2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 9%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“There are many safety concerns on this vehicle. The first concern is the smoke that comes from under the hood because of the oil leaking on the engine while in motion. To the point I have had to use a hose to cool down the motor. Oil poured out with the water. I have had the prior recalls done and still had leaking after the so called recall was done in 2010. I was told by castle Pontiac (north riverside, il) there was no further repairs they could offer. Even though I showed them the oil continuing to leak after the so called recall was completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786463, filed 2015-10, 140,000 miles“The transmission in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gt has been shifting with a hard shift after about 30-40 minutes of travel. This usually happens after I have come to a full stop or after a slow turn as if when coming off the freeway and merging into traffic. This goes away after I turn the motor off, wait for approx. 10 min. And restart the motor and at times does not return until I travel for a few miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10118416, filed 2005-04, 125,000 miles“I own a 2000 Pontiac gran prix gt. Everytime I drive it, the service engine light comes on and the transmission shifts very hard . This only can be corrected if I pull off the side of the road (which can be very dangerous) and wait several minutes and restart the car. When this happens the RPM's starts to rev up and down constantly whether while driving or setting while in park. I have come close to several wrecks when this happens, especially when the roads are wet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219584, filed 2008-02, 125,000 miles“I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gt about 2yrs. Ago my transmission failed on me. My problem was diagnosed by a ase certified master mechanic. I wrote a letter to GM about this problem,which wasn't my only GM transmission I have had replaced within a 5 year time frame .I also had to replace one in a 1990 chevy cavalier z24 that was only about 9 years old at the time and I also had to replace the fuel injectors on that as well but that is a whole other story. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180762, filed 2007-01, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
151 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsElectrical system
63 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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