2000 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 36 complaints for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering seized and caused the steering wheel to lock. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The contact sustained injuries to the spine and pelvis, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.
Power steering seizes when trying to make left turns. Come to find out that this is due to the rack and pinion having faulty bearings which was recalled back in 1996-1998. The car still has the same problems in 2000 models.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Engine 218 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Transmission 34 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Lighting 29 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints