1999 Pontiac Grand Am: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Engine · 175,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · OH · fire

1999 pontiac grand am. Consumer states the vehicle was scraped because of the dash catching on fire and all the electric parts in the window stopped working. *tgw also, the transmission was inoperative.

Filed May 8, 2012 · Engine · WI · fire

1999 pontiac grand prix. Consumer states vehicle fire from under hood *tgw the consumer was able to extinguish the flames.

Filed Feb 14, 2007 · Electrical · NY · fire

While at work..car( 99 pontiac grand am) sat for approx 10 hrs during work shift...let car idle for approx 5-10 min to warm up..smelt smoke learned car was fully engulfed in flames,car locked self and could not get into car,,car was a total loss!!!!!!!!!

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Engine · MI

I own a 1999 grand am se that I purchased used in 2001. In the 5 years that I've owned this vehicle the heater fan motor has been replaced 4 times. It starts out with only a few of the fan speeds working then a terrible smell with smoke coming up through the dashboard then the fan doesn't work on any of the speeds. In each of these episodes the blower resister got melted and had to be replaced. The last time this happened in october 2006 my car had to be sent to an electrical mechanic due to a short in the wiring which resulted in the dash having to be removed then the fan motor and fan resister could be replaced. In 2006 I also had problems with the drivers door window when it finally just fell down into the door to the cost of $250.00 and a rental car for 2 days due to the wrong part being delivered to the dealership. I've also had numerous problems with the front brakes and the passenger door has a loud pop every time it is opened, I'm scared of getting an estimate on this problem because every repair for my grand am is ridiculously expensive, when I question the cost I always hear "well it's because it's a grand am, they're a piece of crap, especially the 1999's".

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Electrical · FL · fire

While parked in driveway, car caught on fire. Car had been sitting for approximately 1 hour after being driven a short distance. Completely engulfed and was a total loss.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MI · fire

My car has been leaking antifreeze which can be smelled in the car. No one has been able to determine as of yet where it is coming from. However, shortly after it had been noticed that my car was leaking antifreeze, my alternator went out. When it was pulled out from the engine, it was assumed that it had been on fire. It is felt that the alternator looks like it had been electrocuted. All of the rubber that covers the wires had been completely burned away. Considering that I drive my infant son around in this vehicle, not to mention myself this can not possibly be safe if the vehicle is catching on fire. The car has approximately 68000 miles on it. It also has all types of problems with the locks and the ignition. This is the worst car that I have ever owned in my life, not to mention the most dangerous. I am just waiting for it to burst into flames while I am driving down the street!!!! Not to mention, my vehicle has all of the front suspension problems that others have reported. Especially the pulling to various sides without warning and the shaking that happens around 55 to 60 MPH. This is just not a safe vehicle at all.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Suspension · 68,700 miles · NY

1999 pontiac grand am gt was backed out of garage and a light thumping was noticeable from the front of the car. Vehicle backed out of driveway and proceeded down street - light thumping sound still noticeable. Suddenly, front left end of car dropped - steering became difficult and burning rubber smell was noticed along with some smoke coming from under front left wheel well. Car was turned around and returned home - 500 yds. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer diagonosed problem as broken spring - complete older break and new break identified in spring. Collapsing of spring also damaged strut. Spring, strut and mounting assemblies were replaced and covered under extended warranty of owner. Owner inquired about recalls and requested dealer to also replace front right spring and strut assembly. Dealer and gm representative refused to pay for front right replacement. Owner paid out of pocked $500 to replace undamaged front right assembly for fear of sudden future failure. Dealer would not allow owner to keep broken spring - indicated that it needed to be returned to the factory. Owner obtained spring/strut of undamaged front right assembly.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · NY · fire

While driving 25 MPH engine caught on fire. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Vehicle was totaled due to the fire.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical · OH · fire

Consumer heard a loud noise while vehicle was parked in driveway. Vehicly caught on fire.

Filed May 23, 2002 · Engine · MD · fire

While driving 35 MPH the engine compartment caught on fire, the vehicle was totalled.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Electrical · NY · fire

While driving 50 MPH consumer noticed smoke coming from heater vent at left side of dash. Engine was shut off, and fire put out. Damage was $7000.00, no injuries. *ak consumer was informed by dealer that it could have been a fuse or faulty wiring which ignited a fire in the vehicle.