1997 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 210,500 miles · CA · fire

Note: I have filed a safely complaint before with the federal safety agency about this safety issue on nov 9, 2020 reference number: 11373799. And now due to safety negligence from the investigation department of the federal safety agency ..excessive heat coming from the extremely hot oil that's dripping off the extremely hot exhaust manifold that's leaking from the valve cover started a fire under the hood and also leaked into the cylinder causing the piston to slit into numerous pieces then violently being shot back and forth striking the cylinder walls violently then breaking through the engine block and oil pan, then spilling hot oil on the I-105 highway at high way speed coming up on a fork, lost oil compression and stalling out with heavy thick can't see in more then 5 feet in front of you grey/black smoke coming from both ends of the vehicle. Almost costed me my life

Filed May 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

The engine leaks oil on the manifold which started a fire and electrical some of my sensor connectors and not working.. The fire started after I pulled in to drive way and I can feel from the inside of the car that the engine was getting real hot so I popped the hood and there was a small fire on the manifold.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · MI · fire

While driving my 1997 pontiac grand prix to the tire shop it burst into flames. The fire started under the hood and totally damaged the vehicle.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · WA · fire

On the 10th of june in 2016 driving down the freeway at 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, I noticed a white colored smoke coming from the car. In the process of pulling over to the shoulder of the freeway the engine stopped and the smoke continued. Popped the hood and saw a fire on the middle/ frontfront of the motor. The fore was coming from the cover on the top of motor.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Electrical · 155,800 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the vehicle would not start. The contact had to wiggle the key in the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The failure recurred when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 155,800.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,300 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, when the heating system was activated, the contact noticed that the head lights failed without warning. The contact also noticed that the information system in the dashboard would fail when the heat was activated. In addition, the contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,300. Updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated the brake module needs to be replaced. Updated 05/16/16.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. No further details was available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · GA

While driving, the car stopped with no code. I was able to restart the car. The next week, the car stopped again without any code. Based on other complaints, the car is unsafe to drive because you never know when the car will stop again without warning.

Filed Nov 14, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 141,407 miles · OK · fire

At 4:06 pm on nov. 04,2013, my wife parked in a local walmart parking lot. She immediately noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Bystanders started yelling for her to exit the car. One bystander called the fire department, located 1.25 miles away. My wife exited the car called the fire department and then called me with her mobile phone by the time the fire engine arrived, the plastic parts on top of and around the engine had been destroyed. The fire department immediately extinguished the fire. I arrived from four miles away, and after surveying the damage, I considered the damage to exceed the value of the car. I called a local towing service and they towed the car to my home. The car had been well maintained and was in excellent condition before the fire. I am 77 years old and my wife is 74 and our memories are failing. I think we received a post card notification of a recall, but I think it was for a steering problem: nothing related to any danger of an engine fire. I do not understand why general motors chose to not notify us by registered mail of the imminent danger of a fire. .

Filed May 29, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · VA · fire

After leaving work on friday may 17, 2013 I went to complete several errands before driving to the nearest gym. Upon my arrival I noticed a scent which I believe was coming from my car then proceeded to pull into the parking lot of the gym, park the car, turn the engine off and open the hood of the car. After doing so, I was shocked to discover that my engine was on fire along with all the other components under the hood such as my electrical wiring and spark plugs. I had a safety recall act (repair) performed on my car in february 2013 by a gm dealership, which I thought was completely safe and would give my car longevity actually did the opposite. I filed a case with gm regarding this matter but have been given the run-a-round as of may 20,2013. I'm very unhappy with their customer service thus far and need assistance in addressing this dangerous matter.