that hold it in place had broken. The entire regulator assembly has to be purchased to repair this problem. Mechanic found 3 other sets of broken plastic clips inside the door from 3 previous repairs. I bought the 2000 Grand Am se in 2001 with only 20,000 miles. Now at 53,000 miles this is the 4th time the driver's side window assembly has been replaced. …”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 6% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 89 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 34 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 27 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
157 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsBrakes
129 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsFuel system
49 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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