The steering column had been smoking when the turn signals were used then one evening the ignition switch caught fire. The whole dash and steering wheel column, and instrument cluster had to be replaced. If your steering wheel smokes when you use your signals have it checked.
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix: fire, smoke or burning smell
15 of the 131 complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 15
- 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
1993 pontiac grand prix, smoke coming from the steering column.
I own a 1993 grand prix. Ever since I bought it used in 2001, I have had to pull the turning signal mechanism forward to make them operable. About a month ago, my 19-year-old daughter was borrowing the car. When she used the turning signal it started to smoke. The whole steering column caught fire and flames shot up through the vents in the car. Fortunately, she was close to home so we could extinguish it with a fire extinguisher. The fire department was called to disconnect the battery. I have since heard of various problems with this model. I friend reported that her 1993 grand prixs turning signals were smoking before she traded it in. I have contacted gms litigation department. They are not interested in investigating the problem any further. They told me because of the high miles and because I was the second owner of the car they cannot make a determination. I have only lost a car, which is unfortunate, it is my hope in contacting this office that a life will not be lost due to what I believe to be a safety defect in gm s product.
I own a 1993 pontiac grand prix that I purchased used in 1998. 2 years ago, occassionally smoke started to come out of the steering wheel when I would start the car, fearing it would catch on fire, I would only drive it when I really had to. I have talked to pontiac and they said more complaints would have to come in for them to do anything. My father-in-law bought a 2000 grand prix and last week it did the same thing. Can we get a recall on this?
Smoke coming from steering column many times. Smell burning wiring. Smoke emitted from side near hazard switch. Please address this issue!!!!.
Smoke coming from steering wheel when car is started, and when it is being driven.
Consumer noticed smoke coming from steering column. Flashers and turn signals weren't working. Consumer had an appointment at dealer.
While driving driver noticed a puff of smoke coming from steering wheel. Dealer will be notified.*ak this smell of something burning had occured twice. The dealer indicated the 1994's were recalled for this problem and it should be recalled now too.
After driving for 30 minutes vehicle was parked, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine area. Then fire was noticed falling from the bottom, and the engine compartment broke out into flames, burning the vehicle up. Cause of fire unknown. Dealer has not been contacted.
Smoke coming from steering column, burnt electrical smell
On-going / intermittent problem with smoke coming from horn assembly; inspected by dealer on two occasions, and informed that horn must be disassembledto locate the problem which would be at consumer's cost. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
A steady stream of smoke poured from steering column when vehicle was started. Burning smell was noticed prior to incident.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
15 of 131 owner complaints about the 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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