Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking under the vehicle. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system problems
21 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 102,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system4
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When I first got my car in 2012, had to take it back to place, because it cut off/ stalled. Bought as is. Had warranty for 3 months. They did not honor it. It has been one problem, after another. With this car. Since the day I bought it.
There was a loud boom and flames came to the windshield from under the hood. I pulled the car over and jumped out to safety. The engine burned and the front of the car was destroyed. Everything under the hood was destroyed. The brakes were also destroyed. The ignition didn't work but I was able to get the key out. There was no power the car.
Early monday morning got into car as normal to go to work, turned the key to start and immediatly there was a loud thump then smoke started pouring out of hood area, I opened the hood and the engine was engulfed in flames, the noise was so loud it woke my family in which they called the fire department by then I had already ran to my boat to retrieve my fire extinguisher to put the fire out, luckily I had the extinguisher and was able to cancel fire department call and put the fire out by myself, now I am awaiting estimate from mechanic to see if engine can be salvaged or if it is a total loss
I was driving my 99 grandprix gtp that I bought about 3 weeks ago from a car dealer. I was driving around and braking pretty hard with lots of stop and go traffic. I then later went home and parked the car in the drive way. Well I moved it out of the drive way to in front of the house. About 10 mins later I heard cars outside it was 3am I ran to tell my friends people were messing with the car but then when we all returned to the window my car was on fire. I know the people that were by my car and there all really close friends none of them ever been in trouble so the only thing I can think of is the recall but me and my buddies that were inside are being threatened with arson charges. It burnt up most of the engine bay and melted some paint off the passenger side panel .
When I turned the ignition key to start my vehicle there was an explosion and fire in the engine compartment, shattering the plenum, breaking the guard cover and disabling the electrical system.
My 1999 grand prix gtp when it get a little hot shut off with no warning.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix. Within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, the brake line failed. The contact pulled into her driveway and noticed that she was no longer able to brake. She took the vehicle back to the sales dealer and they repaired the failure, although she noticed in march of 2009 that the battery failed. The contact purchased another battery. The same day, the fuel pump and fuel filter malfunctioned, which the contact noticed when the vehicle was shut off. The contact had the failures replaced, but the vehicle still would not remain on. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 135,700 and failure mileage was 135,533.
Was driving home from a trip, and shortly after filling my car up with gas, I heard a 'bang', and the engine bay burst into flames. After this happened, I pulled over, and by the time I actually stopped the car, the fire was already entering the inside of the car. By the time I exited the car, the front half was completely on fire. By the time I walked around 100 feet away from the car, the entire car was engulfed in the fire. So far it is uncertain what actually caused the fire, and it is currently being investigated by my insurance company. There was nothing that could be done to correct the failure, as the car was a total loss. I am very upset that this happened, and if my kids would have been in the car at the time of the fire, I may not have been able to get them out of the car in time. The fire spread very, very fast... I've never seen anything like it. Prior to this incident, the car was trouble free, and this came as a complete surprise. I am even more upset now, because I found out that I'm not the only one who has had this problem with their pontiac grand prix gtp, infact, there are a lot of reports identical to my own. General motors really needs to step up and do something about this. This is a major safety hazard, and could easily get someone killed.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix gt 3800. The vehicle had been parked for ten minutes when the contact noticed the fire department extinguishing a fire in his vehicle. The fire department smashed the front driver side window, opened the hood latch, and hosed down the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The fire was confined to the engine compartment. The fire damaged the upper portion of the engine, wiring and cables, fuse box, and belts. The front passenger side on the hood had an 8- inch burn mark. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 139,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer was informed the problem may have been with the fuel pressure regulator. Updated
Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system
Does the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2000 (26 complaints), 2002 (25 complaints) and 2001 (23 complaints).
Other 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Engine 201Steering 58Electrical 47Visibility 31Transmission 24Brakes 19Airbags 14Suspension 10Wheels 10Lights 9Acceleration 8Body 7Seat belts 5Tires 2Locks 1
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