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15V701000 Oct 26, 2015 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chev...

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Mar 20, 2024 Engine 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however after the service the vehicle started but did not idle due to an air intake hose not reinstalled on the vehic...

Mar 20, 2024 Engine 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however after the service the vehicle started but did not idle due to an air intake hose not reinstalled on the vehic...

Nov 5, 2020 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FA...

Nov 5, 2020 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FA...

Jul 20, 2020 Power Train 180,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 180K MILES. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT ON IT OWN I HAVE TO FORCE CAR INTO GEAR BY SPEEDING UP HEARING TRANSMISSION WHINE AND THEN LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL SO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. THIS IS ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS. SO MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHY HAS GM NOT ISSUED A RECALL ...

Jul 20, 2020 Power Train 180,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 180K MILES. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT ON IT OWN I HAVE TO FORCE CAR INTO GEAR BY SPEEDING UP HEARING TRANSMISSION WHINE AND THEN LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL SO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. THIS IS ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS. SO MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHY HAS GM NOT ISSUED A RECALL ...

Jan 4, 2020 Engine 2,178,046 mi

I TOOK MY PONTIAC GTP TO BURLINGAME PUTNAM IN CA BECAUSE I CHECKED ON HERE NHTSA IF I HAD A RECALL AND I DID WHICH WAS FIRE WALL COMPARTMENT RECALL SO WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD MY CAR SERVICED I PICKED IT UP AND ONCE I GOT HOME I NOTICED ONE VALVE COVER WAS REPLACED WHICH WAS ONLY ONE VALVE ...

Jan 4, 2020 Engine 2,178,046 mi

I TOOK MY PONTIAC GTP TO BURLINGAME PUTNAM IN CA BECAUSE I CHECKED ON HERE NHTSA IF I HAD A RECALL AND I DID WHICH WAS FIRE WALL COMPARTMENT RECALL SO WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD MY CAR SERVICED I PICKED IT UP AND ONCE I GOT HOME I NOTICED ONE VALVE COVER WAS REPLACED WHICH WAS ONLY ONE VALVE ...

Aug 7, 2019 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MAUER BUICK GMC (1111 50TH ST, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077) AND A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED...

Aug 7, 2019 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MAUER BUICK GMC (1111 50TH ST, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077) AND A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED...

Oct 2, 2018 Engine 223,209 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. VALVE COVER GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKETS LEAKING OIL DIRECTLY ON TO THE MANIFOLD I SMELL IT BURNING EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT AND THERE IS A VISABLE PUDDLE OF OIL ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE

Oct 2, 2018 Engine 223,209 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. VALVE COVER GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKETS LEAKING OIL DIRECTLY ON TO THE MANIFOLD I SMELL IT BURNING EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT AND THERE IS A VISABLE PUDDLE OF OIL ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE

Jul 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS OR RELEASE WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH. ADDITIONALLY, THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONT...

Jul 2, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS OR RELEASE WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH. ADDITIONALLY, THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONT...

Jul 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS OR RELEASE WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH. ADDITIONALLY, THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONT...

Jul 2, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS OR RELEASE WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH. ADDITIONALLY, THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONT...

Mar 5, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

A WHILE BACK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX YEARS 2000 - 2004 IF IM NOT MISTAKEN DUE TO OIL LEAK CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND WAS WONDERING IF THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT WHEN I PUT OIL IN IT IS DOES LEAK ON TO THE GROUND BUT WITH HOW ...

Mar 5, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

A WHILE BACK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX YEARS 2000 - 2004 IF IM NOT MISTAKEN DUE TO OIL LEAK CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND WAS WONDERING IF THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT WHEN I PUT OIL IN IT IS DOES LEAK ON TO THE GROUND BUT WITH HOW ...

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Dec 14, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Dec 14, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON, THEREBY I LOSE CONTROL OF LL THE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONETS,HAVING TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF GM VEHICLE MADE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR. THERE ARE MANY ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME ...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Aug 3, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Aug 3, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Aug 3, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Aug 3, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION FAILURE AND A FUSE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00...

Dec 8, 2016 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I AM PROBABLY THE 3RD OWNER OF THIS CAR AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THE RECALL EXISTS BECAUSE I WAS SEARCHING FOR A REASON FOR MY CAR TO EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE FIRE THIS PAST MONDAY. AFTER CALLING THE MANUFACTURER, IT APPEARS THAT THE SEARCH FOR CURRENT OWNERS IS NOT IN ...

Dec 8, 2016 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I AM PROBABLY THE 3RD OWNER OF THIS CAR AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THE RECALL EXISTS BECAUSE I WAS SEARCHING FOR A REASON FOR MY CAR TO EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE FIRE THIS PAST MONDAY. AFTER CALLING THE MANUFACTURER, IT APPEARS THAT THE SEARCH FOR CURRENT OWNERS IS NOT IN ...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags 41,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AT DESERT PONITAC, IT APPEARED NOT TO HAVE THE ALARM I WAS TOLD WAS INSTALLED IN THIS CUSTOM CAR OR EVEN AIRBAGS WITHOUT ME EVEN KNOWING-IN THE PAST SEVERAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT MY PERMISSION , GETTING MORE BOLD AND VICIOUS EVEN TO MY OWN HOUSE IN ANAHIEM .CA WHERE...

Nov 7, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AT DESERT PONITAC, IT APPEARED NOT TO HAVE THE ALARM I WAS TOLD WAS INSTALLED IN THIS CUSTOM CAR OR EVEN AIRBAGS WITHOUT ME EVEN KNOWING-IN THE PAST SEVERAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT MY PERMISSION , GETTING MORE BOLD AND VICIOUS EVEN TO MY OWN HOUSE IN ANAHIEM .CA WHERE...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags 41,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AT DESERT PONITAC, IT APPEARED NOT TO HAVE THE ALARM I WAS TOLD WAS INSTALLED IN THIS CUSTOM CAR OR EVEN AIRBAGS WITHOUT ME EVEN KNOWING-IN THE PAST SEVERAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT MY PERMISSION , GETTING MORE BOLD AND VICIOUS EVEN TO MY OWN HOUSE IN ANAHIEM .CA WHERE...

Nov 7, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AT DESERT PONITAC, IT APPEARED NOT TO HAVE THE ALARM I WAS TOLD WAS INSTALLED IN THIS CUSTOM CAR OR EVEN AIRBAGS WITHOUT ME EVEN KNOWING-IN THE PAST SEVERAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT MY PERMISSION , GETTING MORE BOLD AND VICIOUS EVEN TO MY OWN HOUSE IN ANAHIEM .CA WHERE...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine Fire 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING A MILE FROM THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND PARKING AT A BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine Fire 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING A MILE FROM THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND PARKING AT A BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 125,000 mi

IN SEPT 2011 MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIZ BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS PARKED AT FARM CREDIT. I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE SO NO CLAIM WAS FILED. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE C...

Sep 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 125,000 mi

IN SEPT 2011 MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIZ BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS PARKED AT FARM CREDIT. I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE SO NO CLAIM WAS FILED. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE C...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE/ TOTALED, TOWED TO JUNK YARD AND CONSUMER STATES STILL RECEIVES ENGINE OIL DEPOSIT ONTO MANIFOLD EXHAUST RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Sep 22, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE/ TOTALED, TOWED TO JUNK YARD AND CONSUMER STATES STILL RECEIVES ENGINE OIL DEPOSIT ONTO MANIFOLD EXHAUST RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Sep 19, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Steering

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7010000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Steering

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAKS RECALL (15V701) FIX WAS TO REROUTE SPARK PLUG WIRES. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FIRES START ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND NOT SPARK PLUGS WIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGED UP TO THE POINT THA...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7010000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Sep 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 40,000 mi

IN 2000 AND I BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL IN ANYWAY-I ASKED FOR MY BROTHER TO COME TO MY HOME IN 1999 BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT GET OUT OF MY HOME IN ANAHEIM-MY TOYOTA CRESSIDA IN 1990 OR SO HAD BEEN HIT WITH SOMETHING IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANYONE GETTING THE ANAHEIM POLICE OR GO OVE...

Sep 8, 2016 Steering 40,000 mi

IN 2000 AND I BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL IN ANYWAY-I ASKED FOR MY BROTHER TO COME TO MY HOME IN 1999 BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT GET OUT OF MY HOME IN ANAHEIM-MY TOYOTA CRESSIDA IN 1990 OR SO HAD BEEN HIT WITH SOMETHING IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANYONE GETTING THE ANAHEIM POLICE OR GO OVE...

Sep 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 40,000 mi

IN 2000 AND I BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL IN ANYWAY-I ASKED FOR MY BROTHER TO COME TO MY HOME IN 1999 BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT GET OUT OF MY HOME IN ANAHEIM-MY TOYOTA CRESSIDA IN 1990 OR SO HAD BEEN HIT WITH SOMETHING IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANYONE GETTING THE ANAHEIM POLICE OR GO OVE...

Sep 8, 2016 Steering 40,000 mi

IN 2000 AND I BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL IN ANYWAY-I ASKED FOR MY BROTHER TO COME TO MY HOME IN 1999 BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT GET OUT OF MY HOME IN ANAHEIM-MY TOYOTA CRESSIDA IN 1990 OR SO HAD BEEN HIT WITH SOMETHING IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANYONE GETTING THE ANAHEIM POLICE OR GO OVE...

Sep 1, 2016 Engine

TAKATA RECALL MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECENTLY STOPPED GOING IN D ONE DAY I CAME OUTSIDE MY HOUSE AND STARTED MY CAR IT WENT IN REVERSE PERFECTLY FINE JUST WOULDNT GO IN D SO I USED THE MANUAL OPTION OFF 1ST GEAR AND THE GEARS WORKED ONLY FOR A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY ALSO WENT OUT. ON ANOTHER...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECENTLY STOPPED GOING IN D ONE DAY I CAME OUTSIDE MY HOUSE AND STARTED MY CAR IT WENT IN REVERSE PERFECTLY FINE JUST WOULDNT GO IN D SO I USED THE MANUAL OPTION OFF 1ST GEAR AND THE GEARS WORKED ONLY FOR A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY ALSO WENT OUT. ON ANOTHER...

Sep 1, 2016 Engine

TAKATA RECALL MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECENTLY STOPPED GOING IN D ONE DAY I CAME OUTSIDE MY HOUSE AND STARTED MY CAR IT WENT IN REVERSE PERFECTLY FINE JUST WOULDNT GO IN D SO I USED THE MANUAL OPTION OFF 1ST GEAR AND THE GEARS WORKED ONLY FOR A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY ALSO WENT OUT. ON ANOTHER...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECENTLY STOPPED GOING IN D ONE DAY I CAME OUTSIDE MY HOUSE AND STARTED MY CAR IT WENT IN REVERSE PERFECTLY FINE JUST WOULDNT GO IN D SO I USED THE MANUAL OPTION OFF 1ST GEAR AND THE GEARS WORKED ONLY FOR A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY ALSO WENT OUT. ON ANOTHER...

Aug 15, 2016 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A FUEL STATION, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED AND THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFER...

Aug 15, 2016 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A FUEL STATION, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED AND THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFER...

Jul 25, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Jul 25, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash Fire 110,000 mi

ON SEPT 25 2015 I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD. MY CAR WAS NOT DAMAGE THAT BAD BUT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE LATER THAT DAY AND TOTALLY BURNED. A TOTAL LOST. ONCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE I REALIZED THAT IS WHY MY CAR POSSIBLY CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HARD BRAKING. I WAS APPRO...

Jul 13, 2016 Structure Crash Fire 110,000 mi

ON SEPT 25 2015 I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD. MY CAR WAS NOT DAMAGE THAT BAD BUT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE LATER THAT DAY AND TOTALLY BURNED. A TOTAL LOST. ONCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE I REALIZED THAT IS WHY MY CAR POSSIBLY CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HARD BRAKING. I WAS APPRO...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash Fire 110,000 mi

ON SEPT 25 2015 I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD. MY CAR WAS NOT DAMAGE THAT BAD BUT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE LATER THAT DAY AND TOTALLY BURNED. A TOTAL LOST. ONCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE I REALIZED THAT IS WHY MY CAR POSSIBLY CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HARD BRAKING. I WAS APPRO...

Jul 13, 2016 Structure Crash Fire 110,000 mi

ON SEPT 25 2015 I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD. MY CAR WAS NOT DAMAGE THAT BAD BUT MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE LATER THAT DAY AND TOTALLY BURNED. A TOTAL LOST. ONCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE I REALIZED THAT IS WHY MY CAR POSSIBLY CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HARD BRAKING. I WAS APPRO...

Jun 21, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET RECALL PARTS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE PLASTIC "BEAUTY" COVER SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL REDESIGN COVER BECOMES AVAILABLE. *SMD

Jun 21, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET RECALL PARTS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE PLASTIC "BEAUTY" COVER SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL REDESIGN COVER BECOMES AVAILABLE. *SMD

Jun 3, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN DRIVING THIS 2000 PONTIAC AND WAS COMPLAINING OF IT SMELLING "HOT" ALL THE TIME. WE HAD THE SERVICE SHOP TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD, AND HE INSTANTLY SAID, CHECK WITH GM ON A RECALL FOR THESE LEAKY VALVE COVERS"! INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, WE HAD THAT VERY RECALL NOTICE HANGING ON TH...

Jun 3, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN DRIVING THIS 2000 PONTIAC AND WAS COMPLAINING OF IT SMELLING "HOT" ALL THE TIME. WE HAD THE SERVICE SHOP TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD, AND HE INSTANTLY SAID, CHECK WITH GM ON A RECALL FOR THESE LEAKY VALVE COVERS"! INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, WE HAD THAT VERY RECALL NOTICE HANGING ON TH...

Jun 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WAS NUMBER THREE ON THE WAITING LIST ...

Jun 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WAS NUMBER THREE ON THE WAITING LIST ...

May 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR UNLESS THE CROSS THREAD MOTOR MOUNT BOLT WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH...

May 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR UNLESS THE CROSS THREAD MOTOR MOUNT BOLT WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH...

May 13, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART AFTER CONTACTING THEM FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PART TWICE AND THE CONTACT...

May 13, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART AFTER CONTACTING THEM FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PART TWICE AND THE CONTACT...

May 12, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND ROTATING ASSEMBLY CAME THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD GM DENIED THE CONSUMERS REQUEST, BECAUSE THEY CLA...

May 12, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND ROTATING ASSEMBLY CAME THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD GM DENIED THE CONSUMERS REQUEST, BECAUSE THEY CLA...

May 9, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIR, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ALL THE COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE W...

May 9, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIR, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ALL THE COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE W...

Apr 27, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Apr 27, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Apr 20, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN A UNIVERSITY PARKING GARAGE, THE CAR BLEW UP. THIS WAS DUE TO AN OIL LEAK ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Apr 20, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN A UNIVERSITY PARKING GARAGE, THE CAR BLEW UP. THIS WAS DUE TO AN OIL LEAK ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Apr 6, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. NO FURTHER DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTAC...

Apr 6, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. NO FURTHER DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTAC...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE ISSUE DUE TO THE OIL LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) FOR THE FRONT GASKET; HOWEV...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE ISSUE DUE TO THE OIL LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) FOR THE FRONT GASKET; HOWEV...

Apr 1, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Apr 1, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Mar 26, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

HAVE TO INSERT WIRE INTO THE COLUMN SO YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY, I THINK ITS THE INTERLOCK.

Mar 26, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

HAVE TO INSERT WIRE INTO THE COLUMN SO YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY, I THINK ITS THE INTERLOCK.

Mar 22, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 22, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 16, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 16, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 10, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. *JB

Mar 10, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RECALL NOTICE 15-757. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE REPAIR WAS EXPENSIVE. THEY STATED HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM GM. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM T...

Mar 10, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. *JB

Mar 10, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RECALL NOTICE 15-757. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE REPAIR WAS EXPENSIVE. THEY STATED HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM GM. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM T...

Mar 4, 2016 Engine Fire 133,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED IN THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 4, 2016 Engine Fire 133,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED IN THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR VALVE COVER AND GASKET DRIPPED ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR VALVE COVER AND GASKET DRIPPED ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE A...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE A...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT REACHED FOR TH...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE PULLING INTO A REST AREA. THERE WAS SMOKE IN AND UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE A...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE A...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT REACHED FOR TH...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE PULLING INTO A REST AREA. THERE WAS SMOKE IN AND UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine Fire 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine Fire 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE REAR VALVE COVER GASKET WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING OIL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE REAR VALVE COVER GASKET WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING OIL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 12, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Feb 12, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Feb 5, 2016 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 5, 2016 Steering 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 5, 2016 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 5, 2016 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 5, 2016 Steering 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 5, 2016 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Suspension

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Suspension

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL . LEAKS COOLANT PUT IT IN THE LIGHT STAY ON THE STOCKS WHEN PUT NEW WHEN ON HIT A BUMP THEY FALL DOWN PUT GAS IN THE CAR GAS OUT OUT OF THE VENTS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON IN THE CAR.

Feb 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine Fire 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THERE WAS A HOT BURNING ORDER THAT COULD BE SMELLED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine Fire 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THERE WAS A HOT BURNING ORDER THAT COULD BE SMELLED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Jan 22, 2016 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR VALVE COVER LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE TO FIX THE SAME VALVE COVER...THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO BOTH VALVE COVERS. THE FRONT COVER WAS FIXED BUT THEY DID NOT FIX THE REAR VALVE COVER WHICH ALSO LEAKS OIL ONTO THE MANIF...

Jan 22, 2016 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR VALVE COVER LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE TO FIX THE SAME VALVE COVER...THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO BOTH VALVE COVERS. THE FRONT COVER WAS FIXED BUT THEY DID NOT FIX THE REAR VALVE COVER WHICH ALSO LEAKS OIL ONTO THE MANIF...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine Fire 132,403 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine Fire 132,403 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Jan 13, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED NEAR THE ENGINE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGI...

Jan 13, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED NEAR THE ENGINE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGI...

Jan 4, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEV...

Jan 4, 2016 Structure Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Jan 4, 2016 Engine Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Jan 4, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEV...

Jan 4, 2016 Structure Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Jan 4, 2016 Engine Fire 178,000 mi

IN 2013, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, FLAMES WERE THEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND HAD TO RIP OPEN THE HOOD WITH POWER TO...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine Fire 293,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF, RESTARTED, AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ONCE HOME, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATT...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine Fire 293,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF, RESTARTED, AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ONCE HOME, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATT...

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALSO REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALSO REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Dec 22, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYE...

Dec 22, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYE...

Dec 19, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED THREE TIMES-RECALL #15757. I CALLED YOUR HOTLINE YESTERDAY AND GOT THE MOST UNEMPHATIC RESPONSE IN REGARDS TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF OUR ONLY CAR BEING A FIRE HAZARD. THE FACT IS, I HAVE STAGE II LUNG CANCER AND NEED A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE TO DR'S APP...

Dec 19, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED THREE TIMES-RECALL #15757. I CALLED YOUR HOTLINE YESTERDAY AND GOT THE MOST UNEMPHATIC RESPONSE IN REGARDS TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF OUR ONLY CAR BEING A FIRE HAZARD. THE FACT IS, I HAVE STAGE II LUNG CANCER AND NEED A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE TO DR'S APP...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire 184,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CONTACT WITNESSED THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTA...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire 184,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CONTACT WITNESSED THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTA...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE GAUGES FOR THE TEMPERATURE REMAINED AT 160 INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HEATED WHILE ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CO...

Dec 16, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CO...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE GAUGES FOR THE TEMPERATURE REMAINED AT 160 INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HEATED WHILE ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CO...

Dec 16, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CO...

Dec 4, 2015 Engine Fire 344,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE....

Dec 4, 2015 Engine Fire 344,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE....

Nov 29, 2015 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I DROVEFOR A SHORT TIME, LESS THAN A 10 MILE DISTANCE, THEN PULLED INTO A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SO I OPENED THE HOOD, AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE. SO I PUT THE HOOD DOWN, BUT DID NOT CLOSE IT WHILE I GRAB...

Nov 29, 2015 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I DROVEFOR A SHORT TIME, LESS THAN A 10 MILE DISTANCE, THEN PULLED INTO A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SO I OPENED THE HOOD, AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE. SO I PUT THE HOOD DOWN, BUT DID NOT CLOSE IT WHILE I GRAB...

Nov 24, 2015 Power Train Fire 30,000 mi

CONTACTED GM TO TELL THEM I HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN W BODY CARS 1997-2004. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE INTERESTED.

Nov 24, 2015 Power Train Fire 30,000 mi

CONTACTED GM TO TELL THEM I HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN W BODY CARS 1997-2004. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE INTERESTED.

Nov 3, 2015 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY ENGULFED THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Nov 3, 2015 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY ENGULFED THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Oct 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other

INFORMED GENERAL HAS ISSUED 3 RECALLS WHERE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NOT MOVED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. POSSIBLE TO GET GENERAL MOTORS TO CONTACT ME ? WILL CALL BUT WANT TO INFORM YOU OF THEIR LACK OF CONTACTING THE OWNERS OF ANY RECALL.

Oct 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other

INFORMED GENERAL HAS ISSUED 3 RECALLS WHERE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NOT MOVED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. POSSIBLE TO GET GENERAL MOTORS TO CONTACT ME ? WILL CALL BUT WANT TO INFORM YOU OF THEIR LACK OF CONTACTING THE OWNERS OF ANY RECALL.

Oct 27, 2015 Power Train 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Power Train 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THERE ARE MANY SAFETY CONCERNS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST CONCERN IS THE SMOKE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE WHILE IN MOTION. TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO USE A HOSE TO COOL DOWN THE MOTOR. OIL POURED OUT WITH THE WATER. I HAVE HAD THE PRIOR RECALLS DONE AND S...

Oct 24, 2015 Engine Fire 152,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS 2000 GRAND PRIX GT FROM ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL IN JULY 2015. ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE ON 10/20/2015 WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AT OUR RESIDENCE. NEIGHBORS ALERTED US (5-10 MINUTES AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM A FIVE MILE DRIVE TO ENJOY A 35 MINUTE MEAL) THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. FLAMES WER...

Oct 24, 2015 Engine Fire 152,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS 2000 GRAND PRIX GT FROM ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL IN JULY 2015. ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE ON 10/20/2015 WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AT OUR RESIDENCE. NEIGHBORS ALERTED US (5-10 MINUTES AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM A FIVE MILE DRIVE TO ENJOY A 35 MINUTE MEAL) THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. FLAMES WER...

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00005488

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00005488

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 55,554 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR L...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 55,554 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR L...

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Jul 2, 2015 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, IT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO ISSUES OR WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT DID NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THER...

Jul 2, 2015 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, IT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO ISSUES OR WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT DID NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THER...

Jun 19, 2015 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING.

Jun 19, 2015 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING.

May 29, 2015 Engine 183,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS IN...

May 29, 2015 Engine 183,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS IN...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine Fire 291,494 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE SIDING OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine Fire 291,494 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE SIDING OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 26, 2015 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES ON THE HEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS F...

Jan 26, 2015 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES ON THE HEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS F...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, BUT THE SPECIFICS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUF...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, BUT THE SPECIFICS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUF...

Dec 16, 2014 Steering Crash 30,000 mi

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 MED...

Dec 16, 2014 Steering Crash 30,000 mi

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 MED...

Nov 18, 2014 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V118000 (ENGINE A...

Nov 18, 2014 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V118000 (ENGINE A...

Nov 13, 2014 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE ENGINE ROARED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND JERKED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI...

Nov 13, 2014 Power Train 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE ENGINE ROARED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND JERKED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI...

Nov 13, 2014 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE ENGINE ROARED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND JERKED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI...

Nov 13, 2014 Power Train 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE ENGINE ROARED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND JERKED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI...

Oct 2, 2014 Engine Fire 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Oct 2, 2014 Unknown Or Other Fire 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Oct 2, 2014 Engine Fire 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Oct 2, 2014 Unknown Or Other Fire 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

KEY WILL SHUT OFF ENGINE, BUT WE CANNOT REMOVE KEY FROM COLUMN.... WE ARE IN CONSTANT FEAR SOMEONE WILL NOTICE KEY IN IGNITION AND STEAL VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

KEY WILL SHUT OFF ENGINE, BUT WE CANNOT REMOVE KEY FROM COLUMN.... WE ARE IN CONSTANT FEAR SOMEONE WILL NOTICE KEY IN IGNITION AND STEAL VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Engine 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Aug 10, 2014 Electrical System 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Aug 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Aug 10, 2014 Engine 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Aug 10, 2014 Electrical System 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Aug 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,818 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG,AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE ENGINE DIED...NATURALLY THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, BUT I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB. I TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED JUST FINE, SO I TOOK IT HOME, I WAS NERVOUS AFTER THAT DRIVING IT ! BECAUSE AFTER THAT I...

Jul 25, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE BRAKE LINE DUE TO ROAD SALT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO POWER OFF THE VEHICL...

Jul 25, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE BRAKE LINE DUE TO ROAD SALT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO POWER OFF THE VEHICL...

Jul 11, 2014 Engine 131,155 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ...

Jul 11, 2014 Engine 131,155 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ...

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION KEY PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED EVERY TIME SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHUT OFF, AND THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *JB

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION KEY PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED EVERY TIME SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHUT OFF, AND THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *JB

Jul 7, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT INTO FLAMES. I HAVE HAD NO PRECIOUS ENGINE ISSUES AND THOUGH IT HAS A LOT OF MILES ON THE CARE IT HAS BEEN KEPT UP WELL. ALL MY FLUIDS WERE AT APPROPRIATE LEVELS. THE FIRE DESTROYED MY CAR. *JS

Jul 7, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT INTO FLAMES. I HAVE HAD NO PRECIOUS ENGINE ISSUES AND THOUGH IT HAS A LOT OF MILES ON THE CARE IT HAS BEEN KEPT UP WELL. ALL MY FLUIDS WERE AT APPROPRIATE LEVELS. THE FIRE DESTROYED MY CAR. *JS

Jun 11, 2014 Engine Fire 131,327 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN SUDDENLY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOOD. SO ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE THAT HAD BEGAN INSIDE THE ENGINE. AFTER FRANTICALLY LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE A LOCAL RESIDENT USED A FIRE HY...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System Fire 131,327 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN SUDDENLY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOOD. SO ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE THAT HAD BEGAN INSIDE THE ENGINE. AFTER FRANTICALLY LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE A LOCAL RESIDENT USED A FIRE HY...

Jun 11, 2014 Engine Fire 131,327 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN SUDDENLY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOOD. SO ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE THAT HAD BEGAN INSIDE THE ENGINE. AFTER FRANTICALLY LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE A LOCAL RESIDENT USED A FIRE HY...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System Fire 131,327 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN SUDDENLY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOOD. SO ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE THAT HAD BEGAN INSIDE THE ENGINE. AFTER FRANTICALLY LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE A LOCAL RESIDENT USED A FIRE HY...

Jun 3, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WERE LEAKING AND N...

Jun 3, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WERE LEAKING AND N...

Mar 14, 2014 Unknown Or Other Fire 80,000 mi

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW OUR 2000 PONTIAC GP GTP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE NOT RUNNING ON 06/22/04. I NOTIFIED PONTIAC THAT NIGHT. OUR INSURANCE HIRED A FIRE INVESTIGATOR. HE WAS MET AT OUR HOUSE BY A GM REPRESENTATIVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR ADVISED US THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER HE WAS ...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW OUR 2000 PONTIAC GP GTP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE NOT RUNNING ON 06/22/04. I NOTIFIED PONTIAC THAT NIGHT. OUR INSURANCE HIRED A FIRE INVESTIGATOR. HE WAS MET AT OUR HOUSE BY A GM REPRESENTATIVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR ADVISED US THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER HE WAS ...

Mar 14, 2014 Unknown Or Other Fire 80,000 mi

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW OUR 2000 PONTIAC GP GTP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE NOT RUNNING ON 06/22/04. I NOTIFIED PONTIAC THAT NIGHT. OUR INSURANCE HIRED A FIRE INVESTIGATOR. HE WAS MET AT OUR HOUSE BY A GM REPRESENTATIVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR ADVISED US THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER HE WAS ...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW OUR 2000 PONTIAC GP GTP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE NOT RUNNING ON 06/22/04. I NOTIFIED PONTIAC THAT NIGHT. OUR INSURANCE HIRED A FIRE INVESTIGATOR. HE WAS MET AT OUR HOUSE BY A GM REPRESENTATIVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR ADVISED US THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER HE WAS ...

Dec 17, 2013 Engine 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP 3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED SEDAN. THERE IS A STRONG BURNING SMELL THAT CAN BE SMELLED BY ANYONE WHO IS EXITING THE VEHICLE OR STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION. THE "LOW OIL LEVEL" LIGHT IS NOW ILLUMINATED ONLY THREE DAYS AFTER THE SMELL WAS DE...

Dec 17, 2013 Engine 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP 3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED SEDAN. THERE IS A STRONG BURNING SMELL THAT CAN BE SMELLED BY ANYONE WHO IS EXITING THE VEHICLE OR STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION. THE "LOW OIL LEVEL" LIGHT IS NOW ILLUMINATED ONLY THREE DAYS AFTER THE SMELL WAS DE...

Nov 18, 2013 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE REAR STRUT TOWERS HAVE ROTTED THROUGH THE BODY. ABOUT 50% OF THE PLATES REMAIN ATTACHED. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE REAR STRUT TOWERS HAVE ROTTED THROUGH THE BODY. ABOUT 50% OF THE PLATES REMAIN ATTACHED. *TR

Oct 23, 2013 Engine Fire 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND A FIRE HAD ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPA...

Oct 23, 2013 Engine Fire 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND A FIRE HAD ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPA...

Aug 27, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY COASTED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE VE...

Aug 27, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY COASTED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE VE...

Aug 20, 2013 Suspension 131 mi

THE STRUT SPRING SNAPPED OFF FELL ON DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE CAR WAS DISABLED. *TR

Aug 20, 2013 Suspension 131 mi

THE STRUT SPRING SNAPPED OFF FELL ON DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE CAR WAS DISABLED. *TR

Jun 10, 2013 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON MY GRAND PRIX IN 2011. FOR THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINER, TO ALLEGEDLY PREVENT FROM ENGINE FIRE. 6/9/14 I HAD PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO FUEL UP. NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALL OF THE SUDDEN. POPPED THE HOOD. SAW NOTHING BUT FLAME. SHUT THE HOOD, GOT ...

Jun 10, 2013 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON MY GRAND PRIX IN 2011. FOR THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINER, TO ALLEGEDLY PREVENT FROM ENGINE FIRE. 6/9/14 I HAD PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO FUEL UP. NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALL OF THE SUDDEN. POPPED THE HOOD. SAW NOTHING BUT FLAME. SHUT THE HOOD, GOT ...

Apr 9, 2013 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO REFUEL. UNKNOWN IF OIL LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD OR IF DEBRIS CAUGHT FIRE?? FIRE REMAINED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO REFUEL. UNKNOWN IF OIL LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD OR IF DEBRIS CAUGHT FIRE?? FIRE REMAINED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE OUT OF THE BLUE ON A MAIN STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO. I HAD A 6 MONTHS OLD PREGNANT LADY VISITOR FROM SINGAPORE WITH ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. IT WAS TRAUMATIZING SINCE THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WOULDN'T WORK AS WELL, WHILE THE FIRE BECAME BIGGER. THERE WERE LOTS...

Mar 14, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE OUT OF THE BLUE ON A MAIN STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO. I HAD A 6 MONTHS OLD PREGNANT LADY VISITOR FROM SINGAPORE WITH ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. IT WAS TRAUMATIZING SINCE THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WOULDN'T WORK AS WELL, WHILE THE FIRE BECAME BIGGER. THERE WERE LOTS...

Jan 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 156,977 mi

WAS ENTERING HWY 285 NORTHBOUND WHEN FELLOW MOTORIST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION THAT FIRE WAS COMING OUT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. TRIED TO STOP BUT DIDNT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT AS THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. I FEEL THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTED RECA...

Jan 22, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 156,977 mi

WAS ENTERING HWY 285 NORTHBOUND WHEN FELLOW MOTORIST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION THAT FIRE WAS COMING OUT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. TRIED TO STOP BUT DIDNT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT AS THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. I FEEL THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTED RECA...

Jan 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 156,977 mi

WAS ENTERING HWY 285 NORTHBOUND WHEN FELLOW MOTORIST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION THAT FIRE WAS COMING OUT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. TRIED TO STOP BUT DIDNT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT AS THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. I FEEL THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTED RECA...

Jan 22, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 156,977 mi

WAS ENTERING HWY 285 NORTHBOUND WHEN FELLOW MOTORIST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION THAT FIRE WAS COMING OUT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. TRIED TO STOP BUT DIDNT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT AS THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. I FEEL THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTED RECA...

Jan 10, 2013 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME INDICATING LOW FLUID LEVEL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS LEAKING FLUID. VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT, SELDOM DRIVEN IN THE WINTER TIME, HAS LOW MILEAGE AND NO VISIBLE SURFACE RUST. *TR

Jan 10, 2013 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME INDICATING LOW FLUID LEVEL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS LEAKING FLUID. VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT, SELDOM DRIVEN IN THE WINTER TIME, HAS LOW MILEAGE AND NO VISIBLE SURFACE RUST. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Electrical System 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND LATER RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM WOULD MALFUNCTION ACTING AS IF SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE VEHICLE. THE ALARM WOULD SOUND AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK HE...

Dec 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND LATER RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM WOULD MALFUNCTION ACTING AS IF SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE VEHICLE. THE ALARM WOULD SOUND AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK HE...

Dec 19, 2012 Electrical System 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND LATER RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM WOULD MALFUNCTION ACTING AS IF SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE VEHICLE. THE ALARM WOULD SOUND AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK HE...

Dec 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND LATER RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM WOULD MALFUNCTION ACTING AS IF SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE VEHICLE. THE ALARM WOULD SOUND AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK HE...

Oct 16, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH PREVENTING HIM FROM TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH PREVENTING HIM FROM TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Oct 16, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH PREVENTING HIM FROM TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH PREVENTING HIM FROM TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Sep 24, 2012 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE. PARKED MY CAR AT THE BACK OF THE BALLY'S PARKING LOT. THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. WAITED 3 MINUTES THEN SAW SOME WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF HOOD OF CAR. I THOUGHT WHITE SMOKE MEANT OVERHEATED (WHICH HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO CAR) I POPPED THE ...

Sep 24, 2012 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE. PARKED MY CAR AT THE BACK OF THE BALLY'S PARKING LOT. THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. WAITED 3 MINUTES THEN SAW SOME WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF HOOD OF CAR. I THOUGHT WHITE SMOKE MEANT OVERHEATED (WHICH HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO CAR) I POPPED THE ...

Sep 9, 2012 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED ABOUT 10 MINS. BEFORE SOMEONE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. HOOD WAS OPENED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY WATER. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND THEY JUST MADE SURE FIRE WAS OUT. MUCH OF THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS MELTED AND HARNESS' WERE MELTED AND BURNT. WE KNOW THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR FO...

Sep 9, 2012 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED ABOUT 10 MINS. BEFORE SOMEONE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. HOOD WAS OPENED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY WATER. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND THEY JUST MADE SURE FIRE WAS OUT. MUCH OF THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS MELTED AND HARNESS' WERE MELTED AND BURNT. WE KNOW THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR FO...

Jul 29, 2012 Unknown Or Other Fire 200,125 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.

Jul 29, 2012 Unknown Or Other Fire 200,125 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.

Jun 23, 2012 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT TO CROSS BUSY FOUR LANE. A CAR COMING FROM RIGHE SWITCHED LANES AND TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED BRAKES SMARTLY BUT DID NOT APPLY HARD ENOUGH TO SLIDE OR SQUEAL TIRES. AFTER THAT I CONTINUED ABOUT A MILE AND STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP LIGHT. BRAKES FELT AS IF SOME AIR WAS IN S...

Jun 23, 2012 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT TO CROSS BUSY FOUR LANE. A CAR COMING FROM RIGHE SWITCHED LANES AND TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED BRAKES SMARTLY BUT DID NOT APPLY HARD ENOUGH TO SLIDE OR SQUEAL TIRES. AFTER THAT I CONTINUED ABOUT A MILE AND STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP LIGHT. BRAKES FELT AS IF SOME AIR WAS IN S...

Jun 8, 2012 Service Brakes 149,772 mi

I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT AROUND 5:30AM AND STARTED TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK WHEN THE SEMI SIGNALED TO COME OVER TOO THE PASSING LANE AS WELL TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING TRUCK IN FRONT OF HIM. I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND SIGNAL FOR THE TRUCK TO MANEUVER INTO THE PASSING LANE. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ...

Jun 8, 2012 Service Brakes 149,772 mi

I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT AROUND 5:30AM AND STARTED TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK WHEN THE SEMI SIGNALED TO COME OVER TOO THE PASSING LANE AS WELL TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING TRUCK IN FRONT OF HIM. I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND SIGNAL FOR THE TRUCK TO MANEUVER INTO THE PASSING LANE. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ...

Jun 5, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED BUT DID NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE FRON...

Jun 5, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED BUT DID NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE FRON...

May 27, 2012 Engine Fire 132,000 mi

MY PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LESS THAN 5 MILES AWAY, GOT TO WORK SHUT OFF CAR AND IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *TR

May 27, 2012 Engine Fire 132,000 mi

MY PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LESS THAN 5 MILES AWAY, GOT TO WORK SHUT OFF CAR AND IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Engine Fire 138,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM HOME APPX 40 MINUTES, I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING GARAGE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AT APPX 7:57 AM. I WENT INTO THE BUILDING, UP TO MY FLOOR. AT APPX 8:03, WE WERE TOLD TO MOVE OUR CARS OUT OF THE GARAGE DUE TO A FIRE. WENT BACK TO PARKING GARAGE WHERE I SEE ...

May 17, 2012 Engine Fire 138,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM HOME APPX 40 MINUTES, I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING GARAGE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AT APPX 7:57 AM. I WENT INTO THE BUILDING, UP TO MY FLOOR. AT APPX 8:03, WE WERE TOLD TO MOVE OUR CARS OUT OF THE GARAGE DUE TO A FIRE. WENT BACK TO PARKING GARAGE WHERE I SEE ...

Mar 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

MY CARS INTAKE GASKET FAILED. OIL LEAK ALL OVER MOTOR AND ON REAR EXHAUST PIPE. COULD SMELL OIL BURNING. BOTTOM OF MOTOR AND TRANS. VERY WET WITH OIL. DEALER STATED VALVE COVER GASKETS ALSO LEAKING. FRONT VALVE GASKET REPLACED PER TSB RECALL 2-3 YEARS AGO FOR OIL LEAK AND MOTOR FIRES

Mar 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

MY CARS INTAKE GASKET FAILED. OIL LEAK ALL OVER MOTOR AND ON REAR EXHAUST PIPE. COULD SMELL OIL BURNING. BOTTOM OF MOTOR AND TRANS. VERY WET WITH OIL. DEALER STATED VALVE COVER GASKETS ALSO LEAKING. FRONT VALVE GASKET REPLACED PER TSB RECALL 2-3 YEARS AGO FOR OIL LEAK AND MOTOR FIRES

Mar 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. A BY-PASSER EXTINGUISHED THE SMALL FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD....

Mar 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. A BY-PASSER EXTINGUISHED THE SMALL FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD....

Mar 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118...

Mar 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 92,112 mi

I HAD DROVE APPROX. 2 MILES, PARKED CAR, WENT INSIDE, 10 TO 15 MINUTES LATER, OUR FRIEND RAN IN, OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE, I HAVE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL (CALLS), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THESE RECALLS. THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN IN EA07008, SEEMS TO MATC...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 92,112 mi

I HAD DROVE APPROX. 2 MILES, PARKED CAR, WENT INSIDE, 10 TO 15 MINUTES LATER, OUR FRIEND RAN IN, OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE, I HAVE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL (CALLS), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THESE RECALLS. THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN IN EA07008, SEEMS TO MATC...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I'VE LOVED AND HAD FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 6 YEARS. AND 10-15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY 3 FEET AWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND HISS OUTSIDE TO FIND SMOKE & FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE HOOD! I HAD TO CALL 911 TO PUT OUT FIRE AND WAS SCARED TO DEATH MY JUST F...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I'VE LOVED AND HAD FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 6 YEARS. AND 10-15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY 3 FEET AWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND HISS OUTSIDE TO FIND SMOKE & FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE HOOD! I HAD TO CALL 911 TO PUT OUT FIRE AND WAS SCARED TO DEATH MY JUST F...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 1,516,540 mi

OK,I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE 9/16/10. THE FIRST THING THAT STARTED HAPPENING WAS THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF WHILE I WAS RIDING (NO MATTER WHERE I WAS) SO I INVESTED SOME MONEY INTO GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED, SO AT LEST I THOUGHT I DID. NOW MY ENGINE STOPPED ALL OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,516,540 mi

OK,I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE 9/16/10. THE FIRST THING THAT STARTED HAPPENING WAS THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF WHILE I WAS RIDING (NO MATTER WHERE I WAS) SO I INVESTED SOME MONEY INTO GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED, SO AT LEST I THOUGHT I DID. NOW MY ENGINE STOPPED ALL OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I'VE LOVED AND HAD FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 6 YEARS. AND 10-15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY 3 FEET AWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND HISS OUTSIDE TO FIND SMOKE & FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE HOOD! I HAD TO CALL 911 TO PUT OUT FIRE AND WAS SCARED TO DEATH MY JUST F...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT I'VE LOVED AND HAD FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 6 YEARS. AND 10-15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY 3 FEET AWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND HISS OUTSIDE TO FIND SMOKE & FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE HOOD! I HAD TO CALL 911 TO PUT OUT FIRE AND WAS SCARED TO DEATH MY JUST F...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 1,516,540 mi

OK,I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE 9/16/10. THE FIRST THING THAT STARTED HAPPENING WAS THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF WHILE I WAS RIDING (NO MATTER WHERE I WAS) SO I INVESTED SOME MONEY INTO GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED, SO AT LEST I THOUGHT I DID. NOW MY ENGINE STOPPED ALL OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,516,540 mi

OK,I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE 9/16/10. THE FIRST THING THAT STARTED HAPPENING WAS THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF WHILE I WAS RIDING (NO MATTER WHERE I WAS) SO I INVESTED SOME MONEY INTO GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED, SO AT LEST I THOUGHT I DID. NOW MY ENGINE STOPPED ALL OF...

Sep 6, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I'VE OWNED. BOTH HAVE HAD BROKEN SWAY BARS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE END NEAR THE SWAY BAR LINK. FIRST CAR HAD LESS THAN 80,000, SECOND CAR AROUND 110,000 MILES. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS POSTS ONLINE OF EXACT FAILURE OF THIS SUSPENSION COMPONENT. UNSAFE WHEN LINK ...

Sep 6, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I'VE OWNED. BOTH HAVE HAD BROKEN SWAY BARS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE END NEAR THE SWAY BAR LINK. FIRST CAR HAD LESS THAN 80,000, SECOND CAR AROUND 110,000 MILES. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS POSTS ONLINE OF EXACT FAILURE OF THIS SUSPENSION COMPONENT. UNSAFE WHEN LINK ...

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES FIVE MOMENTS AFTER EXITING AND THE FLAMES TRAVELED TO THE NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE AS A RESULT OF OIL SEEPAGE. THE VEHICLE AND THE...

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES FIVE MOMENTS AFTER EXITING AND THE FLAMES TRAVELED TO THE NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE AS A RESULT OF OIL SEEPAGE. THE VEHICLE AND THE...

Aug 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, B...

Aug 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, B...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT AND THE MANUF...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT AND THE MANUF...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Jul 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND VEHICLE FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TWO MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jul 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND VEHICLE FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TWO MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jun 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND SON TO THE STORE AFTER SCHOOL. I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OFF IT. I DIDN'T SEE THE SMOKE BUT HAD SMELLED THE BURNING SMELL BEFORE. ANYWAY NOT FIVE MINUTES OF BEING IN THE STORE ,I WAS AT THE CHECK OUT LANE WONDERING WHAT WAS ON FIRE. TO MY SUR...

Jun 10, 2011 Equipment Fire

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND SON TO THE STORE AFTER SCHOOL. I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OFF IT. I DIDN'T SEE THE SMOKE BUT HAD SMELLED THE BURNING SMELL BEFORE. ANYWAY NOT FIVE MINUTES OF BEING IN THE STORE ,I WAS AT THE CHECK OUT LANE WONDERING WHAT WAS ON FIRE. TO MY SUR...

Jun 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND SON TO THE STORE AFTER SCHOOL. I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OFF IT. I DIDN'T SEE THE SMOKE BUT HAD SMELLED THE BURNING SMELL BEFORE. ANYWAY NOT FIVE MINUTES OF BEING IN THE STORE ,I WAS AT THE CHECK OUT LANE WONDERING WHAT WAS ON FIRE. TO MY SUR...

Jun 10, 2011 Equipment Fire

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND SON TO THE STORE AFTER SCHOOL. I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OFF IT. I DIDN'T SEE THE SMOKE BUT HAD SMELLED THE BURNING SMELL BEFORE. ANYWAY NOT FIVE MINUTES OF BEING IN THE STORE ,I WAS AT THE CHECK OUT LANE WONDERING WHAT WAS ON FIRE. TO MY SUR...

Apr 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 86,086 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED RECALL 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN LATE 2009. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT W...

Apr 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 86,086 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED RECALL 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN LATE 2009. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT W...

Mar 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 192,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY NINE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVER SIDE...

Mar 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 192,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY NINE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVER SIDE...

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WAS EAST BOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0791-91) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WAS EAST BOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0791-91) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS A FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND WITNESSED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WITNESSED THE OWNER PARK THE VEHICLE AND THIRTY MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE DEPARTMEN...

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS A FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND WITNESSED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WITNESSED THE OWNER PARK THE VEHICLE AND THIRTY MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE DEPARTMEN...

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS A FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND WITNESSED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WITNESSED THE OWNER PARK THE VEHICLE AND THIRTY MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE DEPARTMEN...

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS A FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND WITNESSED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WITNESSED THE OWNER PARK THE VEHICLE AND THIRTY MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE DEPARTMEN...

Dec 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 185,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE TO OCCUR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. ...

Dec 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 185,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE TO OCCUR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. ...

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 125,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS CAR. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL AT THE TIME. HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 2000. IT IS AT A G.M. DEALER NOW AND HAS BEEN FOR 18 DAYS. THEY SAY THEY WILL DO NOTHING NOT EVEN SOMEONE FROM THEIR INVESTIGATING UNIT WILL COME. I HOPE THERE IS S...

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 125,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS CAR. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL AT THE TIME. HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 2000. IT IS AT A G.M. DEALER NOW AND HAS BEEN FOR 18 DAYS. THEY SAY THEY WILL DO NOTHING NOT EVEN SOMEONE FROM THEIR INVESTIGATING UNIT WILL COME. I HOPE THERE IS S...

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) OCTOBER 26, 2010. ON NOVEMBER 26, 2010, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE TEN MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIR...

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) OCTOBER 26, 2010. ON NOVEMBER 26, 2010, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE TEN MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIR...

Nov 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

LETTER FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING ENGINE FIRES. *JB

Nov 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

LETTER FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING ENGINE FIRES. *JB

Oct 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,297 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THERE WAS...

Oct 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,297 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THERE WAS...

Sep 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE TWO BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES THAT MERGED WERE RUSTED ENTIRELY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REP...

Sep 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE TWO BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES THAT MERGED WERE RUSTED ENTIRELY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REP...

Sep 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE TWO BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES THAT MERGED WERE RUSTED ENTIRELY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REP...

Sep 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE TWO BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES THAT MERGED WERE RUSTED ENTIRELY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REP...

Sep 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ORIGINAL HEADLAMPS DO NOT REFLECT LIGHT. VERY VERY POOR VISIBILITY ! HAVE CHANGED TO BRIGHTER BULB, DOES NOT HELP. SO POOR THAT YOU CAN SEE YOUR AUTOS SHADOW WHEN A CAR COMES BEHIND YOU. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ORIGINAL HEADLAMPS DO NOT REFLECT LIGHT. VERY VERY POOR VISIBILITY ! HAVE CHANGED TO BRIGHTER BULB, DOES NOT HELP. SO POOR THAT YOU CAN SEE YOUR AUTOS SHADOW WHEN A CAR COMES BEHIND YOU. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE WHICH CAUGHT FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE COMPLIED WITH THE RECALL, BUT WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IN TWO WEEKS AND THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE.

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE WHICH CAUGHT FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE COMPLIED WITH THE RECALL, BUT WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IN TWO WEEKS AND THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE.

Jun 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 142,712 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER DENIED THE C...

Jun 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 142,712 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER DENIED THE C...

May 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE HOOD, FLAMES IGNITED AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND CONTACTED TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS BUT DID NOT ...

May 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE HOOD, FLAMES IGNITED AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND CONTACTED TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS BUT DID NOT ...

May 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

WE OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX PURCHASED NEW. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR OF THIS CAR HAVE BROKEN TWICE RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AND VERY NEAR ACCIDENTS. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED DOZENS OF CARS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD A FAILURE LIKE THIS. I...

May 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

WE OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX PURCHASED NEW. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR OF THIS CAR HAVE BROKEN TWICE RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AND VERY NEAR ACCIDENTS. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED DOZENS OF CARS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD A FAILURE LIKE THIS. I...

Apr 21, 2010 Fuel System, Other 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Apr 21, 2010 Electrical System 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Apr 21, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Apr 21, 2010 Fuel System, Other 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Apr 21, 2010 Electrical System 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Apr 21, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN I CAN COUNT ON BOTH HANDS TO THE INCIDENTS THAT THIS CARE HAS STALLED. IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTEDLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SO, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. WHICH IT WILL ...

Mar 6, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP POWER STEERING FAILS IN ONE DIRECTION, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WHEN STEERING HAS FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP POWER STEERING FAILS IN ONE DIRECTION, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WHEN STEERING HAS FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRUCK IN-FRONT OF HIM MADE A SUDDEN STOP; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A TRUCK. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM. HE HIT HIS HEAD...

Feb 25, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRUCK IN-FRONT OF HIM MADE A SUDDEN STOP; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A TRUCK. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM. HE HIT HIS HEAD...

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRUCK IN-FRONT OF HIM MADE A SUDDEN STOP; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A TRUCK. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM. HE HIT HIS HEAD...

Feb 25, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRUCK IN-FRONT OF HIM MADE A SUDDEN STOP; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A TRUCK. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM. HE HIT HIS HEAD...

Jan 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 128,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECEIVED RECALL #09047. I BROUGHT IT INTO MORRISEY PONTIAC FOR THE WORK. THREE WEEKS AFTER THE CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY "REPAIRED", I HAD RETURNED TO MY DAUGHTERS HOUSE AND NOT 5 MINUTES AFTER THAT, WE HEARD FIRE SIRENS AND SAW FLASHING LIGHTS OUTSIDE. THERE WERE FLAMES COMING O...

Jan 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 128,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECEIVED RECALL #09047. I BROUGHT IT INTO MORRISEY PONTIAC FOR THE WORK. THREE WEEKS AFTER THE CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY "REPAIRED", I HAD RETURNED TO MY DAUGHTERS HOUSE AND NOT 5 MINUTES AFTER THAT, WE HEARD FIRE SIRENS AND SAW FLASHING LIGHTS OUTSIDE. THERE WERE FLAMES COMING O...

Dec 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 86 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE STORE WHEN MINUTES LATER MY GRAND PRIX IS ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Dec 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 86 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE STORE WHEN MINUTES LATER MY GRAND PRIX IS ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Dec 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 82,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Dec 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 82,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Oct 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WITH THE NATURALLY-ASPIRATED 3800-SERIES V-6 ENGINE. I EXPERIENCE THE SAME SMELL OF BURNING OIL THAT THE OWNERS OF THE SUPERCHARGED GTP ENGINES WERE WARNED TO LOOK OUT FOR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE GTP ENGINES DUE TO MANIFOLD SEEPAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SAME THI...

Oct 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WITH THE NATURALLY-ASPIRATED 3800-SERIES V-6 ENGINE. I EXPERIENCE THE SAME SMELL OF BURNING OIL THAT THE OWNERS OF THE SUPERCHARGED GTP ENGINES WERE WARNED TO LOOK OUT FOR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE GTP ENGINES DUE TO MANIFOLD SEEPAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SAME THI...

Oct 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 175,000 mi

SMELLING GASOLINE WHEN CAR WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. THE SMELL WAS VARIABLE BUT SEEMED TO BE STRONGER WHEN WEATHER WAS HOT. I CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTORS TO BE CERTAIN NO O-RING WAS LEAKING. NONE WERE LEAKING BUT I NOTICED SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE ON THE VALVE COVER ON THE VALVE COVER CLOSET TO THE FIR...

Oct 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 175,000 mi

SMELLING GASOLINE WHEN CAR WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. THE SMELL WAS VARIABLE BUT SEEMED TO BE STRONGER WHEN WEATHER WAS HOT. I CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTORS TO BE CERTAIN NO O-RING WAS LEAKING. NONE WERE LEAKING BUT I NOTICED SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE ON THE VALVE COVER ON THE VALVE COVER CLOSET TO THE FIR...

Jul 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY MOVED SO THE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE WAS MAILED TO HER FORMER ADDRESS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND F...

Jul 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY MOVED SO THE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE WAS MAILED TO HER FORMER ADDRESS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND F...

Jun 17, 2009 Visibility 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SECURITY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...

Jun 17, 2009 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SECURITY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...

Jun 17, 2009 Visibility 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SECURITY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...

Jun 17, 2009 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SECURITY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...

Jun 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND EXITED MOMENTARILY. SHE RETURNED AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED A...

Jun 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND EXITED MOMENTARILY. SHE RETURNED AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED A...

Jun 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (09047) BUT ITS A YEAR TOO LATE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY A FIRE. *NJ RECALL 08V118000. *JB

Jun 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (09047) BUT ITS A YEAR TOO LATE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY A FIRE. *NJ RECALL 08V118000. *JB

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE ODOR WAS PRESENT AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ...

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE ODOR WAS PRESENT AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ...

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE VALVE COVER GASKET. ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE ...

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE VALVE COVER GASKET. ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE ...

May 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AS SOON AS SHE G...

May 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AS SOON AS SHE G...

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR,I GOT HOME SHUT OFF THE CAR WENT INTO MY HOUSE SMELT SOMETHING BURNING LOOKED OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE CALLED 911 THE BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY FRIED I HAVE NO ENGINE LEFT. THE FRONTEND MELTED AWAY. I HAVE PICTURES TO P...

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO...

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR,I GOT HOME SHUT OFF THE CAR WENT INTO MY HOUSE SMELT SOMETHING BURNING LOOKED OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE CALLED 911 THE BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY FRIED I HAVE NO ENGINE LEFT. THE FRONTEND MELTED AWAY. I HAVE PICTURES TO P...

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO...

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train Fire 45,271 mi

MY TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR WAS LEAK OUT OF THE VENT ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE AND I SEE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train Fire 45,271 mi

MY TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR WAS LEAK OUT OF THE VENT ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE AND I SEE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE FIRE WALL ON THE MANIFOLD THE SECOND TIME. FIRST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR BEHIND THE RADIATOR. *TR

Apr 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE FIRE WALL ON THE MANIFOLD THE SECOND TIME. FIRST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR BEHIND THE RADIATOR. *TR

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX COUPE NEW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. MY HUSBAND DROVE IT TO WORK, PARKED IT AND WENT INSIDE THE BUILDING. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AN EMPLOYEE CAME IN AND SAID THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS ON FIRE. SOME EMPLOYEES IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT W...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX COUPE NEW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. MY HUSBAND DROVE IT TO WORK, PARKED IT AND WENT INSIDE THE BUILDING. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AN EMPLOYEE CAME IN AND SAID THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS ON FIRE. SOME EMPLOYEES IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT W...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLING FOR FIVE MINUTES, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AND A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT REFERENCING THE FAIL...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLING FOR FIVE MINUTES, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AND A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT REFERENCING THE FAIL...

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GP AND WHEN IT WOULD RUN FOR AWHILE, OR I WOULD DRIVE A LOT IN A DAY, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO SHIFT HARDER. ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD BE ESPECIALLY BAD OR FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT GOING FROM STOPPED TO HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WOULD SHIFT HARD AND SOUNDED TERRIBLE. I TOOK I...

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING A CAUSE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN CERTAIN GM VEHICLES. THIS DEFECT IS OTHER THAN THOSE ADDRESSED BY CURRENT RECALLS. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GP AND WHEN IT WOULD RUN FOR AWHILE, OR I WOULD DRIVE A LOT IN A DAY, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO SHIFT HARDER. ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD BE ESPECIALLY BAD OR FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT GOING FROM STOPPED TO HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WOULD SHIFT HARD AND SOUNDED TERRIBLE. I TOOK I...

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING A CAUSE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN CERTAIN GM VEHICLES. THIS DEFECT IS OTHER THAN THOSE ADDRESSED BY CURRENT RECALLS. *TR

Mar 22, 2009 Electrical System 126,000 mi

THE FACTORY PASSKEY 3 SECURITY SYSTEM HAS NUMEROUS TIMES FAILED AND GAVE ME NUISANCE ALARMS. NOW IT IS TO THE POINT THAT MY OWN CAR THINKS I AM STEALING IT AND WILL NOT DRIVE. IT WILL TURN OVER AND THEN SHUT OFF IN 3 SECONDS, I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS FOR THE 3 DAYS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR AND...

Mar 22, 2009 Electrical System 126,000 mi

THE FACTORY PASSKEY 3 SECURITY SYSTEM HAS NUMEROUS TIMES FAILED AND GAVE ME NUISANCE ALARMS. NOW IT IS TO THE POINT THAT MY OWN CAR THINKS I AM STEALING IT AND WILL NOT DRIVE. IT WILL TURN OVER AND THEN SHUT OFF IN 3 SECONDS, I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS FOR THE 3 DAYS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR AND...

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Electrical System 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Electrical System 140,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED ALTERNATER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL REPLACED ON THE SAME DAY. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT CONTINUOUSLY. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR...

Mar 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT CONTINUOUSLY. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR...

Mar 10, 2009 Visibility 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT AND AM GETTING READY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME SINCE OWNING IT (I PURCHASED IT AS NEW VEHICLE). IT SEEMS THE HEATER MOTOR/HEATER RESISTOR GOES BAD ABOUT EVERY 2 YEARS. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET *TR

Mar 10, 2009 Visibility 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT AND AM GETTING READY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME SINCE OWNING IT (I PURCHASED IT AS NEW VEHICLE). IT SEEMS THE HEATER MOTOR/HEATER RESISTOR GOES BAD ABOUT EVERY 2 YEARS. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 2/14/09 AT 8:30 PM CENTRAL TIME, A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE HOOD OF MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. FLAMES WERE SIGHTED AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION WERE NOTIFIED PROMPTLY. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 2/14/09 AT 8:30 PM CENTRAL TIME, A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE HOOD OF MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. FLAMES WERE SIGHTED AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION WERE NOTIFIED PROMPTLY. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 2/14/09 AT 8:30 PM CENTRAL TIME, A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE HOOD OF MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. FLAMES WERE SIGHTED AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION WERE NOTIFIED PROMPTLY. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 2/14/09 AT 8:30 PM CENTRAL TIME, A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE HOOD OF MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. FLAMES WERE SIGHTED AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION WERE NOTIFIED PROMPTLY. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2 DOOR GRAND PRIX GTP (2000) AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND THE HAZARD SWITCH IS JAMMED. I SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND SAW THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I THINK WAY MORE PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM B...

Jan 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2 DOOR GRAND PRIX GTP (2000) AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND THE HAZARD SWITCH IS JAMMED. I SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND SAW THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I THINK WAY MORE PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM B...

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER I HAD PARKED AT THE MALL. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR, AND ON THE WAY TO THE MALL IT DROVE NORMAL. THE CAR CAN NOT BE FIXED AND IS CONSIDERED TOTALED. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER I HAD PARKED AT THE MALL. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR, AND ON THE WAY TO THE MALL IT DROVE NORMAL. THE CAR CAN NOT BE FIXED AND IS CONSIDERED TOTALED. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ROCKER CABLES. THE VEHICLE THE...

Nov 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ROCKER CABLES. THE VEHICLE THE...

Nov 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 211,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, SMOKE APPEARED THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ...

Nov 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 211,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, SMOKE APPEARED THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ...

Nov 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOLD SMELL - SOME PART HAS TO BE CLEANED NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER WHICH REQUIRES SEVERAL PARTS TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO WHERE THE WATER WILL NOT DRAIN AND IS CAUSING THE SMELL. PROBLEM WILL RE OCCUR DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOLD SMELL - SOME PART HAS TO BE CLEANED NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER WHICH REQUIRES SEVERAL PARTS TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO WHERE THE WATER WILL NOT DRAIN AND IS CAUSING THE SMELL. PROBLEM WILL RE OCCUR DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE CAR. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 132,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I DECIDED TO STOP AND GET GAS BEFORE GOING HOME. I STOPPED GOT GAS AND WHEN I STARTED MY CAR A LITTLE SMOKE CAME OUT THE SIDES OF THE HOOD. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT BECAUSE IT WASN T ALOT. AND SO I KEPT DRIVING ABOUT 2 BLOCK AWAY I HAD MORE SMOKE COMING OUT. I ...

Oct 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 132,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I DECIDED TO STOP AND GET GAS BEFORE GOING HOME. I STOPPED GOT GAS AND WHEN I STARTED MY CAR A LITTLE SMOKE CAME OUT THE SIDES OF THE HOOD. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT BECAUSE IT WASN T ALOT. AND SO I KEPT DRIVING ABOUT 2 BLOCK AWAY I HAD MORE SMOKE COMING OUT. I ...

Oct 16, 2008 Tires

I NOTICED DEEP CRACKS ON THE INSIDE WALL OF TWO TIRES AS I PREPARED TO ROTATE. I REMOVED TIRES FROM VEHICLE AND TOOK ONE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RECALLED THE TIRES AND MY ONLY REMEDY WAS A PRORATING BASED ON TREAD WEAR. I CONTACTED MANUFAC...

Oct 16, 2008 Tires

I NOTICED DEEP CRACKS ON THE INSIDE WALL OF TWO TIRES AS I PREPARED TO ROTATE. I REMOVED TIRES FROM VEHICLE AND TOOK ONE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RECALLED THE TIRES AND MY ONLY REMEDY WAS A PRORATING BASED ON TREAD WEAR. I CONTACTED MANUFAC...

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. ...

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. ...

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE SAT FOR TEN AND FIFTEEN MINUTES AT A TIME TRYING TO GET THE KEY TO COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS 95 DEGREES OR BETTER OUTSIDE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 90% OF ...

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE SAT FOR TEN AND FIFTEEN MINUTES AT A TIME TRYING TO GET THE KEY TO COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS 95 DEGREES OR BETTER OUTSIDE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 90% OF ...

Jul 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH MINOR SPARKS AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE ENGINE COVER MELTED ONTO THE ENGINE, AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED RE-WIRING. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE ENGINE...

Jul 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH MINOR SPARKS AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE ENGINE COVER MELTED ONTO THE ENGINE, AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED RE-WIRING. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE ENGINE...

Jul 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 177,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX UNDER HOOD FIRE SHORTLY AFTER PARKING IN DRIVEWAY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER DAY OF INCIDENT .. NOW THEY ARE TRYING TO OFFER ME LESS THAN HALF THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE OF THE CAR PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 177,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX UNDER HOOD FIRE SHORTLY AFTER PARKING IN DRIVEWAY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER DAY OF INCIDENT .. NOW THEY ARE TRYING TO OFFER ME LESS THAN HALF THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE OF THE CAR PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM REAR VALVE COVER, RECALL TO REPLACE FRONT COVER BUT REAR WAS LEAKING ALSO, PAID DEALER TO REPLACE. SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM REAR VALVE COVER, RECALL TO REPLACE FRONT COVER BUT REAR WAS LEAKING ALSO, PAID DEALER TO REPLACE. SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Unknown Or Other 130,523 mi

IN LATE 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT TIRES FOR MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE PURCHASED P225/60R16 YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING. SINCE OUR PURCHASE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS. WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES, THEY HAVE BEGUN TO DRY ROT OR CRACK AROUND THE RIM. I HAVE TRIED TO CO...

Jun 12, 2008 Tires 130,523 mi

IN LATE 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT TIRES FOR MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE PURCHASED P225/60R16 YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING. SINCE OUR PURCHASE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS. WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES, THEY HAVE BEGUN TO DRY ROT OR CRACK AROUND THE RIM. I HAVE TRIED TO CO...

Jun 12, 2008 Unknown Or Other 130,523 mi

IN LATE 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT TIRES FOR MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE PURCHASED P225/60R16 YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING. SINCE OUR PURCHASE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS. WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES, THEY HAVE BEGUN TO DRY ROT OR CRACK AROUND THE RIM. I HAVE TRIED TO CO...

Jun 12, 2008 Tires 130,523 mi

IN LATE 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT TIRES FOR MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE PURCHASED P225/60R16 YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING. SINCE OUR PURCHASE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS. WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES, THEY HAVE BEGUN TO DRY ROT OR CRACK AROUND THE RIM. I HAVE TRIED TO CO...

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension

ON 5/15/2008 I PURCHASED A WHEEL BEARING FROM ADVANCED AUTO PARTS FOR MY 2000' PONTIAC GRAND PRIX PART # NT513121AND INSTALLED IT THE SAME DAY AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. ON 5/31/2008 MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO PICK ME UP FROM WORK WHEN HE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE FRONT WHEEL HAD SUDDENLY FELL ...

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension

ON 5/15/2008 I PURCHASED A WHEEL BEARING FROM ADVANCED AUTO PARTS FOR MY 2000' PONTIAC GRAND PRIX PART # NT513121AND INSTALLED IT THE SAME DAY AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. ON 5/31/2008 MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO PICK ME UP FROM WORK WHEN HE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE FRONT WHEEL HAD SUDDENLY FELL ...

Jun 7, 2008 Electrical System Fire 121,870 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND STOPPED TO LET MY SON OUT TO VISIT HIS FRIEND. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I GOT AROUND THE CORNER TO MY HOUSE AND MY CAR BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND I COASTED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AT THAT POINT THERE WAS SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND MY HUSBAND OPENED IT. T...

Jun 7, 2008 Electrical System Fire 121,870 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND STOPPED TO LET MY SON OUT TO VISIT HIS FRIEND. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I GOT AROUND THE CORNER TO MY HOUSE AND MY CAR BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND I COASTED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AT THAT POINT THERE WAS SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND MY HUSBAND OPENED IT. T...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH RECALL FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. CONSUMER HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED. HE THEN RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY REIMBURSE PARTIAL. *KB THE PROBLEM WAS THE VALVE COVER GASKET WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH RECALL FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. CONSUMER HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED. HE THEN RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY REIMBURSE PARTIAL. *KB THE PROBLEM WAS THE VALVE COVER GASKET WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE...

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR LEAKING ROCKER COVER GASKETS WHICH MAY LEAD TO FIRES. THE RECALL ONLY COVERS THE FRONT GASKET (SEEMINGLY BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER AND EASIER TO REPLACE) YET BOTH GASKETS LEAK. THE REAR GASKET IS LEAKING WORSE THAN THE FRONT BUT THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER THE REPAIR.

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR LEAKING ROCKER COVER GASKETS WHICH MAY LEAD TO FIRES. THE RECALL ONLY COVERS THE FRONT GASKET (SEEMINGLY BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER AND EASIER TO REPLACE) YET BOTH GASKETS LEAK. THE REAR GASKET IS LEAKING WORSE THAN THE FRONT BUT THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER THE REPAIR.

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK. UPON TAKING IT IN FOR INSPECTION BY GM DEALER FOUND OUT BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS FOR ONLY THE FRONT VALUE COVER GASKET. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE REPAIRS DONE BUT THEY WOULD NOT ...

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK. UPON TAKING IT IN FOR INSPECTION BY GM DEALER FOUND OUT BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS FOR ONLY THE FRONT VALUE COVER GASKET. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE REPAIRS DONE BUT THEY WOULD NOT ...

May 30, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT, BULB AND FUSE OK, DEALER TESTED AND SAID MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IS CAUSING ISSUE ALTHOUGH ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE FINE AND FUNCTIONING. REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH, BULBS OK. MILEAGE 130,000. *TR

May 30, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT, BULB AND FUSE OK, DEALER TESTED AND SAID MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IS CAUSING ISSUE ALTHOUGH ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE FINE AND FUNCTIONING. REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH, BULBS OK. MILEAGE 130,000. *TR

May 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH RECALL FOR FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC WHO LOOKED OVER THE VEHICLE NOTICED TWO OTHER HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *KB THE MECHANIC STATED THE OTHER ROCKER COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING AS WELL AS THE INTAKE GASKET. *JB

May 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH RECALL FOR FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC WHO LOOKED OVER THE VEHICLE NOTICED TWO OTHER HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *KB THE MECHANIC STATED THE OTHER ROCKER COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING AS WELL AS THE INTAKE GASKET. *JB

May 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE ALSO NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKETS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE COVERS REPLACED. A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIRS WER...

May 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE ALSO NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKETS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE COVERS REPLACED. A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIRS WER...

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO IS HANDLING THIS CASE. *KB

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO IS HANDLING THIS CASE. *KB

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A STRONG MUSTY SMELL, MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE WARMER WEATHER MONTHS. HAVE NOTICED WATER COMING INTO THE FRONT AREA BY DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT AND PASSENGERS LEFT FOOT AREA. I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT IT IS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING. MUSTY SMELL IS MOST LIKELY FROM THE CARPET GETTING WET AND...

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A STRONG MUSTY SMELL, MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE WARMER WEATHER MONTHS. HAVE NOTICED WATER COMING INTO THE FRONT AREA BY DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT AND PASSENGERS LEFT FOOT AREA. I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT IT IS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING. MUSTY SMELL IS MOST LIKELY FROM THE CARPET GETTING WET AND...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL LEAK IN HIS ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED SOON REGARDING THIS FAILURE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC DATE AND A FREE REPAIR IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. IF THE CONTACT WANTS TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED N...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL LEAK IN HIS ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED SOON REGARDING THIS FAILURE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC DATE AND A FREE REPAIR IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. IF THE CONTACT WANTS TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED N...

Mar 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 64,000 mi

RECEIVED SERVICE ADVISORY FROM PONTIAC TWO WEEKS AGO. CONTACTED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT A RECALL AT THAT POINT AND TO WAIT FOR THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. MY 2000 PONTIAC GTP WENT UP IN FLAMES THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO THE EXACT ISSUE OUTLINED IN THE SERVICE ADVISORY. DUE TO P...

Mar 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 64,000 mi

RECEIVED SERVICE ADVISORY FROM PONTIAC TWO WEEKS AGO. CONTACTED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT A RECALL AT THAT POINT AND TO WAIT FOR THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. MY 2000 PONTIAC GTP WENT UP IN FLAMES THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO THE EXACT ISSUE OUTLINED IN THE SERVICE ADVISORY. DUE TO P...

Mar 27, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 100,000 mi

ALL I DID WAS PARK MY CAR IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO THE LOUNGE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER THE INTERCOM WAS SAYING A PONTIAC WAS ON FIRE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO FIND MY CAR ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE..THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 100,000 mi

ALL I DID WAS PARK MY CAR IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO THE LOUNGE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER THE INTERCOM WAS SAYING A PONTIAC WAS ON FIRE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO FIND MY CAR ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE..THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

STOPPED BY POLICE FOR NO BRAKE LIGHTS. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A PROBLEM IN THE HAZARD PORTION OF THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. WAS ABLE TO GET THE HAZARDS WORKING, BUT SWITCH WILL NEED REPLACEMENT SOON. THIS IS SAME AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07001. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,370 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8L V6 DECEMBER 10, 2007 OBSERVED LOW COOLANT DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. FILLED COOLANT RESERVOIR AND PERFORMED OIL/FILTER CHANGE. DECEMBER 12 CALLAREMI, 385 RT. 46 EAST HACKETTSTOWN NJ 0784 PONTIAC: TOOK CAR FOR REPAIR OF COOLANT LEAK. DEALER FAILED TO DIAGNOS...

Mar 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

STOPPED BY POLICE FOR NO BRAKE LIGHTS. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A PROBLEM IN THE HAZARD PORTION OF THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. WAS ABLE TO GET THE HAZARDS WORKING, BUT SWITCH WILL NEED REPLACEMENT SOON. THIS IS SAME AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07001. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,370 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8L V6 DECEMBER 10, 2007 OBSERVED LOW COOLANT DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. FILLED COOLANT RESERVOIR AND PERFORMED OIL/FILTER CHANGE. DECEMBER 12 CALLAREMI, 385 RT. 46 EAST HACKETTSTOWN NJ 0784 PONTIAC: TOOK CAR FOR REPAIR OF COOLANT LEAK. DEALER FAILED TO DIAGNOS...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE ISSUE HAD NOT YET BEEN ESCALATED INTO A RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAI...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE ISSUE HAD NOT YET BEEN ESCALATED INTO A RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAI...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT IT WAS SMOKING. WHEN HER BOYFRIEND OPENED THE HOOD SPARKS AND FIRE WERE PRESENT. THE PASSENGER USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE DEALER S...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT IT WAS SMOKING. WHEN HER BOYFRIEND OPENED THE HOOD SPARKS AND FIRE WERE PRESENT. THE PASSENGER USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE DEALER S...

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Power Train 125,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY "HARD". THIS ONLY CAN BE CORRECTED IF I PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (WHICH CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS) AND WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTART THE CAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE RPM'S...

Feb 28, 2008 Power Train 125,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT. EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY "HARD". THIS ONLY CAN BE CORRECTED IF I PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (WHICH CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS) AND WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTART THE CAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE RPM'S...

Feb 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 25 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PUT OUT FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY STATES ENGINE FIRES WAS COVERED UNDER MY INSURANCE, BUT ONLY CORRECTED WHAT MELTED(ENGINE COVER, OIL FILLER/CAP, GASKET COVER, PLUGS AND WIRING). I STILL DO NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT STARTE...

Feb 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 25 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PUT OUT FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY STATES ENGINE FIRES WAS COVERED UNDER MY INSURANCE, BUT ONLY CORRECTED WHAT MELTED(ENGINE COVER, OIL FILLER/CAP, GASKET COVER, PLUGS AND WIRING). I STILL DO NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT STARTE...

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,000 mi

WELL I DROVE TO TOWN AND CAME HOME EVERYTHING WAS GOOD CAME IN THE HOUSE A FEW MINS LATER I OPENED MY BACK DOOR AND SAW THAT MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS A GREAT CAR AND MY ONLY CAR. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN!!?? *TR

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO HAVE THE VEH...

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,000 mi

WELL I DROVE TO TOWN AND CAME HOME EVERYTHING WAS GOOD CAME IN THE HOUSE A FEW MINS LATER I OPENED MY BACK DOOR AND SAW THAT MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS A GREAT CAR AND MY ONLY CAR. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN!!?? *TR

Feb 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO HAVE THE VEH...

Feb 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING THROUGH MY HOME TOWN WHEN I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I THEN PROCEEDED TO THE GAS STATION LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AND WHEN PULLING IN I FELT THE CAR BEGIN TO LOSE POWER AND "MISS". WHEN I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION I OPENED THE HOOD ...

Feb 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING THROUGH MY HOME TOWN WHEN I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I THEN PROCEEDED TO THE GAS STATION LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AND WHEN PULLING IN I FELT THE CAR BEGIN TO LOSE POWER AND "MISS". WHEN I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION I OPENED THE HOOD ...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. THE FIRE ALSO DESTROYED THREE OTHER VEHICLES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEY FILED A REPORT. THE C...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. THE FIRE ALSO DESTROYED THREE OTHER VEHICLES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEY FILED A REPORT. THE C...

Jan 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN ~ 6 MILES, PARKED AND TURNED OFF. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND A SMALL FIRE WAS FOUND ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. AFTER WAITING ~30 MINUTES, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION WHERE I...

Jan 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN ~ 6 MILES, PARKED AND TURNED OFF. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND A SMALL FIRE WAS FOUND ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. AFTER WAITING ~30 MINUTES, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION WHERE I...

Jan 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,894 mi

MY HUSBAND DRIVING VEH FRWY, GOING APPROX. 65-70 MPH WHEN ALL DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. AS HE WAS PULLING OVER HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE WHEEL WELLS. MY VEHICLE W...

Jan 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,894 mi

MY HUSBAND DRIVING VEH FRWY, GOING APPROX. 65-70 MPH WHEN ALL DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. AS HE WAS PULLING OVER HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE WHEEL WELLS. MY VEHICLE W...

Jan 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 25 mi

DROVE TO MY DAUGHTERS HOUSE TO PICK HER UP TO GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PULLED IN DRIVEWAY TURNED CAR OFF TOOK KEYS IN HOUSE WITH ME CAME OUT ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 25 mi

DROVE TO MY DAUGHTERS HOUSE TO PICK HER UP TO GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PULLED IN DRIVEWAY TURNED CAR OFF TOOK KEYS IN HOUSE WITH ME CAME OUT ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,582 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MINUTES AFTER IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE GARAGE WHERE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,582 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MINUTES AFTER IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE GARAGE WHERE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *TR

Jan 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 108,500 mi

MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT FIRE ON JANUARY 16, 2008. I BOUGHT MY CAR WELL-MAINTAINED AND HAD BEEN KEEPING UP ON THE MAINTENANCE VERY WELL. MY GTP HAD BEEN HAVING NO SIGNS OF ANY TROUBLE INCLUDING THE DAY IN CAUGHT FIRE. I HAD JUST TURNED OFF MY CAR AND WENT INSIDE. THERE WAS NOTHING ABNORMAL ...

Jan 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 108,500 mi

MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT FIRE ON JANUARY 16, 2008. I BOUGHT MY CAR WELL-MAINTAINED AND HAD BEEN KEEPING UP ON THE MAINTENANCE VERY WELL. MY GTP HAD BEEN HAVING NO SIGNS OF ANY TROUBLE INCLUDING THE DAY IN CAUGHT FIRE. I HAD JUST TURNED OFF MY CAR AND WENT INSIDE. THERE WAS NOTHING ABNORMAL ...

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. SMELLED SMOKE. ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. SMELLED SMOKE. ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. SMELLED SMOKE. ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. SMELLED SMOKE. ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Jan 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 72,000 mi

TODAY ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (GTP - SUPERCHARGED), IT WAS IDENTIFIED BY A PASSERBY AS SMOKING AND ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD PUT IT OUT, THE CARE WAS DESTROYED. IN LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT (LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF RE...

Jan 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 72,000 mi

TODAY ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (GTP - SUPERCHARGED), IT WAS IDENTIFIED BY A PASSERBY AS SMOKING AND ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD PUT IT OUT, THE CARE WAS DESTROYED. IN LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT (LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF RE...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON THE 16TH OF DECEMBER 2007, MY WIFE JUST GOT BACK FROM WALMART. WE UNLOADED SOME GROCERIES AND SOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE WERE IN THE HOUSE FOR 10-15 MINUTES WHEN I NOTICE AN ORANGE GLOW ON OUR SIDING. I LOOKED OUT THE FRONT DOOR AND SAW HER CAR ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 GRABBED A WATER HOSE AND NOTI...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON THE 16TH OF DECEMBER 2007, MY WIFE JUST GOT BACK FROM WALMART. WE UNLOADED SOME GROCERIES AND SOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE WERE IN THE HOUSE FOR 10-15 MINUTES WHEN I NOTICE AN ORANGE GLOW ON OUR SIDING. I LOOKED OUT THE FRONT DOOR AND SAW HER CAR ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 GRABBED A WATER HOSE AND NOTI...

Dec 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 81,000 mi

WIFE WENT SHOPPING, NUMEROUS STOPS TOTALING +/- 15 MILES. AT FINAL STOP OF +/- 15 MINUTES, CAME OUT OF STORE TO FIND FIRE DEPT. AT HER VEHICLE WHICH HAD MAJOR FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT SINCE PASSERBY HAD SEEN FIRE AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXT. ...

Dec 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 81,000 mi

WIFE WENT SHOPPING, NUMEROUS STOPS TOTALING +/- 15 MILES. AT FINAL STOP OF +/- 15 MINUTES, CAME OUT OF STORE TO FIND FIRE DEPT. AT HER VEHICLE WHICH HAD MAJOR FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT SINCE PASSERBY HAD SEEN FIRE AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXT. ...

Dec 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC. PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE AROUND THE OIL FILL TUBE ABOUT THE SIZE ON A BASEBALL CAP. HOOD INSULATION ON DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO ON FIRE BUT HAD NEVER BEEN OIL SOAKED? FIRE M...

Dec 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC. PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO DISCOVER A SMALL FIRE AROUND THE OIL FILL TUBE ABOUT THE SIZE ON A BASEBALL CAP. HOOD INSULATION ON DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO ON FIRE BUT HAD NEVER BEEN OIL SOAKED? FIRE M...

Dec 18, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED F...

Dec 18, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED F...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN SHUT OFF AND VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN SHUT OFF AND VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE...

Dec 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER WIDE DROVE CAR FOR LESS THEN FIVE MINUTES. THE ENGINE STILL RUNS AND NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. IT APPEARS THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUG WIRES IS TORN RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE OIL FILL SPOUT. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER WIDE DROVE CAR FOR LESS THEN FIVE MINUTES. THE ENGINE STILL RUNS AND NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. IT APPEARS THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUG WIRES IS TORN RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE OIL FILL SPOUT. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FIRE TO HI...

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FIRE TO HI...

Nov 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

ON THIS MORNING (TUESDAY NOV 27 2007) MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP SUFFERED AN UNEXPLAINED FIRE IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE HAPPENED AFTER I DROVE TO WORK. I ARRIVED AT MY PLACE OF WORK, PARKED, WENT TO MY OFFICE, AND ABOUT TEN MINUTES LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM OUR COMPANY SECURITY THA...

Nov 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

ON THIS MORNING (TUESDAY NOV 27 2007) MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP SUFFERED AN UNEXPLAINED FIRE IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE HAPPENED AFTER I DROVE TO WORK. I ARRIVED AT MY PLACE OF WORK, PARKED, WENT TO MY OFFICE, AND ABOUT TEN MINUTES LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM OUR COMPANY SECURITY THA...

Nov 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP AND THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARE...

Nov 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP AND THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARE...

Oct 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,800 mi

I MADE MY NORMAL APPROX. 13-MILE DRIVE INTO WORK ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 29, 2007. PARK THE CAR, WALKED INTO THE OFFICE AND APPOX. 10 MINS LATER WAS NOTIFIED THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND FOUND IT HAD A FAIRLY LARGE FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES, MOST O...

Oct 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,800 mi

I MADE MY NORMAL APPROX. 13-MILE DRIVE INTO WORK ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 29, 2007. PARK THE CAR, WALKED INTO THE OFFICE AND APPOX. 10 MINS LATER WAS NOTIFIED THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND FOUND IT HAD A FAIRLY LARGE FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES, MOST O...

Oct 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX GT WITH 63000 MILES. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD A VEHICLE COME WITHIN INCHES OF MY BUMPER. I CONTINUED ON TO MY JOB AND THE DRIVER PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO ME. I WAS THEN NOTIFIED I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. SINCE THIS TIME ...

Oct 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX GT WITH 63000 MILES. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD A VEHICLE COME WITHIN INCHES OF MY BUMPER. I CONTINUED ON TO MY JOB AND THE DRIVER PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO ME. I WAS THEN NOTIFIED I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. SINCE THIS TIME ...

Sep 24, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE GRABBED HIS WATER HOSE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VE...

Sep 24, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE GRABBED HIS WATER HOSE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VE...

Sep 11, 2007 Steering 80,000 mi

2000 GRAND PRIX GT, NO BRAKE LIGHTS, REPLACED BULBS, TOOK TO LOCAL AUTO REPAIR, FOR $71 DIAGNOSIS, MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC BOX IN STEERING COLUMN, WHAT YOUR BLINKER IS STUCK INTO, $150 PART PLUS 4 HOURS LABOR TOTAL REPAIR $677, THEY HAVE REPAIRED MANY GM SWITCHES THAT'S HOW THEY KNEW WHAT IT WAS. ...

Sep 11, 2007 Steering 80,000 mi

2000 GRAND PRIX GT, NO BRAKE LIGHTS, REPLACED BULBS, TOOK TO LOCAL AUTO REPAIR, FOR $71 DIAGNOSIS, MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC BOX IN STEERING COLUMN, WHAT YOUR BLINKER IS STUCK INTO, $150 PART PLUS 4 HOURS LABOR TOTAL REPAIR $677, THEY HAVE REPAIRED MANY GM SWITCHES THAT'S HOW THEY KNEW WHAT IT WAS. ...

Aug 12, 2007 Tires

THE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OF THE BASE OF THE TIRE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TIRE NUMBER IS P20570R15. *JB

Aug 12, 2007 Tires

THE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OF THE BASE OF THE TIRE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TIRE NUMBER IS P20570R15. *JB

Jul 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THEN SHUT IT OFF TO RE-ENTER THE HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND REALIZED IT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAI...

Jul 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THEN SHUT IT OFF TO RE-ENTER THE HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND REALIZED IT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAI...

Jun 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,568 mi

STARTING WITH A MAF SENSOR GOING OUT, REPLACED, CAUSED DAMAGE TO O2 SENSORS, REPLACED ,AS SOON AS THESE WENT OUT NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROP THEN THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR WENT OUT AT TANK, REPLACED, NEXT MORNING AT START UP A LOUD KIND OF KNOCKING TOOK PLACE AT START UP FOR 5 TO 10 MIN AND VERY ROU...

Jun 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,568 mi

STARTING WITH A MAF SENSOR GOING OUT, REPLACED, CAUSED DAMAGE TO O2 SENSORS, REPLACED ,AS SOON AS THESE WENT OUT NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROP THEN THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR WENT OUT AT TANK, REPLACED, NEXT MORNING AT START UP A LOUD KIND OF KNOCKING TOOK PLACE AT START UP FOR 5 TO 10 MIN AND VERY ROU...

May 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 99,347 mi

ENGINE FIRE IN JAN. 07, REPAIRED, 2ND ENGINE FIRE MAY 07. BOTH RELATED TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. JAN FIRE, VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, GAS SMELL OCCURRED AND ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER SMELL WAS NOTICED. MAY FIRE/VEHICLE STARTED, A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED AND A ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. *TR

May 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 99,347 mi

ENGINE FIRE IN JAN. 07, REPAIRED, 2ND ENGINE FIRE MAY 07. BOTH RELATED TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. JAN FIRE, VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, GAS SMELL OCCURRED AND ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER SMELL WAS NOTICED. MAY FIRE/VEHICLE STARTED, A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED AND A ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. *TR

May 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire 121,000 mi

HUSBAND MOVED THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP W/ SUPER CHARGER. CLOSER TO WORK SITE & PARKED THE CAR, SAT & ATE LUNCH IN CAR. THE CABIN OF THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. HUSBAND COULDN'T GET DOORS OPEN, BUT GOT THE WINDOWS TO COME DOWN. HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE WINDOWS AND REALIZED CAR WAS ON FIRE. WI...

May 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire 121,000 mi

HUSBAND MOVED THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP W/ SUPER CHARGER. CLOSER TO WORK SITE & PARKED THE CAR, SAT & ATE LUNCH IN CAR. THE CABIN OF THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. HUSBAND COULDN'T GET DOORS OPEN, BUT GOT THE WINDOWS TO COME DOWN. HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE WINDOWS AND REALIZED CAR WAS ON FIRE. WI...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MY HUSBAND DROVE OUR 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO WORK, PARKED THE CAR, WENT INTO WORK AND WITHIN 15-20 MINS LATER THE CAR WAS COMPLETLY IN FLAMES AND CAUGHT 6 OTHER CARS THAT WERE PARKED BESIDE HIM, ON FIRE. *AK THE FIRE CHIEF TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT IT LOOKED LIKE THE POINT OF ORGIN WAS LOCATED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MY HUSBAND DROVE OUR 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO WORK, PARKED THE CAR, WENT INTO WORK AND WITHIN 15-20 MINS LATER THE CAR WAS COMPLETLY IN FLAMES AND CAUGHT 6 OTHER CARS THAT WERE PARKED BESIDE HIM, ON FIRE. *AK THE FIRE CHIEF TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT IT LOOKED LIKE THE POINT OF ORGIN WAS LOCATED IN...

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 53 MPH IN AN ATTEMPT TO MANEUVER AROUND ROCKS IN THE ROAD THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO GAIN CONTROL AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. HOWEVER, ...

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 53 MPH IN AN ATTEMPT TO MANEUVER AROUND ROCKS IN THE ROAD THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO GAIN CONTROL AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. HOWEVER, ...

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,009 mi

DROVE CAR A FEW MILES-WENT INTO STORE AND A FEW MINUTES LATER CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER HOOD---VEHICLE IS THE SUPER CHARGED 3.8 W/APROX 147K MILES---KNOW OF ANOTHER CAR SAME THING HAPPENED 1 YR AGO- PARKED CAR AND FEW MINUTES LATER WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT--BOTH FIRES DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING-BOTH...

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,009 mi

DROVE CAR A FEW MILES-WENT INTO STORE AND A FEW MINUTES LATER CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER HOOD---VEHICLE IS THE SUPER CHARGED 3.8 W/APROX 147K MILES---KNOW OF ANOTHER CAR SAME THING HAPPENED 1 YR AGO- PARKED CAR AND FEW MINUTES LATER WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT--BOTH FIRES DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING-BOTH...

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR FIVE MINUTES THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND THEN THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 145,000.*AK

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR FIVE MINUTES THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND THEN THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 145,000.*AK

Mar 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

I HAD A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 120,000 MILES, THAT HAD BEEN MOSTLY NO TROUBLE. WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TIL 75,000 MILES, AND ALL THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (<15MILES), I STOPPED AT THE GROCERY STORE FOR 20 MINUTES OR LESS. BEFORE I CAME OUT, MY CAR WAS TOTALLED...

Mar 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

I HAD A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 120,000 MILES, THAT HAD BEEN MOSTLY NO TROUBLE. WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TIL 75,000 MILES, AND ALL THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (<15MILES), I STOPPED AT THE GROCERY STORE FOR 20 MINUTES OR LESS. BEFORE I CAME OUT, MY CAR WAS TOTALLED...

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 58,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT TIME, 10 MINUTES, I PARKED AND TURNED OFF MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GTP. APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER A LOUD NOISE, EXPLOSION, WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR WAS ENTIRELY IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. T...

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 58,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT TIME, 10 MINUTES, I PARKED AND TURNED OFF MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GTP. APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER A LOUD NOISE, EXPLOSION, WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR WAS ENTIRELY IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. T...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET SHE DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE 2000 - 2002 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERENOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CUR...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET SHE DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE 2000 - 2002 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERENOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CUR...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

DUE TO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH I DO NOT HAVE HAZARD OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I DO KNOW THERE IS A INVESTIGATION ON IT NOW AND I KNOW MANY OTHERS IN MY AREA WHO I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS NOT CHEAP TO FIX AND I'M UNABLE TO GET IF FIXED AT THE MOMENT SO I ...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET SHE DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE 2000 - 2002 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERENOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CUR...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET SHE DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE 2000 - 2002 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT'S BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERENOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CUR...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

DUE TO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH I DO NOT HAVE HAZARD OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I DO KNOW THERE IS A INVESTIGATION ON IT NOW AND I KNOW MANY OTHERS IN MY AREA WHO I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS NOT CHEAP TO FIX AND I'M UNABLE TO GET IF FIXED AT THE MOMENT SO I ...

Feb 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 94,000 mi

I DROVE ABOUT 3-4 MILES FROM MY WORK TO PICK UP MY NEWBORN SON FROM MY MOTHER, WHO WAS BABYSITTING. I PARKED MY CAR IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE SCHOOL AND WENT INSIDE (CAR WAS NOT ON). I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO USE THE RESTROOM AND CHANGE MY SON'S DIAPER (10 MINUTES) AND WE GOT A PHONE CALL FROM THE MAIN...

Feb 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 94,000 mi

I DROVE ABOUT 3-4 MILES FROM MY WORK TO PICK UP MY NEWBORN SON FROM MY MOTHER, WHO WAS BABYSITTING. I PARKED MY CAR IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE SCHOOL AND WENT INSIDE (CAR WAS NOT ON). I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO USE THE RESTROOM AND CHANGE MY SON'S DIAPER (10 MINUTES) AND WE GOT A PHONE CALL FROM THE MAIN...

Feb 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL NOT WORKING, NOT BULB OR FUSE ISSUE, SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION. *NM

Feb 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL NOT WORKING, NOT BULB OR FUSE ISSUE, SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION. *NM

Feb 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 62,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. SHE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE HEAT OR THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE ...

Feb 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 106,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT E...

Feb 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

THE ABS HARNESS THAT CLIPS TO THE BACKING PLATE IS COMING UNCLIPPED ON THE BACK PLATE WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT HAND TURN. ITS HITTING THE LOWER A-FRAME AND COMING UNCLIPPED. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE, MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC, IT BECAME UNCLIPPED AND WRAPPED AROUND THE C.V SHAFT AND TORE THE CLAMP OFF T...

Feb 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 112,365 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 112365 MILES. IN SEPTEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE STOPPING FOR 10 - 15 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE INVOLVED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS A FUEL RELATED FIRE. THE VEHICL...

Feb 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 62,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. SHE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE HEAT OR THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE ...

Feb 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 106,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT E...

Feb 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

THE ABS HARNESS THAT CLIPS TO THE BACKING PLATE IS COMING UNCLIPPED ON THE BACK PLATE WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT HAND TURN. ITS HITTING THE LOWER A-FRAME AND COMING UNCLIPPED. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE, MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC, IT BECAME UNCLIPPED AND WRAPPED AROUND THE C.V SHAFT AND TORE THE CLAMP OFF T...

Feb 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 112,365 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 112365 MILES. IN SEPTEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE STOPPING FOR 10 - 15 MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE INVOLVED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS A FUEL RELATED FIRE. THE VEHICL...

Feb 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING HIS 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT END CAUGHT FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT "THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT". THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CU...

Feb 7, 2007 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 120000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS IN RECALL (00V189000) STRUCTURE. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE...

Feb 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING HIS 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT END CAUGHT FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT "THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT". THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CU...

Feb 7, 2007 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 120000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS IN RECALL (00V189000) STRUCTURE. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE...

Feb 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 116,000 mi

I HAD A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. ON JANUARY 26, 2007 MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY WORK PARKING LOT. MY CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 15 MINUTES WHEN A PASSER BY INFORMED ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. *JB

Feb 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 116,000 mi

I HAD A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. ON JANUARY 26, 2007 MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY WORK PARKING LOT. MY CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 15 MINUTES WHEN A PASSER BY INFORMED ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. *JB

Feb 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

(1) DROVE TO WORK APPROX 10 MILES. TURNED OFF IGNITION AND LEFT VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT. (2) WAS NOTIFIED A FEW MINUTES LATER THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT. (3) ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT / FRONT OF VEHICLE BURNED BEYOND REPAIR. INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS AND ISSUED S...

Feb 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

(1) DROVE TO WORK APPROX 10 MILES. TURNED OFF IGNITION AND LEFT VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT. (2) WAS NOTIFIED A FEW MINUTES LATER THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT. (3) ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT / FRONT OF VEHICLE BURNED BEYOND REPAIR. INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS AND ISSUED S...

Feb 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, THE SES LAMP SUDDENLY BEGAN FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE BEFOREHAND. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED. *JB

Feb 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, THE SES LAMP SUDDENLY BEGAN FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE BEFOREHAND. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED. *JB

Feb 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, THE SES LAMP SUDDENLY BEGAN FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE BEFOREHAND. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED. *JB

Feb 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, THE SES LAMP SUDDENLY BEGAN FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE BEFOREHAND. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED. *JB

Jan 25, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT ABOUT 2YRS. AGO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON ME. MY PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY A ASE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC. I WROTE A LETTER TO GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM,WHICH WASN'T MY ONLY GM TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD REPLACED WITHIN A 5 YEAR TIME FRAME .I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ONE IN A...

Jan 25, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT DISBURSE FLUID TO THE WINDSHIELD. IF I NEED TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD, I HAVE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN, SPRAY FLUID ONTO WINDSHIELD,R OLL WINDOW BACK UP AND ALL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 25, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT ABOUT 2YRS. AGO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON ME. MY PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY A ASE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC. I WROTE A LETTER TO GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM,WHICH WASN'T MY ONLY GM TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD REPLACED WITHIN A 5 YEAR TIME FRAME .I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ONE IN A...

Jan 25, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT DISBURSE FLUID TO THE WINDSHIELD. IF I NEED TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD, I HAVE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN, SPRAY FLUID ONTO WINDSHIELD,R OLL WINDOW BACK UP AND ALL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

DROVE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES. PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER A MAN CAME TO THE DOOR STATING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE (HE HAD ALREADY CALLED 911). FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE ON THE SCENE AS WELL AS FIRE INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EN...

Dec 30, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

TRAC LIGHT COMES ON, TAC GOES TO 0, CAR STALLS. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN US BEING REAR ENDED. THE CAR IS MOVING ALONG AND JUST STOPS. REPLACED COMPUTER AND IGNITION MODULE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. GARAGE AND DEALER IS UNSURE OF THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT IT IS PROCESS OF ELIMINATION COSTING US...

Dec 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TRAC LIGHT COMES ON, TAC GOES TO 0, CAR STALLS. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN US BEING REAR ENDED. THE CAR IS MOVING ALONG AND JUST STOPS. REPLACED COMPUTER AND IGNITION MODULE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. GARAGE AND DEALER IS UNSURE OF THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT IT IS PROCESS OF ELIMINATION COSTING US...

Dec 30, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

TRAC LIGHT COMES ON, TAC GOES TO 0, CAR STALLS. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN US BEING REAR ENDED. THE CAR IS MOVING ALONG AND JUST STOPS. REPLACED COMPUTER AND IGNITION MODULE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. GARAGE AND DEALER IS UNSURE OF THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT IT IS PROCESS OF ELIMINATION COSTING US...

Dec 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TRAC LIGHT COMES ON, TAC GOES TO 0, CAR STALLS. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN US BEING REAR ENDED. THE CAR IS MOVING ALONG AND JUST STOPS. REPLACED COMPUTER AND IGNITION MODULE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. GARAGE AND DEALER IS UNSURE OF THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT IT IS PROCESS OF ELIMINATION COSTING US...

Dec 20, 2006 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

DROVE CAR FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES ON FREEWAY THEN PARKED IN A BANK PARKING LOT. TURNED CAR OFF AND WENT INTO BANK. ALL INDICATIONS ON DASH WHERE FINE THAT DAY AND CAR DROVE JUST FINE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, SOME ONE CAME INTO THE OFFICE I WAS AT AND ASKED IF ANYONE IN HERE HAS A BLACK GRAND PRIX. I WE...

Dec 20, 2006 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

DROVE CAR FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES ON FREEWAY THEN PARKED IN A BANK PARKING LOT. TURNED CAR OFF AND WENT INTO BANK. ALL INDICATIONS ON DASH WHERE FINE THAT DAY AND CAR DROVE JUST FINE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, SOME ONE CAME INTO THE OFFICE I WAS AT AND ASKED IF ANYONE IN HERE HAS A BLACK GRAND PRIX. I WE...

Dec 18, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK. I HAD THIS SERVICED TWICE BY A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. *NM

Dec 18, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK. I HAD THIS SERVICED TWICE BY A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. *NM

Nov 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DROVE 5 MINUTES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE ...

Nov 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 131,000 mi

2000 PONTAIC GRAND PRIX GTP GREAT VEHICLE UNTIL I DROVE 30 MINUTES CAME BACK FROM LUNCH AND PARKED; 10 MIN LATER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY ON FIRE! THE HOT SPOT SEEM TO BE ON TOP OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE SUPERCHARGER AND MORE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE HAS BEEN MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THI...

Nov 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DROVE 5 MINUTES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE ...

Nov 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 131,000 mi

2000 PONTAIC GRAND PRIX GTP GREAT VEHICLE UNTIL I DROVE 30 MINUTES CAME BACK FROM LUNCH AND PARKED; 10 MIN LATER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY ON FIRE! THE HOT SPOT SEEM TO BE ON TOP OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE SUPERCHARGER AND MORE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE HAS BEEN MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THI...

Oct 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND MY TAILLIGHTS WERE BOTH NON OPERATIVE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NEAR MISS REAR END COLLISION. I LEARNED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A HAZARD SWITCH THAT WAS STUCK THAT TAKES OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THIS SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS. I HAD NO IDEA...

Oct 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND MY TAILLIGHTS WERE BOTH NON OPERATIVE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NEAR MISS REAR END COLLISION. I LEARNED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A HAZARD SWITCH THAT WAS STUCK THAT TAKES OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THIS SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS. I HAD NO IDEA...

Oct 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL PAN RUSTING OUT .. GM CALLED BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX AS IT WAS PAST THE 3 YEARWARRANTY.. EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER RUST DAMAGE SANDED OFF PAN,APPLIED INDUSTREAL PRIMER,BEDLINER COATING.. HOPE FORTHE BEST. COST TO REPAIR RUSTED OIL PAN WOULD BE $800.00 PLUS

Oct 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL PAN RUSTING OUT .. GM CALLED BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX AS IT WAS PAST THE 3 YEARWARRANTY.. EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER RUST DAMAGE SANDED OFF PAN,APPLIED INDUSTREAL PRIMER,BEDLINER COATING.. HOPE FORTHE BEST. COST TO REPAIR RUSTED OIL PAN WOULD BE $800.00 PLUS

Sep 19, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS A FUEL PUMP RESISTOR PROBLEM WHICH IS QUIET COMMON BECAUSE OF IT'S LOCATION. MY CAR BROKE DOWN 4 TIMES AND WAS TOWED 3 TIMES THROUGH AAA AND 1 TIME OUT OF POCKET $300 FROM OUTSIDE SYRACUSE TO WATERTOWN, NY. PLUS OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS APPROX. $425. *NM

Sep 19, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS A FUEL PUMP RESISTOR PROBLEM WHICH IS QUIET COMMON BECAUSE OF IT'S LOCATION. MY CAR BROKE DOWN 4 TIMES AND WAS TOWED 3 TIMES THROUGH AAA AND 1 TIME OUT OF POCKET $300 FROM OUTSIDE SYRACUSE TO WATERTOWN, NY. PLUS OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS APPROX. $425. *NM

Aug 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PANS RUST OUT ON PONTAIC GRAND PRIX. *NM

Aug 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PANS RUST OUT ON PONTAIC GRAND PRIX. *NM

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System

I WAS STOPPED BY A COP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK. I REPLACED THE BULBS THINKING THAT'S WHAT IT WAS, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY CENTER WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT WORKS BUT NOT MY BRAKE LIGHTS. APART FROM THAT MY HAZARD LIGHT IS STUCK. I TRIED PUSHING IT WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVE...

Aug 2, 2006 Steering 100,099 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A CLUNCKING NOISE. PARKED CAR TILL SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK CAME IN. TOOK CAR TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND OUT THAT I NEED A SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARM BUSHING AND TIE ROD (RIGHT SIDE). UPON CALLING FOR PRICES, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY CARS OF THIS MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THEY ...

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 100,099 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A CLUNCKING NOISE. PARKED CAR TILL SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK CAME IN. TOOK CAR TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND OUT THAT I NEED A SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARM BUSHING AND TIE ROD (RIGHT SIDE). UPON CALLING FOR PRICES, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY CARS OF THIS MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THEY ...

Aug 2, 2006 Steering 100,099 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A CLUNCKING NOISE. PARKED CAR TILL SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK CAME IN. TOOK CAR TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND OUT THAT I NEED A SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARM BUSHING AND TIE ROD (RIGHT SIDE). UPON CALLING FOR PRICES, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY CARS OF THIS MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THEY ...

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 100,099 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A CLUNCKING NOISE. PARKED CAR TILL SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK CAME IN. TOOK CAR TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND OUT THAT I NEED A SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARM BUSHING AND TIE ROD (RIGHT SIDE). UPON CALLING FOR PRICES, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY CARS OF THIS MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THEY ...

Jul 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 43,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP SUPER CHARGED V6 ENGINE 2-DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 43,000 MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED -- FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DESTROYED MOST OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE FIRE STARTED. POLICE CALLED FIRE DEPT TO PUT OUT FIRE. NO PRIOR...

Jul 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 43,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP SUPER CHARGED V6 ENGINE 2-DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 43,000 MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED -- FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DESTROYED MOST OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE FIRE STARTED. POLICE CALLED FIRE DEPT TO PUT OUT FIRE. NO PRIOR...

Jul 28, 2006 Steering 78,018 mi

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TO CURE A HARD STEERING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS HAVING TROUBLES TURNING TO THE RIGHT. REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE ALSO SUBMITTED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. GM SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Jul 28, 2006 Steering 78,018 mi

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TO CURE A HARD STEERING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS HAVING TROUBLES TURNING TO THE RIGHT. REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE ALSO SUBMITTED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. GM SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Jul 24, 2006 Visibility 64,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBSTANCE IN THE ELECTROCROMATIC REAR VIEW MIRROR HAD BROKEN DOWN WHICH CAUSED A DUPLICATE VIEW OF THE OBJECT BEING VIEWED. THE IMAGE IN THE MIRROR IS DISTORTED, AND IS WORSE WHEN DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON 07/17/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE V...

Jul 24, 2006 Visibility 64,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBSTANCE IN THE ELECTROCROMATIC REAR VIEW MIRROR HAD BROKEN DOWN WHICH CAUSED A DUPLICATE VIEW OF THE OBJECT BEING VIEWED. THE IMAGE IN THE MIRROR IS DISTORTED, AND IS WORSE WHEN DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON 07/17/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE V...

Jul 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THIS OCCURRED 9 OR 10 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. TWO DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT CENSOR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. A SECOND DEALER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUS...

Jul 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THIS OCCURRED 9 OR 10 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. TWO DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT CENSOR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. A SECOND DEALER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUS...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONING. TOTAL LOSS ON CAR. MY WIFE DROVE 20 MINUTES, PARKED AND WENT TO A STORE. FIVE MINUTES LATER, OUR BABYSITTER CAME IN WITH OUR CHILD AND TOLD MY WIFE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONING. TOTAL LOSS ON CAR. MY WIFE DROVE 20 MINUTES, PARKED AND WENT TO A STORE. FIVE MINUTES LATER, OUR BABYSITTER CAME IN WITH OUR CHILD AND TOLD MY WIFE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.

May 10, 2006 Electrical System

OWN A 2000 AND 2002 MODEL PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. BOTH VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM OF KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION DUE TO SAFETY INTERLOCK WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN PARK TO ALLOW KEY TO BE ROTATED TO THE FULLY OFF POSITION. I AM AWARE THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT I BELIEVE SINCE I RESEAR...

May 10, 2006 Electrical System

OWN A 2000 AND 2002 MODEL PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. BOTH VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM OF KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION DUE TO SAFETY INTERLOCK WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN PARK TO ALLOW KEY TO BE ROTATED TO THE FULLY OFF POSITION. I AM AWARE THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT I BELIEVE SINCE I RESEAR...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System 127,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THIS PAST JANUARY AND AS I HAPPENED TO BE DRIVING IT HOME FROM A NAVY EVENT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND (THANK GOODNESS). HE PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME ON HIS MOTORCYCLE AND LET ME KNOW THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPPED WORKING BEFORE TH...

Apr 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THIS PAST JANUARY AND AS I HAPPENED TO BE DRIVING IT HOME FROM A NAVY EVENT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND (THANK GOODNESS). HE PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME ON HIS MOTORCYCLE AND LET ME KNOW THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPPED WORKING BEFORE TH...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System 127,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THIS PAST JANUARY AND AS I HAPPENED TO BE DRIVING IT HOME FROM A NAVY EVENT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND (THANK GOODNESS). HE PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME ON HIS MOTORCYCLE AND LET ME KNOW THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPPED WORKING BEFORE TH...

Apr 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THIS PAST JANUARY AND AS I HAPPENED TO BE DRIVING IT HOME FROM A NAVY EVENT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND (THANK GOODNESS). HE PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME ON HIS MOTORCYCLE AND LET ME KNOW THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPPED WORKING BEFORE TH...

Apr 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

DRIVING HOME AROUND 5 30 IN THE EVENING, EXITED OFF THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT EXIT 91. CAME UP TO THE FIRST LIGHT AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHED A COUPLE OF TIMES. AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE THAT CAME FROM THE HOOD. THEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT. AT THIS POINT ...

Apr 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

DRIVING HOME AROUND 5 30 IN THE EVENING, EXITED OFF THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT EXIT 91. CAME UP TO THE FIRST LIGHT AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHED A COUPLE OF TIMES. AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE THAT CAME FROM THE HOOD. THEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT. AT THIS POINT ...

Mar 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH BURNT OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT AND HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. NONE OF THIS WAS DISCOVERED UNTIL THE TIME CAME FOR STATE INSPECTION. WE BELIEVE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THIS CONDITION. *JB THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE OLD SWITCH IS STILL AVAILABLE. DATE...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System 63,000 mi

HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH BURNT OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT AND HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. NONE OF THIS WAS DISCOVERED UNTIL THE TIME CAME FOR STATE INSPECTION. WE BELIEVE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THIS CONDITION. *JB THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE OLD SWITCH IS STILL AVAILABLE. DATE...

Mar 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH BURNT OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT AND HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. NONE OF THIS WAS DISCOVERED UNTIL THE TIME CAME FOR STATE INSPECTION. WE BELIEVE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THIS CONDITION. *JB THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE OLD SWITCH IS STILL AVAILABLE. DATE...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System 63,000 mi

HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH BURNT OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT AND HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. NONE OF THIS WAS DISCOVERED UNTIL THE TIME CAME FOR STATE INSPECTION. WE BELIEVE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THIS CONDITION. *JB THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE OLD SWITCH IS STILL AVAILABLE. DATE...

Feb 24, 2006 Steering 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP IS FLUSHING THE STEERING SYSTEM AND ADDING A CONDITIONER. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BEFORE CHANGING THE RACK AND PINION...

Feb 24, 2006 Steering 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP IS FLUSHING THE STEERING SYSTEM AND ADDING A CONDITIONER. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BEFORE CHANGING THE RACK AND PINION...

Jan 26, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FOR THOSE OF US WHO LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES AND DRIVE THROUGH SNOW AND RISK THE POSSIBILITY OF NOT BEING ABLE TO REMOVE FROZEN RAIN AND SNOW FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE MANY GRAND PRIES THAT HAVE HAD THEIR BLOWERS FA...

Jan 26, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FOR THOSE OF US WHO LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES AND DRIVE THROUGH SNOW AND RISK THE POSSIBILITY OF NOT BEING ABLE TO REMOVE FROZEN RAIN AND SNOW FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE MANY GRAND PRIES THAT HAVE HAD THEIR BLOWERS FA...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AT 3:30 P.M. I WENT BACK OUT TO MY CAR ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER TO RUN SOME ERRANDS AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. EVERYTHING IS ROASTED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FORWARD THROUGH THE ENGINE. I HAD TO CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE FOR ME AND TOOK ALL MY I...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AT 3:30 P.M. I WENT BACK OUT TO MY CAR ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER TO RUN SOME ERRANDS AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. EVERYTHING IS ROASTED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FORWARD THROUGH THE ENGINE. I HAD TO CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE FOR ME AND TOOK ALL MY I...

Jan 5, 2006 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES, AND TAKING OUT PART OF A FENCE ON A SIDE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN CAME TO REST UPON A TREE. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT; UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS D...

Jan 5, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES, AND TAKING OUT PART OF A FENCE ON A SIDE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN CAME TO REST UPON A TREE. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT; UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS D...

Jan 5, 2006 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES, AND TAKING OUT PART OF A FENCE ON A SIDE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN CAME TO REST UPON A TREE. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT; UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS D...

Jan 5, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES, AND TAKING OUT PART OF A FENCE ON A SIDE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN CAME TO REST UPON A TREE. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT; UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS D...

Dec 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE ON ICE THE VEHICLE REVVED AND THEN SLID THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. THIS OCCURS ONLY ON ICY ROADS AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO PUMP WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE ON ICE THE VEHICLE REVVED AND THEN SLID THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. THIS OCCURS ONLY ON ICY ROADS AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO PUMP WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE ON ICE THE VEHICLE REVVED AND THEN SLID THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. THIS OCCURS ONLY ON ICY ROADS AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO PUMP WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE ON ICE THE VEHICLE REVVED AND THEN SLID THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. THIS OCCURS ONLY ON ICY ROADS AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO PUMP WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT MY USED 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 52,000 MI. IN MAY 2004, I NOTICED IT WAS GOING THROUGH AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS AFTER HAVING MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. BOTH SHOPS TOLD ME THAT ...

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT MY USED 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 52,000 MI. IN MAY 2004, I NOTICED IT WAS GOING THROUGH AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS AFTER HAVING MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. BOTH SHOPS TOLD ME THAT ...

Nov 9, 2005 Child Seat

DT: COSCO TOURIVA MODEL # 22-130 WAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR ON THE CHILD SEAT CAME OFF. THE HARNESS BAR ASSEMBLY CAME APART. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AND THEY WOULD SEND HER THE REPLACEMENT PART. ALSO, THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE T...

Nov 9, 2005 Child Seat

DT: COSCO TOURIVA MODEL # 22-130 WAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR ON THE CHILD SEAT CAME OFF. THE HARNESS BAR ASSEMBLY CAME APART. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AND THEY WOULD SEND HER THE REPLACEMENT PART. ALSO, THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE T...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT 1:30 AM IN THE MORNING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. THE ALARM WENT OFF. THE MANAGER OF THE CONSUMERS APARTMENT BUILDING INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING, THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF, THE LIGHTS WHERE FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE V...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT 1:30 AM IN THE MORNING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. THE ALARM WENT OFF. THE MANAGER OF THE CONSUMERS APARTMENT BUILDING INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING, THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF, THE LIGHTS WHERE FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE V...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

3.1L GM V-6 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE - LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CAUSES LEAK OUT OF COOLANT, MIGRATION OF COOLANT TO OIL AND OIL TO COOLANT RESERVOIR DAMAGING INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND HOSES AS WELL AS RUNNING VEHICLE LOW ON FLUID LEVELS AND MAKING A GENERAL MESS OF EVERYTHING AROUND IT. GM IS FU...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

3.1L GM V-6 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE - LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CAUSES LEAK OUT OF COOLANT, MIGRATION OF COOLANT TO OIL AND OIL TO COOLANT RESERVOIR DAMAGING INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND HOSES AS WELL AS RUNNING VEHICLE LOW ON FLUID LEVELS AND MAKING A GENERAL MESS OF EVERYTHING AROUND IT. GM IS FU...

Sep 26, 2005 Structure

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR, EVERY TIME THAT IT RAINS WE HAVE A HUGE 2-3" PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FLOOR BOARD. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ONLINE WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM, GM CAN NOT CONTINUE TO IGNORE THIS. *JB

Sep 26, 2005 Structure

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR, EVERY TIME THAT IT RAINS WE HAVE A HUGE 2-3" PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FLOOR BOARD. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ONLINE WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM, GM CAN NOT CONTINUE TO IGNORE THIS. *JB

Sep 15, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND THE CORRESPONDING VALVE BODY, CAUSING MY CAR TO UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE WHEN ACCELERATING. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT BOTH OLD PARTS, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE SO IT SHOULDN'T BE HARD TO FIND ONE. BOTH REPAI...

Sep 15, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND THE CORRESPONDING VALVE BODY, CAUSING MY CAR TO UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE WHEN ACCELERATING. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT BOTH OLD PARTS, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE SO IT SHOULDN'T BE HARD TO FIND ONE. BOTH REPAI...

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE BRAKES PADS WERE FALLING APART. THE DEALER STATED ON HIS REPAIR INVOICE THAT FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ALL NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY ALL WERE RUSTED.*AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE BRAKES PADS WERE FALLING APART. THE DEALER STATED ON HIS REPAIR INVOICE THAT FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ALL NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY ALL WERE RUSTED.*AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE BRAKES PADS WERE FALLING APART. THE DEALER STATED ON HIS REPAIR INVOICE THAT FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ALL NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY ALL WERE RUSTED.*AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE BRAKES PADS WERE FALLING APART. THE DEALER STATED ON HIS REPAIR INVOICE THAT FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ALL NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY ALL WERE RUSTED.*AK *JB

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS IN HER VEHICLE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING HOT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RAISED THE HOOD. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD BEHIND THE ENGINE WHILE A...

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS IN HER VEHICLE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING HOT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RAISED THE HOOD. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD BEHIND THE ENGINE WHILE A...

Jul 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 58,348 mi

POOR LIGHT OUTPUT OF HEADLAMPS DUE TO FOGGING AND OR DETERIATION OF LENS ON LOW/HIGH BEAM ASSEMBLY. HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHEN HVAC FAN SWITCH IS IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT THE 'OFF" POSITION.

Jul 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 58,348 mi

POOR LIGHT OUTPUT OF HEADLAMPS DUE TO FOGGING AND OR DETERIATION OF LENS ON LOW/HIGH BEAM ASSEMBLY. HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHEN HVAC FAN SWITCH IS IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT THE 'OFF" POSITION.

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT: WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WILL START, BUT WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IT LOCKS. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY RUNNING DOWN AND THE INABILITY TO THE LOCK CAR. TOOK CAR TO A DEALER IN APRIL 2004 AND HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GEAR...

Jul 6, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DT: WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WILL START, BUT WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IT LOCKS. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY RUNNING DOWN AND THE INABILITY TO THE LOCK CAR. TOOK CAR TO A DEALER IN APRIL 2004 AND HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GEAR...

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT: WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WILL START, BUT WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IT LOCKS. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY RUNNING DOWN AND THE INABILITY TO THE LOCK CAR. TOOK CAR TO A DEALER IN APRIL 2004 AND HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GEAR...

Jul 6, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DT: WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WILL START, BUT WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IT LOCKS. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY RUNNING DOWN AND THE INABILITY TO THE LOCK CAR. TOOK CAR TO A DEALER IN APRIL 2004 AND HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GEAR...

Jun 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 57,500 mi

LOSS OF THE LOWER BRAKE LAMPS-VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 58000 MILES-HAZARD /TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAS FAILED-WORK THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THE BRAKE LAMPS START WORKING-BUT SOON QUITS WORKING AGAIN

Jun 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 57,500 mi

LOSS OF THE LOWER BRAKE LAMPS-VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 58000 MILES-HAZARD /TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAS FAILED-WORK THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THE BRAKE LAMPS START WORKING-BUT SOON QUITS WORKING AGAIN

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train 83,450 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. AAMCO COULDN'T DETECT A PROBLEM WITHOUT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CAME ON IN FEBRUARY 2005. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SENSOR REPLACED AND THERE WAS A ERROR ON THE TRANSMISSION ALSO. A COMPLETE FLUID REPLACEMEN...

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train 83,450 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. AAMCO COULDN'T DETECT A PROBLEM WITHOUT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CAME ON IN FEBRUARY 2005. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SENSOR REPLACED AND THERE WAS A ERROR ON THE TRANSMISSION ALSO. A COMPLETE FLUID REPLACEMEN...

May 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,879 mi

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP IN LANGHORNE PA. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP FOR 800$.

May 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,879 mi

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP IN LANGHORNE PA. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP FOR 800$.

May 23, 2005 Seats 44,000 mi

DT: THE SHIFT IS VERY LOOSE AND VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT WON'T STAY IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE LOWER SEAT HEATER GETS DANGEROUSLY HOT ON THE LOWEST SETTING, SO THE SHOP TURNED IT OFF. THE DOOR PANELING ON ALL OF THE DOORS IS ALSO COMING OFF.

May 23, 2005 Seats 44,000 mi

DT: THE SHIFT IS VERY LOOSE AND VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT WON'T STAY IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE LOWER SEAT HEATER GETS DANGEROUSLY HOT ON THE LOWEST SETTING, SO THE SHOP TURNED IT OFF. THE DOOR PANELING ON ALL OF THE DOORS IS ALSO COMING OFF.

May 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Equipment 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

May 7, 2005 Equipment 30,000 mi

NUMEROUS ISSUES 1. HEATER CORE WENT OUT AROUND 60,000 MILES. 2. DEXCOOL "GELLED" AND CAUSED THE ABOVE. 3. STEREO HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE 36,000 MILES. 4. TIE ROD END WORE OUT AROUND 30,000 MILES-TOOK TO DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND "THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE" OF "NOISE AND RATTLING"...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train 125,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS BEEN SHIFTING WITH A "HARD" SHIFT AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MINUTES OF TRAVEL. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE COME TO A FULL STOP OR AFTER A SLOW TURN AS IF WHEN COMING OFF THE FREEWAY AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS GOES AWAY AFTER I TURN THE MOTOR OF...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train 125,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS BEEN SHIFTING WITH A "HARD" SHIFT AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MINUTES OF TRAVEL. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE COME TO A FULL STOP OR AFTER A SLOW TURN AS IF WHEN COMING OFF THE FREEWAY AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS GOES AWAY AFTER I TURN THE MOTOR OF...

Apr 9, 2005 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STARTED SHIFTING FUNNY THEN IT WOULD SHIFT FINE AFTER SHUTTING IT OFF AND RESTARTING AFTER THIS HAPPENING A FEW TIMES I TOOK IT TO A TRANS SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM ON GM CARS AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE $600-$700 THE CAR ONL...

Apr 9, 2005 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STARTED SHIFTING FUNNY THEN IT WOULD SHIFT FINE AFTER SHUTTING IT OFF AND RESTARTING AFTER THIS HAPPENING A FEW TIMES I TOOK IT TO A TRANS SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM ON GM CARS AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE $600-$700 THE CAR ONL...

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V116000; GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED A SUSPENSION RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V116000; GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED A SUSPENSION RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2005 Steering 76,700 mi

STEERING JUST STARTED TO BE HARD TO TURN TO LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS, OKAY GOING TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP SAID THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $765.*AK

Mar 13, 2005 Steering 76,700 mi

STEERING JUST STARTED TO BE HARD TO TURN TO LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS, OKAY GOING TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP SAID THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $765.*AK

Feb 17, 2005 Power Train 97,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY ELSE. MY TRANSMISSION HAS LOST OVERDRIVE AND SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. WHEN I AM AT 60 MPH MY RPMS ARE AT 3 AND1/2 !!! I AM READY TO START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AFTER SEEING THE SAME PROBLEMS ON SO MANY CARS *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Power Train 97,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY ELSE. MY TRANSMISSION HAS LOST OVERDRIVE AND SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. WHEN I AM AT 60 MPH MY RPMS ARE AT 3 AND1/2 !!! I AM READY TO START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AFTER SEEING THE SAME PROBLEMS ON SO MANY CARS *NM

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 74,000 mi

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. *JB THERE WAS A GRAYISH SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ALONG WITH A HISSING SOUND. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 74,000 mi

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. *JB THERE WAS A GRAYISH SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ALONG WITH A HISSING SOUND. *SC

Feb 5, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL BEGAN POPPING WHEN TURNING, BECAME MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AT LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST HIT A RETAINING WALL WHEN TURNING ACROSS A MAJOR INTERSECTION. *JB

Feb 5, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL BEGAN POPPING WHEN TURNING, BECAME MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AT LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST HIT A RETAINING WALL WHEN TURNING ACROSS A MAJOR INTERSECTION. *JB

Feb 2, 2005 Steering

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX GT. I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE. WE STARTED NOTICING POPPING NOISES AS I WAS DRIVING AND ON 2/1/05 AFTER MAKING A TURN I AGAIN HEARD A POP AND LOST THE STEERING ALL TOGETHER. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOP THE CAR AS...

Feb 2, 2005 Steering 150,000 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE HEARD POPPING SOUNDS. POWER STEERING FLUID IS GOOD. WHEN BRAKING CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT, WHEN LETTING OFF THE BRAKE THE STEER WHEEL TURNS. LOST STEERING ALL TOGETHER AFTER POPPING AGAIN OCCURRED; STEERING WHEEL SNAPPED AND SPUN FREELY. LOST ALL CONTROL OF ...

Feb 2, 2005 Steering

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX GT. I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE. WE STARTED NOTICING POPPING NOISES AS I WAS DRIVING AND ON 2/1/05 AFTER MAKING A TURN I AGAIN HEARD A POP AND LOST THE STEERING ALL TOGETHER. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOP THE CAR AS...

Feb 2, 2005 Steering 150,000 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE HEARD POPPING SOUNDS. POWER STEERING FLUID IS GOOD. WHEN BRAKING CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT, WHEN LETTING OFF THE BRAKE THE STEER WHEEL TURNS. LOST STEERING ALL TOGETHER AFTER POPPING AGAIN OCCURRED; STEERING WHEEL SNAPPED AND SPUN FREELY. LOST ALL CONTROL OF ...

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD TWO COILS REPLACED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED 2 COILS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSIST. *NM

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD TWO COILS REPLACED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED 2 COILS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSIST. *NM

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

I WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD WITHIN GM VEHICLES. I ALREADY HAD TWO MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS ON CAR WITH ABOUT 75,000 MILES. THE FIRST PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN MY CAR WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY, AT APPROXIMATELY 42,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING I...

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

I WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD WITHIN GM VEHICLES. I ALREADY HAD TWO MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS ON CAR WITH ABOUT 75,000 MILES. THE FIRST PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN MY CAR WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY, AT APPROXIMATELY 42,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING I...

Dec 23, 2004 Steering 32,600 mi

I HAVE A 200 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT ON MONDY DEC 20,2004 I NOTICED THE STEERING ON MY CAR WAS ARMSTRONG POWER STEERING SO I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, AND SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM I ONLY HAVE 32,000 MILES ON THIS AND MY RESEARCH FOUND OUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH...

Dec 23, 2004 Steering 32,600 mi

I HAVE A 200 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT ON MONDY DEC 20,2004 I NOTICED THE STEERING ON MY CAR WAS ARMSTRONG POWER STEERING SO I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, AND SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM I ONLY HAVE 32,000 MILES ON THIS AND MY RESEARCH FOUND OUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH...

Nov 9, 2004 Visibility 72,000 mi

POWER WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND BOTH REAR WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE WINDOWS REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 9, 2004 Visibility 72,000 mi

POWER WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND BOTH REAR WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE WINDOWS REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Visibility 67,000 mi

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE HEATER RESISTOR AND THE BLOWER. BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Visibility 67,000 mi

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE HEATER RESISTOR AND THE BLOWER. BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Steering

THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO BE OUT WHEN I TURNED THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT, BUT WORKED FINE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND HAD TO HAVE THE POWER RACK REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GRAND PRIXS. UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE...

Sep 14, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF THE MOTORS FOR MY WINDOWS (ONE OF THEM IN A REAR WINDOW WHICH IS NEVER EVEN USED!). I WORK WITH 5 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD AT LEAST TWO-FOUR MOTORS GO OUT ON THEIR PONTIACS ALSO. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH PONTIAC AND HAS CAUSED ME TO RECONSIDER BUYI...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering

THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO BE OUT WHEN I TURNED THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT, BUT WORKED FINE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND HAD TO HAVE THE POWER RACK REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GRAND PRIXS. UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE...

Sep 14, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF THE MOTORS FOR MY WINDOWS (ONE OF THEM IN A REAR WINDOW WHICH IS NEVER EVEN USED!). I WORK WITH 5 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD AT LEAST TWO-FOUR MOTORS GO OUT ON THEIR PONTIACS ALSO. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH PONTIAC AND HAS CAUSED ME TO RECONSIDER BUYI...

Sep 12, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START. I PURCHASED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN MAY 2000. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS AND HAVE SEEMED TO GET NOWHERE. FIRST, ABOUT SIX MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MY TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO GO OUT SO THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED TO REPLACE IT. (THIS SHO...

Sep 12, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START. I PURCHASED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN MAY 2000. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS AND HAVE SEEMED TO GET NOWHERE. FIRST, ABOUT SIX MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MY TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO GO OUT SO THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED TO REPLACE IT. (THIS SHO...

Sep 10, 2004 Steering 62,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH STANDING WATER, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS, WATER SPLASHES ON THE POWER STEERING PULLY RENDERING THE STEERING INOPERATIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE STEERING WHEEN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Steering 62,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH STANDING WATER, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS, WATER SPLASHES ON THE POWER STEERING PULLY RENDERING THE STEERING INOPERATIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE STEERING WHEEN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *AK

Jul 19, 2004 Visibility 8,100 mi

3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE ON A 4YR OLD CAR BECAUSE A LITTLE PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP BROKE ON EACH WINDOW LEAVING THE WINDOW UN OPERABLE. THE DRIVER WINDOW ,THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW AND THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Visibility 8,100 mi

3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE ON A 4YR OLD CAR BECAUSE A LITTLE PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP BROKE ON EACH WINDOW LEAVING THE WINDOW UN OPERABLE. THE DRIVER WINDOW ,THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW AND THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Tires 40,300 mi

WHERE THE TREAD AND THE SIDE WALL MEET ON THIS TIRE THERE WAS A HALF INCH SEPARATION ABOUT FIVE INCHES LONG. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SEE THE STEEL BELTS UNDER THE TREAD. THIS PROBLEM IS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. *NM *NM

Jul 15, 2004 Tires 40,300 mi

WHERE THE TREAD AND THE SIDE WALL MEET ON THIS TIRE THERE WAS A HALF INCH SEPARATION ABOUT FIVE INCHES LONG. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SEE THE STEEL BELTS UNDER THE TREAD. THIS PROBLEM IS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. *NM *NM

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ODI ID# 10070342. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND WAS TOLD SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST OF $375. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ODI ID# 10070342. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND WAS TOLD SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST OF $375. *AK

Jun 10, 2004 Steering 10 mi

STEERING GAVE OUT WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. COME TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A RACK AND PINION PRBLEM THAT WAS ALSO RECALLED ON THE 1996 THOUGH 1998 MODELS.*AK

Jun 10, 2004 Steering 10 mi

STEERING GAVE OUT WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. COME TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A RACK AND PINION PRBLEM THAT WAS ALSO RECALLED ON THE 1996 THOUGH 1998 MODELS.*AK

May 31, 2004 Visibility 35,000 mi

PURCHASED 2000 GRAND PRIX IN DECEMBER OF 2003. EVERY WINDOW (4) IN THE CAR HAD THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAIL. WINDOW FALLS DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP. POWER WINDOW MOTOR COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE AND REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $1,600. *AK

May 31, 2004 Visibility 35,000 mi

PURCHASED 2000 GRAND PRIX IN DECEMBER OF 2003. EVERY WINDOW (4) IN THE CAR HAD THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAIL. WINDOW FALLS DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP. POWER WINDOW MOTOR COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE AND REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $1,600. *AK

May 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,900 mi

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON WHEN NEEDED AUTOMATICALLY, LIKE THEY WERE PROGRAMMED TO DO. *AK

May 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,900 mi

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON WHEN NEEDED AUTOMATICALLY, LIKE THEY WERE PROGRAMMED TO DO. *AK

May 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,900 mi

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON WHEN NEEDED AUTOMATICALLY, LIKE THEY WERE PROGRAMMED TO DO. *AK

May 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,900 mi

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON WHEN NEEDED AUTOMATICALLY, LIKE THEY WERE PROGRAMMED TO DO. *AK

May 12, 2004 Tires

I WAS WEST HEADING ON I-4 TOWARD ORLANDO, FLORIDA WHEN MY FIRESTONE P215 70R15 FR 680 UNRAVELED. THE RADIAL TREADED PART OF THE TIRE S;APPED AGAINST THE CAR WITH SUCH AN IMPACT IT CRUSHED THE CORNER PANEL.

May 12, 2004 Tires

I WAS WEST HEADING ON I-4 TOWARD ORLANDO, FLORIDA WHEN MY FIRESTONE P215 70R15 FR 680 UNRAVELED. THE RADIAL TREADED PART OF THE TIRE S;APPED AGAINST THE CAR WITH SUCH AN IMPACT IT CRUSHED THE CORNER PANEL.

May 3, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE. CAR WAS SHIFTING HARD AND "JERKING." PULLED IN TO A NEARBY REPAIR SHOP AND TWO DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE FOUND RELATING TO THE TRANSMISSION. ONE RELATED TO THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND THE OTHER "LONG SHIFT W/ MAX ADAPT". THEY SUGGESTED I TAKE IT TO A TRANSMISSION S...

May 3, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE. CAR WAS SHIFTING HARD AND "JERKING." PULLED IN TO A NEARBY REPAIR SHOP AND TWO DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE FOUND RELATING TO THE TRANSMISSION. ONE RELATED TO THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND THE OTHER "LONG SHIFT W/ MAX ADAPT". THEY SUGGESTED I TAKE IT TO A TRANSMISSION S...

Apr 30, 2004 Steering 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING LEFT. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DAMAGED. *LA

Apr 30, 2004 Steering 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING LEFT. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DAMAGED. *LA

Apr 19, 2004 Power Train 63,000 mi

TRANSMISSION 63,000 MILES, PRESSURE CONTROL CYLINOID GOES OUT AND TAKES 2ND AND 4TH GEAR WITH IT RESULTING IN NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Power Train 63,000 mi

TRANSMISSION 63,000 MILES, PRESSURE CONTROL CYLINOID GOES OUT AND TAKES 2ND AND 4TH GEAR WITH IT RESULTING IN NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 32,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING VERY HARD AT 33000 MILES TRYING TO GET GM TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 32,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING VERY HARD AT 33000 MILES TRYING TO GET GM TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK

Apr 9, 2004 Electrical System 47,000 mi

SHIFTER NOT RECOGNIZING THE VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION, CANNOT REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. WORKS SOMETIMES. HAVE TO USE ALTERNATE METHOD TO REMOVE KEYS.*AK

Apr 9, 2004 Electrical System 47,000 mi

SHIFTER NOT RECOGNIZING THE VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION, CANNOT REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. WORKS SOMETIMES. HAVE TO USE ALTERNATE METHOD TO REMOVE KEYS.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 79,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX. APPROX 80,000 MILES. VEHICLE JERKS DURING GRADUAL ACCELERATION. PONITAC DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BAD PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND BAD TCC SOLENOID. PARTS AND SERVICE TO COST $700.00. NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 79,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX. APPROX 80,000 MILES. VEHICLE JERKS DURING GRADUAL ACCELERATION. PONITAC DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BAD PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND BAD TCC SOLENOID. PARTS AND SERVICE TO COST $700.00. NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE CAR SHUTS DOWN TOTALLY. AT TIMES THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC, SHUT DOWN SOON AFTER STARTING, SHUT DOWN COMMING TO A STOP. THE RADIO POWER FLICKERS, AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME DURING A RESTART. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP RELAY, AN...

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE CAR SHUTS DOWN TOTALLY. AT TIMES THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC, SHUT DOWN SOON AFTER STARTING, SHUT DOWN COMMING TO A STOP. THE RADIO POWER FLICKERS, AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME DURING A RESTART. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP RELAY, AN...

Mar 18, 2004 Visibility 21,630 mi

MY CAR IS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. IN OCTOBER 2003 AND MARCH 2004 I HAVE HAD POWER WINDOW FAILURES. THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND THE SECOND INVOLVED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW. THE TOTAL COST OF THE FIRST REPAIR WAS $457. THE SECOND REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO BE AT L...

Mar 18, 2004 Visibility 21,630 mi

MY CAR IS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. IN OCTOBER 2003 AND MARCH 2004 I HAVE HAD POWER WINDOW FAILURES. THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND THE SECOND INVOLVED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW. THE TOTAL COST OF THE FIRST REPAIR WAS $457. THE SECOND REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO BE AT L...

Mar 10, 2004 Steering 46,000 mi

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. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Steering 46,000 mi

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. *AK

Feb 27, 2004 Steering

AS I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A STREET POWER STEERING SEEMED TO GIVE OUT. I HAD TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL OUT AND TURN AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR HOME TO SEE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT GETS VERY TOUGH, TURNING TO THE RIGHT IS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND TO THE DEALER...

Feb 27, 2004 Steering

AS I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A STREET POWER STEERING SEEMED TO GIVE OUT. I HAD TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL OUT AND TURN AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR HOME TO SEE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT GETS VERY TOUGH, TURNING TO THE RIGHT IS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND TO THE DEALER...

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP--CAR DIES WITH NO WARNING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP RESISTOR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. THERE IS A KIT THAT REPLACES THE OLD SPOT WHERE IT WAS LOCATED. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL IF IT IS A KNOWM PROBLEM WITH A FIX!!!!!!!!!!*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP--CAR DIES WITH NO WARNING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP RESISTOR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. THERE IS A KIT THAT REPLACES THE OLD SPOT WHERE IT WAS LOCATED. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL IF IT IS A KNOWM PROBLEM WITH A FIX!!!!!!!!!!*AK

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 58,900 mi

SLIPPAGE IN FORWARD, REVERSE, METAL DEBRIS IN TRANS PAN - BAD TRANSMISSION

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 58,900 mi

SLIPPAGE IN FORWARD, REVERSE, METAL DEBRIS IN TRANS PAN - BAD TRANSMISSION

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1 LITER ENGINE. IT HAS THE TYPICAL "UPPER/LOWER MANIFOLD LEAK". THE SYMPTOMS ARE SLIGHT SMELL OF BURNING COOLANT, TEMP GAUGE NOT STEADY, IN COOLER DAYS IT DOESN'T GET UP TO 180 DEGREES, ON HOT DAYS IT GOES TO 220. ALSO LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVERY WEEK, NEEDS COOLANT IN...

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1 LITER ENGINE. IT HAS THE TYPICAL "UPPER/LOWER MANIFOLD LEAK". THE SYMPTOMS ARE SLIGHT SMELL OF BURNING COOLANT, TEMP GAUGE NOT STEADY, IN COOLER DAYS IT DOESN'T GET UP TO 180 DEGREES, ON HOT DAYS IT GOES TO 220. ALSO LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVERY WEEK, NEEDS COOLANT IN...

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE CONSUMER CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE CONSUMER CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. *AK

Jan 24, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT/REPLACED AT 27,000 MILES (THIS WAS UNDER WARRANTY). NOW AT 86,000 MILES TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO A GASKET BLOW THAT CAUSED ALL THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WHICH THEN CAUSED INTERNAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY DEFECT THAT I FEEL MAY HAVE TO DO WITH A DEFECT FROM...

Jan 24, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT/REPLACED AT 27,000 MILES (THIS WAS UNDER WARRANTY). NOW AT 86,000 MILES TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO A GASKET BLOW THAT CAUSED ALL THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WHICH THEN CAUSED INTERNAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY DEFECT THAT I FEEL MAY HAVE TO DO WITH A DEFECT FROM...

Jan 16, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I FIRST HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES AT 19,000 HAD TO HAVE THE FROM ROTORS TURNED AND NEW NAPA BRAKE SHOES, THIS WAS DONE AT A CERTIFIED NAPA REPAIR SHOP. THE COST WAS APPROX. 175.00. THEN ABOUT 35000 MILES I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE STOPPING SO I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER NAPA SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THE ROTO...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

FIRST I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. STEPPING ON THE BREAKE SHOULD ALLOW THE LEVER ON THE SHIFT LEVER TO DEPRESS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT FIRST. NEXT, CAME THE KEY PROBLEM WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO. I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY BACK TO IT'S HOME POSITION IN ORDER T...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE 6-5-03. GENERAL MOTORS SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT. ON 7-2-03 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM GM. THEY TOLD ME THE REPORT WAS MY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FIRE. I DROVE MY CAR APROX. 15 MILES THAT MORNING TO MY KIDS DAYCARE. I PULLED UP TO THE FRONT OF THE DAYCARE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I FIRST HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES AT 19,000 HAD TO HAVE THE FROM ROTORS TURNED AND NEW NAPA BRAKE SHOES, THIS WAS DONE AT A CERTIFIED NAPA REPAIR SHOP. THE COST WAS APPROX. 175.00. THEN ABOUT 35000 MILES I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE STOPPING SO I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER NAPA SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THE ROTO...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

FIRST I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. STEPPING ON THE BREAKE SHOULD ALLOW THE LEVER ON THE SHIFT LEVER TO DEPRESS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT FIRST. NEXT, CAME THE KEY PROBLEM WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO. I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY BACK TO IT'S HOME POSITION IN ORDER T...

Jan 14, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

CAR HAS ERRATIC SHIFTING, JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED AS PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID. WHEN THE TRANS PAN WAS TAKEN OFF THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF METAL SHAVINGS. THE TRASNMISSION WAS THEN TAKEN APART AND FOUND THAT THE CLUTCH AND MANY GEARS WERE DAMAGED BECAUSE ...

Jan 14, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

CAR HAS ERRATIC SHIFTING, JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED AS PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID. WHEN THE TRANS PAN WAS TAKEN OFF THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF METAL SHAVINGS. THE TRASNMISSION WAS THEN TAKEN APART AND FOUND THAT THE CLUTCH AND MANY GEARS WERE DAMAGED BECAUSE ...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering 44,900 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP ON LEFT TURNS. *LA

Jan 12, 2004 Steering 44,900 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP ON LEFT TURNS. *LA

Jan 8, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

THE STEREO/CLOCK DISPLAY FADES TO BE EXTREMELY DIM AND UNREADABLE. THIS OCCURRED AT 28000 MI, WHICH RESULTED IN MY DEALER REPLACING THE STEREO. IT HAS AGAIN OCCURRED AT 54000 MI. *LA

Jan 8, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

THE STEREO/CLOCK DISPLAY FADES TO BE EXTREMELY DIM AND UNREADABLE. THIS OCCURRED AT 28000 MI, WHICH RESULTED IN MY DEALER REPLACING THE STEREO. IT HAS AGAIN OCCURRED AT 54000 MI. *LA

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility 110,500 mi

MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAS HAD THE WINDOW CABLES REPAIRED ON THE PASSANGER SIDE, NOW THE DRIVERSIDE MUST BE REPAIRED, DUE TO CABLE INSIDE THE DOOR BREAKING. THIS REPAIR COST $430.00 EACH TIME!*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility 110,500 mi

MY 2000 GRAND PRIX HAS HAD THE WINDOW CABLES REPAIRED ON THE PASSANGER SIDE, NOW THE DRIVERSIDE MUST BE REPAIRED, DUE TO CABLE INSIDE THE DOOR BREAKING. THIS REPAIR COST $430.00 EACH TIME!*AK

Jan 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING-SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT-TWO VISITS AGO MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL FOR COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM-UPPER MANIFOLD. MONTH OR TWO LATER I RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AND TO CORRECT A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT." DEALER INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR "NEEDED NE...

Jan 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING-SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT-TWO VISITS AGO MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL FOR COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM-UPPER MANIFOLD. MONTH OR TWO LATER I RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AND TO CORRECT A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT." DEALER INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR "NEEDED NE...

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 2000 GRAND PRIX SE (3.1 LITRE V6 - 60,000 MILES) HAS BEGUN TO LEAK. I KEEP UP TO DATE ON MAINTENANCE OF MY CAR REGULARLY, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN SUBJECTED TO ANY EXTREME CONDITION. I OBSERVED NO NOTICEABLE PUDDLES OF COOLANT AROUND MY CAR OR IN THE GARAGE IT IS KEPT ...

Dec 31, 2003 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

WHILE IN THE PASSING LANE, THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER SOME GRAVEL IN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT TWO TREES. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASHBOARD CAUSING INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. PLEASE PROV...

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 2000 GRAND PRIX SE (3.1 LITRE V6 - 60,000 MILES) HAS BEGUN TO LEAK. I KEEP UP TO DATE ON MAINTENANCE OF MY CAR REGULARLY, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN SUBJECTED TO ANY EXTREME CONDITION. I OBSERVED NO NOTICEABLE PUDDLES OF COOLANT AROUND MY CAR OR IN THE GARAGE IT IS KEPT ...

Dec 31, 2003 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

WHILE IN THE PASSING LANE, THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER SOME GRAVEL IN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT TWO TREES. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASHBOARD CAUSING INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. PLEASE PROV...

Dec 30, 2003 Steering 52,000 mi

STEERING BINDS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING LEFT. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS WAS A RECALL IN 1996, 1997, 1998 WITH THE CAUSE BEING AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER IN THE LOWER BEARING AREA OF THE PINION.

Dec 30, 2003 Steering 52,000 mi

STEERING BINDS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING LEFT. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS WAS A RECALL IN 1996, 1997, 1998 WITH THE CAUSE BEING AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER IN THE LOWER BEARING AREA OF THE PINION.

Dec 17, 2003 Steering 50,724 mi

THE POWER STEERING WAS STICKING. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THAN TRY TO GO BACK TO THE RIGHT IT WOULD STICK, I HAD TOO USE MORE FORCE TO GET IT BACK TO CENTER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS BAD. IT COST ME $1300.00 TO GET IT FIXED AND I ON...

Dec 17, 2003 Steering 50,724 mi

THE POWER STEERING WAS STICKING. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THAN TRY TO GO BACK TO THE RIGHT IT WOULD STICK, I HAD TOO USE MORE FORCE TO GET IT BACK TO CENTER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS BAD. IT COST ME $1300.00 TO GET IT FIXED AND I ON...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,001 mi

COOLANT LOSS FROM HEADS AND,ORINTAKE. *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,001 mi

COOLANT LOSS FROM HEADS AND,ORINTAKE. *LA

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 34,060 mi

VEHICLE HAD A BAD BURNING SMELL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MANIFOLD GASKET. HOWEVER, BURNING SMELL CONTINUED; WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND EXPLODED 3 TIMES. THERE WAS NO WARNING OTHER THAN THE BURNING SMELL PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 34,060 mi

VEHICLE HAD A BAD BURNING SMELL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MANIFOLD GASKET. HOWEVER, BURNING SMELL CONTINUED; WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND EXPLODED 3 TIMES. THERE WAS NO WARNING OTHER THAN THE BURNING SMELL PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Nov 27, 2003 Equipment 55,800 mi

THE MOTOR FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW WENT OUT. IT'S BEEN GOING BAD FOR A WHILE AND NOW IT FINALLY QUIT FOR GOOD. AT 3 YEARS OLD I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THIS SO SOON. AND THE FAN FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) WILL RUN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE CAR EVEN RUNNING, CAN'T GET IT TO...

Nov 27, 2003 Equipment 55,800 mi

THE MOTOR FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW WENT OUT. IT'S BEEN GOING BAD FOR A WHILE AND NOW IT FINALLY QUIT FOR GOOD. AT 3 YEARS OLD I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THIS SO SOON. AND THE FAN FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) WILL RUN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE CAR EVEN RUNNING, CAN'T GET IT TO...

Nov 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKE PADS ON 2000 PONTIAC GRAD PRIX, PADS SEPARATED FROM METAL BACKING MAKE CAR STOP POORLY. PADS HAD ONLY 30% WEAR AT THE MOST. I STILL HAVE PARTS. *LA

Nov 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKE PADS ON 2000 PONTIAC GRAD PRIX, PADS SEPARATED FROM METAL BACKING MAKE CAR STOP POORLY. PADS HAD ONLY 30% WEAR AT THE MOST. I STILL HAVE PARTS. *LA

Nov 22, 2003 Suspension 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Equipment 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Structure 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Structure 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Suspension 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Equipment 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Structure 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 22, 2003 Structure 25,300 mi

PROBLEM WITH BOUNCING FRONT END ORIGINALLY. HAD WHEELS BALANCED, DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. THEN HARD TO TURN AS IF POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING AND ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST THEY REPLACED A TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE HARD STEERING PROBLEM. HAD TO ...

Nov 19, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SENSOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD EVERY TIME AND THERE WOULD BE A HARD JERK. (LINE PRESSURE RISE PROBLEM/NEEDED VALVE BODY REPAIRS) *SCC *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility

REAR AND FRONT SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT ROLL DOWN OR ROLL UP. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SENSOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD EVERY TIME AND THERE WOULD BE A HARD JERK. (LINE PRESSURE RISE PROBLEM/NEEDED VALVE BODY REPAIRS) *SCC *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility

REAR AND FRONT SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT ROLL DOWN OR ROLL UP. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MAIN COMPLAINT: GM IS AWARE THAT THEIR GM HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, YET THEY LEAVE IT TO CONSUMERS TO COVER THE COST OF HANDLING THE PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY, MY 2000 GRAND PRIX GT (WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON IT) STARTED UPSHIFTING HARD A FEW DAYS AGO FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND...

Oct 30, 2003 Electrical System

DELCO AUTO BATTERY LEAKAGE ON 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX . 3 TIMES IN 2 1/2 YEARS. FIRST TIME- 5/29/01. REPLACED BATTERY, DAMAGED HVAC HOSE AND BATTERY BOLT. SECOND TIME-4/11/02. REPLACED BATTERY, POSITIVE CABLE TO STARTER AND BOLT. BOTH DONE UNDER GM WARRANTY. 3RD TIME-10/30/03. REPLACED BATTERY. I ...

Oct 30, 2003 Electrical System

DELCO AUTO BATTERY LEAKAGE ON 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX . 3 TIMES IN 2 1/2 YEARS. FIRST TIME- 5/29/01. REPLACED BATTERY, DAMAGED HVAC HOSE AND BATTERY BOLT. SECOND TIME-4/11/02. REPLACED BATTERY, POSITIVE CABLE TO STARTER AND BOLT. BOTH DONE UNDER GM WARRANTY. 3RD TIME-10/30/03. REPLACED BATTERY. I ...

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,666 mi

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE, IT RESTARTS GOES 10 FEET SHUTS DOWN AGAIN. RESTARTS AGAIN THEN SHUTS DOWN ALL TOGETHER.. LET VEHICLE SIT FOR 1 HOUR IT WILL RUN FINE. UNTIL IT GETS WARM AND GOES THROUGH THE ROUTINE AGAIN. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,666 mi

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE, IT RESTARTS GOES 10 FEET SHUTS DOWN AGAIN. RESTARTS AGAIN THEN SHUTS DOWN ALL TOGETHER.. LET VEHICLE SIT FOR 1 HOUR IT WILL RUN FINE. UNTIL IT GETS WARM AND GOES THROUGH THE ROUTINE AGAIN. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS LOST THE 1ST AND 2ND LEVEL FOR THE INTERIOR FAN, AND THE 3RD LEVEL IS NOW LOSING FUNCTION. I KNOW OF OTHER GM CARS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM: LOSING THE FAN LEVEL BY LEVEL FROM THE LOWEST SPEED UPWARD. THIS IS A PROGRESSING PR...

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS LOST THE 1ST AND 2ND LEVEL FOR THE INTERIOR FAN, AND THE 3RD LEVEL IS NOW LOSING FUNCTION. I KNOW OF OTHER GM CARS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM: LOSING THE FAN LEVEL BY LEVEL FROM THE LOWEST SPEED UPWARD. THIS IS A PROGRESSING PR...

Oct 20, 2003 Structure

LOWER DOOR MOLDING COMING LOOSE AND CHRISTMAS CLAMPS WARPED ON INSIDE DOOR PANELS OF ALL 4 DOORS. *LA

Oct 20, 2003 Structure

LOWER DOOR MOLDING COMING LOOSE AND CHRISTMAS CLAMPS WARPED ON INSIDE DOOR PANELS OF ALL 4 DOORS. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ANTILOCK CONTROL MODULE BEING BAD AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, PER DEALERSHIP. *AK *PH *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Steering 54,000 mi

STEERING HANGS WHEN TURNING LEFT POWER STEERING STOPS. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE ANTILOCK CONTROL MODULE BEING BAD AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, PER DEALERSHIP. *AK *PH *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Steering 54,000 mi

STEERING HANGS WHEN TURNING LEFT POWER STEERING STOPS. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS 42,000 MILES. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN JANUARY OF 2000. NO SIGN OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. GOING FROM A STOP LOUD CLANKING NOISE, CAR JERKED 3 OR 4 TIMES. 5 MINUTES LATER AFTER ANOTHER STOP SIGN THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. I STOPPED TO A REPAIR STATION, WH...

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS 42,000 MILES. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN JANUARY OF 2000. NO SIGN OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. GOING FROM A STOP LOUD CLANKING NOISE, CAR JERKED 3 OR 4 TIMES. 5 MINUTES LATER AFTER ANOTHER STOP SIGN THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. I STOPPED TO A REPAIR STATION, WH...

Sep 30, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILD AT 55,000 MILES.

Sep 30, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILD AT 55,000 MILES.

Sep 26, 2003 Structure

WHEN IT IS RAINING THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH FILLS WITH WATER ABOUT AN INCH. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER STOP WORKING. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Structure

WHEN IT IS RAINING THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH FILLS WITH WATER ABOUT AN INCH. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER STOP WORKING. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Seats 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BACK DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, INJURY WOULD BE IMMINENT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE LATCH WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Sep 4, 2003 Seats 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BACK DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, INJURY WOULD BE IMMINENT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE LATCH WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,041 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE AT GEARSHIFT. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BEING CHANGED ALOT OF UNUSUAL METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN. *NLM

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 41,041 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE AT GEARSHIFT. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BEING CHANGED ALOT OF UNUSUAL METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN. *NLM

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,041 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE AT GEARSHIFT. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BEING CHANGED ALOT OF UNUSUAL METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN. *NLM

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 41,041 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE AT GEARSHIFT. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BEING CHANGED ALOT OF UNUSUAL METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN. *NLM

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

FIRST DAY I HAD MY NEW/USED GRAND PRIX, ONLY 30,000 MILES, THE ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE IN PARK IDILING AND WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON FREEWAY. TOOK THE DEALER 2 DAYS TO FIX IT AND THEY PUT 50 MILES ON MY CAR.*AK

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

FIRST DAY I HAD MY NEW/USED GRAND PRIX, ONLY 30,000 MILES, THE ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE IN PARK IDILING AND WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON FREEWAY. TOOK THE DEALER 2 DAYS TO FIX IT AND THEY PUT 50 MILES ON MY CAR.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,785 mi

NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. UPON INVESTIGATION, BULBS AND FUSES WERE OK. ALSO, NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD BUTTON DID NOT ENGAGE HAZARD LIGHTS. HAD NO BACK TAIL LIGHTS WHEN BRAKING. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN JUNE 2003. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH STATED THATA COMPONENT IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN JUNE 2003. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH STATED THATA COMPONENT IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN THE STREET VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ED AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, BLACK SMOKE, AND LARGE FLAMES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN THE STREET VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ED AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, BLACK SMOKE, AND LARGE FLAMES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK PH *JB *CB

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

LEFT & RIGHT BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. NOT A BULB OR FUSE ISSUE.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR *TT *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK PH *JB *CB

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

LEFT & RIGHT BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. NOT A BULB OR FUSE ISSUE.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR *TT *JB

Jun 1, 2003 Power Train 60,600 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND DID NOT MOVE. SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. PUT IN REVERSE AGAIN, LOUD CLUNK, AND GRINDING. REMOVED PAN AND DRAINED FLUID. CHUNKS OF METAL IN PAN. 60,500 MILES. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Power Train 60,600 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND DID NOT MOVE. SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. PUT IN REVERSE AGAIN, LOUD CLUNK, AND GRINDING. REMOVED PAN AND DRAINED FLUID. CHUNKS OF METAL IN PAN. 60,500 MILES. *TT

May 27, 2003 Power Train 44,000 mi

FAILURE OF FOURTH GEAR/OVERDRIVE AT 44,000 MILES. REQUIRED REBUILT TRANSMISSION. *TT

May 27, 2003 Power Train 44,000 mi

FAILURE OF FOURTH GEAR/OVERDRIVE AT 44,000 MILES. REQUIRED REBUILT TRANSMISSION. *TT

May 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WITH ONLY 62000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF! COST $870 TO REPAIR SO FAR AND STILL ISN'T RUNNING RIGHT. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WHO HAS NO EXTRA MONEY LAYING AROUND TO HAVE SUCH MASSIVE REPAIR WORK ON SUCH A NEW CAR!. *JB

May 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WITH ONLY 62000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF! COST $870 TO REPAIR SO FAR AND STILL ISN'T RUNNING RIGHT. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WHO HAS NO EXTRA MONEY LAYING AROUND TO HAVE SUCH MASSIVE REPAIR WORK ON SUCH A NEW CAR!. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Steering 25,050 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Steering 25,050 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO CONSUMER REPORTED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER ...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO CONSUMER REPORTED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER ...

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Apr 3, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINOUSLY COMES ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS WERE BROKEN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE WIRES TO THE HARNESS COULD BE BROKEN BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET TO THE WIRES YO...

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S DOOR, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST CONSUMER FINANCIALLY. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S DOOR, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST CONSUMER FINANCIALLY. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,500 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,500 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

THE OVER DRIVE FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 63,000 mi

THE OVER DRIVE FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,700 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AT 71,000 MILES. MY GAS MILEAGE IS HORRIBLE AND THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,700 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AT 71,000 MILES. MY GAS MILEAGE IS HORRIBLE AND THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

THE OVER DRIVE FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 63,000 mi

THE OVER DRIVE FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,700 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AT 71,000 MILES. MY GAS MILEAGE IS HORRIBLE AND THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,700 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AT 71,000 MILES. MY GAS MILEAGE IS HORRIBLE AND THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Steering

IN COLD WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT RESTING POSITION. ALSO THE STEERING RACK AND PINON HAVE FAULTY BEARINGS CAUSING IT TO FEEL LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN A SHARP LEFT.

Feb 24, 2003 Visibility

IN COLD WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT RESTING POSITION. ALSO THE STEERING RACK AND PINON HAVE FAULTY BEARINGS CAUSING IT TO FEEL LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN A SHARP LEFT.

Feb 24, 2003 Steering

IN COLD WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT RESTING POSITION. ALSO THE STEERING RACK AND PINON HAVE FAULTY BEARINGS CAUSING IT TO FEEL LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN A SHARP LEFT.

Feb 24, 2003 Visibility

IN COLD WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT RESTING POSITION. ALSO THE STEERING RACK AND PINON HAVE FAULTY BEARINGS CAUSING IT TO FEEL LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN A SHARP LEFT.

Feb 17, 2003 Electrical System 71,030 mi

I HAD MY WIRING HARNESS CATCH FIRE ON 2-2-03 WITHOUT WARNING. GM INSPECTING AND I AM STILL WAITING ON THEIR REPORT. HOWEVER, AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR FROM REPAIRS ON 2-15-03, I DROVE THE CAR 2-15 AND 2-16 AND TO WORK ON 2-17. UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR TO START IT, IT WOULD START AND THEN DIE IMMED...

Feb 17, 2003 Electrical System 71,030 mi

I HAD MY WIRING HARNESS CATCH FIRE ON 2-2-03 WITHOUT WARNING. GM INSPECTING AND I AM STILL WAITING ON THEIR REPORT. HOWEVER, AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR FROM REPAIRS ON 2-15-03, I DROVE THE CAR 2-15 AND 2-16 AND TO WORK ON 2-17. UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR TO START IT, IT WOULD START AND THEN DIE IMMED...

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.*JB

Feb 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 34,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE JUST SPENT $726 ON BRAKES AND ROTORS ALL THE WAY AROUND. I CAN UNDERSTAND THE PADS NEEDING REPLACING, BUT WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE ROTORS SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER.

Feb 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH 34,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE JUST SPENT $726 ON BRAKES AND ROTORS ALL THE WAY AROUND. I CAN UNDERSTAND THE PADS NEEDING REPLACING, BUT WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE ROTORS SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER.

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, IT SUFFERED A COOLANT LEAK IN THE UPPER MANIFOLD SECTION. AFTER SOME RESEARCH LOCALLY AND FROM PERSONAL FAMILY EXPERIENCE. I BELIEVE SOME PONTIAC V6 SUFFERS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE GASKETS AND OR FAULTY ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSE A LEAK TO DEVELOP AFTER 2-3 YEARS OF USEAGE...

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, IT SUFFERED A COOLANT LEAK IN THE UPPER MANIFOLD SECTION. AFTER SOME RESEARCH LOCALLY AND FROM PERSONAL FAMILY EXPERIENCE. I BELIEVE SOME PONTIAC V6 SUFFERS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE GASKETS AND OR FAULTY ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSE A LEAK TO DEVELOP AFTER 2-3 YEARS OF USEAGE...

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire 70,500 mi

A FIRE AROUND THE IGNITION COIL BEGAN IN MY CAR WITH NO WARNING. NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. THE FIRE ERRUPTED QUICKLY. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THERE IS SOME ISSUE OR THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME WARNING THAT A PROBLEM WAS PRESENT IF THIS WAS DUE TO "WEAR AND TEAR". IT ...

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire 70,500 mi

A FIRE AROUND THE IGNITION COIL BEGAN IN MY CAR WITH NO WARNING. NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. THE FIRE ERRUPTED QUICKLY. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THERE IS SOME ISSUE OR THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME WARNING THAT A PROBLEM WAS PRESENT IF THIS WAS DUE TO "WEAR AND TEAR". IT ...

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,181 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRANT PRIX GT BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2000, PROBLEMS INCLUDE: 1) 22-JULY-2002, (36,040 MILES), TIE ROD WORN BADLY, HAD EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 2) 30-SEPTEMBER-02, (38,697 MILES), SERPENTINE BELT (I UNDERSTAND GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM). 3) 2...

Jan 27, 2003 Steering 39,181 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRANT PRIX GT BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2000, PROBLEMS INCLUDE: 1) 22-JULY-2002, (36,040 MILES), TIE ROD WORN BADLY, HAD EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 2) 30-SEPTEMBER-02, (38,697 MILES), SERPENTINE BELT (I UNDERSTAND GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM). 3) 2...

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,181 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRANT PRIX GT BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2000, PROBLEMS INCLUDE: 1) 22-JULY-2002, (36,040 MILES), TIE ROD WORN BADLY, HAD EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 2) 30-SEPTEMBER-02, (38,697 MILES), SERPENTINE BELT (I UNDERSTAND GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM). 3) 2...

Jan 27, 2003 Steering 39,181 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRANT PRIX GT BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2000, PROBLEMS INCLUDE: 1) 22-JULY-2002, (36,040 MILES), TIE ROD WORN BADLY, HAD EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 2) 30-SEPTEMBER-02, (38,697 MILES), SERPENTINE BELT (I UNDERSTAND GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM). 3) 2...

Dec 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

DROVE AND PARKED. SMELLED ODOR; I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE CAR NEXT TO MINE. I THEN WENT INSIDE THE BUILDING. TEN MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE SAID A CAR WAS ON FIRE; IT WAS MINE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOTALED THE CAR.

Dec 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

DROVE AND PARKED. SMELLED ODOR; I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE CAR NEXT TO MINE. I THEN WENT INSIDE THE BUILDING. TEN MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE SAID A CAR WAS ON FIRE; IT WAS MINE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOTALED THE CAR.

Oct 28, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A ROCK AND CRACKED THE RIM BASE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND REPORT ACCIDENT TO THE CAR MANUFACTURER. TS

Oct 28, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A ROCK AND CRACKED THE RIM BASE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND REPORT ACCIDENT TO THE CAR MANUFACTURER. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Steering 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Interior Lighting 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Suspension 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Structure 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Power Train 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Wheels 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Equipment 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AS WELL AS THE WATER PUMP AND TENSIONER. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAVE BEEN FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Steering

THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED TWICE AND THE ADJUSTER SLEEVE WERE REPLACED. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Steering 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Interior Lighting 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Suspension 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Structure 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Power Train 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Wheels 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Equipment 19,513 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE WITH BOTH A 1998 AND 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEMS WERE AS FOLLOWED: ENGINE COMPONENTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING SYSTEM, BATTERY, FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURAL, THE WHEELS WERE NOISY, THERE WERE VISUAL COMPONENT DEFECTS, THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE INT...

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AS WELL AS THE WATER PUMP AND TENSIONER. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAVE BEEN FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Oct 25, 2002 Steering

THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED TWICE AND THE ADJUSTER SLEEVE WERE REPLACED. *JG

Sep 13, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, VEHICLE WILL LOSE STEERING POWER. UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 10 TIMES YET THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL WENT TOO THE FLOOR AND STUCK,CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED.HAD TO JAM VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURN VEHICLE OFF WITH MOTOR STILL RUNNING TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, VEHICLE WILL LOSE STEERING POWER. UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 10 TIMES YET THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL WENT TOO THE FLOOR AND STUCK,CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED.HAD TO JAM VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURN VEHICLE OFF WITH MOTOR STILL RUNNING TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Sep 9, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WINDSHIELD WILL MAKE KNOCKING NOISE AND VIBRATE LOUDLY, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WINDSHIELD WILL MAKE KNOCKING NOISE AND VIBRATE LOUDLY, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

REPLACED STEERING RACK, BUT CAR IS STILL MAKING NOISE. CAR BOUGHT AT ADAMS AUTOMORIVE, BUT REPAIRED AT WALKER PONTIAC, BOWIE, MD (301) 249-1000. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

REPLACED STEERING RACK, BUT CAR IS STILL MAKING NOISE. CAR BOUGHT AT ADAMS AUTOMORIVE, BUT REPAIRED AT WALKER PONTIAC, BOWIE, MD (301) 249-1000. *AK

Jun 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITENTLY ENGINE REFUSES TO START. IT APPEARS TO BE WHEN THE ENGINE AND WEATHER ARE HOT. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER HAS TESTED THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM. NO PROBLEMS FOUND IN THIS AREA. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I SUSPECT A CONTROL MODULE TYPE ISSU...

Jun 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITENTLY ENGINE REFUSES TO START. IT APPEARS TO BE WHEN THE ENGINE AND WEATHER ARE HOT. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER HAS TESTED THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM. NO PROBLEMS FOUND IN THIS AREA. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I SUSPECT A CONTROL MODULE TYPE ISSU...

Jun 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATED AND RPM GAUGE REGISTERED TO FULL CAPICITY. VERY HARD TO CONTROL, DIFFICULT TO BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE MOVING TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. EMERGENCY BRAKE USED IN ORDER TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. RPM NEEDLE WAS COMPLETELY TO THE RIG...

Jun 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATED AND RPM GAUGE REGISTERED TO FULL CAPICITY. VERY HARD TO CONTROL, DIFFICULT TO BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE MOVING TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. EMERGENCY BRAKE USED IN ORDER TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. RPM NEEDLE WAS COMPLETELY TO THE RIG...

Apr 25, 2002 Tires

THREE SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN ON THIS CAR INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL SET AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES / SHUDDERS AT 40-45MPH AND 70-75MPH. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND SAID THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Tires

THREE SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN ON THIS CAR INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL SET AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES / SHUDDERS AT 40-45MPH AND 70-75MPH. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND SAID THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS THE CAUSE OF OIL FLOWING INTO ANTI FREEZE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL START TO HEAT UP WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS THE CAUSE OF OIL FLOWING INTO ANTI FREEZE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL START TO HEAT UP WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DEFECTIVE, TWO GEARS ARE DOWN. CONSUMER A HUGE LOSS OF POWER, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DEFECTIVE, TWO GEARS ARE DOWN. CONSUMER A HUGE LOSS OF POWER, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLA AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLA AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLA AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLA AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE WARPED AND I AM WONDERING IF THEIR IS A RECALL ON THEM AND IF THAT CAN CAUSE BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE WARPED AND I AM WONDERING IF THEIR IS A RECALL ON THEM AND IF THAT CAN CAUSE BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Mar 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUTOFF, FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK *YD

Mar 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUTOFF, FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK *YD

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AT TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS HAS HAPPEND IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP AND PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIME...

Feb 14, 2002 Power Train

WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AT TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS HAS HAPPEND IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP AND PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIME...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AT TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS HAS HAPPEND IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP AND PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIME...

Feb 14, 2002 Power Train

WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AT TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS HAS HAPPEND IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP AND PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIME...

Jan 29, 2002 Wheels

WE TURNED OUT A DRIVEWAY, TURNED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND DEFLECTED OFF THE CURB. DRIVE ANOTHER 6 BLOCKS AND REALIZED TIRE DIDN'T HAVE AIR. RIM WAS BROKE AND TIRE DEFLATED. UPON REPAIR WAS TOLD BEARING MAY BE DAMAGED. WE DIDN'T RUN OVER THE CURB AND ONLY RUBBED AGAINST IT WHICH BROKE THE ALUMIUM...

Jan 29, 2002 Suspension

WE TURNED OUT A DRIVEWAY, TURNED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND DEFLECTED OFF THE CURB. DRIVE ANOTHER 6 BLOCKS AND REALIZED TIRE DIDN'T HAVE AIR. RIM WAS BROKE AND TIRE DEFLATED. UPON REPAIR WAS TOLD BEARING MAY BE DAMAGED. WE DIDN'T RUN OVER THE CURB AND ONLY RUBBED AGAINST IT WHICH BROKE THE ALUMIUM...

Jan 29, 2002 Wheels

WE TURNED OUT A DRIVEWAY, TURNED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND DEFLECTED OFF THE CURB. DRIVE ANOTHER 6 BLOCKS AND REALIZED TIRE DIDN'T HAVE AIR. RIM WAS BROKE AND TIRE DEFLATED. UPON REPAIR WAS TOLD BEARING MAY BE DAMAGED. WE DIDN'T RUN OVER THE CURB AND ONLY RUBBED AGAINST IT WHICH BROKE THE ALUMIUM...

Jan 29, 2002 Suspension

WE TURNED OUT A DRIVEWAY, TURNED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND DEFLECTED OFF THE CURB. DRIVE ANOTHER 6 BLOCKS AND REALIZED TIRE DIDN'T HAVE AIR. RIM WAS BROKE AND TIRE DEFLATED. UPON REPAIR WAS TOLD BEARING MAY BE DAMAGED. WE DIDN'T RUN OVER THE CURB AND ONLY RUBBED AGAINST IT WHICH BROKE THE ALUMIUM...

Jan 14, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING "SEIZES" DURING COLD WEATHER, START-UP CONDITIONS. STEERING WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE. PUMP AND FLUID LEVELS ARE CORRECT. STEERING FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS BINDING.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING "SEIZES" DURING COLD WEATHER, START-UP CONDITIONS. STEERING WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE. PUMP AND FLUID LEVELS ARE CORRECT. STEERING FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS BINDING.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT. THERE IS NO INDICATOR LIGHT ON PANEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT. THERE IS NO INDICATOR LIGHT ON PANEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Dec 7, 2001 Steering

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR W/STRIPS FAILED, MUD IS COMING UP THROUGH THE DOOR JAM. *YD

Dec 7, 2001 Structure

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR W/STRIPS FAILED, MUD IS COMING UP THROUGH THE DOOR JAM. *YD

Dec 7, 2001 Steering

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR W/STRIPS FAILED, MUD IS COMING UP THROUGH THE DOOR JAM. *YD

Dec 7, 2001 Structure

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR W/STRIPS FAILED, MUD IS COMING UP THROUGH THE DOOR JAM. *YD

Nov 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ONE TIME IT WOULD NOT RESTART. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN VEHICLE HAS NOT SHUTDOWN BUT OCCASIONALLY LOSES POWER. HAS DONE SO WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.*AK

Nov 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ONE TIME IT WOULD NOT RESTART. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN VEHICLE HAS NOT SHUTDOWN BUT OCCASIONALLY LOSES POWER. HAS DONE SO WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Electrical System

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS GOING TO A/C COMPRESSOR WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTENT POWER PROBLEMS AND BAD AIR CONDITIONING. THE COMPRESSOR WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RUNNING AND THE COOLING FAN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WOULD ALWAYS BE RUNNING AT 50 DEGREE TEMPERATURES,...

Nov 7, 2001 Electrical System

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS GOING TO A/C COMPRESSOR WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTENT POWER PROBLEMS AND BAD AIR CONDITIONING. THE COMPRESSOR WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RUNNING AND THE COOLING FAN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WOULD ALWAYS BE RUNNING AT 50 DEGREE TEMPERATURES,...

Oct 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Equipment

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Equipment

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS - WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER

Aug 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS - WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER

Aug 28, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS EMITTING UNKNOWN FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP HAS SPRAYED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO KILL MILDEW. HOWEVER, THE FUMES ARE STILL COMING FROM VEHICLE ,AND ARE CAUSING HIS WIFE TO SUFFER HEADACHES. *AK *SLC

Aug 28, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS EMITTING UNKNOWN FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP HAS SPRAYED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO KILL MILDEW. HOWEVER, THE FUMES ARE STILL COMING FROM VEHICLE ,AND ARE CAUSING HIS WIFE TO SUFFER HEADACHES. *AK *SLC

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK ENGINE FAILED AT 10000 MILES. PCM MODULE FAILED AT 19350 MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND REPLACED AT 20339 MILES. *YH

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

DIRVE UNIT MADE A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND TWICE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT. THE VEHICAL JERKED BADLY TWICE, SO HARD I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT IN THE REAR END. IF OTHER CARS WERE FOLLOWING BEHIND THEY COULD HAVE HIT THE CAR BECAUSE THIE JERKING WAS SO VIOLENT THE CAR HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED AND THE...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

DIRVE UNIT MADE A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND TWICE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT. THE VEHICAL JERKED BADLY TWICE, SO HARD I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT IN THE REAR END. IF OTHER CARS WERE FOLLOWING BEHIND THEY COULD HAVE HIT THE CAR BECAUSE THIE JERKING WAS SO VIOLENT THE CAR HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED AND THE...

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN WAS GLARING INTO WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE. HAD TO STOP. WINDSHIELD HAD A LOT OF GLARE. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN WAS GLARING INTO WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE. HAD TO STOP. WINDSHIELD HAD A LOT OF GLARE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WOULD BE LEAKING ON INSIDE TO FLOORBOARD. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, WHO IN TURN, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MECHANIC WAS INFORMED TO PLACE A PIECE OF PLASTIC OVER AIR CONDITIONER BREATHER BOX TO STOP LEAKAGE.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WOULD BE LEAKING ON INSIDE TO FLOORBOARD. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, WHO IN TURN, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MECHANIC WAS INFORMED TO PLACE A PIECE OF PLASTIC OVER AIR CONDITIONER BREATHER BOX TO STOP LEAKAGE.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING OVER A WASHBOARD SURFACE. I RETURNED IT 5 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND THEY WORKED ON IT 5 TIMES. THEY REPLACED THE COMPLETE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY (THE COIL SPRING, SHOCK, STRUT BUSHING 2 OR 3 OTHER TIMES, APPLIED GREASE SEVERAL TIMES...

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING OVER A WASHBOARD SURFACE. I RETURNED IT 5 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND THEY WORKED ON IT 5 TIMES. THEY REPLACED THE COMPLETE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY (THE COIL SPRING, SHOCK, STRUT BUSHING 2 OR 3 OTHER TIMES, APPLIED GREASE SEVERAL TIMES...

Jun 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

SPEED IS A QUESTION BECAUSE THE CAR WAS STRUCK FROM AN ONCOMING CAR AVERAGING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 35- 45 MPH WHILE I WAS JUST STARTING TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN WE COLLIEDED. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN MY CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE CAR....

Jun 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

SPEED IS A QUESTION BECAUSE THE CAR WAS STRUCK FROM AN ONCOMING CAR AVERAGING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 35- 45 MPH WHILE I WAS JUST STARTING TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN WE COLLIEDED. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN MY CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE CAR....

Jun 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

GLUE ON HEADLIGHT LENS BECOMES WORN WHICH RESULTS IN LENS COVER FALLING OFF, EXPOSING BULBS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

GLUE ON HEADLIGHT LENS BECOMES WORN WHICH RESULTS IN LENS COVER FALLING OFF, EXPOSING BULBS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 31, 2001 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHELD WIPERS ARE ON HIGH THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 31, 2001 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHELD WIPERS ARE ON HIGH THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 30, 2001 Visibility

LEAKING ON PASSANGERS SIDE, HEATER BLOWER REPLACED 4 TIMES, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED, SUNROOF LEAKED

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT CURB AT LESS THAN 5 MPH- BOTH FRONT AIRBBAGS DEPLOYED- WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. *AK

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT CURB AT LESS THAN 5 MPH- BOTH FRONT AIRBBAGS DEPLOYED- WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. *AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

MY 6 YR. OLD DAUGHTER GOT HER NECK CAUGHT IN THE SEATBELT AFTER UNDOING IT TO HAND ME AN ICE CREAM CUP. I HEARD HER MURMUR AND LOOKED BACK, SHE WAS STRANGLING AND COULD NOT TALK. I SLOWED THE CAR CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO KEEP THE BELT FROM TIGHTENING AROUND HER NECK ANY TIGHTER AND GOT OUT TO HELP HE...

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

MY 6 YR. OLD DAUGHTER GOT HER NECK CAUGHT IN THE SEATBELT AFTER UNDOING IT TO HAND ME AN ICE CREAM CUP. I HEARD HER MURMUR AND LOOKED BACK, SHE WAS STRANGLING AND COULD NOT TALK. I SLOWED THE CAR CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO KEEP THE BELT FROM TIGHTENING AROUND HER NECK ANY TIGHTER AND GOT OUT TO HELP HE...

May 18, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER TURNED OFF BY TOP OF MIDDLE FINGER, JUST BY TOUCHING IT. RENTAL COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 18, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER TURNED OFF BY TOP OF MIDDLE FINGER, JUST BY TOUCHING IT. RENTAL COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS RATTLE NOISE IN FRONT UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN IT STOPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. LAST TIME TO PONTIAC TECHNICANS. THEY FELT THAT CALIPERS WERE THE PROBLEM. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY. *AK *JB

May 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS RATTLE NOISE IN FRONT UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN IT STOPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. LAST TIME TO PONTIAC TECHNICANS. THEY FELT THAT CALIPERS WERE THE PROBLEM. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY. *AK *JB

May 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS RATTLE NOISE IN FRONT UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN IT STOPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. LAST TIME TO PONTIAC TECHNICANS. THEY FELT THAT CALIPERS WERE THE PROBLEM. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY. *AK *JB

May 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS RATTLE NOISE IN FRONT UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN IT STOPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. LAST TIME TO PONTIAC TECHNICANS. THEY FELT THAT CALIPERS WERE THE PROBLEM. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY. *AK *JB

May 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD STALL UPON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED REMEDY. *AK DEALER HAS REROUTED WIRING HARNESS AND SOME OTHER WIRING ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CONSUMER HAS DRIVEN WITH A DATA...

May 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL UPON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED REMEDY. *AK DEALER HAS REROUTED WIRING HARNESS AND SOME OTHER WIRING ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CONSUMER HAS DRIVEN WITH A DATA...

May 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD STALL UPON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED REMEDY. *AK DEALER HAS REROUTED WIRING HARNESS AND SOME OTHER WIRING ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CONSUMER HAS DRIVEN WITH A DATA...

May 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL UPON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED REMEDY. *AK DEALER HAS REROUTED WIRING HARNESS AND SOME OTHER WIRING ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CONSUMER HAS DRIVEN WITH A DATA...

Apr 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE, CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN KEY TO OFF POSITION. *JB

Apr 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE, CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN KEY TO OFF POSITION. *JB

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN LOW SPEED, 20 OR LESS MPH, IT CAUSES PEDAL TO LOCK UP, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEELS AND LOSS OF BRAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN LOW SPEED, 20 OR LESS MPH, IT CAUSES PEDAL TO LOCK UP, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEELS AND LOSS OF BRAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN LOW SPEED, 20 OR LESS MPH, IT CAUSES PEDAL TO LOCK UP, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEELS AND LOSS OF BRAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN LOW SPEED, 20 OR LESS MPH, IT CAUSES PEDAL TO LOCK UP, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEELS AND LOSS OF BRAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Mar 29, 2001 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND INSIDE PART OF TIRE WAS SHREDDED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX 2000, TIRE SIZE IS P225/60R16. HAD 23 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. *AK TIRE WAS GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO DETECTION OF ROAD HAZARD AND THERE WAS NO TREAD DAMAGE. *SLC

Mar 29, 2001 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND INSIDE PART OF TIRE WAS SHREDDED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX 2000, TIRE SIZE IS P225/60R16. HAD 23 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. *AK TIRE WAS GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO DETECTION OF ROAD HAZARD AND THERE WAS NO TREAD DAMAGE. *SLC

Mar 28, 2001 Seat Belts

I WAS REGISTERED WITH PONTIAC FOR RECALL NOTIFICATION. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS SEATBELT REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY PONTIAC LAST WEEK FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED THE PONTIAC RECALL HOTLINE, THEY ADMITTED THAT THEY HAD NO EXPLAN...

Mar 28, 2001 Seat Belts

I WAS REGISTERED WITH PONTIAC FOR RECALL NOTIFICATION. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS SEATBELT REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY PONTIAC LAST WEEK FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED THE PONTIAC RECALL HOTLINE, THEY ADMITTED THAT THEY HAD NO EXPLAN...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS GONE TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME. 1/23/01 INSPECTED VEHICLE, FOUND DTC P0446. EVAP SOLENOID AND CHECKED PRESSURE, FOUND 1.12 OUT OF SPECS, REMOVED THE PRESSURE SENSOR AND REPLACED. RETESTED OK, 01/25/01 FOUND DTC P0446 EVAP...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS GONE TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME. 1/23/01 INSPECTED VEHICLE, FOUND DTC P0446. EVAP SOLENOID AND CHECKED PRESSURE, FOUND 1.12 OUT OF SPECS, REMOVED THE PRESSURE SENSOR AND REPLACED. RETESTED OK, 01/25/01 FOUND DTC P0446 EVAP...

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. TO DEALER 5- 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. TO DEALER 5- 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW AND ENGINE PISTONS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE WAS MAKING A GRINDING METAL TO METAL NOISE. WHEN VEHICLE WARMED UP IT WENT AWAY. A TECHNICAL ADVISOR WILL COME TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. DEALER WAS TRYING TO REBUILD ENGINE. CONSUMER WANTED A NEW ENGINE OR CAR.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW AND ENGINE PISTONS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE WAS MAKING A GRINDING METAL TO METAL NOISE. WHEN VEHICLE WARMED UP IT WENT AWAY. A TECHNICAL ADVISOR WILL COME TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. DEALER WAS TRYING TO REBUILD ENGINE. CONSUMER WANTED A NEW ENGINE OR CAR.*AK

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS, ALL POWER ON VEHICLE IS LOST WITH NO LIGHTS. SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN TURNING BUT NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTOR TECH. SERVICE AND FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM PERSISTS. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO DEALER AS I FEEL THE...

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS, ALL POWER ON VEHICLE IS LOST WITH NO LIGHTS. SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN TURNING BUT NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTOR TECH. SERVICE AND FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM PERSISTS. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO DEALER AS I FEEL THE...

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

GMC IS REPURCHASING CAR BECAUSE IT STALLS FOR NO REASON. IT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING SOMETIMES. NO CODES ARE PRESENT TO DIAGNOSE PER DEALER. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZZARD. CAR IS A LEMON. DEALER CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

GMC IS REPURCHASING CAR BECAUSE IT STALLS FOR NO REASON. IT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING SOMETIMES. NO CODES ARE PRESENT TO DIAGNOSE PER DEALER. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZZARD. CAR IS A LEMON. DEALER CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

"POPPING" OR "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES ACCELERATING FORWARD. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN ACCELERATING. POSSIBLE LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT. LEFT FRONT STRUT BUSHING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

"POPPING" OR "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES ACCELERATING FORWARD. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN ACCELERATING. POSSIBLE LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT. LEFT FRONT STRUT BUSHING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Visibility

DUAL AIR CONTROL BLOWS HOT AIR WHEN TEMPERATURE IS SET ANYWHERE BETWEEN 65 AN 90. SOMETIMES ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL BLOW HOT WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE ADJUSTS TO CORRESPONDING TEMPERATURE SET. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING, IT IS SUPPOSED TO CHIME WHEN A DOOR IS OPENED, BUT ONLY CHIMES SOMETIMES. ALSO, WHEN COMPUTER FLASHES "LOW" TO INDICATE LOW FUEL, IT SHOULD CHIME 3 TIMES, BUT ONLY CHIMES ONCE IF IT CHIMES AT ALL. AFTER 10 MONTHS, THE DEALER STILL CANNOT FIX IT.

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

"POPPING" OR "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES ACCELERATING FORWARD. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN ACCELERATING. POSSIBLE LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT. LEFT FRONT STRUT BUSHING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

"POPPING" OR "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES ACCELERATING FORWARD. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN ACCELERATING. POSSIBLE LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT. LEFT FRONT STRUT BUSHING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Visibility

DUAL AIR CONTROL BLOWS HOT AIR WHEN TEMPERATURE IS SET ANYWHERE BETWEEN 65 AN 90. SOMETIMES ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL BLOW HOT WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE ADJUSTS TO CORRESPONDING TEMPERATURE SET. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING, IT IS SUPPOSED TO CHIME WHEN A DOOR IS OPENED, BUT ONLY CHIMES SOMETIMES. ALSO, WHEN COMPUTER FLASHES "LOW" TO INDICATE LOW FUEL, IT SHOULD CHIME 3 TIMES, BUT ONLY CHIMES ONCE IF IT CHIMES AT ALL. AFTER 10 MONTHS, THE DEALER STILL CANNOT FIX IT.

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 GROUND WIRING SHORTING OUT AT ENGINE REPAIRED, A LEAKING GAS TANK REPLACED,IT HAS LOSS POWER ON ME 7 TIMES TO THIS DATE, THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, IT HAS HAD A MISS FIRE ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS TWICE,...

Dec 1, 2000 Equipment

IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON PAGE 2-93, UNDER THE "RANGE" SECTION, IT STATES: RANGE:SHOWS HOW MUCH FARTHER YOU CAN TRAVEL WITH THE FUEL YOU HAVE BEFORE REFUELING. WHEN THE RANGE DISPLAYS "L" FOR 40 TO 50 MILES (64.36 TO 80.45KM), THE DISPLAY WILL FLASH THE WORD LOW CONTINUOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL CHI...

Dec 1, 2000 Equipment

IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON PAGE 2-93, UNDER THE "RANGE" SECTION, IT STATES: RANGE:SHOWS HOW MUCH FARTHER YOU CAN TRAVEL WITH THE FUEL YOU HAVE BEFORE REFUELING. WHEN THE RANGE DISPLAYS "L" FOR 40 TO 50 MILES (64.36 TO 80.45KM), THE DISPLAY WILL FLASH THE WORD LOW CONTINUOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL CHI...

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD RATTLE IN FRONT, STOPS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS A RATTLE THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WAS TOLD IT WAS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER, KNOWN PROBLEM BY THE DEALER. WAITED MONTHS FOR A FIX WHICH WAS UN...

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD RATTLE IN FRONT, STOPS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS A RATTLE THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WAS TOLD IT WAS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER, KNOWN PROBLEM BY THE DEALER. WAITED MONTHS FOR A FIX WHICH WAS UN...

Oct 20, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Oct 20, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUTDOWN, IT WAS HARD TO STEER/NO LIGHTS, AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES, BUT NOT AS BAD AS THIS TIME.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUTDOWN, IT WAS HARD TO STEER/NO LIGHTS, AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES, BUT NOT AS BAD AS THIS TIME.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

I FEEL THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE HAD THE ITEMS LISTED REPLACED. UNFORTUNEATELY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE OFF VERY SOON. I HAVE ASKED 3 TIMES FOR...

Oct 8, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT ANCHOR BOLT ON DRIVER'S SEAT HAD THE PREVAILING NUT FALL OFF SO THAT SEATBELT WAS NOT FASTENED TO VEHICLE. BOLT IS TOO SHORT TO ENGAGE PREVAILING TORQUE FEATURE OF NUT. PASSENGER'S BELT HAS A PROPER LENGTH BOLT, ALTHOUGH THE BOLT IS FACING THE

Oct 8, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT ANCHOR BOLT ON DRIVER'S SEAT HAD THE PREVAILING NUT FALL OFF SO THAT SEATBELT WAS NOT FASTENED TO VEHICLE. BOLT IS TOO SHORT TO ENGAGE PREVAILING TORQUE FEATURE OF NUT. PASSENGER'S BELT HAS A PROPER LENGTH BOLT, ALTHOUGH THE BOLT IS FACING THE

Sep 12, 2000 Visibility

2001, PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX; REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD SEVERELY VIBRATE WHILE TRAVELING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE ADHESIVE USED, AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Visibility

2001, PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX; REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD SEVERELY VIBRATE WHILE TRAVELING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE ADHESIVE USED, AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN REAR OF VEHICLE. INITIALLY ALL ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO WARPING; HOWEVER, THUMPING NOISE CONTINUES. HAVE RETURNED CAR TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXSIST

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN REAR OF VEHICLE. INITIALLY ALL ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO WARPING; HOWEVER, THUMPING NOISE CONTINUES. HAVE RETURNED CAR TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXSIST

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN REAR OF VEHICLE. INITIALLY ALL ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO WARPING; HOWEVER, THUMPING NOISE CONTINUES. HAVE RETURNED CAR TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXSIST

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN REAR OF VEHICLE. INITIALLY ALL ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO WARPING; HOWEVER, THUMPING NOISE CONTINUES. HAVE RETURNED CAR TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXSIST

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER FAILURE. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE.

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER FAILURE. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE.

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SHIFTING CAPABILITES WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING FROM I-90/94 TO I-55. FINAL DRIVE GEAR FAILED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL WITH A PUNCTURE IN THE DIFFERENTIA...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SHIFTING CAPABILITES WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING FROM I-90/94 TO I-55. FINAL DRIVE GEAR FAILED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL WITH A PUNCTURE IN THE DIFFERENTIA...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SHIFTING CAPABILITES WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING FROM I-90/94 TO I-55. FINAL DRIVE GEAR FAILED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL WITH A PUNCTURE IN THE DIFFERENTIA...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SHIFTING CAPABILITES WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING FROM I-90/94 TO I-55. FINAL DRIVE GEAR FAILED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL WITH A PUNCTURE IN THE DIFFERENTIA...

Feb 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED. THIS HAS OCCU RRED 9 OR 10 TIMES SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED IN NOV 2000. NO ACCIDENTS CAUSED SO FAR.*AK

Feb 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED. THIS HAS OCCU RRED 9 OR 10 TIMES SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED IN NOV 2000. NO ACCIDENTS CAUSED SO FAR.*AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND CANNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. DEALER ALREADY GAVE CONSUMER ANOTHER 2000 GRAND PRIX. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE F...

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND CANNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. DEALER ALREADY GAVE CONSUMER ANOTHER 2000 GRAND PRIX. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE F...

Nov 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR TAKEN TO DEALER AND FOUND THAT WIRE WAS PINCHED/EXPOSED AND SHORT CAUSING ENGAUGMENT

Nov 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR TAKEN TO DEALER AND FOUND THAT WIRE WAS PINCHED/EXPOSED AND SHORT CAUSING ENGAUGMENT