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106 reports185,141 miles · Oct 9, 2012
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE PARKED THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND REPORTED TO THE SCENE TO PUT OUT THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE PARKED THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND REPORTED TO THE SCENE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,141.
NHTSA ODI #10479353
12,000 miles · Sep 27, 2012
Engine
THERMOSTAT BOUNCING UP AND DOWN TOOK TO DEALER HAD THERMOSTAT, LOWER INTAKE GASKETS AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. TEMP NEEDLE GOES OVER HALF WHEN IDLING ON HOT DAYS BUT AS DRIVEN GOES DOWN. IT GOES UP AND DOWN. SPENT 1500 TO FIX. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10477233
130,000 miles · Aug 14, 2012
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. ALSO, THE HEATED SEAT FAILED MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. ALSO, THE HEATED SEAT FAILED MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA ODI #10470555
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2012
Fuel System, OtherFire
LETTER FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE HIS 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND RECALL CAMPAIGN #07E021000 (DOT/I# S 2012 81). *KB 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT HIS VEHICLE BE REPAIRED UNDER GM RECALL # 07E021000. THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL, HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. GM INFORMED THE…
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LETTER FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE HIS 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND RECALL CAMPAIGN #07E021000 (DOT/I# S 2012 81). *KB 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT HIS VEHICLE BE REPAIRED UNDER GM RECALL # 07E021000. THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL, HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, BECAUSE HE WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THEREFORE, THE STATUE HAD EXPIRED. AS SUCH, THE CLAIM WAS TIME BARRED AND THEREFORE DENIED. *JB *JS
NHTSA ODI #10454098
92,000 miles · Sep 15, 2011
Suspension
I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOME TIME A CLANG ON THE FRONT END WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED OUT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND TO THREE DIFFERENT SERVICE PLACES AND NO ONE SEEN ANYTHING WRONG. OVER TIME IT GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. I TOOK IT IN THIS PAST TIME AND FOUND THAT I HAD TWO VERY LARGE CRACKS IN BOTH SWAY BARS…
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I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOME TIME A CLANG ON THE FRONT END WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED OUT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND TO THREE DIFFERENT SERVICE PLACES AND NO ONE SEEN ANYTHING WRONG. OVER TIME IT GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. I TOOK IT IN THIS PAST TIME AND FOUND THAT I HAD TWO VERY LARGE CRACKS IN BOTH SWAY BARS THE WORST BEING ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED A CRASH WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN IF IT HAD GONE UNDISCOVERED. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED IN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT THIS SHOULD OF NEVER HAPPENED CONSIDERING CONDITION OF THE REST OF MY VEHICLE AND MY MILEAGE. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10425668
135,000 miles · Jun 15, 2011
Power TrainStructure
I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE WITH A V-6 AND I GET WATER COMING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD OCCASIONALLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I WAS TOLD TO FIX THE LEAK WOULD BE AROUND $300 AND THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.... I MAY AS WELL BUY ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT PRICE…
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I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE WITH A V-6 AND I GET WATER COMING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD OCCASIONALLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I WAS TOLD TO FIX THE LEAK WOULD BE AROUND $300 AND THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.... I MAY AS WELL BUY ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT PRICE.... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10406909
100,000 miles · May 24, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRAC WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRAC WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10402607
168,000 miles · Jan 21, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE CURRENT AND FA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 168,000. A POLICE REPORT WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10378170
Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2010
Tires
I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT,FOR ONE REASON. I WENT ONLINE TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS ANY MORE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. IT WAS CALLED IN FOR THE FIRST ONE IN MAR. 2007 RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED IN JUNE 2007 AND THERE HAS BEEN 5 MORE SINCE AND NEVER NOTIFIED ME. ALSO MY TIRES ARE SHOWING STEEL BELT THRU THEM IN SEAMS ON …
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I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT,FOR ONE REASON. I WENT ONLINE TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS ANY MORE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. IT WAS CALLED IN FOR THE FIRST ONE IN MAR. 2007 RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED IN JUNE 2007 AND THERE HAS BEEN 5 MORE SINCE AND NEVER NOTIFIED ME. ALSO MY TIRES ARE SHOWING STEEL BELT THRU THEM IN SEAMS ON ALL 4 THEY ONLY HAVE 50,000 PLEASE CONTACT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10369254
100,100 miles · Dec 2, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,100.
NHTSA ODI #10368654
Official recalls
3Oct 26, 2015
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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Mar 12, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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