1991 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems

Filed Jun 6, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac grand prix ste. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to start unless the steering wheel is turned in a certain position. She also stated that the brake lights will not work unless the headlights are activated. As a result, fuses have blown and the vehicle occasionally overheats. She notified the dealer who stated that her VIN was not included in any recalls. The contact referenced recall # 92v182000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). The engine size, powertrain, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 150,647.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Car does not run.... Cracked radiator bad head gasket. Possible warped head. Head gasket leaks. Something draining battery.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Engine · NV

Consumer states that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on then the consumer can hear a loud noise coming from the engine. Dealer notified. Nlm

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Engine · WI

Engine head had been replaced once, and had cracked once again. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer was informed that the aluminum and steel do not work together and that when the steel heats up the aluminum will crack, this causes the vehicle to run poorly and overheat.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Body, Engine · NY

While driving at approximately 35 MPH both bottom rear cradle mounts failed due to corrision, causing motor to fall and disconnect steering mechanism, resulting in a crash. Consumer contacted gmc, and gmc insisted that consumer's vehicle did not fall under recall 00v189000 because it was manufactured after specified date. Front mounts also showed indication of failure.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MI · fire

After placing vehicle in the park position while vehicle was turned off for about 15 minutes, consumer smelled smoke coming from outside. Went outside to inquire, and consumer saw smoke and flames coming from vehicle. Cause of fire has yet to be determined. *ak consumer states he drove a long distance that day.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

While driving during day time vehicle was fine. But, at night noticed vehicle would idle high & start to overheat. Vehicle would stutter like it was stalling. Applied brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Also, smoke would be coming inside of vehicle from under hood. Problems were intermittent.

Filed Jun 14, 2000 · Engine · WI

Mechanic said there were 14 cracks in the head of the motor. As a result, vehicle would lose power/overheat. Smoke and dripping water were coming out of the tailpipe. *ak

Filed Apr 20, 2000 · Engine · OH · fire

Small engine fire melted plastic at front of engine compartment. (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Engine · MN

While driving the motor mounts broke causing the consumer to hear a loud noise and upon inspecting the vehicle found that the motor had fallen to the ground and disconnected the steering column. Nlm