2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 16%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 45 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive oil leak from the top of the engine. Valve cover gaskets and intake gaskets leaking oil directly on to the manifold I smell it burning every time I drive it and there is a visable puddle of oil on the top of the engine”
NHTSA complaint #11133013, filed 2018-10, 223,209 miles“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“A while back there was a recall on the Pontiac Grand Prix years 2000 - 2004 if im not mistaken due to oil leak causing an engine fire. I just bought this car from a private owner and was wondering if this was the problem. It seems that when I put oil in it is does leak on to the ground but with how much oil I put it in already doesnt explain where the rest of it went, id say about 5 quarts in a day. I just dont want to be driving and suddenly have the engine catch fire if this is the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11076271, filed 2018-03, 150,000 miles“My vehicle was parked. The engine compartment went into flames. I have had no precious engine issues and though it has a lot of miles on the care it has been kept up well. All my fluids were at appropriate levels. The fire destroyed my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10608784, filed 2014-07, 240,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10129073Jan 18, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | 13% |
| 2007 | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 | 14 | 9% |
| 2004 | 98 | 22% |
| 2003 | 31 | 29% |
| 2002 | 86 | 26% |
| 2001 | 65 | 21% |
| 2000 | 73 | 16% |
| 1999 | 50 | 12% |
| 1998 | 33 | 7% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
151 complaintsElectrical system
63 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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