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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
225–50K
750–75K
975–100K
32100–150K
14150K+
67 reports with mileage · 177 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports4 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
244 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
I WAS TOLD BY KOONS THAT THE HEAD WAS CRACKED BE EITHER A FAILED THERMOSTAT, GASKET OR A WATER PUMP (ALL REPLACED BY KOONS IN APRIL 2000). ONCE THEY FOUND OUT THE REPLACED ALL THESE ITEMS - THEIR STORY CHANGED TO A THOUSAND OTHER EXCUSES. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A 5 YEAR OLD CAR WITH THE PROPER MAINTENANCE BEING DONE TO I…
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I WAS TOLD BY KOONS THAT THE HEAD WAS CRACKED BE EITHER A FAILED THERMOSTAT, GASKET OR A WATER PUMP (ALL REPLACED BY KOONS IN APRIL 2000). ONCE THEY FOUND OUT THE REPLACED ALL THESE ITEMS - THEIR STORY CHANGED TO A THOUSAND OTHER EXCUSES. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A 5 YEAR OLD CAR WITH THE PROPER MAINTENANCE BEING DONE TO IT CAN BLOW AN ENGINE THAT EASILY. SOMETHING FAILED TO MAKE THE CAR OVERHEAT AND CRACK THE HEAD.
NHTSA ODI #733435
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME FIRST TIME REPLACED AT 19,725 MILES, AT THAT TIME BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (1/98), NOW ON 9/27/00 THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS REPLACED THE FAILED PART, MY CONCERN IS SHOULDN'T THEY REPLACE BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS AT THE SAME TIME…
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REAR LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME FIRST TIME REPLACED AT 19,725 MILES, AT THAT TIME BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (1/98), NOW ON 9/27/00 THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS REPLACED THE FAILED PART, MY CONCERN IS SHOULDN'T THEY REPLACE BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS AT THE SAME TIME, ESPECIALLY FROM A SAFETY PERSPECTIVE, THE DEALERSHIP AND GM WARRANTY PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME IT'S NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS, REPLACING ONE IS OK AND DOESN'T POSE A THREAT FOR SAFETY. IS THIS TRUE AND I AM CONCERNED THAT ONE WHEEL CYCLINDER BECAME DEFECTIVE AGAIN ONLY AFTER 23000 MILES WERE PUT ON THE CAR, THIS CONCERNS ME. THANKS
NHTSA ODI #733034
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2000
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #732398
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2000
Exterior Lighting
THIS STARTED LAST SPRING. NO DASH LIGHTS & NO TAIL LIGHTS. OUT OF WARRANTY SO TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH WHICH HAD 'BURNED'. STARTED AGAIN ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, TURN ON LIGHTS & NO DASH OR TAIL LIGHTS. CALLED MECHANIC AND HE SAID POSSIBLY ANOTHER BAD SWITCH OR A BAD WIRING HARNESS. I CAN'T AFFORD TO …
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THIS STARTED LAST SPRING. NO DASH LIGHTS & NO TAIL LIGHTS. OUT OF WARRANTY SO TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH WHICH HAD 'BURNED'. STARTED AGAIN ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, TURN ON LIGHTS & NO DASH OR TAIL LIGHTS. CALLED MECHANIC AND HE SAID POSSIBLY ANOTHER BAD SWITCH OR A BAD WIRING HARNESS. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING THESE PARTS EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. HELP. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #732252
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BREAKES LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT,THE VEHICLE SLID TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT STOP,AND I SLID THROUGH THE RED LIGHT.NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES OCCURED.ROAD CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE WET FROM A SHOWER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #731435
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BREAKES LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTIND TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT,THE VEHICLE SLID TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT STOP,AND I SLID THROUGH THE RED LIGHT.NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES OCCURED.ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET FROM A SHOWER.
NHTSA ODI #731389
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Suspension
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. NLM
NHTSA ODI #554363
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Unknown Or Other
TWO DEALERS, & TWO INDEPENDENT CANNOT FIND PROBLEM- IT IS INTERMITTENT EVERY 100 MILES OR SO. I HAVE CONTACTED PONTIAC CUST ASST FOUR TIMES AND CEO OF GM - NO RESPONSE.
NHTSA ODI #729641
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
DEALERS FAILING TO NOTIFY ANY ONE OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE, ALSO WHEN THIS PART FAILS DRIVEABILITY AFFECTED INCREASED POLUTION, AND VISABILITY TO PERSONS FOLLOWING FAILED VEHICLE IMPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.
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NHTSA investigations
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