Tl* the contact owned a 2000 pontiac grand prix. After driving a mile from the contact's residence and parking at a business district, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints
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2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire/ totaled, towed to junk yard and consumer states still receives engine oil deposit onto manifold exhaust recall notice.
2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15v701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. *smd the consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that made them useless and the power steering assist and failed. Also, the rear valve cover was leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v7010000 (engine and engine cooling) and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.
Takata recall my 2000 pontiac grand prix recently stopped going in d one day I came outside my house and started my car it went in reverse perfectly fine just wouldnt go in d so I used the manual option off 1st gear and the gears worked only for a matter of time before they also went out. On another occasion still not going in drive using the manual option my car completley would not move when I tried to go at a stop sign in any gear other than reverse. I have searched the internet to find out a lot of people with the same car also has this problem they say it could be the slenoid in the transmission or the transmission itself.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked at a fuel station, it caught fire. The fire department was not called and there was no police report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to front valve cover gasket recall parts currently not available consumer states the engine plastic "beauty" cover should not be removed until redesign cover becomes available.
My daughter had been driving this 2000 pontiac and was complaining of it smelling "hot" all the time. We had the service shop take a look under the hood, and he instantly said, check with gm on a recall for these leaky valve covers"! Interestingly enough, we had that very recall notice hanging on the fridge, waiting for a call that" parts were available and to bring the car in for repairs"! Well guess what gm, a few days after I called a local gm dealer, and she said "oh no, we don't have parts on hand, we just wait for people to call and then order them", the car burned up! Just as they said could happen! They also said don't park inside a garage! They are right! It was parked outside the shop, thank goodness, when it burst into flames! I could have easily lost daughters in this blaze, due to gm's failure to repair the car correctly the first time, then failure to have the parts needed to repair it the second time it was recalled!! Now they don't want to replace the vehicle they let burn up!! I filed a complaint, sent pictures of the burned up thing, and they basically say "tough luck". I am throughly disappointed in gm on this deal. You should be willing to take ownership of this car problem, step up to the plate, and do what is right! First offer 610.00 dollars! Ha! What car do I buy my daughter for that!? Second offer 800.00, again, what car do I buy my daughter for that? Bring me out a couple of cars at that price gm, and we will see if they can replace the car you let burn up! We are out a car, out transportation to and from college, out contents of the car, we figured to be around $3600.00! And you say $800.00! Google this recall #15757 up and see just how many of us are out of luck! I just thank god that the car had just been parked at the repair shop, and didn't burst into flames while my daughters were driving it down the highway, and you should too gm!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts were not available to receive the repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact was informed that he was number three on the waiting list and the dealer provided no follow up response. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame that the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer stated that they were unable to complete the recall repair unless the cross thread motor mount bolt was removed. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine the process for the dealer to comply to complete the recall repair remedy. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired after several calls to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to supply the part after contacting them for months. The dealer indicated that they would order the part twice and the contact received no follow up and was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine seized due to loss of oil pressure and rotating assembly came through engine block causing engine fire. Consumer requests reimbursement for engine exhaust manifold recall repairs. *smd gm denied the consumers request, because they claimed the repair that was performed, was not the repair covered by the recall. The consumer stated the replacement engine caught on fire two months after it was replaced, due to oil deposited on the exhaust manifold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. Thirty minutes after leaving the vehicle with the independent mechanic for an intake manifold repair, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle caught on fire. In addition, the mechanic stated that all the components under the vehicle were burned. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer's recall notification for the intake manifold was received after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and the federal safety agency campaign number were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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.
After exiting the vehicle which was parked in a university parking garage, the car blew up. This was due to an oil leak on the exhaust manifold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire near the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. No further details of the fire were available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v01000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy was not available yet. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the rear gasket was leaking. The contact became aware of the issue due to the oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) for the front gasket; however, the rear gasket was not a part of the recall. The contact also previously experienced an engine compartment fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated the rear gasket is leaking oil. Updated 06/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were 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 stated that oil was dripping onto the exhaust manifold, which resulted in smoke coming from the engine. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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 not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/17/16*lj updated 06/22/16.
2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated she received a recall notice, three months after the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It was towed to a salvage yard.
2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regard to recall notice 15-757. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the repair was expensive. They stated he would have to pay for the repair and request reimbursement from gm. A private mechanic informed the consumer, there was a leak coming from the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was not injured in the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 133,565.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer discovered that the rear valve cover and gasket dripped engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving 55 MPH, there was a popping noise and the vehicle stalled while pulling into a rest area. There was smoke in and under the hood of the vehicle. The contact coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil spilled and caused the motor to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to smoke and the engine lost power without warning. The contact pulled to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact reached for the pile of snow nearby and used it to extinguish the fire. The fire department and the police were not called to the scene and no reports were filed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the plastic valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it did not start. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. Prior to the fire, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). There was no answer when the contact called the manufacturer to schedule a recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the engine compartment caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 04/13/16*lj
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, it started to smoke and then burst into flames. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 04/22/16*lj consumer stated that the adjuster came and checked the car from state farm insurance. It burned on 11-11-12 - sold the car. Updated 6/7/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), the technician informed that the rear valve cover gasket was fractured and leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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.
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