Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact noticed smoke entering the vehicle from the doors and flames under the hood. The police and fire departments were called and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 114,000.
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Purchased a used 1997 pontiac grand prix for my son in 2003 when he turned 16. During a short trip home from a livestock judging contest in the spring of 2005, he had pulled away from a stop sign and immediately noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He pulled over and opened the hood to see his entire engine engulfed in flames. The car was in a rural area and by the time fire personnel got to the scene, the entire car had been burnt up in flames. Approximately a year or two after the incident we received a recall notice from gm identifying the exact problem we had encountered. After numerous contacts with gm wanting some sort of restitution they denied our claim because we no longer had the car for them to investigate or any pictures. We did have the testimony of the tow truck and the west brooklyn il fire personnel but would not accept that. Over the coarse of the years they keep sending us recall notices on the same vehicle wanting us to bring it into the dealer for repair. We just received another notice with the information on who to file a complaint with which is what has prompted this complaint letter.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While driving over a bridge, smoke appeared on the interior and exterior of the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to quickly coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and exit the vehicle. A fire erupted under the hood and caused catastrophic engine failure. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard and destroyed. The insurance company was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) several months after the fire. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While driving at an unknown speed into a driveway, smoke was observed from the front end of the vehicle. The contact and her daughter quickly exited the vehicle before it erupted in flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The remnants of the vehicle were towed to a junk yard. Two years later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done right away. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to charge the battery. When the technician started the vehicle, he heard a noise under the hood. The technician opened the hood and a big explosion occurred and smoke appeared out of the exhaust manifold. There were no injuries. The technician informed the contact that the front valve cover exploded without warning. Meanwhile, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,088.
1997 pontiac grand prix. Consumer requests reimbursement for engine exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/31/2016
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received the second recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) the recall part was available; however, the dealer stated that the part was on back order. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact noticed melted plastic underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and found that the engine was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
I was trying to locate all the points on my car that is leaking oil and antifreeze, and my car has always leaked more oil on the firewall side valve cover. That is the side that should have been recalled. How would you know if fire started in front or back of engine after its burnt? Mass amount comes from back, it might be $700 dollars cheaper per car to say it was the front. I have to fix this to prevent a fire risk.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed engine oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic who both diagnosed that the front and rear valve cover gaskets and intake gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 07/14/16*lj updated 11/3/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available...updated 03/16/16
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,052. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. Minutes after parking the vehicle in a residential driveway, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that flames engulfed the entire engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact recently received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The first week in december I received a recall letter about my vehicle recall #15757 engine fire could happen as a result of oil deposited on the exhaust manifold>on 11/3/2015 driving home from fort lauderdale my engine light went on then my oil light stopped let the car cool down about an hour and read my manual that helped so I continued driving for about 20 minutes. I needed to get gas so I exited at the nearest exit. I stopped in clearwater,fl. Pulled up to the pump turn off the car and got out, when I noticed a smell of burning rubber it was windy took a minute omg it was coming from my engine I opened the hood only to see that the engine was on fire!!! Ran into the gas station for help > called my insurance company was towed but was 2hrs from home(fernandina beach,fl)> car is totaled . I just wanted to know if I would be entitled to some compensation since I was 2 hours from home for gas, food, etc. My email address is [xxx] thank you any assistance would be appreciated. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the contacts residence where it engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.
I recieved an recall on my car id #[xxx]. My car had an engine fire last summer, totalled my car, no fire insurance, total loss. Can I get compansation? [xxx] [xxx]@gmail.com [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While driving 30 MPH, the contact observed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The engine caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the plug wires, velocity belt, dip stick, and valve cover gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was persistent. The fire occurred twice. The contact stated that he felt that the vehicle was a safety hazard. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Updated 02/12/16
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the fire occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
I got a recall for my car [xxx] dec 2015,that I might get a engine fire if I dont get this upgrade done. I wish I would have gotten this news 3 months earlier because I did have a engine fire 3 months a go id#is15v701 thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the engine was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed the contact that the engine was destroyed by the fire. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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