The 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal and plastic fragments into the cabin.
An oil leak onto the hot exhaust manifold is the second concern: engine oil dripping onto the manifold surface can ignite and start an engine fire. On the restraint side, certain seatbelt buckles may not hold under the load of a crash, releasing the belt and leaving the occupant unrestrained at the moment of impact.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil may leak onto the hot exhaust manifold through the front valve cover gasket, creating a fire risk. Previous repair attempts did not fully eliminate this problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front valve cover and gasket to stop the oil leak and eliminate the fire risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some seat belt buckles may fail to withstand crash forces. If a buckle fails during a collision, the occupant could be thrown forward, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
The suspect buckle assembly will be replaced with one that meets safety standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side air bag inflator has a smaller-than-designed opening. During a crash deployment, this can cause the inflator to explode, sending metal and plastic debris into the cabin.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger side air bag modules with properly designed units.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
