NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,909 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am fuel system problems

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 012014

Grand Am

  • 136,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that when the vehicle stalled a strong odor of fuel emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Donna, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 182014

Grand Am

  • 142,000 miles
Electrical issues big time: (so far, these are the issues I have found) blinkers & hazards randomly work, smell burning wires, ignition switch problems when trying to get car to start, gear shift sticks when attempting to take it out of park to reverse, smell fuel & low coolant button comes on but cannot determine leaks. "I'm being told by GM's customer service department that I have to go to a certified GM repair shop, pay out of pocket for the diagnose of issues which isn't going to be cheap, and then submit the information back to GM who may or may not fix it"!?!"! if they don't, I'm stuck with the bill!!! which is going to cost me thousands to fix, because I can't sell it with all the issues." "as a single mother of two, I am highly appalled by this!! with all these recalls from GM, makes me wondering what else will go wrong with this vehicle, I "pinched pennies" and we went without necessaries to purchase said vehicle for my 17 yr old daughter. I pray for my two daughter's safety and the passengers that may ride with her everyday, I can only hope GM will add her "VIN" to the recall list and fix all problems, so I don't end up at anyone's funeral, as a result of GM's several years of failure to provide consumers with the big mistakes they made."

- Dorr, MI, USA

problem #9

Jan 012006

Grand Am

  • miles
Had the car for about one year. Bought used, no history of the car. Had to replace the fuel pump, fuel filter less then a year of purchase. Having this gas smell when the ac is on. With the phoenix weather there is not one day you can't live without an ac. The smell gets so bad that your clothes and hair smell when you get out of the car. I have three kids one toddler that I hate to have them get sick from it. I believe it is harmful to them.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #8

Dec 222003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1. the vehicle has had a gas smell since purchase in 03. I had it into dealership whom said there was no problem. I found out from internet pages this is a common intake seal problem that should have been repaired while under 2 year extended warranty. Smell of gas has made persons sick. 2. fan control switch fails and only works on #3 setting or higher. 3. turn indicators fail intermittently. 4. electronics computer fails intermittently and has to be reset by turning the car off and restarting. (was this made by microsoft?).

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 052005

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact states intermittently vehicle will not start. This has been happening for two years. He can jump start the vehicle and it will start for approximately one month. The contact replaced the fuse and relay for the fuel pump. The dealership replaced the battery, but this did not correct the problem. The vehicle is at the dealership and they are unable to diagnose the problem. They state the fuel pump may not be getting enough power. There have been no further repairs made at this time.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #6

Jul 212005

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
Malfunction of the fuel system on my 2000 Grand Am.the problem has happen 3 times to the car.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #5

Feb 222004

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I took my car in because it wouldn't crank. After three weeks, the mechanic said it was because it didn't have any gas in it!! the gas gauge said it had 3/4 tank. He replaced a sensor for the fuel tank and said that would take care of it. Four days later, it's doing it again!!! I've seen where there have been several other complaints of the same type. Why hasn't there been a recall to fix this? this is a safety issue since it would leave people stranded without any warning!

- Kosciusko, MS, USA

problem #4

May 152003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving the gas gauge would indicate the incorrect amount of fuel. The vehicle shut off going 58 mph with no warning lights to indicate the vehicle was about to run out of fuel.

- Bloomville, OH, USA

problem #3

Nov 122000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes will not hold when being applied, and vehicle does not stop. Consumer stated part was replaced 7 times. Problem still reoccurring.. vehicle also had a suspension problem, the battery was replaced, and consumer was complaing of poor acceleration, dealer replaced the PCV valve and filter.

- Secaucus, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 232000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS lights and "warning" lights are coming on dashboard, and there is vibration coming from vehicle during normal operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and has replaced brake rotors and front wheel bearings. *akthe steering wheel shakes and the vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are applied. The vehicle fuel milage was poor about 17 mpg, also the speaker and alternator are noisy.

- Belfast, NY, USA

problem #1

May 142001

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer took car to dealer because car would not crank. Dealer told consumer fuel module was leaking onto motor.

- Normangee, TX, USA

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