Electrical system failure after smoke and shorted out p/locks, interior lights, blinkers
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical complaints
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Failure of either the battery or/and alternator at least three times. I have owened car since new.
Excessive smoke and heat from steering column while driving.
Upon starting car smoke emits from steering column on numerous occassions.
Please provide a fix, too hard to keep replacing every 2-3 months. No safety defect listed in the summary.
At least once a week the vehicle has to be jump started because it just dies. When jump starting the vehicle, smoke comes from the steering column. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Vehicle will be brought to the dealership on november 22nd for this problem. Please provide any further information.
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.
This 3.4l dohc is known for frying alternators. I've heard many cases.
Car cuts out and chugs - there was a emissions module recall done on this vechile in late oct-early nov. Of 98 since then we have had this chugging - it feels like the car is not getting gas or that thecar is having computer problems 2 weeks after recall was done on this car alternator and battery went out , that wasn't all the brakes quit we had to replace 3 alternators before finally it started working right again . Then aprox. A month later it started cutting out while you tried to excel. Any and all help will be appreciated
Upon starting the car in the morning, smoke eminated from the steering column/wheel assembly filling the interior with smoke and a strong burnt electrical odor.
The vehicle filled up with smoke that came from the steering column area while driving. Vehicle was towed to dealership where dealer stated that the directional assembly shorted out and melted the wires, resulting in a fire. Those parts have been replaced.
Starter failed.
Upon starting vehicle a steady stream of smoke poured out of the steering column caused by a short in ignition wiring.
A steady stream of smoke poured from steering column when vehicle was started. Burning smell was noticed prior to incident.
Starter motor replaced.
Upon starting, noticed smoke coming out from steering column, vehicle caught on fire in the ignition switch area.
Smoke occasionally comes from steering column when key is turned.
When you start the auto you get a stream of smoke and you smell wires burning. No fires seen.
When starting the vehicle, smoke appears from behind the steering wheel. Please describe.
Smoke is coming from the steering after reported problems with the instrument panel cluster. Please describe.
Car was parked went to start car it wouldn't start took to dealer it was the alternator when driving and hit a bump it felt like there are no shocks. Tt
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