1997 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system problems

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Fuel gage doesnt work always reads full- shows over full when its hot out-oil and radiator leak- followed last engine recall-new radiator hoses etc 1250$-air bag? I got recall work done last year

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 148,052 miles · IN

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.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Fuel system · 219,000 miles · MI · fire

I parked my 97 grand prix gtp at the ottawa area intermediate school district on the morning of april 27, 2007 and went into the building. About 5 minutes later I heard someone yell my name and that my car was smoking. When I got to the front of the building there was a tremendous amount of smoke coming from the engine and fire around the tires and bottom of the engine. Three of my co-workers tried putting out the fire with a fire extinguisher but could not get the hood open. The fire department arrived and was able to pry open the hood with a bar. The engine smoked and burned for approximately 2 hours. The fire fighters cut off the battery in case of further fire igniting. The fire did not spread to any other vehicles because the car was parked in the back of the lot. Also fire did not spread to the rest of the car due to the quick action of fire and rescue. The car is a total loss.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Fuel system · NV

Consumer stated that while his daughter was driving she smelled gas. She got out, popped the hood ,and saw fuel leaking all over engine. It was a wonder that the engine did not catch on fire. Consumer bought the part, and would repair it himself, but wondered why there was no recall on this problem.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Fuel system · 109,500 miles · KS

When the fuel gauge reaches 1/4 tank, the fuel gauge rises to full to indicate it has a full tank.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Consumer states that the dashboard warning lights came on and stayed on resulting in vehicle continuously stalling out. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · RI

Recall 99v348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in july of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently.*ak map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

Rapid coolant loss resulted in trip to dealer for repairs. Dealer said both upper and lower intake gaskets on my 3.8l engine were bad. Repair advisor said so much coolant was in intake manifold that I was lucky the engine did not seize up. Total cost for repairs were $1,051. This car has only 47,723 miles. Called gm assistance line. They said, sorry, out of warranty. Intake gaskets should last the life of the engine. This will be a safety issue when an engine overheats from no coolant and catches on fire. I understand that the replacement gasket is the same defective design as the original. Gm should come up with a better gasket design and notify owners of problem and provide free replacement up to 100,000 miles like ford did with their defective 3.8l engine head gaskets.

Filed May 21, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

Vehicle cuts off, leaving no steering or brakes. Electric fuel pump fails, cutting off some oxygen and gas flow to engine. Dealer was notified. *ak consumer adds that his supercharged gtp model equipped with two-stage electric fuel pump has a ceramic mounted resistor which (blew out) failed causing the fuel pump to shut off during normal operating conditions. However, consumer was able to pull over to shoulder safely.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

When making a left turn power steering wheel becomes extremely hard to maneuver due to a malfunction within rack and pinion sttering .*ak consumer stated the fuel pump and alternator was also replaced.