Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand am. The contact's daughter attempted to drive the vehicle, but it failed to start. She exited the vehicle and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment under the steering column approximately 10 minutes later. The smoke turned into flames, which were extinguished by the fire department. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly). The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am: fire, smoke or burning smell
24 of the 377 complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
There was a recall on the electrical system on my 94 grandam took it to stuart pontaic in enid,ok to have the recall fixed they put a relay on the car but didn't change the ignition switch on the car causing the care to loose power when the car was driven in the heat of the day causing the car to loose power and die when going over 40 MPH,contacted pontaic and they made the dealership replace the ignition switch but would not replace the wiring going to the ignition switch, which if not replaced would of caused the car to catch on fire , on my way home from work on 7/30 while going 70 MPH the car died 9 times,. I put the car in neutral to start it , and finally got the car home.
While driving 50-55 MPH consumer noticed smoke coming out the driver's air bag. Consumer immediately pulled over, turned the engine off, and got out. Within two minutes vehicle was on fire.
While pulling in a parking lot, the steering column caught fire without warning. As a result the vehicle was a total loss. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information.
I owned a 1994 pontiac grand am that caught fire approximately 9/30/02 and I recently learned that there was a recall on the ignition switch on certain models because of fire that could occur. I want to know what I need to do to file a claim since I lost my vehicle due to the extensive damage caused by the fire that occured. The vehicle was under my prior name of zobeida diaz. That was the name on the title. Title is held by first fidelity bank of oklahoma city since I still owe on the loan for this vehicle.
While the consumer merged on the highway an explosion of smoke came from under the dashboard.
One day consumer unsuccessfully attempted to start vehicle. Removed key and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that too high voltage was used with ignition switch. Consumer advised confirmation of open recall 00v287000 on vehicle, but manufacturer has been unresponsive.
Steering column has smoke coming from underneath dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving there is a winding noise coming from under the hood. Driver would smell something burning, and temperature gauge kept going towards hot. Driver drove to dealer, and they stated that engine head was cracked, causing antifreeze to mix with oil. Please provide any further information.
Prior to recall the steering column of the vehicle caught fire while the consumer was starting it, the consumer had the starter, key switch, turn signal and relay kit replaced. *yh (recall # 00v287)
Vehicle would not start after several attempts, shortly thereafter a alrge ampount of black smoke apeared from th edrivers side followed by flames which engulfed the whole dash area.
My car was under manufacturer's recall 00079. Recall was if the ignition key turned for long can cause fire, and work was done by the pontiac dealer in clinton twp., michigan. Jim causley 38111 gratiot avenue,clinton twp. Mi 48036-3592. Dealer added one module by middle top section of the radiator, and wiring was grounded next to it. Rest of the wires were connected to the main harness by the starter area. Pictures are available upon request.I went to pickup pizza on 7/16/01 aprox. 8 p.m and car was parked in the plaza in parking lot and was not running at that time , matter of fact I had the keys with me, while my nephew was in the car, minutes later he came in and mention me about the smoke coming out of the hood and I mentioned him how this is possible car is not even running. I have the key? I went out to see the car the fire was all over. Just think if car parked in my garage and it is attached garage my house will be on fire and possibly some of lifes. Please investigate how many issues are like that and for the people safety who have the same recall on 94 pontiac grandam I urge you to inform them for this issue. Thanks - raj vij.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding ignition switch high electrical current
- Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current
- Campaign parts bulletin regarding ignition switch high electrical current
- Subject regarding product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 1
- Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 2
- Engine miss (replace spark plug wire and ignition coil)
- Condensation collects on instrument panel cluster hood during high humidity (install new instrument panel...
- Unknown
Related recalls
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
- Risk
- A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall number 00V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
24 of 377 owner complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am
No deployment 21Headlights 18ABS 17Brake failure 15Stalling 15Won't start 13Door locks 6Overheating 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Wipers 5
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