1992 pontiac grand prix has had turn signal issues for well over a year now. They would not work very well most of the time. I saw smoke coming out of the column a couple of times recently. They recently stopped working altogether. Dealer said they had heard of it often and a replacement part costs in excess of $150.00 not including labor. This is definitely a safety issue.
1992 Pontiac Grand Prix: fire, smoke or burning smell
13 of the 114 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Smoke and burning smell came from steering column. This was the second occurrence of this condition in last three years.
I have also had problem with signal light not working and the smoke coming from the steering column.
There has been puffs of smoke coming from steering column intermittently for months, when suddenly the right turn signal failed (just lights once). Mechanic has received numerous complaints. No replacements available! (therefore, no cost entered.) mechanic stated that most likely the other turn signal will fail soon, and eventually neither will work even at the current, limited ability. Possibility of losing all power to steering column.
Intermittently when the vehicle is turned on there is smoke coming from steering column. Dealer has been notified. Turn signals no longer work. Was originally told by dealer that it was grease inside column. Appt scheduled with new dealer. *ak
Engine was on but vehicle was in park position with key in the ignition, heard a noise and smoke coming from steering column, but it did not start a fire. Noise sounded like that of an ignition staying engaged. After repairs, vehicle was driven approximately one and a half miles and parked for three and one half hours. When cranked vehicle made same noise. Repair shop refused to tow and said consumer should tow it themselves. Key was put in the ignition so that steering wheel could be move the vehicle caught fire.
While driving smoke came from the steering column because of a defect turn signal switch, which was replaced by pep boys. When contacting the dealer, dealer recognized problem right away. *ak
Consumer stated that upon turning the ingition noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that it was due to the turn signal which shorted out, causing a fire in the steering column. Turn signal was replaced.
When using the right turn signal there is smoke coming from the steerling column.
The rear brake wasn't working and almost caught on fire, please describe .
While driving,smoke come from under dash, all wiring burned/melted, no flames, caused by accelerator rigid rod pivot bolt interference.
Turned on ignition smoke came out of steering column behind the wheel. Smelled electircal.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix?
13 of 114 owner complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (11%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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