The car I drive (3.8 liter six cylinder) has an oil leak coming from the left valve cover. After I come to a stop or make a left turn, I smell oil fumes and can see a light smoke coming from the front of the car. I've been reading about the current recall for cars made before and after my car. How do I get my car on list of recalls for repair?
2003 Pontiac Bonneville: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 54 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 58 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Acted like it was running out of gas, loss of power and speed. Only 50mph when a boom in the engine, pulled over popped the hood latch, saw smoke, exited car as flames came out of the hood. Called 911.. Car burnt to the ground. Witness stopped and told me that there is a problem with faulty fuel lines .
Loud pop, smoke, car engine caught fire destroyed car.
I have a 2003 pontiac bonneville. The blower motor had intermittent problems before going out. I took the vehicle to the local dealer who stated that the wiring harness connected to the blower motor for the heat/AC had melted and required replacing. I was lucky the car didn't catch on fire! This is a very expensive repair. A very quick search on the internet revealed that this is a common problem not only with pontiac but many gm cars and trucks. Sounds like gm has installed inadequate wiring and all vehicles with this substandard wiring should be recalled and wiring replaced. Those who have suffered loss due to this substandard wiring should be reimbursed for gm's failure to install wire of sufficient gauge to handle the load of the blower motor. I am going to ask for the old wiring harness.
Vehicle speaker located on the rear deck caught on fire. *mr shortly after purchase, while the vehicle was being operated, the speaker on the rear deck caught fire. The service dealer stated the problem was due to the electrical system and suggested the removal of all non-essential fuses and electrical connections immediately. (which was completed by the service dealer) the service dealer then suggested the vehicle had a defect and to return it to the selling dealer. The selling dealer refused to affirmatively identify the specific cause of the fire and insisted that the consumer continue to operate the vehicle. The consumer requested the dealer to give an explanation of the cause of the fire, copies of their ntsb, and a replacement vehicle. The service dealer refused to provide. *scc
Car started on fire after tuning on the defogger
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Electrical system
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference...
- Electrical system
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville?
6 of 54 owner complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (11%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville?
There are 0 recalls and 58 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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