2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 14%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,500 miles. 25 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2013, my 2000 Grand Prix had smoke coming from the engine compartment while driving down a city street. While stopped at a red light, flames were then coming from under the hood and the whole engine compartment was on fire. The fire department was called and had to rip open the hood with power tools to put out the fire. A week prior I had an oil change and two new front tires put on. The car was a total loss and was towed to a salvage lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10817699, filed 2016-01, 178,000 miles“There have been more than I can count on both hands to the incidents that this care has stalled. It happens unexpectedly and I never know when it is going to happen, but it always seems to happen when I am in the middle of traffic. So, I have to pull over and try and start the car. Which it will start then sputter and stall and die. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326920, filed 2010-04, 92,000 miles“Fire in engine compartment. There is a safety recall on this car. I was not aware of this recall at the time. Have owned this car since 2000. It is at a g.m. Dealer now and has been for 18 days. They say they will do nothing not even someone from their investigating unit will come. I hope there is someone who can help me with this matter. I don't know where to turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10368578, filed 2010-12, 125,000 miles“I was stopped at an intersection when suddenly I noticed smoke coming from inside the hood. So once the light turned green I immediately pulled over and popped the hood to discover a small fire that had began inside the engine. After frantically looking for assistance a local resident used a fire hydrant to extinguish the fire. By the time the fire was put out extensive damage had been done to the engine. However the battery alternator and all other parts remain intact and functional.”
NHTSA complaint #10597658, filed 2014-06, 131,327 miles“Drove to my daughters house to pick her up to go christmas shopping pulled in driveway turned car off took keys in house with me came out about 15 minutes later and car was on fire in engine compartment. Fire department was called and car was a total loss.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
151 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBrakes
28 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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