1997 Pontiac Grand Prix acceleration problems

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. After stopping at a stop sign from 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle accelerated without warning, but then failed. In addition, when the vehicle was in park, smoke began to emit inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2002 · Acceleration, Visibility · UT

The speed control disconnects when the windshield wipers are turned on during rainy conditions. This repeatedly happend over a four day period when driving in the rain through the midwest. This problem has never occurred when the wipers are used to simply clean the windshield during dry conditions.

Filed Jan 12, 2002 · Acceleration · NJ

When driving down a hill on highway onto a slightly raised bridge and the accelerator is applied to go up the next hill, the engine enters race condition (goes from 2,000 rpms to 3,000). Releasing the accelerator stops the condition. Has occured 3 times on this daily commute over the 4 years.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Seat belts · IA

Sealt belt indicator light would momentary blink for a few minute or more before going out. Dealer notified. *ak consumer also states cruise control is inoperative.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Acceleration · MN

While driving at highway speeds and changing lanes vehicle sped up and was not responsive to brake application. Driver had to put vehicle into neutral in order to stop vehicle. When vehicle was cut off and started back up, problem no longer existed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash

While driving 35-40 MPH ABS/traction control light came on, slowed down vehicle to 10 MPH. At that time vehicle sped up, wheels screeching. With foot on brake, and vehicle spun around and landed in ditch. Consumer tried to get out of ditch, vehicle accelerated again opposite way. Consumer realized he had a flat tire, drove 100-150 feet to find a flat spot to change tire. Vehicle lurched forward, and landed in ditch, had to be towed. Reported this to pontiac, no response.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Acceleration · AL

Throttle body blewout while starting vehicle; dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Acceleration · NE

Cruise control shuts off when raining or damp. Rear main oil seal was replaced once at 20290 miles and now will have to be replaced 2 years and 15000 miles later. Out of warranty .

Filed Oct 5, 1999 · Acceleration, Lights · NC

Cruise control failed. Mjs