While driving interior of vehicle caught on fire, dashboard and instrument panel were burned. Consumer was traveling about 30 MPH, smelled smoke, and then saw smoke. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that it had to do with electrical wiring system.
1995 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Thermostat is fluctuating, gas level goes up and down, keeps blowing fuses.
Consumer recieved recall notive 00v‑287 for a faulty starter which could possibly cause a fire, the consumers vehicle fails to engage on a regular basis and many components and been repaired/replaced in an attempt remedy the problem but with no success, consumer contacted gmc who said that the vehicle could not be repaired until march 2001. Nlm
Consumer experienced electrical problems prior to recall 00v287, while starting the vehicle, smoke came from under the steering wheel, the mechanic replaced the crankshaft position sensor, the starter, and the ignition switch, after all the repair work vehicle has been experiencing many other electrical problems witht all of the lights, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the recall repair, rental car expenses, and the price of the vehicle.
Got in vehicle started it and fire rushed through the car immediately burning entire car to frame.
Consumer had replaced fuel pump three times due to an electrical short in wire. Wires had to be replaced. Also, starter had to be replaced twice due to a voltage regulator.
The recall 00v‑287 for the starter has not been repaired yet because there will be no parts available until march 2001, the consumer has replaced two batteries and one alternator and thinks the manufacturer should reimburse her for the alternator. Nlm
Car was parked, consumer tried to start car and could hear a clicking noise in steering, and then there was nothing. Vehicle would not start. Consumer went into house for about 10 minutes, came back out, and saw smoke coming from steering column. Then, saw flames on steering. Towed vehicle to a mechanic.
Recall 00v287000/ ignition switch: vehicle experienced a problem with a clicking sound upon starting vehicle,and asked dealer to inspect vehicle. Service manger mr. Ron capaldi replied that if diagnostic showed that problem was not part of recall consumer would be billed for that inspection. This happened at burns pontaic in marlton, nj; phone # 856/ 983-1115. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Ignition melted which almost caused a fire. But, pontiac stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 00v287000 although it had same problem, consumer received a recall notice 1 week after the dealer stated the recall was VIN number specific, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
See the federal safety agency campaign #00v287000 - my starter switch fails intermittently. Would like it fixed prior to causing a fire.
When try to start vehicle it won't start,. Having problem with engine starting just like recall 00v287000, and ignition did not work, burning a battery.
Consumer turned key in the ignition to start vehicle & it started smoking. Consumer turned vehicle off and got out to call someone. Consumer was notified that vehicle had flames coming from it. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer will be contacting the manufacturer.
Gettting into the vehicle to start it up and smelled smoke. Tried to start again, and vehicle wouldn't start. Went into the house, came back out, and vehicle was on fire. Fireman came out to put the fire out. Insurance determine it was a electrical fire from the steering column.
Vehicle was parked in front of the house. Consumer went out to start vehicle, and after three attempts thought that the battery was dead. Then, there was smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer used fire extinguisher to put out fire.
Consumer has had numerous problems with the electrical system/wiring, which has caused burning of wires due to possible electrical shorting. Nlm
While driving vehicle cut off. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealership stated that the fuel pump/ gas tank/catalytic converter and two ignition coils would have to be replaced. Owner seeks reimbursement for cost of repairs. *ak
Ea00007; consumer put key in ignition and smoke started coming from underneath steering column. Consumer suffered smoke inhalation while trying to get out of vehicle. Vehicle then tried to turn over, and start by itself without keys in ignition.
The car was driven for 8 minutes and parked. I went back to the car 3 1/2 hours later and found the passenger side burned up. Apparently a fire ignited in the electrical wiring under the dash while the car was parked. The dash board, controls, wiring, and steering wheel were all melted. The windshield had cracked from the heat. The visor fell on the seat and burned the seat. I have pictures of the damage. I am waiting on a formal report from the insurance claim.
Vehicle smokes when ignition is started. Dealer has been notified.
Put key in the ignition. Wouldn't start. Noticed smoke coming from the steering column. More smoke started to appear. Within minutes there was black smoke billowing from the car. Not more than a minute later the front seats of the car were ingulfed in flames. In a matter of minutes, the car was completely on fire. The car was completely totaled.
The ignition switch failed resulting in vehicle fire.
The car set on fire and stalled in the middle of the road, blew a rod and melted the spark plugs, the computer failed and the transmission blew.
Vehicle would not start, consumer got out of vehicle and the vehicle started itself and caught fire.
The instrument cluster failed causing the speedometer, fuel gauge and tachometer to act erratically. Nlm
A fire occured at the steering column area due to a ignition switch short which overheated igniting the switch and surrounding areas. Nlm
This auto has total electrical problems. I replaced the alternator just 4 weeks after purchase. I broke down in the middle of the ocala national forrest with 4 10 year old girls in the car. Since then, I have replaced a 4 year old battery at 2 years age and all of the fuses. In 1/00 while driving in a fog white out on top of a 300 ft bridge, I put on my flashers and all my lights went out. A vehicle behind me didn't see me and nearly pushed us both off the bridge. Since then every time I put on my flashers, all other electrical things stop. My elect door locks keep blowing fuses and windows don't work all the time. I'v contacted the dealer who told me all these problems began after I bought the car and it was my problem. I purchased a extended warrenty, but this problem is not covered. Please help!!
Vehicle had been parked. It caught fire without any warning. Fired deparment arrived & put flames out. Indicated to owner of vehicle that it was an electrical fire coming from the steering column.
Problems with turn signals/emergency flashers,and dash lights working intermittently. Also, recently had trouble starting, as it didn't want to turn over a few times in row.when turn signals didnt work I turned on emergency, and failed to work.almost rear ended!
Had parked vehicle in garage. Heard horn go off. Husband opened door to check & flames shot out. Called fire department. Fire was extinguished. Inside of vehicle was destroyed. Fire department indicated fire originated in the ignition switch due to a short in the electrical wires.
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