2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 2000 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 675 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 235 | 376 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Prizm | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 157 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 130 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 118 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 111 |
| Visibility | 2 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 35 |
| Steering | 0 | 34 |
| Suspension | 0 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 49 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2000 Chevrolet Prizm
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.