Automatic headlights extinguish when heater fan switch selected to positions 2,3, or 4.
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical complaints
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I have a 1997 grand prix gtp super charger and it caught on fire today,with my daughter and grandson in the car! Its a good thing that we all got out of the car before it totally went up. Fire department came and put out the fire and stated it was from something like the wiring, and then I found out you guys have a recall on it because of this reason! Im very upset!
1997 grand prix gtp. Consumer states driver information center module failed for the second time. *tgw the consumer stated when the system failed, other components failed as well. Including the heater, front window defroster, the electric rear window defogger, air conditioner and daytime running lights. The consumer was informed by the dealer, that the parts were no longer available from gm or their alternate suppliers.
1997 pontiac grand prix ignition key failure. There are many thousands of pontiacs with this same exact problem. Key will not come out of ignition switch,key will not turn car on,I have to push gear shift from low to park numerous times to get key to start car ,then again to release key from ignition switch.this should be recalled since it effects pontiacs 1996,97,98,99,2000,2001,2002. Many thousands of pontiac cars have this problem.
My vehicle began to experience electrical outages a month ago which included the headlights, blower motor, and gas sensor. My headlights would shutoff by themselves as would my blower motor, periodically. I noticed that it corresponded to what level my blower was put on. Level 5 would keep the system on but levels 1-4 would promote the outages. I have had the blower motor and blower switch repaired on my car not more than a year ago but yet I am experiencing this problem. I have read many other blogs where people have posted problems with their pontiac which are identical to mine. I should note that this problem has gotten progressively worse over the past month.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle's hood ignited into flames. The contact observed smoke coming from the hood prior to the fire, but there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. There was minor property damage. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
My car caught on fire from a recall and gm is not taking action for it.
Went to turn my car on and the engine caught on fire. It had been running perfect. I just had my emission test done. I got out of the car and with the help of my brother, put it out before the fire department got there. This was a very dangerous situation.
Vehicle parked 10 minutes when fire detected, reported and extinguished by local fd, entire engine compartment destroyed.
1997 pontiac grand prix engine compartment caught on fire approximately 10 minutes after parking. Called fire department which stated cause was electrical. Engine compartment total loss. Hood damaged by fire departtment. To gain entry., paint melted. Car is available for inspection. No repairs or changes made.
Dt: the contact states vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle had been sitting for 30 minutes before the fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The fire marshal inspected the vehicle and concluded the fire was electrical. It started in the dashboard and spread to the engine. There were no prior problems reported on the vehicle. No one sustained any injury due to the fire. The fire department told the contact the police department would not respond since the fire was on her property. The vehicle was a complete loss.
Positive battery terminal has failed 3 times on my 1997 pontiac grand prix. The first time was still under warranty in 1999. The dealer replaced with another delco battery. The second time was june, 2004, delco would not replace the battery under warranty so I replaced with wal*mart everstart battery. Then, in august, 2005, the battery positive terminal broke again. This time, battery acid destroyed a vacuum that controls the inside heater vents rendering HVAC adjustments inoperative. I have read other accounts of this being some type of defect in the battery cable. I have asked gm and my gm dealer and have repeatedly been told there is nothing wrong with the battery cable. Gm claims no awareness of this being an issue.
First my key would not release out of the ignition. I have to have something stuck up in the release button thingy to get it to release the key. Now the shifter will not move unless you depress the shift lock release button. Thank god I knew about the button because I would have been stuck over 100 miles away from home without any help in site. I have had other problems with this car but fortunately for me that was while the car was still under warranty. I'm sure my 1997 pontiac grand prix se isn't the only one with this problem.
Contact states: has a 1997 grand prix, the headlights would flash on/off intermittently; the blower fans would almost always go off, and had no heat or defroster. Had electrical problem fixed. Stated that it turned out it was the ignition switch.
Service engine light is on most of the time. Goes off occasionally, then comes back on. Problem started a few months ago. Had computer diagnostics done several times on this car, but they can find nothing wrong. Oil changes are made every 3,000 miles, radiator fluid is changed when needed, sensors are checked and replaced when needed. Engine is kept in excellant condition. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Right after the vehicle was parked and ignition turned off. A underhood fire occurred, causing substantial damage. All electrical wiring, plastic and rubber parts were totaled. The fire department put out the fire. And after their investigations, they could not fine the cause of the fire. I do not see a recall for this situation on your website. Do I have an recourses?.
Unable to remove the key from the ignition, would have to use the release under the steering wheel. Also can not get out of park, need to use the release to get into rev, or drive. Brought it to mechanice, was told need cylinder- $500.00 ro replace.
While turning the vehicle on consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Consumer turned the vehicle off and noticed that smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by the consumer. *ak the fire department was contacted after the fire was extinguished because the vehicle was still smoldering.
While starting up the vehicle a loud bang noise was heard coming from underneath. Consumer lifted up hood and noticed smoke coming from the engine. Vehicle caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire. Consumer did not notify the dealer about the fire.
Car will stop running unexpectedly. It occurs sometimes while turning but most of the time it can be at anytime while driving down the road. I have a long commute and it died 4 times this morning alone. It may not quit again for 3 or 4 months. Also, the ABS light and check tire pressure light sometimes come on with no apparent reason.
I own a 1997 pontiac grand prix, have been having trouble with the windshield wiper blade getting stuck and also the gear shifter not coming out of park.
Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.
While vehicle was checked for dashboard lights mechanic found that engine head cracked. Vehicle was leaking oil, and oil sensor light was on all the time.
I own a 1997 pontiac grand prix gtp. This car was in perfect condition under the hood and throughout the vehicle. After driving approx. 1 1/2 hours the car was shut off..., security system set and after approx. The car alarm went off only to find my car in flames! This had started under the hood. The car is a total loss. It was lost in a matter of 5 minutes. Air bag from passenger side went off sending it thru the back window and shattering it. Gm had an investigator look at my vehicle to determin if it was the fault of a gm. Of course gm said that there was not enough proof that it was a faulty part or anything else. I had this vehicle serviced and inspected less than 2 weeks prior to loss and nothing was visibly wrong. I can't understant what caused this nor am I satisified with was I was told by gm. I would like to know if there as been anyother case like this. Please any information you can provide me with would be very helpful.
While driving at 30 MPH and without any warning smoke and flames came under the hood. There was fire department report. Dealer notified.
06/10/02 pontiac grand prix VIN# [xxx] was taken to mitchell pontiac in san angelo, texas re# action # pe01038, recall# 02v286 & gm recall # 02049. This recall involves the total replacement of the rack and pinion steering assembly. Mitchell pontiac replaced a bearing and returned the vehicle. Subsequently, loud knocks from the affected area, total loss of head lights, air conditioning failure and other problems arose. The vehicle was then returned on 09/08/03 for repair of these problems. Mitchell pontiac refused to rectify the situation. Gm was contacted and stated that there was nothing that they could do.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After the engine was turned off, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition. *ak the consumer was unable to remove the key without pushing the button in the steering column, and could not shift from park without pushing the shift release button. The dealer did not find what was exactly wrong but said it was an electrical problem. (poor connection at splicer in the middle of the dash) *scc
Problems with power steering pump, alternator, rack and pinion, power windows, and head gaskets. *mr the power steering pump had suddenly gone out in traffic, the vehicle stopped abruptly in the middle of traffic(the alternator was replaced), the consumer discovered that the windshield wipers were inoperative upon start due to the failure of the wiper linkage under the cowl, the steering skipped as the consumer made right hand turns(the rack and pinion was replaced along with the power steering pump), the headlight lens had fallen off, the ceramic headgasket had to be replaced, the was a hesitation and alternator had to be replaced for a second time, the air bag warning light had come on due to a short in the wiring harness, the transmission grabbed along with hesitation(a tune up was performed and work was done to the transmission), the vehicle couldn't be taken out of the park position(the shifter was replaced), the power window(s) failed, the tire pressure light had illuminated, and the windshield wiper pump leaked and would not hold fluid. *scc
Intermittently, since 2000, automobile headlights and blower have shut of for a period of 5-10 seconds. This summer, when conditions are extremely hot, the headlight function, and the AC will not work unless I set the fan speed to 5, and the A/C selector to maximum when temperatures cool, functions return to normal.
The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around. *jb. Also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked. Ph
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