2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM RECALL - #00V372000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1999 - 8/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2000 |
| # Affected |
216 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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Comments
11/25/2014 - Bernadette Scarnati
I have a 2000 GT, 31k miles, love my Pontiacs so upon discontinuation of production, I bought the Ram Air Inducted hood aftermarket have had minor rear suspension issues but now I'm about to attempt an overwhelming feat by trying to tackle the commonly reported Power drivers seat non funct. issue, another commonly reported "Strange Front End Sound" problem among other minor probs. PLEASE? Any advice, help would be truly appreciated,,,HeLP!!