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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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Sep 23, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Sep 23, 2022 Engine

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Sep 23, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Sep 23, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Sep 23, 2022 Engine

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Sep 23, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

May 19, 2022 Firerelated Fire 143,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, a burning odor was detected. The contact turned off the vehicle and noticed that there was smoke and then flames coming from underneath the hood. The contact did not sustain any injuries, and no medical a...

May 19, 2022 Firerelated Fire 143,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, a burning odor was detected. The contact turned off the vehicle and noticed that there was smoke and then flames coming from underneath the hood. The contact did not sustain any injuries, and no medical a...

Oct 29, 2020 Engine 180,000 mi

ENGINE STARTED SMELLING OF SMOKE AND UPON DRIVING TO WORK AND OR HOME THE CARS OIL LIGHT CAME ON TO FILL THIS CAR IT TAKES 4.2 QUARTS OF OIL, AFTER PUTTING 4 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN THE MOTOR I NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE OIL PAN AREA TO FIND OUT THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND WAS LEAKING 1...

Oct 29, 2020 Engine 180,000 mi

ENGINE STARTED SMELLING OF SMOKE AND UPON DRIVING TO WORK AND OR HOME THE CARS OIL LIGHT CAME ON TO FILL THIS CAR IT TAKES 4.2 QUARTS OF OIL, AFTER PUTTING 4 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN THE MOTOR I NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE OIL PAN AREA TO FIND OUT THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND WAS LEAKING 1...

Jun 11, 2020 Electrical System 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Jun 11, 2020 Engine 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Jun 11, 2020 Seat Belts 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Jun 11, 2020 Electrical System 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Jun 11, 2020 Engine 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Jun 11, 2020 Seat Belts 179,000 mi

I AM DRIVING DOWN HWY 311 IN HOUMA, LA. I WENT AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AS MY CAR WENT INTO PASSING GEAR I HEAR A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED AND PUT GAS IN MY CAR. AS I'M DRIVING DOWN SAVANNE ROAD I HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. AS I'M DRIVING THE NOISE GETS LOUDER AND WORSE. ON JUNE 10, 2020 TH...

Feb 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 138,245 mi

THE MAP LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. ITS NOT REGISTERING MY DOOR BEING SHUT I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING ON THE DOOR BUT IT STILL GIVES ME THIS PROBLEM. ITS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING.

Feb 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 138,245 mi

THE MAP LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. ITS NOT REGISTERING MY DOOR BEING SHUT I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING ON THE DOOR BUT IT STILL GIVES ME THIS PROBLEM. ITS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING.

Dec 14, 2019 Engine Fire 68,894 mi

IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD THEN SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING SO I PARKED THEN STARTED SEEING SMOKE COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD SO I OPENED IT AND SAW A SMALL FLAME TOWARD THE BACK OF THE ENGINE LUCKILY I HAD A JUG OF WATER IN T...

Dec 14, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 68,894 mi

IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD THEN SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING SO I PARKED THEN STARTED SEEING SMOKE COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD SO I OPENED IT AND SAW A SMALL FLAME TOWARD THE BACK OF THE ENGINE LUCKILY I HAD A JUG OF WATER IN T...

Dec 14, 2019 Engine Fire 68,894 mi

IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD THEN SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING SO I PARKED THEN STARTED SEEING SMOKE COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD SO I OPENED IT AND SAW A SMALL FLAME TOWARD THE BACK OF THE ENGINE LUCKILY I HAD A JUG OF WATER IN T...

Dec 14, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 68,894 mi

IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD THEN SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING SO I PARKED THEN STARTED SEEING SMOKE COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD SO I OPENED IT AND SAW A SMALL FLAME TOWARD THE BACK OF THE ENGINE LUCKILY I HAD A JUG OF WATER IN T...

Nov 15, 2019 Engine 103,697 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CHANGE OIL WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE GASKET WAS D...

Nov 15, 2019 Engine 103,697 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CHANGE OIL WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE GASKET WAS D...

Oct 4, 2019 Engine Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL CAP O RING FOR THE VALVE COVER LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPES. THE FAILURE CREATED A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN NEAR A HOT AREA. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICE...

Oct 4, 2019 Engine Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL CAP O RING FOR THE VALVE COVER LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPES. THE FAILURE CREATED A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN NEAR A HOT AREA. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICE...

Mar 27, 2019 Engine 221,300 mi

I ENDED UP GETTING A RECALL CARD IN MY MAILBOX I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER FOR MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP YOUR TRIED TO MAKE A APPOINTMENT WITH THEM THEY TOLD ME TO BE WOULD ORDER THE PARTS CALL ME BACK WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT DATE WELL MAYBE ABOUT A WEEK OR LESS LATER AS I WAS...

Mar 27, 2019 Engine 221,300 mi

I ENDED UP GETTING A RECALL CARD IN MY MAILBOX I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER FOR MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP YOUR TRIED TO MAKE A APPOINTMENT WITH THEM THEY TOLD ME TO BE WOULD ORDER THE PARTS CALL ME BACK WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT DATE WELL MAYBE ABOUT A WEEK OR LESS LATER AS I WAS...

Aug 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE COOLANT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. IT USED TO BE THE ENGINE LIGHT BUT SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN THAT FIXED THIS IS THE ON-GOING PROBLEM. AT LEAST IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME PASSING A SMOG TEST NOW. MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE FUEL GAUGE. IT WILL READ FULL OR EMPTY AND NOTHING IN BETWEEN. I USED TO BE ABLE TO ESTI...

Aug 20, 2018 Electrical System

THE COOLANT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. IT USED TO BE THE ENGINE LIGHT BUT SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN THAT FIXED THIS IS THE ON-GOING PROBLEM. AT LEAST IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME PASSING A SMOG TEST NOW. MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE FUEL GAUGE. IT WILL READ FULL OR EMPTY AND NOTHING IN BETWEEN. I USED TO BE ABLE TO ESTI...

Aug 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE COOLANT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. IT USED TO BE THE ENGINE LIGHT BUT SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN THAT FIXED THIS IS THE ON-GOING PROBLEM. AT LEAST IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME PASSING A SMOG TEST NOW. MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE FUEL GAUGE. IT WILL READ FULL OR EMPTY AND NOTHING IN BETWEEN. I USED TO BE ABLE TO ESTI...

Aug 20, 2018 Electrical System

THE COOLANT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. IT USED TO BE THE ENGINE LIGHT BUT SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN THAT FIXED THIS IS THE ON-GOING PROBLEM. AT LEAST IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME PASSING A SMOG TEST NOW. MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE FUEL GAUGE. IT WILL READ FULL OR EMPTY AND NOTHING IN BETWEEN. I USED TO BE ABLE TO ESTI...

May 29, 2018 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

CAME UP ON A CAR STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. I APPLIED MY BRAKE AND FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVE. I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHT APPEARED. I HAD TO VEER TO LEFT OF STOPPED CAR, GO AROUND STOP SIGN ONTO A HIGHWAY. VERY FEW CARS ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO LET CAR SLOW ON IT'S OWN AND WAS ABLE TO GO TWO MILES ...

May 29, 2018 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

CAME UP ON A CAR STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. I APPLIED MY BRAKE AND FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVE. I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHT APPEARED. I HAD TO VEER TO LEFT OF STOPPED CAR, GO AROUND STOP SIGN ONTO A HIGHWAY. VERY FEW CARS ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO LET CAR SLOW ON IT'S OWN AND WAS ABLE TO GO TWO MILES ...

Apr 28, 2018 Engine

MY CAR IS OVERHEATING EVEN THOUGH IT SHOULDN'T BE OVERHEATING AND I JUST FOUND OUT MY CAR WAS IN A RECALL BUT FOR SOME REASON EVEN THOUGH I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED ONES, IT'S SAYING MY VIN ISN'T IN RECALL WHICH ISN'T FAIR SINCE I AM DEALING WITH LITERALLY THE SAME ISSUE. LAS...

Apr 28, 2018 Engine

MY CAR IS OVERHEATING EVEN THOUGH IT SHOULDN'T BE OVERHEATING AND I JUST FOUND OUT MY CAR WAS IN A RECALL BUT FOR SOME REASON EVEN THOUGH I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED ONES, IT'S SAYING MY VIN ISN'T IN RECALL WHICH ISN'T FAIR SINCE I AM DEALING WITH LITERALLY THE SAME ISSUE. LAS...

Apr 12, 2018 Engine Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE INCIDENT AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD *CN

Apr 12, 2018 Engine Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE INCIDENT AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD *CN

Apr 5, 2018 Engine Fire

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. *LD *TR

Apr 5, 2018 Engine Fire

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. *LD *TR

Mar 23, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 249,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL LEA...

Mar 23, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 249,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL LEA...

Sep 15, 2017 Visibility/wiper

DIFFICULTY WITH IGNITION SWITCH, KEY GETS STUCK. VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY WHEN USING. WINDSHIED WIPERS. OIL LEAK/COOLANT LEAK.

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other

DIFFICULTY WITH IGNITION SWITCH, KEY GETS STUCK. VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY WHEN USING. WINDSHIED WIPERS. OIL LEAK/COOLANT LEAK.

Sep 15, 2017 Visibility/wiper

DIFFICULTY WITH IGNITION SWITCH, KEY GETS STUCK. VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY WHEN USING. WINDSHIED WIPERS. OIL LEAK/COOLANT LEAK.

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other

DIFFICULTY WITH IGNITION SWITCH, KEY GETS STUCK. VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY WHEN USING. WINDSHIED WIPERS. OIL LEAK/COOLANT LEAK.

Sep 5, 2017 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING AREA, THE VEHICLE STARTED EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND SUDDENLY AN INTENSE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH MELTED THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND VARIOUS COMPONE...

Sep 5, 2017 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING AREA, THE VEHICLE STARTED EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND SUDDENLY AN INTENSE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH MELTED THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND VARIOUS COMPONE...

Jul 11, 2017 Electrical System 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Jul 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Jul 11, 2017 Steering 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Jul 11, 2017 Electrical System 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Jul 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Jul 11, 2017 Steering 250,235 mi

CURRENTLY, I'M HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. ALSO, I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THIS STARTED OCCURRING THREE MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL IT'S NOT SAFE, AT TIMES WITH ALL ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAS IT CAN BE TERRIFYING TO DRIVE BUT I CAN'T...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags Crash 165,359 mi

ON MARCH 1, 2017, WHILE DRIVING DOWN LA VITA PASS, ON HWY 160 EAST, IN COLORADO, THE ROADS WERE SOLID ICE. I TRIED TO BREAK LIGHTLY, IN A TOUCH, RELEASE, METHOD, BUT THE SENSOR ON THE DASH STATED (NO TRACTION), AND WOULD LOCK THE BREAKS, DURING THE LIGHT APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BREAKS, CAUSING ME TO...

Mar 6, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 165,359 mi

ON MARCH 1, 2017, WHILE DRIVING DOWN LA VITA PASS, ON HWY 160 EAST, IN COLORADO, THE ROADS WERE SOLID ICE. I TRIED TO BREAK LIGHTLY, IN A TOUCH, RELEASE, METHOD, BUT THE SENSOR ON THE DASH STATED (NO TRACTION), AND WOULD LOCK THE BREAKS, DURING THE LIGHT APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BREAKS, CAUSING ME TO...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags Crash 165,359 mi

ON MARCH 1, 2017, WHILE DRIVING DOWN LA VITA PASS, ON HWY 160 EAST, IN COLORADO, THE ROADS WERE SOLID ICE. I TRIED TO BREAK LIGHTLY, IN A TOUCH, RELEASE, METHOD, BUT THE SENSOR ON THE DASH STATED (NO TRACTION), AND WOULD LOCK THE BREAKS, DURING THE LIGHT APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BREAKS, CAUSING ME TO...

Mar 6, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 165,359 mi

ON MARCH 1, 2017, WHILE DRIVING DOWN LA VITA PASS, ON HWY 160 EAST, IN COLORADO, THE ROADS WERE SOLID ICE. I TRIED TO BREAK LIGHTLY, IN A TOUCH, RELEASE, METHOD, BUT THE SENSOR ON THE DASH STATED (NO TRACTION), AND WOULD LOCK THE BREAKS, DURING THE LIGHT APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BREAKS, CAUSING ME TO...

Feb 9, 2017 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD WHICH RESULTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CON...

Feb 9, 2017 Engine Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD WHICH RESULTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CON...

Dec 21, 2016 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING OUT OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR VALVE COVERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE REAR VALVE COVER AND GASKET. T...

Dec 21, 2016 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING OUT OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR VALVE COVERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE REAR VALVE COVER AND GASKET. T...

Dec 9, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING AND SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

Dec 9, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING AND SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

Dec 3, 2016 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER 2016. THE FIRST TIME I STARTED THE CAR AFTER BRING IT HOME, IT EXPLODED AND THE MOTOR STARTED BURNING. THE CAR WAS PARKED AT 38059 JUDD RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 WHEN I TURNED THE KEY OVER IT EXPLODED. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICL...

Dec 3, 2016 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER 2016. THE FIRST TIME I STARTED THE CAR AFTER BRING IT HOME, IT EXPLODED AND THE MOTOR STARTED BURNING. THE CAR WAS PARKED AT 38059 JUDD RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 WHEN I TURNED THE KEY OVER IT EXPLODED. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICL...

Nov 7, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Nov 7, 2016 Engine Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Nov 7, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Nov 7, 2016 Engine Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTR...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

BURNT VALVE IT ONLY RUNS ON 5 CYLINDERS INSTEAD OF 6 THE REPAIR IS 3,200 QUOTED BY MECHANIC.

Oct 5, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

BURNT VALVE IT ONLY RUNS ON 5 CYLINDERS INSTEAD OF 6 THE REPAIR IS 3,200 QUOTED BY MECHANIC.

Oct 5, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System Fire 2 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENED DURING A TRIP TO NUEVO LAREDO, TAMAULIPAS MEXICO. IT WAS REPORTED TO GM IN DETAIL AND EXTENSIVELY, A COPY OF THE TITLE, AN AFFIDAVIT AND THE INVOICE WHERE THE REMAINING WERE SOLD TO A JUNK YARD WERE ALL MAILED TO AN ADDRESS PROVIDED. I NEVER R...

Oct 3, 2016 Engine Fire 2 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENED DURING A TRIP TO NUEVO LAREDO, TAMAULIPAS MEXICO. IT WAS REPORTED TO GM IN DETAIL AND EXTENSIVELY, A COPY OF THE TITLE, AN AFFIDAVIT AND THE INVOICE WHERE THE REMAINING WERE SOLD TO A JUNK YARD WERE ALL MAILED TO AN ADDRESS PROVIDED. I NEVER R...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System Fire 2 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENED DURING A TRIP TO NUEVO LAREDO, TAMAULIPAS MEXICO. IT WAS REPORTED TO GM IN DETAIL AND EXTENSIVELY, A COPY OF THE TITLE, AN AFFIDAVIT AND THE INVOICE WHERE THE REMAINING WERE SOLD TO A JUNK YARD WERE ALL MAILED TO AN ADDRESS PROVIDED. I NEVER R...

Oct 3, 2016 Engine Fire 2 mi

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENED DURING A TRIP TO NUEVO LAREDO, TAMAULIPAS MEXICO. IT WAS REPORTED TO GM IN DETAIL AND EXTENSIVELY, A COPY OF THE TITLE, AN AFFIDAVIT AND THE INVOICE WHERE THE REMAINING WERE SOLD TO A JUNK YARD WERE ALL MAILED TO AN ADDRESS PROVIDED. I NEVER R...

Aug 21, 2016 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE BURST SUDDENLY UNDER BRAKING WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. IT APPEARS ALL OTHER LINES ARE RUSTY AS WELL AND COULD RESULT IN ANOTHER FAILURE. I LOVE IN MINNESOTA SO SALT COULD CONTRIBUTE, BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY CORPORATE NEGLIGENCE. THE AGENCY FAILED TO ISSUE A...

Aug 21, 2016 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE BURST SUDDENLY UNDER BRAKING WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. IT APPEARS ALL OTHER LINES ARE RUSTY AS WELL AND COULD RESULT IN ANOTHER FAILURE. I LOVE IN MINNESOTA SO SALT COULD CONTRIBUTE, BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY CORPORATE NEGLIGENCE. THE AGENCY FAILED TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Aug 7, 2016 Engine Fire 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND AS I WAS EXITING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, BATTERY LIGHT AND CHECK OIL LIGHTS WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS A FIRE. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PR...

Aug 7, 2016 Engine Fire 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND AS I WAS EXITING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, BATTERY LIGHT AND CHECK OIL LIGHTS WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS A FIRE. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PR...

Aug 4, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE UNDER HOOD AFTER RECALL 15757- UNDER HOOD FIRE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DESPITE HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, ON MARCH 18, 2016, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ANYWAY ON JULY 10, 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. *JB

Aug 4, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE UNDER HOOD AFTER RECALL 15757- UNDER HOOD FIRE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DESPITE HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, ON MARCH 18, 2016, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ANYWAY ON JULY 10, 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. *JB

Jul 2, 2016 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

OUR CAR BURNED UP ALMOST COMPLETELY, STARTING IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE APPEARED AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE CAR. POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN CAME TO EXTINGUISH AND SAID CAR WAS SO DESTROYED ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION WOULD BE POSSIBLE. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE CAR AND OTHER WITNESSES. AFTER WE HAD ...

Jul 2, 2016 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

OUR CAR BURNED UP ALMOST COMPLETELY, STARTING IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE APPEARED AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE CAR. POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN CAME TO EXTINGUISH AND SAID CAR WAS SO DESTROYED ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION WOULD BE POSSIBLE. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE CAR AND OTHER WITNESSES. AFTER WE HAD ...

May 23, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 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...

May 23, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 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...

Apr 21, 2016 Engine 186,000 mi

I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL - SO OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. I TOOK OFF THE ENGINE COVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE 3/8" QUICK CONNECTOR AT FUEL RAIL WAS DRIPPING FUEL ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. YIKES!!! THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IS/WAS HUGE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LON...

Apr 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 186,000 mi

I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL - SO OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. I TOOK OFF THE ENGINE COVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE 3/8" QUICK CONNECTOR AT FUEL RAIL WAS DRIPPING FUEL ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. YIKES!!! THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IS/WAS HUGE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LON...

Apr 21, 2016 Engine 186,000 mi

I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL - SO OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. I TOOK OFF THE ENGINE COVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE 3/8" QUICK CONNECTOR AT FUEL RAIL WAS DRIPPING FUEL ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. YIKES!!! THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IS/WAS HUGE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LON...

Apr 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 186,000 mi

I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL - SO OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. I TOOK OFF THE ENGINE COVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE 3/8" QUICK CONNECTOR AT FUEL RAIL WAS DRIPPING FUEL ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. YIKES!!! THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IS/WAS HUGE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LON...

Apr 20, 2016 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

I RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM, RECALL# 15757, FIRST WEEK OF MARCH 2016 REGARDING THE ENGINE'S FRONT VALVE COVER AND GASKET TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS DUE TO DROPS OF ENGINE OIL THAT MAY DEPOSIT ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. I CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Apr 20, 2016 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

I RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM, RECALL# 15757, FIRST WEEK OF MARCH 2016 REGARDING THE ENGINE'S FRONT VALVE COVER AND GASKET TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS DUE TO DROPS OF ENGINE OIL THAT MAY DEPOSIT ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. I CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Apr 18, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 18, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 12, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

WE RECEIVED A GM RECALL NOTICE #15757 IN DECEMBER 2015 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2016, WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DUBLIN CA DEALER IN MID MARCH AND WAS TOLD PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WE WOULD GET A CALL WHEN IT. TODAY ON APRIL 12 I CALLED AGAIN AND "THERE'S A PART PROBLEM" AND THE PARTS ARE STILL ON THE ...

Apr 12, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

WE RECEIVED A GM RECALL NOTICE #15757 IN DECEMBER 2015 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2016, WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DUBLIN CA DEALER IN MID MARCH AND WAS TOLD PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WE WOULD GET A CALL WHEN IT. TODAY ON APRIL 12 I CALLED AGAIN AND "THERE'S A PART PROBLEM" AND THE PARTS ARE STILL ON THE ...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7001000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V7001000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS IN THE RUN POSITION, THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED EFFORTLESSLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK FREQUENTLY WHICH PROHIBITS HER FROM SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. ...

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS IN THE RUN POSITION, THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED EFFORTLESSLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK FREQUENTLY WHICH PROHIBITS HER FROM SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. ...

Mar 28, 2016 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL WAS NOTICED AND FUMES OF SMOKE WERE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT FURTHER OBSERVED THE VEHICLE BY LOOKING INTO THE ENGINE AND NOTICED EXCESSIVE OIL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ...

Mar 28, 2016 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL WAS NOTICED AND FUMES OF SMOKE WERE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT FURTHER OBSERVED THE VEHICLE BY LOOKING INTO THE ENGINE AND NOTICED EXCESSIVE OIL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ...

Mar 21, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 15V-701 REPAIRS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *LD ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THERMOSTAT, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND VALVE COVER GASKET WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 21, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 15V-701 REPAIRS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *LD ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THERMOSTAT, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND VALVE COVER GASKET WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 3, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS OPENED AND THERE WERE FLAMES. THE INFANT OCCUPANT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALTERED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT E...

Mar 3, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS OPENED AND THERE WERE FLAMES. THE INFANT OCCUPANT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALTERED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT E...

Feb 25, 2016 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE...

Feb 25, 2016 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Feb 16, 2016 Engine Fire 154,000 mi

GOT IN CAR AND TURNED IGNITION KEY. HEARD A LOUD KABOOM AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED. FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. SITTING IN MY CAR PORT.. FIRE COMPANY CALLED. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. ENGINE BLOWN UP.

Feb 16, 2016 Engine Fire 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DA...

Feb 16, 2016 Engine Fire 154,000 mi

GOT IN CAR AND TURNED IGNITION KEY. HEARD A LOUD KABOOM AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED. FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. SITTING IN MY CAR PORT.. FIRE COMPANY CALLED. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. ENGINE BLOWN UP.

Feb 16, 2016 Engine Fire 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DA...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND E...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND E...

Jan 15, 2016 Engine Fire 267,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A LOUD NOISE SUDDENLY CAME FROM THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILUR...

Jan 15, 2016 Engine Fire 267,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A LOUD NOISE SUDDENLY CAME FROM THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILUR...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OPEN THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTA...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OPEN THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTA...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RE WAS A BURNING ODOR OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. T...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RE WAS A BURNING ODOR OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. T...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jan 5, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOWING LOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA...

Jan 5, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOWING LOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA...

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Jan 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILED OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT RECE...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILED OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT RECE...

Dec 22, 2015 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

ABS WIRING HARNESS GROUND CONDITION,TCS OFFLINE .BEARING SENSORS NEW AND IN COMPETE INSPECTION OF HARNESS FOUND FAULTY.I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS INDICATIONS AND FINALLY FOUND GROUND CONDITIONS.PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS.INDICATIONS STARTED 2013 TILL PRESENT 2015

Dec 22, 2015 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

ABS WIRING HARNESS GROUND CONDITION,TCS OFFLINE .BEARING SENSORS NEW AND IN COMPETE INSPECTION OF HARNESS FOUND FAULTY.I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS INDICATIONS AND FINALLY FOUND GROUND CONDITIONS.PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS.INDICATIONS STARTED 2013 TILL PRESENT 2015

Dec 21, 2015 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE WARMING UP THE PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BLACK OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Dec 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE WARMING UP THE PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BLACK OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Dec 21, 2015 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE WARMING UP THE PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BLACK OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Dec 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE WARMING UP THE PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BLACK OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SHE WAS ALERTED BY THE SECURITY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED ...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEST...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SHE WAS ALERTED BY THE SECURITY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED ...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEST...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FIRE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT EXITED HIS RESIDENCE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FIRE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT EXITED HIS RESIDENCE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING)....

Dec 16, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING)....

Dec 14, 2015 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Dec 14, 2015 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNK...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNK...

Oct 28, 2015 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000

Oct 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000

Oct 28, 2015 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000

Oct 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000

Oct 27, 2015 Electrical System 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Oct 27, 2015 Electrical System 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Oct 25, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 3 mi

THAT WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR SEAT IT DIDN'T FIT IN THE CAR TRIEDBTO ADJEST THE BEALTS BUT DIDN'T WORK THE WHOLE CAR SEAT FELL APART.

Oct 25, 2015 Seats Crash 3 mi

THAT WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR SEAT IT DIDN'T FIT IN THE CAR TRIEDBTO ADJEST THE BEALTS BUT DIDN'T WORK THE WHOLE CAR SEAT FELL APART.

Oct 25, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 3 mi

THAT WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR SEAT IT DIDN'T FIT IN THE CAR TRIEDBTO ADJEST THE BEALTS BUT DIDN'T WORK THE WHOLE CAR SEAT FELL APART.

Oct 25, 2015 Seats Crash 3 mi

THAT WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR SEAT IT DIDN'T FIT IN THE CAR TRIEDBTO ADJEST THE BEALTS BUT DIDN'T WORK THE WHOLE CAR SEAT FELL APART.

Oct 15, 2015 Engine Fire 90,086 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 15, 2015 Engine Fire 90,086 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 13, 2015 Electrical System 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.

Oct 13, 2015 Electrical System 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE.

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00006331

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE.

Sep 17, 2015 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00006331

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEATER SWITCH AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. AS THE CONSUMER WAS LEAVING THE REPAIR SHOP, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND BLOWER MOTOR WERE REPLA...

Feb 11, 2015 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEATER SWITCH AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. AS THE CONSUMER WAS LEAVING THE REPAIR SHOP, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND BLOWER MOTOR WERE REPLA...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEATER SWITCH AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. AS THE CONSUMER WAS LEAVING THE REPAIR SHOP, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND BLOWER MOTOR WERE REPLA...

Feb 11, 2015 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEATER SWITCH AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. AS THE CONSUMER WAS LEAVING THE REPAIR SHOP, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND BLOWER MOTOR WERE REPLA...

Feb 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. AFTER MERGING INTO TRAFFIC I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL BUT THE CAR RPMS WERE CONTINUING TO GO HIGHER. INMEDIATELLY HIT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WAS STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WAS REVVING. THEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED ...

Feb 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. AFTER MERGING INTO TRAFFIC I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL BUT THE CAR RPMS WERE CONTINUING TO GO HIGHER. INMEDIATELLY HIT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WAS STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WAS REVVING. THEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED ...

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 201,000 mi

CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING REPLACED MAF SENSOR MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUS. TOOK CAR OF PROBLEM. 2 MONTH LATER SPUTTERING CODE CAME BACK CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAD THAT CUT OFF. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR WON'T START CHANGED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR STARTED BUT MISFIRE COIL PACKS CHANGED AND IGNITION CONTROL M...

Jan 4, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING REPLACED MAF SENSOR MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUS. TOOK CAR OF PROBLEM. 2 MONTH LATER SPUTTERING CODE CAME BACK CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAD THAT CUT OFF. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR WON'T START CHANGED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR STARTED BUT MISFIRE COIL PACKS CHANGED AND IGNITION CONTROL M...

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 201,000 mi

CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING REPLACED MAF SENSOR MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUS. TOOK CAR OF PROBLEM. 2 MONTH LATER SPUTTERING CODE CAME BACK CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAD THAT CUT OFF. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR WON'T START CHANGED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR STARTED BUT MISFIRE COIL PACKS CHANGED AND IGNITION CONTROL M...

Jan 4, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING REPLACED MAF SENSOR MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUS. TOOK CAR OF PROBLEM. 2 MONTH LATER SPUTTERING CODE CAME BACK CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAD THAT CUT OFF. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR WON'T START CHANGED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR STARTED BUT MISFIRE COIL PACKS CHANGED AND IGNITION CONTROL M...

Dec 23, 2014 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE IGNITION SWITCH C...

Dec 23, 2014 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE IGNITION SWITCH C...

Nov 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 159,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM HOME) I LET UP OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BECAUSE I WAS ALMOST READY TO TURN O TO MY DESTINATION, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING UP AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE RPM NEEDLE WENT UP TO 7 AND IT SOUNDED AS IF THE...

Nov 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 159,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM HOME) I LET UP OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BECAUSE I WAS ALMOST READY TO TURN O TO MY DESTINATION, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING UP AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE RPM NEEDLE WENT UP TO 7 AND IT SOUNDED AS IF THE...

Nov 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 159,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM HOME) I LET UP OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BECAUSE I WAS ALMOST READY TO TURN O TO MY DESTINATION, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING UP AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE RPM NEEDLE WENT UP TO 7 AND IT SOUNDED AS IF THE...

Nov 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 159,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM HOME) I LET UP OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BECAUSE I WAS ALMOST READY TO TURN O TO MY DESTINATION, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING UP AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE RPM NEEDLE WENT UP TO 7 AND IT SOUNDED AS IF THE...

Nov 17, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNIC...

Nov 17, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNIC...

Oct 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR WILL NOT COME UNLESS YOU STOP AND RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

Oct 14, 2014 Electrical System 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNK...

Oct 14, 2014 Engine 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNK...

Oct 14, 2014 Electrical System 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNK...

Oct 14, 2014 Engine 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNK...

Sep 24, 2014 Electrical System 49,129 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Sep 24, 2014 Electrical System 49,129 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Sep 15, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN TH...

Sep 15, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN TH...

Jul 30, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DROPPED ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE OIL WAS BEING ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A GARDEN HOSE. IN 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DROPPED ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE OIL WAS BEING ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A GARDEN HOSE. IN 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jul 30, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DROPPED ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE OIL WAS BEING ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A GARDEN HOSE. IN 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DROPPED ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE OIL WAS BEING ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A GARDEN HOSE. IN 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Jul 11, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE POWERED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ...

Jul 11, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE POWERED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ...

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Jun 23, 2014 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Jun 23, 2014 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System

MY GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK AND THE ONLY TIME IT DOES IS WHEN THE NEEDLE FLOATS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN E AND F. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS IS BUT WHEN I RESEARCH ABOUT IT THERE ARE MANY OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REASON IS A FAULTY GM PART OR IF THIS HAPPENS AL...

Jun 18, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK AND THE ONLY TIME IT DOES IS WHEN THE NEEDLE FLOATS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN E AND F. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS IS BUT WHEN I RESEARCH ABOUT IT THERE ARE MANY OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REASON IS A FAULTY GM PART OR IF THIS HAPPENS AL...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System

MY GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK AND THE ONLY TIME IT DOES IS WHEN THE NEEDLE FLOATS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN E AND F. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS IS BUT WHEN I RESEARCH ABOUT IT THERE ARE MANY OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REASON IS A FAULTY GM PART OR IF THIS HAPPENS AL...

Jun 18, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK AND THE ONLY TIME IT DOES IS WHEN THE NEEDLE FLOATS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN E AND F. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS IS BUT WHEN I RESEARCH ABOUT IT THERE ARE MANY OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REASON IS A FAULTY GM PART OR IF THIS HAPPENS AL...

Jun 15, 2014 Engine Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 15, 2014 Electrical System Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 15, 2014 Engine Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 15, 2014 Electrical System Fire 225,000 mi

SECOND REQUEST...ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 0...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

THE ENGINE/HOOD AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE A GN RECALL. I CALLED IT IN, AND A CASE WAS INITIATED (CASE [XXX]), IT WAS LATER TURNED INTO A CLAIM, AND I SUBMITTED ALL THE REQUESTED PAPERWORK TIMELY. I NEVER RECEIVED AN UPDATE AFTER THAT. I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE GM CUSTOMER SERVI...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

THE ENGINE/HOOD AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE A GN RECALL. I CALLED IT IN, AND A CASE WAS INITIATED (CASE [XXX]), IT WAS LATER TURNED INTO A CLAIM, AND I SUBMITTED ALL THE REQUESTED PAPERWORK TIMELY. I NEVER RECEIVED AN UPDATE AFTER THAT. I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE GM CUSTOMER SERVI...

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System Fire 224,000 mi

ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 07035) I CALLED G...

Apr 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 224,000 mi

ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 07035) I CALLED G...

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System Fire 224,000 mi

ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 07035) I CALLED G...

Apr 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 224,000 mi

ON JAN 9, 2014, I WAS PARKED IN MY CAR HAVING LUNCH WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BURST. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AFTER THAT. THAT EVENING, WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD A RECALL FROM GM FOR MY VEHICLE IN THE MAIL. (CODE 07035) I CALLED G...

Apr 23, 2014 Electrical System Fire 113,009 mi

VEHICLE PARKED OVER 48 HRS. AFTER LAST DRIVEN PASSERBY HONKED TO LET US KNOW CAR WAS ON FIRE. UNLOCKED CAR AND OPENED HOOD. FLAMES PRESENT AT ABS MODULE AND SURROUNDING AREA. WIRING HARNESS AND PLASTICS FROM THERE ACROSS FIREWALL TO MAIN FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICS AND PLASTICS ON TOP OF ENGINE MELTING. ...

Apr 23, 2014 Engine Fire 113,009 mi

VEHICLE PARKED OVER 48 HRS. AFTER LAST DRIVEN PASSERBY HONKED TO LET US KNOW CAR WAS ON FIRE. UNLOCKED CAR AND OPENED HOOD. FLAMES PRESENT AT ABS MODULE AND SURROUNDING AREA. WIRING HARNESS AND PLASTICS FROM THERE ACROSS FIREWALL TO MAIN FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICS AND PLASTICS ON TOP OF ENGINE MELTING. ...

Apr 23, 2014 Electrical System Fire 113,009 mi

VEHICLE PARKED OVER 48 HRS. AFTER LAST DRIVEN PASSERBY HONKED TO LET US KNOW CAR WAS ON FIRE. UNLOCKED CAR AND OPENED HOOD. FLAMES PRESENT AT ABS MODULE AND SURROUNDING AREA. WIRING HARNESS AND PLASTICS FROM THERE ACROSS FIREWALL TO MAIN FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICS AND PLASTICS ON TOP OF ENGINE MELTING. ...

Apr 23, 2014 Engine Fire 113,009 mi

VEHICLE PARKED OVER 48 HRS. AFTER LAST DRIVEN PASSERBY HONKED TO LET US KNOW CAR WAS ON FIRE. UNLOCKED CAR AND OPENED HOOD. FLAMES PRESENT AT ABS MODULE AND SURROUNDING AREA. WIRING HARNESS AND PLASTICS FROM THERE ACROSS FIREWALL TO MAIN FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICS AND PLASTICS ON TOP OF ENGINE MELTING. ...

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 8, 2014 Steering 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 8, 2014 Engine 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 8, 2014 Steering 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 8, 2014 Engine 152,000 mi

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS IS JUST THE MOST RECENT. ON MONDAY, 4/7, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF STORM AROUND 5 PM AND THE SHUT OFF. ITS AS IF THE KEY WAS ONLY TURNED ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE BATTERY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS GOING AS FAR B...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER ARRIVED HOME: TEN MINUTES LATER SOMEONE WAS BANGING ON OUR DOOR LETTING US KNOW THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTENGUISHED THE FLAMES. IT IS A TOTAL LOSS AND WE HAD LIABILITY. WE BOUGHT THE CAR ON FEBRUARY 13, 2014 FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. WE DID NOT KNOW, BUT ARE N...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER ARRIVED HOME: TEN MINUTES LATER SOMEONE WAS BANGING ON OUR DOOR LETTING US KNOW THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTENGUISHED THE FLAMES. IT IS A TOTAL LOSS AND WE HAD LIABILITY. WE BOUGHT THE CAR ON FEBRUARY 13, 2014 FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. WE DID NOT KNOW, BUT ARE N...

Mar 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF VEHICLE. IN JANUARY THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE HIGHWAY. TOWED TO SHOP AND NEXT DAY THE CAR STARTED FINE WITH NO FAULT CODES. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE WARMING UP IN DRIVEWAY TWICE. TOOK TO AUTOZONE TO READ CODES, NONE AGAIN. A FEW...

Mar 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF VEHICLE. IN JANUARY THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE HIGHWAY. TOWED TO SHOP AND NEXT DAY THE CAR STARTED FINE WITH NO FAULT CODES. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE WARMING UP IN DRIVEWAY TWICE. TOOK TO AUTOZONE TO READ CODES, NONE AGAIN. A FEW...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY TURNED OFF AND ON FOLLOWED BY A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY TURNED OFF AND ON FOLLOWED BY A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Oct 31, 2013 Steering

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX SUPERCHARGE HAS BLINKING SECURITY LIGHT , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ERROR CODE PO102 AND IT KEEPS DYING AFTER I DRIVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT. I CHANGED MAF AND IT STILL DIES. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Engine

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX SUPERCHARGE HAS BLINKING SECURITY LIGHT , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ERROR CODE PO102 AND IT KEEPS DYING AFTER I DRIVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT. I CHANGED MAF AND IT STILL DIES. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Steering

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX SUPERCHARGE HAS BLINKING SECURITY LIGHT , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ERROR CODE PO102 AND IT KEEPS DYING AFTER I DRIVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT. I CHANGED MAF AND IT STILL DIES. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Engine

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX SUPERCHARGE HAS BLINKING SECURITY LIGHT , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ERROR CODE PO102 AND IT KEEPS DYING AFTER I DRIVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT. I CHANGED MAF AND IT STILL DIES. *TR

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes

A CAR SPED OUT FROM A STOP SIGN ON MY RIGHT INTO MY LANE AND SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES. MY CAR SLOWED TO WITHIN A COUPLE OF FEET OF THEIR BUMPER AND THEN I LOST BRAKING. MY BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED TOWARD THE FLOOR AND MY CAR CONTINUED FORWARD. ...

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes

A CAR SPED OUT FROM A STOP SIGN ON MY RIGHT INTO MY LANE AND SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES. MY CAR SLOWED TO WITHIN A COUPLE OF FEET OF THEIR BUMPER AND THEN I LOST BRAKING. MY BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED TOWARD THE FLOOR AND MY CAR CONTINUED FORWARD. ...

Mar 2, 2013 Power Train Fire 109,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES BY DEALERSHIP, WE HAD TO REPLACE IT AT 99,000 MILES AGAIN OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN MY HUSBANDS FACE IN 2012! WE ALSO HAD THAT FIXED FOR $480.00 OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THEN ON FEBRUARY 22,2013 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE , THE ENGIN...

Mar 2, 2013 Engine Fire 109,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES BY DEALERSHIP, WE HAD TO REPLACE IT AT 99,000 MILES AGAIN OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN MY HUSBANDS FACE IN 2012! WE ALSO HAD THAT FIXED FOR $480.00 OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THEN ON FEBRUARY 22,2013 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE , THE ENGIN...

Mar 2, 2013 Power Train Fire 109,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES BY DEALERSHIP, WE HAD TO REPLACE IT AT 99,000 MILES AGAIN OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN MY HUSBANDS FACE IN 2012! WE ALSO HAD THAT FIXED FOR $480.00 OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THEN ON FEBRUARY 22,2013 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE , THE ENGIN...

Mar 2, 2013 Engine Fire 109,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES BY DEALERSHIP, WE HAD TO REPLACE IT AT 99,000 MILES AGAIN OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN MY HUSBANDS FACE IN 2012! WE ALSO HAD THAT FIXED FOR $480.00 OUT OF OUR POCKETS. THEN ON FEBRUARY 22,2013 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE , THE ENGIN...

Dec 26, 2012 Engine Fire 168,000 mi

DROVE TWO MILES TO MY PARENTS HOUSE SHUT THE CAR OFF WAS IN THE HOUSE 5 MIN. WENT BACK OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Dec 26, 2012 Engine Fire 168,000 mi

DROVE TWO MILES TO MY PARENTS HOUSE SHUT THE CAR OFF WAS IN THE HOUSE 5 MIN. WENT BACK OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Oct 2, 2012 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND THE AUTO LIGHTS TURN ON AT NITE,WITH THE FAN SPEED ON OFF POSITION,THE LIGHTS SHUTOFF WHEN TURNING ON FAN. THEN THERE IS NO FAN OR LIGHTS ON WHEN TO ATTEMPT TO TURN ON 1-5 POSITION. MANUAL LIGHTS WILL WORK BUT NO FAN. HAVE FOUND OUT RECENTLY IT ONLY WORKS ON 5. I HAVE INS...

Oct 2, 2012 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND THE AUTO LIGHTS TURN ON AT NITE,WITH THE FAN SPEED ON OFF POSITION,THE LIGHTS SHUTOFF WHEN TURNING ON FAN. THEN THERE IS NO FAN OR LIGHTS ON WHEN TO ATTEMPT TO TURN ON 1-5 POSITION. MANUAL LIGHTS WILL WORK BUT NO FAN. HAVE FOUND OUT RECENTLY IT ONLY WORKS ON 5. I HAVE INS...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND PARKED THE CAR TO GO FOR A HIKE WITH FRIENDS. ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THE HIKE HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM SHERIFF DEPARTMENT TELLING HIM THAT HIS DAD'S CAR WAS ON FIRE AT THE PARK. WHEN MY SON ARRIVED BACK AT THE CAR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF WERE AT THE VEHICLE PUT...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND PARKED THE CAR TO GO FOR A HIKE WITH FRIENDS. ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THE HIKE HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM SHERIFF DEPARTMENT TELLING HIM THAT HIS DAD'S CAR WAS ON FIRE AT THE PARK. WHEN MY SON ARRIVED BACK AT THE CAR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF WERE AT THE VEHICLE PUT...

Aug 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS SONS HOUSE AND AFTER PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WENT IN THE HOUSE. A FEW MINUTES LATER, HIS DAUGHTER-N-LAW SAW SMOKE BY HER FRONT HER WINDOW. THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS SONS HOUSE AND AFTER PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WENT IN THE HOUSE. A FEW MINUTES LATER, HIS DAUGHTER-N-LAW SAW SMOKE BY HER FRONT HER WINDOW. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine Fire 173,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 30 MINUTES I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 5 MINUTES MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS. *JS

Jun 20, 2012 Structure Fire 173,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 30 MINUTES I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 5 MINUTES MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS. *JS

Jun 20, 2012 Engine Fire 173,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 30 MINUTES I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 5 MINUTES MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS. *JS

Jun 20, 2012 Structure Fire 173,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 30 MINUTES I PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 5 MINUTES MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS. *JS

May 12, 2012 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND CAME BACK HOME, WITHIN 30 MINUTES IT WAS IN FLAMES. THE NEIGHBORS WERE OUTSIDE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. IT BURNED UP THE WHOLE FRONT END, STATE FARM ISN'T COMING TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH COVERAGE. GM/PONTIAC DOESN'T SEEM TO...

May 12, 2012 Engine Fire 180,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND CAME BACK HOME, WITHIN 30 MINUTES IT WAS IN FLAMES. THE NEIGHBORS WERE OUTSIDE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. IT BURNED UP THE WHOLE FRONT END, STATE FARM ISN'T COMING TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH COVERAGE. GM/PONTIAC DOESN'T SEEM TO...

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. *TR

Mar 11, 2012 Electrical System 86,000 mi

MY FATHER HELPED ME PURCHASE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX JUST OVER A MONTH AGO. ORIGINALLY I NOTICED A HESITATION THAT WOULD HAPPEN TWICE JUST FOR FRACTIONS OF A SECOND. AFTER THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED I NOTICED THAT MY TAC WOULD DROP TO 0 THEN THE "TRAC OFF" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ON MARCH 9TH I WA...

Mar 11, 2012 Electrical System 86,000 mi

MY FATHER HELPED ME PURCHASE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX JUST OVER A MONTH AGO. ORIGINALLY I NOTICED A HESITATION THAT WOULD HAPPEN TWICE JUST FOR FRACTIONS OF A SECOND. AFTER THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED I NOTICED THAT MY TAC WOULD DROP TO 0 THEN THE "TRAC OFF" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ON MARCH 9TH I WA...

Feb 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, WHICH WAS DETERMINE...

Feb 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, WHICH WAS DETERMINE...

Feb 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

CAR, WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. SMALL FIRE YIELDING SMOKE BEGAN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE OFF. WITHIN 10 MINUTES ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES REQUIRING FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH. *TR

Feb 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

CAR, WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. SMALL FIRE YIELDING SMOKE BEGAN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE OFF. WITHIN 10 MINUTES ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES REQUIRING FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH. *TR

Jan 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S FROM 1997-2003 CATCHING FIRE. THE REMEDY OFFERED BY GENERAL MOTORS WAS TO REPLACE THE FAILED VALVE COVER GASKET IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (RADIATOR SIDE). THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FAILURE IT IS NOT UNIQUE TO THE FRONT GASKET, AS THE FRONT AND REAR...

Jan 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S FROM 1997-2003 CATCHING FIRE. THE REMEDY OFFERED BY GENERAL MOTORS WAS TO REPLACE THE FAILED VALVE COVER GASKET IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (RADIATOR SIDE). THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FAILURE IT IS NOT UNIQUE TO THE FRONT GASKET, AS THE FRONT AND REAR...

Jan 2, 2012 Visibility 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Visibility 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS PONTIC GRAND PRIX GT WINDOW MOTORS THREE ABS BRAKE BRAIN LEAKING COOLANT I HAVE SPENT OVER 3000 DOLLARS REPAIRING THIS CAR AND NOW I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING IN MY MOTOR. BY FAR THE WORST CAR I EVER HAD SHAME ON YOU GM YOU HAD TO KNOW. *TR

Dec 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 75,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK DECEMBER 1, 2011, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A FIRE THROUGH THE DASH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REMOVED DASH PANEL AND THREW SNOW INTO DASH TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. WITHIN A NUMBER OF MINUTES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLA...

Dec 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK DECEMBER 1, 2011, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A FIRE THROUGH THE DASH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REMOVED DASH PANEL AND THREW SNOW INTO DASH TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. WITHIN A NUMBER OF MINUTES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLA...

Dec 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 75,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK DECEMBER 1, 2011, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A FIRE THROUGH THE DASH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REMOVED DASH PANEL AND THREW SNOW INTO DASH TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. WITHIN A NUMBER OF MINUTES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLA...

Dec 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK DECEMBER 1, 2011, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A FIRE THROUGH THE DASH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REMOVED DASH PANEL AND THREW SNOW INTO DASH TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. WITHIN A NUMBER OF MINUTES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLA...

Oct 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 173,041 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A SUBURBAN AREA AT APPROX 20 MPH WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF NOTICING THE SMOKE THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. I THREW THE CAR INTO ...

Oct 31, 2011 Electrical System Fire 173,041 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A SUBURBAN AREA AT APPROX 20 MPH WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF NOTICING THE SMOKE THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. I THREW THE CAR INTO ...

Oct 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 173,041 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A SUBURBAN AREA AT APPROX 20 MPH WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF NOTICING THE SMOKE THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. I THREW THE CAR INTO ...

Oct 31, 2011 Electrical System Fire 173,041 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A SUBURBAN AREA AT APPROX 20 MPH WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF NOTICING THE SMOKE THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. I THREW THE CAR INTO ...

Oct 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR CAR GAS GAUGE MOVES UP AND DOWN. I CAN FILL IT UP , THEN THE NEXT IT GOES TO E AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WARNING YOU TO GET GAS. THE NEEDLE GOES TO FULL TO EMPTY MOVES BACK AND FORTH. I SAW THIS IS HAPPENING ON GM MODELS. THIS IS A GM. IS THERE A RECALL YET. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Fuel System, Other

OUR CAR GAS GAUGE MOVES UP AND DOWN. I CAN FILL IT UP , THEN THE NEXT IT GOES TO E AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WARNING YOU TO GET GAS. THE NEEDLE GOES TO FULL TO EMPTY MOVES BACK AND FORTH. I SAW THIS IS HAPPENING ON GM MODELS. THIS IS A GM. IS THERE A RECALL YET. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR CAR GAS GAUGE MOVES UP AND DOWN. I CAN FILL IT UP , THEN THE NEXT IT GOES TO E AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WARNING YOU TO GET GAS. THE NEEDLE GOES TO FULL TO EMPTY MOVES BACK AND FORTH. I SAW THIS IS HAPPENING ON GM MODELS. THIS IS A GM. IS THERE A RECALL YET. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Fuel System, Other

OUR CAR GAS GAUGE MOVES UP AND DOWN. I CAN FILL IT UP , THEN THE NEXT IT GOES TO E AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WARNING YOU TO GET GAS. THE NEEDLE GOES TO FULL TO EMPTY MOVES BACK AND FORTH. I SAW THIS IS HAPPENING ON GM MODELS. THIS IS A GM. IS THERE A RECALL YET. *KB

Oct 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED O...

Oct 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKED, THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED O...

Sep 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WHICH HAS ROUGHLY 125,000 MILES ON IT, STALLS AND DIES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS NOT SUPERCHARGED, BUT IT DOES HAVE THE 3.8 LITER SERIES II ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER MOMENTARILY AND, IF THE CAR'S GOING FAST ENOUGH, THE MOMENTUM OF THE TORQUE CONVERT SPINNING MANAGE...

Sep 30, 2011 Electrical System

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WHICH HAS ROUGHLY 125,000 MILES ON IT, STALLS AND DIES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS NOT SUPERCHARGED, BUT IT DOES HAVE THE 3.8 LITER SERIES II ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER MOMENTARILY AND, IF THE CAR'S GOING FAST ENOUGH, THE MOMENTUM OF THE TORQUE CONVERT SPINNING MANAGE...

Sep 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WHICH HAS ROUGHLY 125,000 MILES ON IT, STALLS AND DIES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS NOT SUPERCHARGED, BUT IT DOES HAVE THE 3.8 LITER SERIES II ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER MOMENTARILY AND, IF THE CAR'S GOING FAST ENOUGH, THE MOMENTUM OF THE TORQUE CONVERT SPINNING MANAGE...

Sep 30, 2011 Electrical System

OUR 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, WHICH HAS ROUGHLY 125,000 MILES ON IT, STALLS AND DIES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS NOT SUPERCHARGED, BUT IT DOES HAVE THE 3.8 LITER SERIES II ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER MOMENTARILY AND, IF THE CAR'S GOING FAST ENOUGH, THE MOMENTUM OF THE TORQUE CONVERT SPINNING MANAGE...

Jul 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 165,000 mi

I DROVE MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO WORK , WITHIN A FEW MINS AFTER I ARRIVED WORK , PARKED MY CAR, WENT INTO THE BUILDING MY CAR JUST WENT UP IN SMOKE. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 165,000 mi

I DROVE MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO WORK , WITHIN A FEW MINS AFTER I ARRIVED WORK , PARKED MY CAR, WENT INTO THE BUILDING MY CAR JUST WENT UP IN SMOKE. *TR

Jun 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC...

Jun 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC...

Mar 8, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE FOR NO REAR LIGHTS. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH BAD/JAMMED. HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON STUCK IN UP POSITION. IF PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HELD, LIGHTS OPERATE AS ADVERTISED FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME, BUT WILL AT SOME POINT STOP WORKING WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. MULTI-...

Mar 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE FOR NO REAR LIGHTS. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH BAD/JAMMED. HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON STUCK IN UP POSITION. IF PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HELD, LIGHTS OPERATE AS ADVERTISED FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME, BUT WILL AT SOME POINT STOP WORKING WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. MULTI-...

Mar 8, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE FOR NO REAR LIGHTS. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH BAD/JAMMED. HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON STUCK IN UP POSITION. IF PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HELD, LIGHTS OPERATE AS ADVERTISED FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME, BUT WILL AT SOME POINT STOP WORKING WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. MULTI-...

Mar 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE FOR NO REAR LIGHTS. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH BAD/JAMMED. HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON STUCK IN UP POSITION. IF PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HELD, LIGHTS OPERATE AS ADVERTISED FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME, BUT WILL AT SOME POINT STOP WORKING WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. MULTI-...

Jan 26, 2011 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2001 WHICH HAD A RECALL FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENTED FIRES, I FIRST LEARNED OF THE RECALL AFTER THE FIRST FIRE THAT HAPPENED IN JULY, 2010, WHICH I PUT OUT MYSELF, I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR. I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE IN NOV OR DEC OF 2010. TODAY, MY WIFE WAS...

Jan 26, 2011 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2001 WHICH HAD A RECALL FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENTED FIRES, I FIRST LEARNED OF THE RECALL AFTER THE FIRST FIRE THAT HAPPENED IN JULY, 2010, WHICH I PUT OUT MYSELF, I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR. I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE IN NOV OR DEC OF 2010. TODAY, MY WIFE WAS...

Jan 26, 2011 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2001 WHICH HAD A RECALL FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENTED FIRES, I FIRST LEARNED OF THE RECALL AFTER THE FIRST FIRE THAT HAPPENED IN JULY, 2010, WHICH I PUT OUT MYSELF, I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR. I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE IN NOV OR DEC OF 2010. TODAY, MY WIFE WAS...

Jan 26, 2011 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2001 WHICH HAD A RECALL FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENTED FIRES, I FIRST LEARNED OF THE RECALL AFTER THE FIRST FIRE THAT HAPPENED IN JULY, 2010, WHICH I PUT OUT MYSELF, I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR. I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE IN NOV OR DEC OF 2010. TODAY, MY WIFE WAS...

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 182,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAD A RECALL FOR AN OIL LEAK. THEY DID THE RECALL ON 6-6-2009. YESTERDAY ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT THE CAR ERUPTED INTO FLAME PRIMARILY ON THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. LOOKING AT THE INTERNET IT LOOKS TO BE IDENTICAL TO OTHERS WHO HAD T...

Oct 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 182,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAD A RECALL FOR AN OIL LEAK. THEY DID THE RECALL ON 6-6-2009. YESTERDAY ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT THE CAR ERUPTED INTO FLAME PRIMARILY ON THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. LOOKING AT THE INTERNET IT LOOKS TO BE IDENTICAL TO OTHERS WHO HAD T...

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 182,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAD A RECALL FOR AN OIL LEAK. THEY DID THE RECALL ON 6-6-2009. YESTERDAY ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT THE CAR ERUPTED INTO FLAME PRIMARILY ON THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. LOOKING AT THE INTERNET IT LOOKS TO BE IDENTICAL TO OTHERS WHO HAD T...

Oct 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 182,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAD A RECALL FOR AN OIL LEAK. THEY DID THE RECALL ON 6-6-2009. YESTERDAY ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT THE CAR ERUPTED INTO FLAME PRIMARILY ON THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. LOOKING AT THE INTERNET IT LOOKS TO BE IDENTICAL TO OTHERS WHO HAD T...

Jul 16, 2010 Visibility 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 FROM LAFONTAINE 4399 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD, MI. SOME TIME IN FEBRUARY/MARCH I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THEM DO TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I NEVER WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT DID NOT FALL UNDER MY WARRANT AND PLUS MY WARRANT SUPPOSEDLY EXPIRED. W...

Jul 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 FROM LAFONTAINE 4399 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD, MI. SOME TIME IN FEBRUARY/MARCH I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THEM DO TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I NEVER WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT DID NOT FALL UNDER MY WARRANT AND PLUS MY WARRANT SUPPOSEDLY EXPIRED. W...

Jul 16, 2010 Visibility 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 FROM LAFONTAINE 4399 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD, MI. SOME TIME IN FEBRUARY/MARCH I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THEM DO TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I NEVER WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT DID NOT FALL UNDER MY WARRANT AND PLUS MY WARRANT SUPPOSEDLY EXPIRED. W...

Jul 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 FROM LAFONTAINE 4399 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD, MI. SOME TIME IN FEBRUARY/MARCH I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THEM DO TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I NEVER WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT DID NOT FALL UNDER MY WARRANT AND PLUS MY WARRANT SUPPOSEDLY EXPIRED. W...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT (3.8L) IN LATE '01, I MOSTLY SERVICED EVERYTHING WITH MY ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS (UNDER THE MFG WARRANTY) THE CAR BEGAN HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL & UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50-60 MPH, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE SERVICE...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT (3.8L) IN LATE '01, I MOSTLY SERVICED EVERYTHING WITH MY ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS (UNDER THE MFG WARRANTY) THE CAR BEGAN HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL & UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50-60 MPH, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE SERVICE...

Jun 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,000 mi

I DROVE TO THE GROCERY STORE, PARKED,WENT INSIDE. FIVE MINUTES LATER I WALK OUT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTTING OUT A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR DO...

Jun 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,000 mi

I DROVE TO THE GROCERY STORE, PARKED,WENT INSIDE. FIVE MINUTES LATER I WALK OUT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTTING OUT A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR DO...

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD RECURRING FAILURE WITH HER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHILE BRAKING, THE ABS AND TRACTION SERVICE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A "GRUMBLING" SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEN...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD RECURRING FAILURE WITH HER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHILE BRAKING, THE ABS AND TRACTION SERVICE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A "GRUMBLING" SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEN...

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD RECURRING FAILURE WITH HER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHILE BRAKING, THE ABS AND TRACTION SERVICE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A "GRUMBLING" SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEN...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD RECURRING FAILURE WITH HER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHILE BRAKING, THE ABS AND TRACTION SERVICE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A "GRUMBLING" SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEN...

Mar 15, 2010 Steering

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH POWER STEERING ISSUE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING IN HER VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *KB

Mar 15, 2010 Steering

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH POWER STEERING ISSUE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING IN HER VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *KB

Feb 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 748,998 mi

WHILE MY MECHANIC WAS CHECKING TIE RODS ON THE CAR THEY NOTICED SEEPAGE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT VERY EARLY-NO MIXING OF OIL AND COOLANT. INTAKE MANIFOLD, ELBOW AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED; ORIGINAL GM GASKET DESIGN AND MATERIALS WERE INFERIOR HOWEVER THE GASKET REDESIGN TAKES CAR...

Feb 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 748,998 mi

WHILE MY MECHANIC WAS CHECKING TIE RODS ON THE CAR THEY NOTICED SEEPAGE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT VERY EARLY-NO MIXING OF OIL AND COOLANT. INTAKE MANIFOLD, ELBOW AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED; ORIGINAL GM GASKET DESIGN AND MATERIALS WERE INFERIOR HOWEVER THE GASKET REDESIGN TAKES CAR...

Feb 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 748,998 mi

WHILE MY MECHANIC WAS CHECKING TIE RODS ON THE CAR THEY NOTICED SEEPAGE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT VERY EARLY-NO MIXING OF OIL AND COOLANT. INTAKE MANIFOLD, ELBOW AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED; ORIGINAL GM GASKET DESIGN AND MATERIALS WERE INFERIOR HOWEVER THE GASKET REDESIGN TAKES CAR...

Feb 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 748,998 mi

WHILE MY MECHANIC WAS CHECKING TIE RODS ON THE CAR THEY NOTICED SEEPAGE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT VERY EARLY-NO MIXING OF OIL AND COOLANT. INTAKE MANIFOLD, ELBOW AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED; ORIGINAL GM GASKET DESIGN AND MATERIALS WERE INFERIOR HOWEVER THE GASKET REDESIGN TAKES CAR...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

OIL LEAKAGE FROM VALVE COVERS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE,TRACTION SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY OR ASSIST IN PAYING FOR REPAIRS. FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS VEHICLE WH...

Feb 18, 2010 Traction Control System 60,000 mi

OIL LEAKAGE FROM VALVE COVERS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE,TRACTION SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY OR ASSIST IN PAYING FOR REPAIRS. FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS VEHICLE WH...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

OIL LEAKAGE FROM VALVE COVERS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE,TRACTION SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY OR ASSIST IN PAYING FOR REPAIRS. FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS VEHICLE WH...

Feb 18, 2010 Traction Control System 60,000 mi

OIL LEAKAGE FROM VALVE COVERS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE,TRACTION SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY OR ASSIST IN PAYING FOR REPAIRS. FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS VEHICLE WH...

Feb 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. CHEAP AND DEFECTIVE PLASTIC MANIFOLD GASKET BROKEN CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO ENGINE AND MIX WITH OIL OF VEHICLE. CAUGHT BEFORE MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURRED LIKE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. CHEAP AND DEFECTIVE PLASTIC MANIFOLD GASKET BROKEN CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO ENGINE AND MIX WITH OIL OF VEHICLE. CAUGHT BEFORE MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURRED LIKE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train Crash 7,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2001: WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR IN THE LEFT REAR WHILE CAR WAS AT RED STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT, SPINNED, WENT ON TO "AUTOMATIC" DRIVE AND HIT FIRE HYDRANT ON THE RIGHT SIDE FENDER. THE IMPACT MAY HAVE BEEN TOO GREAT TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE PASSED MEDIAN AND STILL HIT ...

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train Crash 7,000 mi

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2001: WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR IN THE LEFT REAR WHILE CAR WAS AT RED STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT, SPINNED, WENT ON TO "AUTOMATIC" DRIVE AND HIT FIRE HYDRANT ON THE RIGHT SIDE FENDER. THE IMPACT MAY HAVE BEEN TOO GREAT TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE PASSED MEDIAN AND STILL HIT ...

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 116,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE SENT OUT BY GM REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE FOR THE 2001 GRAND PRIX (AMONG OTHER DATE FOR THE SAME MODEL). TONIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THEY CAME TO EXTIN...

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 116,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE SENT OUT BY GM REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE FOR THE 2001 GRAND PRIX (AMONG OTHER DATE FOR THE SAME MODEL). TONIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THEY CAME TO EXTIN...

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. THE VEHICLE BURNT WHILE IT WAS PARKED AT HER PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS 20094185. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T H...

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. THE VEHICLE BURNT WHILE IT WAS PARKED AT HER PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS 20094185. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T H...

Oct 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) SHE MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. ONE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE ENGINE CLEANED TO HAVE TH...

Oct 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) SHE MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. ONE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE ENGINE CLEANED TO HAVE TH...

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,891 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE , DRIVE SHIFT FAILURE AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING..COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICULAR POWER , CAR LOCKED UP. *TR

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,891 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE , DRIVE SHIFT FAILURE AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING..COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICULAR POWER , CAR LOCKED UP. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE TWICE CHANGED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AT THE PONTIAC DEALE...

Aug 17, 2009 Equipment 98,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE TWICE CHANGED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AT THE PONTIAC DEALE...

Aug 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE TWICE CHANGED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AT THE PONTIAC DEALE...

Aug 17, 2009 Equipment 98,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE TWICE CHANGED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AT THE PONTIAC DEALE...

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX WAS HAVING A COOLING AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION..CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD..MY GRAND PRIX IS NOT SUPERCHARGED HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED WITH THE SUPERCHARGED HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE... *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

MY 2001 GRAND PRIX WAS HAVING A COOLING AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION..CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD..MY GRAND PRIX IS NOT SUPERCHARGED HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED WITH THE SUPERCHARGED HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE... *TR

Jul 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

AT APPROX. 65 MILES PER HOUR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COLLAPSED CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE INTERSTATE AND NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT DIED. *TR

Jul 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

AT APPROX. 65 MILES PER HOUR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COLLAPSED CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE INTERSTATE AND NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT DIED. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKE...

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKE...

Jun 20, 2009 Unknown Or Other

RECALL. *TR

Jun 20, 2009 Unknown Or Other

RECALL. *TR

Jun 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS KEPT DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. IN JUNE OF 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE...

Jun 15, 2009 Wheels Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS KEPT DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. IN JUNE OF 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE...

Jun 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS KEPT DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. IN JUNE OF 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE...

Jun 15, 2009 Wheels Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS KEPT DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. IN JUNE OF 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE...

May 26, 2009 Visibility Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 26, 2009 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 26, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 26, 2009 Visibility Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 26, 2009 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 26, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY CHIPS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES ON THE PANEL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SHE USED A SMALL BOTTLE OF WATER TO DOUSE THE FLAMES AND SMOKE. CUR...

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT FIRE IN 2006 AT ELLENSBURG, WA AND BURNED TO THE GROUND IN 2008. PONTIAC NOW SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AS A FLEET VEHICLE. WHAT? DOES THAT MAKE THEM FIRE PROOF?? *TR

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CAUGHT FIRE IN 2006 AT ELLENSBURG, WA AND BURNED TO THE GROUND IN 2008. PONTIAC NOW SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AS A FLEET VEHICLE. WHAT? DOES THAT MAKE THEM FIRE PROOF?? *TR

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DRIPS ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CAUSES IT TO SMOKE. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 AND GM RECALL NUMBER 90047 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WOUL...

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL DRIPS ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CAUSES IT TO SMOKE. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 AND GM RECALL NUMBER 90047 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WOUL...

May 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION ACCUMULATES IN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND THE SAFETY FLASHERS CAUSE THEM TO BLOW OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE LOCA...

May 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION ACCUMULATES IN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND THE SAFETY FLASHERS CAUSE THEM TO BLOW OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE LOCA...

May 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,000 mi

SEPTEMBER 2007: 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON A TRIP FOR ABOUT 40 MILES. NEIGHBORS NOTICED FIRE AND CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO PUT OUT FIRE. ENGINE COMPARTMENT DESTROYED, PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NOT AFFECTED, BUT C...

May 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,000 mi

SEPTEMBER 2007: 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON A TRIP FOR ABOUT 40 MILES. NEIGHBORS NOTICED FIRE AND CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO PUT OUT FIRE. ENGINE COMPARTMENT DESTROYED, PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NOT AFFECTED, BUT C...

Apr 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR ONE AND HALF MILES, IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE TEN MINUTES LATER WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIR...

Apr 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR ONE AND HALF MILES, IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE TEN MINUTES LATER WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIR...

Apr 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 26, 2009, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT WASHED. TEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN BACK IN THE GARAGE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE GARAGE WAS DAMAGED. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY HAD THE...

Apr 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 26, 2009, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT WASHED. TEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN BACK IN THE GARAGE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE GARAGE WAS DAMAGED. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY HAD THE...

Mar 9, 2009 Tires 50,400 mi

I PURCHASED TWO NEW FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING BL TIRES FOR A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (FRONT). LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER, ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL. IT WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME MODEL TIRE. ABOUT ONE WEEK LATER, THAT TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE T...

Mar 9, 2009 Tires 50,400 mi

I PURCHASED TWO NEW FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING BL TIRES FOR A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (FRONT). LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER, ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL. IT WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME MODEL TIRE. ABOUT ONE WEEK LATER, THAT TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE T...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL FOR FRONT ROCKER ARM GASKET. CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GETTING THE RECALL PERFORMED. *NJ THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES TO TRY AND GET THE RECALL FIXED. THE FIRST TIME SHE WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT NEEDED AND IF SHE PAID $75.00 THE DEALER WO...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL FOR FRONT ROCKER ARM GASKET. CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GETTING THE RECALL PERFORMED. *NJ THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES TO TRY AND GET THE RECALL FIXED. THE FIRST TIME SHE WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT NEEDED AND IF SHE PAID $75.00 THE DEALER WO...

Feb 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 115,000 mi

I HAVE THREE COMPLAINTS. 1. WINDOW ISSUES: I HAVE HAD TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE ON TWO WINDOWS. THE FIRST ONE FELL DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR ANYTHING, BUT IT STILL COST ABOUT $150 IN LABOR. THE SECOND TIME I HAD A WINDOW NOT WORKING, IT WAS THE SWITCH IN THE...

Feb 6, 2009 Visibility 115,000 mi

I HAVE THREE COMPLAINTS. 1. WINDOW ISSUES: I HAVE HAD TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE ON TWO WINDOWS. THE FIRST ONE FELL DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR ANYTHING, BUT IT STILL COST ABOUT $150 IN LABOR. THE SECOND TIME I HAD A WINDOW NOT WORKING, IT WAS THE SWITCH IN THE...

Feb 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 115,000 mi

I HAVE THREE COMPLAINTS. 1. WINDOW ISSUES: I HAVE HAD TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE ON TWO WINDOWS. THE FIRST ONE FELL DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR ANYTHING, BUT IT STILL COST ABOUT $150 IN LABOR. THE SECOND TIME I HAD A WINDOW NOT WORKING, IT WAS THE SWITCH IN THE...

Feb 6, 2009 Visibility 115,000 mi

I HAVE THREE COMPLAINTS. 1. WINDOW ISSUES: I HAVE HAD TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE ON TWO WINDOWS. THE FIRST ONE FELL DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR ANYTHING, BUT IT STILL COST ABOUT $150 IN LABOR. THE SECOND TIME I HAD A WINDOW NOT WORKING, IT WAS THE SWITCH IN THE...

Feb 4, 2009 Visibility 90,000 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO, I'VE HAD A THIRD WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THREE MY WINDOWS DROPPED DOWN INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE FIRST WINDOW DID THIS THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGH THE CAR(7/06) AND WAS NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. THE SECOND WINDOW STOPPED WORKING OVER 6 MOS AGO AND NOW THE THIRD ONE. I KNOW SOMEONE ELSE WHO H...

Feb 4, 2009 Visibility 90,000 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO, I'VE HAD A THIRD WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THREE MY WINDOWS DROPPED DOWN INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE FIRST WINDOW DID THIS THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGH THE CAR(7/06) AND WAS NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. THE SECOND WINDOW STOPPED WORKING OVER 6 MOS AGO AND NOW THE THIRD ONE. I KNOW SOMEONE ELSE WHO H...

Jan 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

LOWER AND/OR UPPER MANIFOLD CRACKED/ GASKET 4 TIMES. 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008- LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT. THE FIRST 2 TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IN JULY 2007, HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN AT THE PONTIAC DEALER FOR $1000. DISCOVERED PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED AND COOLANT IS LEAKING AGAIN AS OF D...

Jan 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

LOWER AND/OR UPPER MANIFOLD CRACKED/ GASKET 4 TIMES. 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008- LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT. THE FIRST 2 TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IN JULY 2007, HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN AT THE PONTIAC DEALER FOR $1000. DISCOVERED PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED AND COOLANT IS LEAKING AGAIN AS OF D...

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE OUR 2001 PONT. GRAND PRIX GT APPROX. 12 MILES FROM OUR HOME TO A PET STORE. PARKED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED INTO THE STORE AFTER APPROX. 5 MINS. LATER SOMEONE SAID THERE WAS A SILVER CAR ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. WELL UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS OURS. A BYSTANDER OPENED THE HOOD AND DUMPED...

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE OUR 2001 PONT. GRAND PRIX GT APPROX. 12 MILES FROM OUR HOME TO A PET STORE. PARKED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED INTO THE STORE AFTER APPROX. 5 MINS. LATER SOMEONE SAID THERE WAS A SILVER CAR ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. WELL UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS OURS. A BYSTANDER OPENED THE HOOD AND DUMPED...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 114,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. ON OCT 31, 2008, MY SON DROVE INTO HIS MOTHER'S DRIVEWAY AND PARKED THE CAR (ENGINE OFF) AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. A FEW MINUTES LATER (5-10) HE RETURNED TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS SER...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 114,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. ON OCT 31, 2008, MY SON DROVE INTO HIS MOTHER'S DRIVEWAY AND PARKED THE CAR (ENGINE OFF) AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. A FEW MINUTES LATER (5-10) HE RETURNED TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS SER...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE RESEARCHED MANY FORUMS ONLINE THAT REVEAL THAT MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE LIKE NORMAL TO AND FROM WORK. WONT DRIVE ANYWHERE ELSE AS IT CONSTANTLY SMOKES FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE NO HEAT AND THE SMELL FROM THE ENGINE IS HORRIBLE. STILL AWAITING TO HEAR FROM GM AS TO WHEN I CAN GET IT REPAIRED AS IT IS A 2001 MODEL WHICH IS STILL AWAITING ITS OFFICIAL RECALL AND PARTS ...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING AND DYING WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS VERY RANDOM. TYPICALLY, THE CAR HESITATES/STALLS THEN THE "TCS OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE RPM METER HITS 0. I HAVE RESEARCHED MANY FORUMS ONLINE THAT REVEAL THAT MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE LIKE NORMAL TO AND FROM WORK. WONT DRIVE ANYWHERE ELSE AS IT CONSTANTLY SMOKES FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE NO HEAT AND THE SMELL FROM THE ENGINE IS HORRIBLE. STILL AWAITING TO HEAR FROM GM AS TO WHEN I CAN GET IT REPAIRED AS IT IS A 2001 MODEL WHICH IS STILL AWAITING ITS OFFICIAL RECALL AND PARTS ...

Oct 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON SEPT. 26TH 2008 MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE SO I TALKED TO GM AND THEY TOOK ME THROUGH.. STEP BY STEP OF WHAT I SHOULD DO.. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AND PONTIAC HAS NOT SENT ANYONE TO INVESTIGATE...

Oct 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON SEPT. 26TH 2008 MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE SO I TALKED TO GM AND THEY TOOK ME THROUGH.. STEP BY STEP OF WHAT I SHOULD DO.. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AND PONTIAC HAS NOT SENT ANYONE TO INVESTIGATE...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,800 mi

3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED ENGINE COOLANT LEAK - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OR CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THE COOLANT LEAKS ON 3.8 LITER ENGINES THAT ARE NOT SUPERCHARGED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY NEVER INCLUDED SUPERCHARED ENGINES. I HAVE A 1997 BUIC...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,800 mi

3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED ENGINE COOLANT LEAK - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OR CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THE COOLANT LEAKS ON 3.8 LITER ENGINES THAT ARE NOT SUPERCHARGED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY NEVER INCLUDED SUPERCHARED ENGINES. I HAVE A 1997 BUIC...

Aug 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, GT AND I CALLED THE RECALL NUMBER AT GM AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. I WANT TO KNOW WHY?????????????? MY CAR WAS SMOKING LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND I FOUND LOTS OF OIL ON THE FRONT ROCKER PANEL, AROUND THE GASKET. THE OIL WAS SO BAD IT HAD LEA...

Aug 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, GT AND I CALLED THE RECALL NUMBER AT GM AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. I WANT TO KNOW WHY?????????????? MY CAR WAS SMOKING LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND I FOUND LOTS OF OIL ON THE FRONT ROCKER PANEL, AROUND THE GASKET. THE OIL WAS SO BAD IT HAD LEA...

Jun 19, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION TWICE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH SECOND TIME THEY REPLACE SHIFT MODULAR. SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING IN 2000-2004 MODEL ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH ON THE WEB. *TR

Jun 19, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION TWICE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH SECOND TIME THEY REPLACE SHIFT MODULAR. SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING IN 2000-2004 MODEL ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH ON THE WEB. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

MY FIANCE DROVE OUR 2001 GRAND PRIX GT HOME YESTERDAY MORNING AT 6:17 AM - THE CAR WAS DRIVING AND ACTING THE SAME WAY IT ALWAYS DID - IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION NO SIGNS THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. HE PARKED THE CAR & CAME INSIDE- THE CAR SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY TILL 6:45 AM WHEN I DROVE TO WORK WHICH...

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

MY FIANCE DROVE OUR 2001 GRAND PRIX GT HOME YESTERDAY MORNING AT 6:17 AM - THE CAR WAS DRIVING AND ACTING THE SAME WAY IT ALWAYS DID - IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION NO SIGNS THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. HE PARKED THE CAR & CAME INSIDE- THE CAR SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY TILL 6:45 AM WHEN I DROVE TO WORK WHICH...

May 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

2001 GRAND PRIX GTP. ENGINE FIRE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ROUGHLY 5 MILES."NO HARD BRAKING". PARKED AND WAS ON FIRE WITHIN 10 MINUTES. TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. ROUGHLY A MONTH AFTER GETTING THE NOTICE FROM GM ABOUT A PENDING RECALL. *TR

May 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

2001 GRAND PRIX GTP. ENGINE FIRE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ROUGHLY 5 MILES."NO HARD BRAKING". PARKED AND WAS ON FIRE WITHIN 10 MINUTES. TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. ROUGHLY A MONTH AFTER GETTING THE NOTICE FROM GM ABOUT A PENDING RECALL. *TR

May 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD EQUIPMENT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING HIS VIEW AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0364-91.*JB

May 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAD EQUIPMENT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING HIS VIEW AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0364-91.*JB

May 4, 2008 Power Train 94,500 mi

ON A COLD START THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR UNTIL IT WARMS UP. HAPPENS EVERYTIME AS LONG AS THE CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. *TR

May 4, 2008 Power Train 94,500 mi

ON A COLD START THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR UNTIL IT WARMS UP. HAPPENS EVERYTIME AS LONG AS THE CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Structure

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD IS WET. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Structure

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD IS WET. *TR

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ...

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Structure

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Suspension

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Tires

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Power Train

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Steering

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Parking Brake

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Equipment

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Structure

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Suspension

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Tires

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Power Train

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Steering

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Parking Brake

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 22, 2008 Equipment

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE OIL LEAK, INTERIOR WATER LEAK AT PASSENGER DOOR *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WATER LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THE DOOR BEING MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE REASON FOR THE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS CAUSING A HUGE AMOUNT OF CONSUMERS TO REPLACE PARTS IN VEHICLES. THE GASKET LEAKS CAUSING A MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR IS DONE, BECAUSE OF DESIGN, IT WILL JUST FAIL AGAIN. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, NOW I HAVE...

Apr 14, 2008 Equipment 45,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS CAUSING A HUGE AMOUNT OF CONSUMERS TO REPLACE PARTS IN VEHICLES. THE GASKET LEAKS CAUSING A MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR IS DONE, BECAUSE OF DESIGN, IT WILL JUST FAIL AGAIN. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, NOW I HAVE...

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS CAUSING A HUGE AMOUNT OF CONSUMERS TO REPLACE PARTS IN VEHICLES. THE GASKET LEAKS CAUSING A MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR IS DONE, BECAUSE OF DESIGN, IT WILL JUST FAIL AGAIN. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, NOW I HAVE...

Apr 14, 2008 Equipment 45,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS CAUSING A HUGE AMOUNT OF CONSUMERS TO REPLACE PARTS IN VEHICLES. THE GASKET LEAKS CAUSING A MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR IS DONE, BECAUSE OF DESIGN, IT WILL JUST FAIL AGAIN. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, NOW I HAVE...

Apr 11, 2008 Exterior Lighting 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Electrical System 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Visibility 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Steering 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Exterior Lighting 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Electrical System 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Visibility 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Apr 11, 2008 Steering 127,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, BUT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS WORKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC (PEP BOYS) WHO CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED THE BULBS AND FUSES, (AS WELL AS A MOTOR W/REG FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW, SERPENTINE BELT, ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT, TIE ROD OUTER AN...

Mar 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 25, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND ADDED ANTI FREEZE. ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2008 AND ON MARCH 26, 2008 ANTI FREEZE CONTINUED TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ON...

Mar 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 25, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND ADDED ANTI FREEZE. ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2008 AND ON MARCH 26, 2008 ANTI FREEZE CONTINUED TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ON...

Mar 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 25, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND ADDED ANTI FREEZE. ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2008 AND ON MARCH 26, 2008 ANTI FREEZE CONTINUED TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ON...

Mar 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON MARCH 25, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND ADDED ANTI FREEZE. ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2008 AND ON MARCH 26, 2008 ANTI FREEZE CONTINUED TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ON...

Mar 25, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN JUNE, 2007. COMPLAINED TO AUTO DEALER THAT CARS TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THEY TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS OK. HAD VEHICLE S TRANSMISSION TESTED A FEW MONTHS LATER - IT IS BAD PER TRANSMISSION PLACE. AUTO DEALER STATES HE WILL PUT IN TRANNY AT ...

Mar 25, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN JUNE, 2007. COMPLAINED TO AUTO DEALER THAT CARS TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THEY TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS OK. HAD VEHICLE S TRANSMISSION TESTED A FEW MONTHS LATER - IT IS BAD PER TRANSMISSION PLACE. AUTO DEALER STATES HE WILL PUT IN TRANNY AT ...

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCTIVE BURNING SMELL WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. FOUND COOLANT TO BE LOW. ADDED THE GM COOLANT. 2 WEEKS LATER SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK AS REPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS WITH REPAIR BILL OF $700. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED BY MFG. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCTIVE BURNING SMELL WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. FOUND COOLANT TO BE LOW. ADDED THE GM COOLANT. 2 WEEKS LATER SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK AS REPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS WITH REPAIR BILL OF $700. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED BY MFG. *TR

Mar 1, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 97,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER RETURNED HOME AFTER A FIVE MINUTE DRIVE AND PARKED OUR 2001 GRAND PRIX GT IN OUR DRIVEWAY. 15 MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE HAD SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I TRIED TO OPEN THE HOOD BUT THE LATCH MUST HAVE MELTED. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPT CAME OUT AND PRIED OPEN THE HOOD THE WHO...

Mar 1, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 97,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER RETURNED HOME AFTER A FIVE MINUTE DRIVE AND PARKED OUR 2001 GRAND PRIX GT IN OUR DRIVEWAY. 15 MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE HAD SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I TRIED TO OPEN THE HOOD BUT THE LATCH MUST HAVE MELTED. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPT CAME OUT AND PRIED OPEN THE HOOD THE WHO...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIVE TO 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. IT COMPLETELY BURNED THE CAR, GARAGE AND PART OF OUR HOME. *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIVE TO 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. IT COMPLETELY BURNED THE CAR, GARAGE AND PART OF OUR HOME. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 98,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF FEB 11, 2008 , I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE (APX 5 MILES) I THEN RETURNED HOME DROVE MY CAR INTO THE GARAGE SHUT IT OFF AND WENT INSIDE. I WAS PUTTING MY GROCERIES AWAY AS OUR SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF. I SMELLED SMOKED AND RAN AROUND THE HOUSE TO TRY AND FIND THE SOURCE. I OPENED M...

Feb 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DRIVEN FOR 5 MILES. THERE WERE NO PRIOR FAILURES OR WARNING INDICATORS. THE FIRE WAS DOUSED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER...

Feb 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 98,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF FEB 11, 2008 , I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE (APX 5 MILES) I THEN RETURNED HOME DROVE MY CAR INTO THE GARAGE SHUT IT OFF AND WENT INSIDE. I WAS PUTTING MY GROCERIES AWAY AS OUR SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF. I SMELLED SMOKED AND RAN AROUND THE HOUSE TO TRY AND FIND THE SOURCE. I OPENED M...

Feb 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DRIVEN FOR 5 MILES. THERE WERE NO PRIOR FAILURES OR WARNING INDICATORS. THE FIRE WAS DOUSED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER...

Feb 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING 1.5 MILES AT 8:00 AM. CAR WAS DRIVEN 1.5 MILES AT 2:45 PM. CAR WAS PARKED, AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 115,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING 1.5 MILES AT 8:00 AM. CAR WAS DRIVEN 1.5 MILES AT 2:45 PM. CAR WAS PARKED, AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jan 30, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GP 3.8, GOING ON THE 3RD POWER STEERING PUMP, CALLED GM\PONTIAC NO HELP THERE; JUST SOME ONE WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT CARS. THE PUMP IS OBVIOUSLY UNDER SIZED AS THEY ALL MOAN AND GROAN FROM DAY ONE UNTIL IT GETS SO LOUD THAT YOU REPLACE THE PUMP. HELLO TOYOTA GOOD BYE YOU LOUSY UNDER W...

Jan 30, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GP 3.8, GOING ON THE 3RD POWER STEERING PUMP, CALLED GM\PONTIAC NO HELP THERE; JUST SOME ONE WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT CARS. THE PUMP IS OBVIOUSLY UNDER SIZED AS THEY ALL MOAN AND GROAN FROM DAY ONE UNTIL IT GETS SO LOUD THAT YOU REPLACE THE PUMP. HELLO TOYOTA GOOD BYE YOU LOUSY UNDER W...

Jan 19, 2008 Electrical System Fire 80,046 mi

DRIVING MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM ON FRIDAY JANUARY 18TH. THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER AND I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HEAVY BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY BEGAN TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE RESCUE PROCEEDED ...

Jan 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,046 mi

DRIVING MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM ON FRIDAY JANUARY 18TH. THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER AND I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HEAVY BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY BEGAN TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE RESCUE PROCEEDED ...

Jan 19, 2008 Electrical System Fire 80,046 mi

DRIVING MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM ON FRIDAY JANUARY 18TH. THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER AND I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HEAVY BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY BEGAN TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE RESCUE PROCEEDED ...

Jan 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,046 mi

DRIVING MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM ON FRIDAY JANUARY 18TH. THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER AND I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HEAVY BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY BEGAN TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE RESCUE PROCEEDED ...

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

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS SITTING AT RED LIGHT. *TR

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

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS SITTING AT RED LIGHT. *TR

Jan 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S GARAGE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THEY STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE GARAG...

Jan 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S GARAGE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THEY STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE GARAG...

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System Fire 100,398 mi

SPARKS AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS THE POLICE OFFICER TRIED TO OPEN THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES. THE CAR IGNITED WHILE SITTING IN FRONT OF A SCHOOL. *TR

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System Fire 100,398 mi

SPARKS AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS THE POLICE OFFICER TRIED TO OPEN THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES. THE CAR IGNITED WHILE SITTING IN FRONT OF A SCHOOL. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND SMOKING AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TAN...

Nov 16, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND SMOKING AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TAN...

Nov 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS OVERHEATING AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHE WALKED TO THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A SMALL SOUND BEFORE FLAMES SHOT OUT OF THE HOO...

Nov 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS OVERHEATING AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHE WALKED TO THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A SMALL SOUND BEFORE FLAMES SHOT OUT OF THE HOO...

Oct 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 116,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GTP GRAND PRIX'S ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE 10 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER I WALKED AWAY TO GO TO WORK. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 116,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GTP GRAND PRIX'S ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE 10 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER I WALKED AWAY TO GO TO WORK. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT SEALS DO NOT WORK AND KEEP FILLING WITH WATER NOT ALLOWING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE SEEN! THEY WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ARE LEAKING AGAIN. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT SEALS DO NOT WORK AND KEEP FILLING WITH WATER NOT ALLOWING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE SEEN! THEY WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ARE LEAKING AGAIN. *TR

Oct 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 15,200 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/HAZARD SWITCH STUCK/NOT WORKING CAUSING NO BRAKE LIGHTS. *TR

Oct 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 15,200 mi

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/HAZARD SWITCH STUCK/NOT WORKING CAUSING NO BRAKE LIGHTS. *TR

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THEN NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A YARD HOSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALE...

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THEN NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A YARD HOSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALE...

Sep 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 86,023 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND MAINTAIN MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. YESTERDAY, AFTER RETURNING FROM A LUNCH TRIP DURING MY WORK DAY, I PARKED MY CAR IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND A FEW MINUTES LATER I WAS PAGED TELLING ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHER 2001 PONTI...

Sep 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 86,023 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND MAINTAIN MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. YESTERDAY, AFTER RETURNING FROM A LUNCH TRIP DURING MY WORK DAY, I PARKED MY CAR IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND A FEW MINUTES LATER I WAS PAGED TELLING ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHER 2001 PONTI...

Sep 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,000 mi

FOR 6 YEARS MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 3.8L V6 WAS THE IDEAL CAR. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I FULLY EXPECTED THE CAR TO GIVE ME AT LEAST ANOTHER 5 GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE. THE CAR WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED - OIL/FLUIDS CHECKED AND CHANGED REGULARLY. I HAD NEW TIRES/BRAKES PUT ON THE CAR 8...

Sep 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 91,000 mi

FOR 6 YEARS MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 3.8L V6 WAS THE IDEAL CAR. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I FULLY EXPECTED THE CAR TO GIVE ME AT LEAST ANOTHER 5 GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE. THE CAR WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED - OIL/FLUIDS CHECKED AND CHANGED REGULARLY. I HAD NEW TIRES/BRAKES PUT ON THE CAR 8...

Aug 31, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HE COULD HEAR A CRACKING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD ENDS, HOWEVER, THE...

Aug 31, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HE COULD HEAR A CRACKING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD ENDS, HOWEVER, THE...

Aug 31, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HE COULD HEAR A CRACKING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD ENDS, HOWEVER, THE...

Aug 31, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HE COULD HEAR A CRACKING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD ENDS, HOWEVER, THE...

Aug 30, 2007 Visibility 185,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY TOUCHED OR CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED OUTSIDE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED BY A REPAIR SHOP. UPDATED 09/25/07. *JB

Aug 30, 2007 Visibility 185,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY TOUCHED OR CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED OUTSIDE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED BY A REPAIR SHOP. UPDATED 09/25/07. *JB

Aug 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NORMAL BRAKES WORK, BUT THE VEHICLE SKIDS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. HE STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WERE NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNE...

Aug 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NORMAL BRAKES WORK, BUT THE VEHICLE SKIDS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. HE STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WERE NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNE...

Aug 16, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THE FUSE AND BULB WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE REMAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED. THE REPLA...

Aug 16, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THE FUSE AND BULB WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE REMAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED. THE REPLA...

Aug 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AND THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH WAS STUCK. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS AND THE FUSES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THEY HAVE N...

Aug 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AND THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH WAS STUCK. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS AND THE FUSES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THEY HAVE N...

Jul 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER PARKED AT WORK TOTALING VEHICLE AND DAMAGING CAR PARKED NEXT TO ME. *JB

Jul 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER PARKED AT WORK TOTALING VEHICLE AND DAMAGING CAR PARKED NEXT TO ME. *JB

Apr 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 93,000 mi

CAR MADE A POOF NOISE WHEN CRANKING THEN FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 93,000 mi

CAR MADE A POOF NOISE WHEN CRANKING THEN FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 3, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Equipment 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 GRAD PRIX SEDAN, 3.1 L V6 ENGINE, WITH 76,300 MILES. ON 1 APRIL 2007 I TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE COOLANT LEAKS HEAD OR INTAKE THAT CANNOT CHANGE THE OIL TO PLEASE CONTACT THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. ON 2 APRIL 2007 I TOOK THE CAR TO BE SERVICE BY JO...

Apr 3, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Equipment 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 21K MILES. KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3 MONTHS. BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME WHEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND. PURCHASED A PLATINUM WARRANTY FROM AAA. TRANSMISSION "BLEW UP" AT 4...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 GRAD PRIX SEDAN, 3.1 L V6 ENGINE, WITH 76,300 MILES. ON 1 APRIL 2007 I TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE COOLANT LEAKS HEAD OR INTAKE THAT CANNOT CHANGE THE OIL TO PLEASE CONTACT THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. ON 2 APRIL 2007 I TOOK THE CAR TO BE SERVICE BY JO...

Mar 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,759 mi

IN THE PAST I'VE OWNED A 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WHICH HAD A OIL PAN GASKET LEAK AND I BELEIVE THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE. NOW I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT AND IT IS VERY STRANGE THAT I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN THIS CAR THE DEALER IS ASKING $671.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM A...

Mar 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,759 mi

IN THE PAST I'VE OWNED A 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WHICH HAD A OIL PAN GASKET LEAK AND I BELEIVE THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE. NOW I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT AND IT IS VERY STRANGE THAT I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN THIS CAR THE DEALER IS ASKING $671.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM A...

Mar 20, 2007 Steering 103,989 mi

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN MY 2001 GRAND PRIX PONTIAC THE STEERING LOCKED UP. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS UNAFFECTED. THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION STEERING WHICH COST ME $971.00. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE A RECALL I...

Mar 20, 2007 Steering 103,989 mi

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN MY 2001 GRAND PRIX PONTIAC THE STEERING LOCKED UP. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT WAS UNAFFECTED. THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION STEERING WHICH COST ME $971.00. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE A RECALL I...

Mar 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 177,000 mi

ON 3/3/07 MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB

Mar 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 177,000 mi

ON 3/3/07 MY 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Electrical System Fire 153,093 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE FIRE. CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 5-10 MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABLE TO GET A EXTINGUSHER AND QUICKLY TO PUT IT OUT. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS OFF. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 153,093 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE FIRE. CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 5-10 MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABLE TO GET A EXTINGUSHER AND QUICKLY TO PUT IT OUT. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS OFF. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Electrical System Fire 153,093 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE FIRE. CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 5-10 MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABLE TO GET A EXTINGUSHER AND QUICKLY TO PUT IT OUT. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS OFF. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 153,093 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP ENGINE FIRE. CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 5-10 MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABLE TO GET A EXTINGUSHER AND QUICKLY TO PUT IT OUT. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS OFF. *JB

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System Fire

CAR HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE PREVIOUS NIGHT UNTIL APPROX 2:45 PM ON FEB 16, 2007. DAUGHTER STARTED CAR TO GO TO WORK. CAR STARTED, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY DULL POP ("LIKE OPENING A JAR OF PICKLES"). GRAY/WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER HOOD AND SHE IMMEDIATELY KILLED IGNITION. SMOKE CONTINUED, SHE ...

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System Fire

CAR HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE PREVIOUS NIGHT UNTIL APPROX 2:45 PM ON FEB 16, 2007. DAUGHTER STARTED CAR TO GO TO WORK. CAR STARTED, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY DULL POP ("LIKE OPENING A JAR OF PICKLES"). GRAY/WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER HOOD AND SHE IMMEDIATELY KILLED IGNITION. SMOKE CONTINUED, SHE ...

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,671 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRE GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DAILY BASIS SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD BEING TOO HOT, OR ELECTRICAL HEAT RADIATING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST, AND HAD TO REPLACE IT ON TAR...

Feb 12, 2007 Electrical System 103,671 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRE GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DAILY BASIS SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD BEING TOO HOT, OR ELECTRICAL HEAT RADIATING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST, AND HAD TO REPLACE IT ON TAR...

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,671 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRE GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DAILY BASIS SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD BEING TOO HOT, OR ELECTRICAL HEAT RADIATING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST, AND HAD TO REPLACE IT ON TAR...

Feb 12, 2007 Electrical System 103,671 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRE GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DAILY BASIS SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD BEING TOO HOT, OR ELECTRICAL HEAT RADIATING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST, AND HAD TO REPLACE IT ON TAR...

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

'01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY GARAGE 5-10 MINUTES AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR APPROX. 7 MILES BEFORE I GOT HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY HOME AND MY NEIGHBOR'S HOME. *JB

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

'01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY GARAGE 5-10 MINUTES AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR APPROX. 7 MILES BEFORE I GOT HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY HOME AND MY NEIGHBOR'S HOME. *JB

Jan 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

CAME HOME, PARKED ON DRIVEWAY. WENT INSIDE, HEARD NOISE OUTSIDE. WENT BACK OUT AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *JB

Jan 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

CAME HOME, PARKED ON DRIVEWAY. WENT INSIDE, HEARD NOISE OUTSIDE. WENT BACK OUT AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Wheels Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AROUND THE RIM, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS RAINING EXTREMELY HARD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE FELT THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANE. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Tires Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AROUND THE RIM, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS RAINING EXTREMELY HARD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE FELT THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANE. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Wheels Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AROUND THE RIM, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS RAINING EXTREMELY HARD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE FELT THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANE. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Tires Crash

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AROUND THE RIM, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS RAINING EXTREMELY HARD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE FELT THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANE. *JB

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION,IT DOES NOT ALWAYS DO THIS ,BUT IT'S BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 30 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG CAUSE THE KEY CAME OUT FOR THEM ,2 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT A...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION,IT DOES NOT ALWAYS DO THIS ,BUT IT'S BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 30 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG CAUSE THE KEY CAME OUT FOR THEM ,2 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT A...

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

WATER JACKET TUBE FAILURE ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *NM

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

WATER JACKET TUBE FAILURE ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 94,200 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND HAD DRIVEN IT LESS THAN 3 MILES. I HAD STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE CAR WHEN I CAME BACK APPROXIMATELY 2MIN LATER I NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AREA. WHEN I OPENED IT THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, NEAR THE ENGINE COVER. THE BEST THE INSURANCE COMPANY C...

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 94,200 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND HAD DRIVEN IT LESS THAN 3 MILES. I HAD STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE CAR WHEN I CAME BACK APPROXIMATELY 2MIN LATER I NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AREA. WHEN I OPENED IT THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, NEAR THE ENGINE COVER. THE BEST THE INSURANCE COMPANY C...

Sep 22, 2006 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE DRIVE LIGHTS ON THESE VEHICLES TURN OFF WHEN THE HEATER/AC BLOWER MOTOR IS TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF AND THE BLOWER MOTOR DOES THE SAME. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THE GAL TOLD ME THAT I WAS OUT OF LUCK AND TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. OTHER DRIVERS REPEATEDLY FLASH THEI...

Sep 22, 2006 Electrical System 50,542 mi

ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT BECAUSE OF A "MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH" FAILURE. LOTS OF OWNERS OF PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAVE THIS FAILURE. PONTIAC GRAND AM HAVE A RECALL -- BUT NOT THE GRAND PRIX. POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE THAT CAUSES CRASHES. *NM

Sep 22, 2006 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE DRIVE LIGHTS ON THESE VEHICLES TURN OFF WHEN THE HEATER/AC BLOWER MOTOR IS TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF AND THE BLOWER MOTOR DOES THE SAME. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THE GAL TOLD ME THAT I WAS OUT OF LUCK AND TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. OTHER DRIVERS REPEATEDLY FLASH THEI...

Sep 22, 2006 Electrical System 50,542 mi

ON MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT BECAUSE OF A "MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH" FAILURE. LOTS OF OWNERS OF PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAVE THIS FAILURE. PONTIAC GRAND AM HAVE A RECALL -- BUT NOT THE GRAND PRIX. POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE THAT CAUSES CRASHES. *NM

Aug 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I HAD A LETTER SENT THROUGH THE MAIL THAT SAID THAT I COULD HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY SAID MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD TO BE ON SO THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT BUT ON THE PAPER SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE CHECK ENGINE HAVING TO BE ON...

Aug 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I HAD A LETTER SENT THROUGH THE MAIL THAT SAID THAT I COULD HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY SAID MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD TO BE ON SO THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT BUT ON THE PAPER SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE CHECK ENGINE HAVING TO BE ON...

Jun 5, 2006 Tires

2001 GRAND PRIX TIRE FAILURE. *TS *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Tires

2001 GRAND PRIX TIRE FAILURE. *TS *JB

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN DECEMBER, 200. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006 EVERYTIME I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT WOULDN'T DIE BUT ACTED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I HAD TO MASH THE GAS PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET IT GOING. ON THURSD...

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN DECEMBER, 200. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006 EVERYTIME I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT WOULDN'T DIE BUT ACTED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I HAD TO MASH THE GAS PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET IT GOING. ON THURSD...

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Equipment

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Equipment

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

May 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting

2001 GRAND PRIX DUAL AIR, HEAT, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS REPLACED. *JB

Apr 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Suspension 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Suspension 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS SOLD A LEMON CAR AFTER LOOSING MY VEHICLE IN THE FLOOD. FIRST NIGHT I DROVE IT AFTER TURNING IGNITION LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING RPMS DROPPED, FOUND UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AS WELL AS WATER WAS LOCATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN SURROUNDING HEADL...

Apr 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Apr 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Apr 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Apr 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Apr 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Apr 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY CERTIFIED GM USED VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2004- 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION 'SOLENOID' REPLACED, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS .SOME 100+ POINT INSPECTION . IN NOV OF 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING, THERE I WAS TOLD THEY...

Mar 30, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. *JB

Mar 30, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES THE RACK AND PINION WENT OUT. *JB

Mar 16, 2006 Steering 100,000 mi

RACK AND PINION (3RD FAILURE) THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED 3 TIMES ON MY PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. *NM

Mar 16, 2006 Steering 100,000 mi

RACK AND PINION (3RD FAILURE) THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED 3 TIMES ON MY PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. *NM

Feb 15, 2006 Electrical System 87,000 mi

MY KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION....I CAN START THE CAR & DRIVE BUT I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY RELEASE THAT YOU ACCESS THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2006 Steering 87,000 mi

MY KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION....I CAN START THE CAR & DRIVE BUT I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY RELEASE THAT YOU ACCESS THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2006 Electrical System 87,000 mi

MY KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION....I CAN START THE CAR & DRIVE BUT I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY RELEASE THAT YOU ACCESS THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2006 Steering 87,000 mi

MY KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION....I CAN START THE CAR & DRIVE BUT I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY RELEASE THAT YOU ACCESS THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO FIX...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Dec 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WAS FIRST NOTICED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. HOWEVER, THEY BELIEVED IT WAS THE EXHAUST ...

Dec 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WAS FIRST NOTICED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. HOWEVER, THEY BELIEVED IT WAS THE EXHAUST ...

Oct 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WASA HOLE IN THE RETURN FUEL LINE. WHILE DRIVING SHE SMELLED GASOLINE ,AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. SHE RAISED THE HOOD AND SAW GASOLINE COMING OUT ON THE TOP OF THE MOTOR AND RUNNING DOWN TTO HE ENGINE. THIS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED, AND THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT A...

Oct 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WASA HOLE IN THE RETURN FUEL LINE. WHILE DRIVING SHE SMELLED GASOLINE ,AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. SHE RAISED THE HOOD AND SAW GASOLINE COMING OUT ON THE TOP OF THE MOTOR AND RUNNING DOWN TTO HE ENGINE. THIS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED, AND THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT A...

Oct 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES HE OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATES THIS IS DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATES HE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL 9-05. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A RECALL NOTICE. THE NOTICE STATES THERE COUL...

Oct 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES HE OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATES THIS IS DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATES HE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL 9-05. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A RECALL NOTICE. THE NOTICE STATES THERE COUL...

Sep 14, 2005 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Visibility 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Sep 14, 2005 Visibility 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR OCT 2003 IT HAD 23000 MILES ON IT AND THEN WHEN IT HIT 30000 MILES THAT'S WHEN TROUBLE STARTED MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS OFF FOR 1 HOUR AND WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR MAN AND HE WORKED O...

Aug 28, 2005 Electrical System 35,500 mi

KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED A SWITCH IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WHILE IT IS OFF BECAUSE OF THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *JB

Aug 28, 2005 Electrical System 35,500 mi

KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED A SWITCH IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WHILE IT IS OFF BECAUSE OF THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *JB

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. HAD TO USE A SPECIAL ORANGE KIND OF ANTIFREEZE. TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 11-22-04 HAD COOLANT LEAK AT THE INTAKE. JANUARY 6, 2005 A COOLANT LIGHT WOULD STAY ON AND REPLACED SENSOR. HAD A COOLANT LEAK AGAIN . THE DEALER STATED THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE HEA...

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

COOLANT FLUID LEAKING ONTO ENGINE BLOCK. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE GASKET PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND I'M PRETTY SURE THAT'S THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO PAY $700 FOR SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. HAD TO USE A SPECIAL ORANGE KIND OF ANTIFREEZE. TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 11-22-04 HAD COOLANT LEAK AT THE INTAKE. JANUARY 6, 2005 A COOLANT LIGHT WOULD STAY ON AND REPLACED SENSOR. HAD A COOLANT LEAK AGAIN . THE DEALER STATED THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE HEA...

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

COOLANT FLUID LEAKING ONTO ENGINE BLOCK. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE GASKET PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND I'M PRETTY SURE THAT'S THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO PAY $700 FOR SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *NM

Jul 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 104,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE GOING 40-45 MPH, WHEN WE STRUCK TWO TREES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE HIT RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE CAR, RIGHT AT THE AIRBAG SENSORS.

Jul 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 104,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE GOING 40-45 MPH, WHEN WE STRUCK TWO TREES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE HIT RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE CAR, RIGHT AT THE AIRBAG SENSORS.

May 20, 2005 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX.*MR TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $84.43 FOR DRAINING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, REPLACING THE FILTER, RESEALING THE PAN, AND REFILLING FLUID AND ROADTEST. *BF

May 20, 2005 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX.*MR TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $84.43 FOR DRAINING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, REPLACING THE FILTER, RESEALING THE PAN, AND REFILLING FLUID AND ROADTEST. *BF

May 19, 2005 Suspension 35,509 mi

ON MAY 21, 2004, PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FROM BILL SMITH PONTIAC IN CULLMAN, AL. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 35,509. UPON TEST DRIVING HEARD ROARING NOISE. TOLD CONCERNS TO SALESPERSON (AT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES) ABOUT ROARING. HE ASSURED US THAT IT WAS THE NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. O...

May 19, 2005 Suspension 35,509 mi

ON MAY 21, 2004, PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FROM BILL SMITH PONTIAC IN CULLMAN, AL. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 35,509. UPON TEST DRIVING HEARD ROARING NOISE. TOLD CONCERNS TO SALESPERSON (AT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES) ABOUT ROARING. HE ASSURED US THAT IT WAS THE NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. O...

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 970,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THEN ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO DATE. *JB *SC THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED.

Mar 18, 2005 Power Train

HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT IN JUNE OF 2004, I PAID CASH FOR THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGHT IT. I FEEL I HAVE BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND ON GETTING IT FIXED PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD TO FIGHT MY WAT THROUGH THE DEALER (LAURA ...

Mar 18, 2005 Power Train

HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX GT IN JUNE OF 2004, I PAID CASH FOR THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGHT IT. I FEEL I HAVE BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND ON GETTING IT FIXED PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD TO FIGHT MY WAT THROUGH THE DEALER (LAURA ...

Mar 3, 2005 Steering 32,600 mi

UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN I PROCEEDED TO PARK. WHEN I LEFT THE PARKING LOT TO I HAD NO POWER STEERING TURNING LEFT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS THE ENTIRE RACK ASSEMBLY. I HAD MY CHILDREN WITH ME AND AM THANKFUL I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR O...

Mar 3, 2005 Steering 32,600 mi

UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN I PROCEEDED TO PARK. WHEN I LEFT THE PARKING LOT TO I HAD NO POWER STEERING TURNING LEFT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS THE ENTIRE RACK ASSEMBLY. I HAD MY CHILDREN WITH ME AND AM THANKFUL I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR O...

Feb 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,747 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR PUT OUT LITTLE POWER AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GO 10-12 MPH. I TOOK TO ONE MECHANIC WHO SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. HE FELT IT WAS SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE. TOOK TO 3RD MECHANIC WHO SAID THE CAT...

Feb 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,747 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR PUT OUT LITTLE POWER AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GO 10-12 MPH. I TOOK TO ONE MECHANIC WHO SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. HE FELT IT WAS SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE. TOOK TO 3RD MECHANIC WHO SAID THE CAT...

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT. FAILURE OF LOWER INTAKE GASKET FOR COOLING SYSTEM. DIRTY DEX-COOL COOLANT WITH UNUSUAL CONSISTENCY. REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING LOWER INTAKE GASKET, FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM, AND REPLACE THERMOSTAT. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $700. THIS HAS BECOME A COMMON PROBLEM REPORTED WITH THIS ...

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT. FAILURE OF LOWER INTAKE GASKET FOR COOLING SYSTEM. DIRTY DEX-COOL COOLANT WITH UNUSUAL CONSISTENCY. REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING LOWER INTAKE GASKET, FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM, AND REPLACE THERMOSTAT. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $700. THIS HAS BECOME A COMMON PROBLEM REPORTED WITH THIS ...

Feb 9, 2005 Visibility 3,400 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 DOOR. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR ON THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS HAS GONE OUT ON THREE DIFFERENT WINDOWS. ALL THREE TIMES THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP. THE LAST TIME WAS NOVEMBER 2004 AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. BECAUSE THIS WAS AN ON...

Feb 9, 2005 Visibility 3,400 mi

I OWN A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 DOOR. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR ON THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS HAS GONE OUT ON THREE DIFFERENT WINDOWS. ALL THREE TIMES THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP. THE LAST TIME WAS NOVEMBER 2004 AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. BECAUSE THIS WAS AN ON...

Dec 27, 2004 Visibility 61,096 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE. WINDOW DOES NOT MOVE. WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF REGULATOR & MOTOR. *AK

Dec 27, 2004 Visibility 61,096 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE. WINDOW DOES NOT MOVE. WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF REGULATOR & MOTOR. *AK

Dec 9, 2004 Steering Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 9, 2004 Equipment Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 9, 2004 Steering Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 9, 2004 Equipment Crash 32,000 mi

01 PONTIAC GRAND PIRX GT(4DOOR) BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 01 (50MILES)BRAND NEW IN KERNERSVILLE NC @VESTAL PONTIAC.THE STEERING KEPT POPING LIKE A ANKLE WOULD DO IF YOU TURNED IT AND MADE IT POP.I CONSTANTLY HAD THEM CHECK THE CAR AND I HAVE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT.I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON JUNE26...

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MARCH OF 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT I HAD OIL LEAKING INTO MY RADIATOR, TO FIND OUT IT WAS TRANS OIL, THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR HOSES AND FLUSHED MY TRANS. THIS WAS A DEALERSHIP. NOW IT IS DEC 2004 AND MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT WON'T GO OFF AND I HAVE A FEELING I...

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MARCH OF 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT I HAD OIL LEAKING INTO MY RADIATOR, TO FIND OUT IT WAS TRANS OIL, THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR HOSES AND FLUSHED MY TRANS. THIS WAS A DEALERSHIP. NOW IT IS DEC 2004 AND MY LOW COOLANT LIGHT WON'T GO OFF AND I HAVE A FEELING I...

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System

THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. AT FIRST, AT WAS INTERMITTENT BUT PROGRESSIVELY BECAME WORSE UNTIL THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT AT ALL. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COST $500 TO FIX.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System

THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. AT FIRST, AT WAS INTERMITTENT BUT PROGRESSIVELY BECAME WORSE UNTIL THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT AT ALL. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COST $500 TO FIX.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 47,000 mi

1 POSITIVE TERMINAL COMES OFF DELCO BATTERY KNOWN BY DELCO AND GM 2 TRANSMISSION -BANG WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE CAR STOPPED WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION $2,700.00 , 47,000 ALL INTERSTATE DRIVING 3 ROAD NOISE CAR WAS TAKEN IN SAID IT WAS JUST FROM THE TIRES BUT NO ...

Nov 19, 2004 Tires 47,000 mi

1 POSITIVE TERMINAL COMES OFF DELCO BATTERY KNOWN BY DELCO AND GM 2 TRANSMISSION -BANG WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE CAR STOPPED WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION $2,700.00 , 47,000 ALL INTERSTATE DRIVING 3 ROAD NOISE CAR WAS TAKEN IN SAID IT WAS JUST FROM THE TIRES BUT NO ...

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 47,000 mi

1 POSITIVE TERMINAL COMES OFF DELCO BATTERY KNOWN BY DELCO AND GM 2 TRANSMISSION -BANG WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE CAR STOPPED WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION $2,700.00 , 47,000 ALL INTERSTATE DRIVING 3 ROAD NOISE CAR WAS TAKEN IN SAID IT WAS JUST FROM THE TIRES BUT NO ...

Nov 19, 2004 Tires 47,000 mi

1 POSITIVE TERMINAL COMES OFF DELCO BATTERY KNOWN BY DELCO AND GM 2 TRANSMISSION -BANG WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE CAR STOPPED WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION $2,700.00 , 47,000 ALL INTERSTATE DRIVING 3 ROAD NOISE CAR WAS TAKEN IN SAID IT WAS JUST FROM THE TIRES BUT NO ...

Nov 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR LONG PERIODS. INDICATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A LEAKING FRONT HEAD GASKET. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $700.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR LONG PERIODS. INDICATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A LEAKING FRONT HEAD GASKET. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $700.*AK

Nov 11, 2004 Visibility 13,621 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 1 YEAR. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR FIRST WINDOW, THEY COULD NOT "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM, WORKED FINE FOR THEM, BUT NOT 2 DAYS LATER AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. SINCE THEN 2 MORE W...

Nov 11, 2004 Visibility 13,621 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 1 YEAR. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR FIRST WINDOW, THEY COULD NOT "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM, WORKED FINE FOR THEM, BUT NOT 2 DAYS LATER AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. SINCE THEN 2 MORE W...

Sep 2, 2004 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS HAD A GRINDING NOISE SINCE 8/31/04. ON 9/1/04 IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE LAST NIGHT. I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE TRANSMISSION SHUT. THEYRE QUOTING APPROXIMATELY $2,700 TO PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO A 3-Y...

Sep 2, 2004 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP HAS HAD A GRINDING NOISE SINCE 8/31/04. ON 9/1/04 IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE LAST NIGHT. I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE TRANSMISSION SHUT. THEYRE QUOTING APPROXIMATELY $2,700 TO PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO A 3-Y...

Jul 23, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE. *MR *SC *JB

Jul 23, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE. *MR *SC *JB

Jul 10, 2004 Power Train 30,409 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM TALLAHASSEE, FL TO JAX, FL CAR SOUNDED AS IF WAS STUCK ON GRAVEL WHILE LEAVING FROM A RED LIGHT. AT NEXT REDLITE, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AT TAKEOFF. NEXT REDLITE, LOUD GINDING AND CAR STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. HAD TO PUSH INTO A PARKING LOT. TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AT 30,409 MILES.PON...

Jul 10, 2004 Power Train 30,409 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM TALLAHASSEE, FL TO JAX, FL CAR SOUNDED AS IF WAS STUCK ON GRAVEL WHILE LEAVING FROM A RED LIGHT. AT NEXT REDLITE, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AT TAKEOFF. NEXT REDLITE, LOUD GINDING AND CAR STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. HAD TO PUSH INTO A PARKING LOT. TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AT 30,409 MILES.PON...

Jun 20, 2004 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 20, 2004 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM GASKET ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -FOUND CRACKED/LEAKING DURING ROUTINE SERVICE. CAR HAS 52,000 MILES, REGULAR MAINTENENCE. CONDITION CAN LEAD TO COOLENT IN ENGINE & ENGINE FAILURE. REPAIR IS $650.00. THIS IS A COMMON CONDITION IN THIS ENGINE CAUSED BY ...

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM GASKET ON 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -FOUND CRACKED/LEAKING DURING ROUTINE SERVICE. CAR HAS 52,000 MILES, REGULAR MAINTENENCE. CONDITION CAN LEAD TO COOLENT IN ENGINE & ENGINE FAILURE. REPAIR IS $650.00. THIS IS A COMMON CONDITION IN THIS ENGINE CAUSED BY ...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH ON 2001 GRAND PRIX. *MR THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED PERIODIC FAILURE OF THE A/C, DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

May 11, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH ON 2001 GRAND PRIX. *MR THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED PERIODIC FAILURE OF THE A/C, DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TOOK IN 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED SLUDGE IN RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK. INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS A LEAKING INTAKE GASKET. REPAIR COSTS $700-800. *NM

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TOOK IN 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED SLUDGE IN RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK. INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS A LEAKING INTAKE GASKET. REPAIR COSTS $700-800. *NM

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX & IN AUGUST OF 2003, MY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON..I TOOK IT TO A DEALER, FAULKNER PONTIAC, IN TREVOSE, PA WHO STATED THERE WERE "NO LEAKS FOUND & REPROGRAMMED PCM WITH UPDATED CALIBRATION." THEN IN MID FEBRUARY 2004, MY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME O...

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I DRIVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX & IN AUGUST OF 2003, MY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON..I TOOK IT TO A DEALER, FAULKNER PONTIAC, IN TREVOSE, PA WHO STATED THERE WERE "NO LEAKS FOUND & REPROGRAMMED PCM WITH UPDATED CALIBRATION." THEN IN MID FEBRUARY 2004, MY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME O...

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,979 mi

COOLING SYSTEM * TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEM. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS INDICATED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE LEAKING / LOWER INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. THE SERVICE WRITER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO GET SECOND OPI...

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,979 mi

COOLING SYSTEM * TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEM. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS INDICATED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE LEAKING / LOWER INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. THE SERVICE WRITER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO GET SECOND OPI...

Feb 22, 2004 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE AND WE ARE SCREAMING FOR A RECALL. THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL GO FROM THE "ON" POSITION TO "OFF", BUT WILL NOT ANY FURTHER. THEREFORE, I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE SWITCH. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS DO THIS, BUT IT IS ...

Feb 22, 2004 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE AND WE ARE SCREAMING FOR A RECALL. THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL GO FROM THE "ON" POSITION TO "OFF", BUT WILL NOT ANY FURTHER. THEREFORE, I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE SWITCH. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS DO THIS, BUT IT IS ...

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR VALVE. ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PONTIAC 2001 GRAND PRIX HAS 49,000 MILES AND RADIATOR IS FILLED WITH SLUDGE AND LOSING COOLANT. DEALER EXAMINATION REVEALS BAD MANIFOLD INTAKE VALVE WITH COOLANT AND OIL MIXING IN RESERVOIR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR VARIOUS GM MAKES O...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PONTIAC 2001 GRAND PRIX HAS 49,000 MILES AND RADIATOR IS FILLED WITH SLUDGE AND LOSING COOLANT. DEALER EXAMINATION REVEALS BAD MANIFOLD INTAKE VALVE WITH COOLANT AND OIL MIXING IN RESERVOIR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR VARIOUS GM MAKES O...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

I WAS SMELLING GAS FUMES AND TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO FIX IT IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE IT ALL. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $200. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY CHECKED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND NEED...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I'M NOT SURE ON ALL DATES OF CAR PROBLEM'S. CARFAX HAS ALL THAT INFORMATION. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES,NOW MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 7TH TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR. ONE THING WAS FIXED 3 TIME'S IN SAME MONTH,I BELEAVE.THE DEALER SHIP IN TX, SAID THE DEALER SHIP IN IL NE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

I WAS SMELLING GAS FUMES AND TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO FIX IT IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE IT ALL. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $200. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY CHECKED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND NEED...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 64,406 mi

MILEAGE/DATE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 24736-10/29/01 RT FT POWER WINDOW REPLACED MOTOR REGULATOR 59454-12/5/02 ERROR CODE 20 ON CD REPLACED CD PLAYER ($537.59) 62469-1/30/03 RT RR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES WORN GEARS STRIPPED 62469 TACH INTERMITTENT REPLACE ...

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD IS ROUTED NEXT TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSES THE WIRES TO MELT AND THEN THE CAR CUTS OUT/STALLS. THESE STALLS HAPPEN BOTH AT STOPS AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IF NOT CORRECTED THE CAR MAY STALL CAUSING LOSE OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND THEN A CRASH....

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD IS ROUTED NEXT TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSES THE WIRES TO MELT AND THEN THE CAR CUTS OUT/STALLS. THESE STALLS HAPPEN BOTH AT STOPS AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IF NOT CORRECTED THE CAR MAY STALL CAUSING LOSE OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND THEN A CRASH....

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD IS ROUTED NEXT TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSES THE WIRES TO MELT AND THEN THE CAR CUTS OUT/STALLS. THESE STALLS HAPPEN BOTH AT STOPS AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IF NOT CORRECTED THE CAR MAY STALL CAUSING LOSE OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND THEN A CRASH....

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD IS ROUTED NEXT TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSES THE WIRES TO MELT AND THEN THE CAR CUTS OUT/STALLS. THESE STALLS HAPPEN BOTH AT STOPS AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IF NOT CORRECTED THE CAR MAY STALL CAUSING LOSE OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND THEN A CRASH....

Jan 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR-BAG AND NON-ACTIVATION OF ON STAR FOR EMERGENCY. *LA

Jan 8, 2004 Tires Crash 15,000 mi

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR-BAG AND NON-ACTIVATION OF ON STAR FOR EMERGENCY. *LA

Jan 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR-BAG AND NON-ACTIVATION OF ON STAR FOR EMERGENCY. *LA

Jan 8, 2004 Tires Crash 15,000 mi

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR-BAG AND NON-ACTIVATION OF ON STAR FOR EMERGENCY. *LA

Dec 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,187 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAR LOST POWER WAS NOT RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BAD. TOOK TO DEALER TOLD NOT COVERED BECAUSE CAR WAS MISFIRING. ASKED IF BAD CONVERTER COULD CAUSE MISFIRE SINCE CAR WAS NOT RUNNING ROUGH AT FIRST. TOLD NO.ASKED WHAT WAS CAUSING MISFIRE...

Dec 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,187 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAR LOST POWER WAS NOT RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BAD. TOOK TO DEALER TOLD NOT COVERED BECAUSE CAR WAS MISFIRING. ASKED IF BAD CONVERTER COULD CAUSE MISFIRE SINCE CAR WAS NOT RUNNING ROUGH AT FIRST. TOLD NO.ASKED WHAT WAS CAUSING MISFIRE...

Nov 14, 2003 Suspension

FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AFTER ONLY 39,000 MILES ON CAR. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. FOUND AT LEAST 2 OTHER FAILURES IN THE DATABASE. AND I KNOW OF A COUPLE OVERSAW MYSELF. SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE BEARING DESIGN PONTIAC NEEDS TO FIX....

Nov 14, 2003 Suspension

FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AFTER ONLY 39,000 MILES ON CAR. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. FOUND AT LEAST 2 OTHER FAILURES IN THE DATABASE. AND I KNOW OF A COUPLE OVERSAW MYSELF. SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE BEARING DESIGN PONTIAC NEEDS TO FIX....

Oct 21, 2003 Steering

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT STEERING COLUMN LOCKS. *AK CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD THUMP SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL BUT IT WAS HARD TO TURN. ONCE THE WHEEL BECAME STRAIGHT AGAIN THE CONSUMER DROVE IT HOME. WHILE IN ROUTE THE CONSUMER ...

Oct 21, 2003 Steering

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT STEERING COLUMN LOCKS. *AK CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD THUMP SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL BUT IT WAS HARD TO TURN. ONCE THE WHEEL BECAME STRAIGHT AGAIN THE CONSUMER DROVE IT HOME. WHILE IN ROUTE THE CONSUMER ...

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System

IN A PANIC OR EMERGENCY SITUATION THE HORN WAS USELESS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED TO ENGAGE IT, PER CONSUMER. *AK THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. *SCC *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System

IN A PANIC OR EMERGENCY SITUATION THE HORN WAS USELESS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED TO ENGAGE IT, PER CONSUMER. *AK THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. *SCC *NLM

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AT ONLY 53,000 MILES. THE SHOP THAT FIXED THE CAR SAID THAT THE WHEEL BEARING USUALLY DOES NOT GO OUT UNTIL AFTER 100,000 MILES.

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 1,700 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNCTIONING TWICE IN LESS THEN 1700 MILES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AT ONLY 53,000 MILES. THE SHOP THAT FIXED THE CAR SAID THAT THE WHEEL BEARING USUALLY DOES NOT GO OUT UNTIL AFTER 100,000 MILES.

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 1,700 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNCTIONING TWICE IN LESS THEN 1700 MILES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

AUTOMATIC WINDOWS IN VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THE REAR-PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND THE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED 5 TIMES. EACH REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $350 A PIECE. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

AUTOMATIC WINDOWS IN VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THE REAR-PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND THE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED 5 TIMES. EACH REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $350 A PIECE. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

AUTOMATIC WINDOWS IN VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THE REAR-PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND THE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED 5 TIMES. EACH REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $350 A PIECE. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

AUTOMATIC WINDOWS IN VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THE REAR-PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND THE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED 5 TIMES. EACH REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $350 A PIECE. *AK

Aug 26, 2003 Steering

FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN LOOSE. IN ONE INSTANCE, STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTER BUTTON POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LAP. DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT HAD NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 26, 2003 Steering

FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN LOOSE. IN ONE INSTANCE, STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTER BUTTON POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LAP. DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT HAD NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE CONSUMER ACTIVATED THE TURN TO SIGNAL TO INDICATE A LANE CHANGE, THERE WAS A VERY RAPID CLICKING OF THE TURN SIGNAL RELAY. THE LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH DID NOT FLASH, BUT FROM THE CLICKING NOISE, THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE OPERATING PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER FINALLY DISCOV...

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE CONSUMER ACTIVATED THE TURN TO SIGNAL TO INDICATE A LANE CHANGE, THERE WAS A VERY RAPID CLICKING OF THE TURN SIGNAL RELAY. THE LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH DID NOT FLASH, BUT FROM THE CLICKING NOISE, THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE OPERATING PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER FINALLY DISCOV...

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 31,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE: IN OVERDRIVE AT ABOUT 55MPH, SUDDEN BANG. CAR STARTED BUCKING WITH MORE NOISES. PULLED OVER. OVERDRIVE NO LONGER WORKING, AS WELL AS FAILURE WITH 1ST, 2ND, AND REVERSE. NURSED IT HOME IN 3RD. CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PUSH EVEN IN NEUTRAL. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER....

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 31,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE: IN OVERDRIVE AT ABOUT 55MPH, SUDDEN BANG. CAR STARTED BUCKING WITH MORE NOISES. PULLED OVER. OVERDRIVE NO LONGER WORKING, AS WELL AS FAILURE WITH 1ST, 2ND, AND REVERSE. NURSED IT HOME IN 3RD. CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PUSH EVEN IN NEUTRAL. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER....

Jul 22, 2003 Steering 43,054 mi

WHILE MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT HARD TURN THE STEERING FAILS. AFTER WORKING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT BECOMES FREE AGAIN. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPEN AT LOW SPEEDS SO FAR. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND CUSTOMERS PAY TO HAVE THE KNUCKLE AT...

Jul 22, 2003 Steering 43,054 mi

WHILE MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT HARD TURN THE STEERING FAILS. AFTER WORKING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT BECOMES FREE AGAIN. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPEN AT LOW SPEEDS SO FAR. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND CUSTOMERS PAY TO HAVE THE KNUCKLE AT...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 38,500 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY, THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GRINDS.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY, THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GRINDS.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 38,500 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY, THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GRINDS.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY, THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GRINDS.*AK

Jun 19, 2003 Equipment 41,300 mi

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER WILL ONLY WORK ON MAX (NUMBER 5 BLOWER SPEED). BLOWER SPEEDS 1-4 DO NOTHING, HOWEVER, THE FAN? IN THE ENGINE COMES ON WHEN FAN BLOWER SWITCH IS TURNED TO ANY ON POSITION. THIS CAR HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS. NOW I SEE WHY THE FOREIGN CAR MARKET IS BOOMING BECAUSE OF THEIR...

Jun 19, 2003 Equipment 41,300 mi

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER WILL ONLY WORK ON MAX (NUMBER 5 BLOWER SPEED). BLOWER SPEEDS 1-4 DO NOTHING, HOWEVER, THE FAN? IN THE ENGINE COMES ON WHEN FAN BLOWER SWITCH IS TURNED TO ANY ON POSITION. THIS CAR HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS. NOW I SEE WHY THE FOREIGN CAR MARKET IS BOOMING BECAUSE OF THEIR...

May 29, 2003 Wheels 49,700 mi

RIGHT REAR SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 49,700 MILES.

May 29, 2003 Wheels 49,700 mi

RIGHT REAR SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 49,700 MILES.

May 7, 2003 Child Seat

THE CONSUMER EXPRESSED THANKS FOR AN INSPECTION THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THE CAR SEAT. MR...*AK *JB

May 7, 2003 Child Seat

THE CONSUMER EXPRESSED THANKS FOR AN INSPECTION THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THE CAR SEAT. MR...*AK *JB

May 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 10/8/2001, ACCORDING TO RECORDS- BRAND NEW VEHICLE HAD UNDER 40 MILES. ON JAN 15TH 2002 I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY GOING 60 MPH AND THE VEHICLE (DIED) STOPPED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS OF ITS FAILURE. POLICE OFFICER ASSISTED ME TO THE SHOULDER I THEN WAITED FOR TOW TRUCK. CAR WAS...

May 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 10/8/2001, ACCORDING TO RECORDS- BRAND NEW VEHICLE HAD UNDER 40 MILES. ON JAN 15TH 2002 I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY GOING 60 MPH AND THE VEHICLE (DIED) STOPPED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS OF ITS FAILURE. POLICE OFFICER ASSISTED ME TO THE SHOULDER I THEN WAITED FOR TOW TRUCK. CAR WAS...

Apr 8, 2003 Electrical System 37,600 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS LOST ALL LIGHTS -- INTERIOR DASHBOARDS AND EXTERIOR -- AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS BEGAN IN MARCH 2003 AND HAS CONTINUED RANDOMLY SINCE FOR A TOTAL OF TWO DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES TO-DATE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, WITH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT BUT NO RESOLUTION...

Apr 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,600 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WENT TO DEALER AND HAD IT RESET, WAS READING EGR BAD. CAME BACK ON NEXT DAY. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY FIXED EGR VALVE. PROBLEM RESOLVED. *NLM

Apr 8, 2003 Electrical System 37,600 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS LOST ALL LIGHTS -- INTERIOR DASHBOARDS AND EXTERIOR -- AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS BEGAN IN MARCH 2003 AND HAS CONTINUED RANDOMLY SINCE FOR A TOTAL OF TWO DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES TO-DATE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, WITH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT BUT NO RESOLUTION...

Apr 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,600 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WENT TO DEALER AND HAD IT RESET, WAS READING EGR BAD. CAME BACK ON NEXT DAY. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY FIXED EGR VALVE. PROBLEM RESOLVED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Steering 6,000 mi

THE STEERING ON THIS CAR EXHIBITS "PLAY" AT THE CENTER POINT OF THE STEERING (CAR GOING STRAIGHT, NOT TURNING) AND HAS FROM THE FIRST DAY I OWNED IT. IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS A WORN OUT STEERING BOX SIMILAR TO A HIGH-MILEAGE, OLD CAR WITH RECIRCULATION BALL TYPE STEERING BOX INSTEAD OF A RACK AND PINI...

Mar 18, 2003 Steering 6,000 mi

THE STEERING ON THIS CAR EXHIBITS "PLAY" AT THE CENTER POINT OF THE STEERING (CAR GOING STRAIGHT, NOT TURNING) AND HAS FROM THE FIRST DAY I OWNED IT. IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS A WORN OUT STEERING BOX SIMILAR TO A HIGH-MILEAGE, OLD CAR WITH RECIRCULATION BALL TYPE STEERING BOX INSTEAD OF A RACK AND PINI...

Mar 15, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS LOST ALL LIGHTS -- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR -- AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS BEGAN IN FEBRUARY/MARCH 2002 AND HAS CONTINUED RANDOMLY SINCE FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES TO-DATE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, WITH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ON THREE OCCASI...

Mar 15, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS LOST ALL LIGHTS -- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR -- AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS BEGAN IN FEBRUARY/MARCH 2002 AND HAS CONTINUED RANDOMLY SINCE FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES TO-DATE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, WITH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ON THREE OCCASI...

Nov 5, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT COMPUTER WAS THROWING OUT DIFFERENT CODES TOOK TO PONTIAC, PONTIAC STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED UPGRADING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COMPUTER IS SENDING OUT WRONG CODES. COULD AFFECT THE ENGINE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT COMPUTER WAS THROWING OUT DIFFERENT CODES TOOK TO PONTIAC, PONTIAC STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED UPGRADING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COMPUTER IS SENDING OUT WRONG CODES. COULD AFFECT THE ENGINE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM .DEALER WAS CONTACTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT WAS DAMAGED BY A FOREIGN OBJECT OR DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR WIRING, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE PRO...

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM .DEALER WAS CONTACTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT WAS DAMAGED BY A FOREIGN OBJECT OR DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR WIRING, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE PRO...

Oct 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE CAR WITHIN A WEEK OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT EVENTUALLY STARTED TO DIE WITH NO WARNING. ANOTHER MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE MECHANIC IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH. IT HAS DIED ON THE INTERST...

Oct 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE CAR WITHIN A WEEK OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT EVENTUALLY STARTED TO DIE WITH NO WARNING. ANOTHER MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE MECHANIC IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH. IT HAS DIED ON THE INTERST...

Aug 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR NOISE WHILE THE A/C WAS ON, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE WHERE THEY REPLACED A WEAK SPRIG TENSIONER ONCE AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR, THE CONSUMER COULD STILL HEAR THE NOISE BUT IT WASN?T AS BAD, BUT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELER...

Aug 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR NOISE WHILE THE A/C WAS ON, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE WHERE THEY REPLACED A WEAK SPRIG TENSIONER ONCE AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR, THE CONSUMER COULD STILL HEAR THE NOISE BUT IT WASN?T AS BAD, BUT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELER...

Jul 30, 2002 Tires Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Structure Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER IS REPORTING THAT THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, WHERE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND A TRUNK THAT WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT. IT APPEARS THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK HAD NO CHANCE OF SURVIVING BECAUSE OF THE FRAG...

Jul 30, 2002 Tires Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Structure Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A SUV CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE, THE TRUNK WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED INTO A STREET SIGN POLE AND A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, CONS...

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER IS REPORTING THAT THE 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, WHERE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND A TRUNK THAT WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVERS SEAT. IT APPEARS THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK HAD NO CHANCE OF SURVIVING BECAUSE OF THE FRAG...

Jul 26, 2002 Tires Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Tires Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Tires Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Tires Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRAND PRIX WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY SPEEDING SUV AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN GRANDPRIX IMPACTED ON TO THE FIRE HYDRANT DUE TO THE CRASH. TRUNK WAS COMPRESSED UP TO DRIVERS SEAT. TIRES WERE CUT ON IMPACT WITH SMOOTH EDGED CURB.*AKI

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 10, 2002 Wheels

LAWYER JEFF MEYERSON ON BEHALF OF OWNER: THE DEALER OR FACTORY INSTALLED CUSTOM WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY DETATA, WHICH BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE CAR STRUCK A GUARD RAIL AND FLIPPED CAUSING 2 FATALITIES AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. *JG

Jul 10, 2002 Wheels

LAWYER JEFF MEYERSON ON BEHALF OF OWNER: THE DEALER OR FACTORY INSTALLED CUSTOM WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY DETATA, WHICH BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE CAR STRUCK A GUARD RAIL AND FLIPPED CAUSING 2 FATALITIES AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. *JG

Jul 8, 2002 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER'S ATTORNEY STATESDTHAT AUTOMOBILE WAS PURCHASED AT SOUTH POINT PONTIAC , AND IT CAME WITH DETATA WHEELS. WHILE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEEL BROKE AND BECAME DETACHED FROM AUTOMOBILE, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. THEN, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED ...

Jul 8, 2002 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER'S ATTORNEY STATESDTHAT AUTOMOBILE WAS PURCHASED AT SOUTH POINT PONTIAC , AND IT CAME WITH DETATA WHEELS. WHILE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEEL BROKE AND BECAME DETACHED FROM AUTOMOBILE, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. THEN, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED ...

Jun 19, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG SHAFT IS OPEN AND CONSUMER CAN SEE THAT THERE IS NO AIRBAG ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG SHAFT IS OPEN AND CONSUMER CAN SEE THAT THERE IS NO AIRBAG ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF WHEN DRIVING. MOISTURE GOT ON BULB, CAUSING IT TO BURN OUT, UNABLE TO SEE.CONTACTED DEALER. HAD PART REPLACED; HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF WHEN DRIVING. MOISTURE GOT ON BULB, CAUSING IT TO BURN OUT, UNABLE TO SEE.CONTACTED DEALER. HAD PART REPLACED; HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Steering

FLUID UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Steering

FLUID UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT AN INCLINE ROAD TRACKING SYSTEM ON FRONT TIRES TEND TO SPIN AND VEER TO T LEFT, LOSING CONTROL.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW OR ON RAINY ROADS ACCELERATION TENDS TO SKID, LOSING CONTROL.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT AN INCLINE ROAD TRACKING SYSTEM ON FRONT TIRES TEND TO SPIN AND VEER TO T LEFT, LOSING CONTROL.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW OR ON RAINY ROADS ACCELERATION TENDS TO SKID, LOSING CONTROL.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

IN SUNNY WEATHER REFLECTION ON INTERIOR OF FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM DASH PAD VERY BAD AND EVERY DETAIL OF DASH IS REFLECTED ONTO WINDOW, CAUSING STRAIN ON EYES, ALSO CAUSING DISTRACTION OF NOTICING OBJECTS ON DASH. DASH IS GRAY.

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

IN SUNNY WEATHER REFLECTION ON INTERIOR OF FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM DASH PAD VERY BAD AND EVERY DETAIL OF DASH IS REFLECTED ONTO WINDOW, CAUSING STRAIN ON EYES, ALSO CAUSING DISTRACTION OF NOTICING OBJECTS ON DASH. DASH IS GRAY.

Nov 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50MPH AND AIRS BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. FRONT RIGHT CORNER PANEL WAS HIT. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT HIT HARD ENOUGH.*AK

Nov 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50MPH AND AIRS BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. FRONT RIGHT CORNER PANEL WAS HIT. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT HIT HARD ENOUGH.*AK

Nov 20, 2001 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STOPPING ON AN INCLINE, AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARD, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YD

Nov 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STOPPING ON AN INCLINE, AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARD, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YD

Aug 13, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-60 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN ROAD SURFACE WHICH CAUSED RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE RIM TO BUST AND CRACK INTO THREE OR FOUR PIECES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. THE SIZE OF THE RIM IS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE, ONLY THE RIM....

Aug 13, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-60 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN ROAD SURFACE WHICH CAUSED RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE RIM TO BUST AND CRACK INTO THREE OR FOUR PIECES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. THE SIZE OF THE RIM IS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE, ONLY THE RIM....

Aug 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD HAS DISTORTION HORIZONTALLY THROUGH THE DRIVERS VIEWING AREA. THIS WAS PRESENT ON THE ORIGINAL AS WELL AS THE REPLACEMENT. SEVERE DISTORTION WAS ALSO PRESENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD AND ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD. DISTORTION IS CAUSING IMPAIRED VISI...

Aug 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD HAS DISTORTION HORIZONTALLY THROUGH THE DRIVERS VIEWING AREA. THIS WAS PRESENT ON THE ORIGINAL AS WELL AS THE REPLACEMENT. SEVERE DISTORTION WAS ALSO PRESENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD AND ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD. DISTORTION IS CAUSING IMPAIRED VISI...

Jun 29, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY DOWN POUR WHEN WIPERS WERE NEEDED, PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER ARM STOPPED WORKING, AT FIRST THEN RESTARTED WORKING OFF SET, CAUSING PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER ARM TO FIGHT WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ARM, RESULTING IN POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER.*AK *S...

Jun 29, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY DOWN POUR WHEN WIPERS WERE NEEDED, PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER ARM STOPPED WORKING, AT FIRST THEN RESTARTED WORKING OFF SET, CAUSING PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER ARM TO FIGHT WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ARM, RESULTING IN POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER.*AK *S...

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LAMP REMAINS ON FOR LONG PERIODS. WATER NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO RADIATOR BEFORE DRIVING BECAUSE THE COOLANT WILL NOT SIPHON BACK INTO THE RADIATOR FROM THE PLASTIC RECOVERY TANK. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LAMP REMAINS ON FOR LONG PERIODS. WATER NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO RADIATOR BEFORE DRIVING BECAUSE THE COOLANT WILL NOT SIPHON BACK INTO THE RADIATOR FROM THE PLASTIC RECOVERY TANK. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING SIDE FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLES WERE INSIDE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING SIDE FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLES WERE INSIDE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK