2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 6%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 6% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was entering hwy 285 northbound when fellow motorist caught my attention that fire was coming out the bottom of my car. Tried to stop but didnt have any brakes, so I put the car in park and jumped out as the flames engulfed the engine compartment of the car. I feel that it was due to a defected recall part that was suppose to prevent what has happen to my car. I was the second owner of this car which was garaged and in immaculate condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10494374, filed 2013-01, 156,977 miles“The ABS harness that clips to the backing plate is coming unclipped on the back plate while making a sharp left hand turn. Its hitting the lower a-frame and coming unclipped. I know this because, my husband is a mechanic, it became unclipped and wrapped around the c.v shaft and tore the clamp off the outer boot and grease went everywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10182015, filed 2007-02, 107,000 miles“I was pulling out to cross busy four lane. A car coming from righe switched lanes and turned in front of me. I applied brakes smartly but did not apply hard enough to slide or squeal tires. After that I continued about a mile and started to brake for a stop light. Brakes felt as if some air was in system (not fully bled). Next I applied again for another light. Condition worsened. By the time I returned to my residence, about three miles away, I had to use emergeny brake. All fluid was gone from master cylinder reservoir. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462826, filed 2012-06, 156,000 miles“I was traveling to work at around 5:30am and started to pass a semi truck when the semi signaled to come over too the passing lane as well to pass a slower moving truck in front of him. I let off the gas pedal and signal for the truck to maneuver into the passing lane. I pressed on the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor and had no stopping power. Then the brake warning light came on, so I turned on my hazard lights to move to the shoulder of the road. I got out and checked the fluid level in the master cylinder to find that there was none visible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461076, filed 2012-06, 149,772 miles“Brake warning light came indicating low fluid level. Upon further investigation it was determined that one of the brake lines had rusted through and was leaking fluid. Vehicle was garage kept, seldom driven in the winter time, has low mileage and no visible surface rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10492182, filed 2013-01, 48,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 10% |
| 2005 | 16 | 11% |
| 2004 | 51 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 7% |
| 1997 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 17 | 22% |
| 1995 | 43 | 25% |
| 1994 | 45 | 21% |
| 1993 | 57 | 44% |
| 1992 | 41 | 36% |
| 1991 | 77 | 45% |
| 1990 | 95 | 54% |
| 1989 | 64 | 46% |
| 1988 | 49 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
151 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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