2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 19, 2022 · 143,000 miles · IN · fire

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, a burning odor was detected. The contact turned off the vehicle and noticed that there was smoke and then flames coming from underneath the hood. The contact did not sustain any injuries, and no medical attention was received. No police report was filed. The contact waited until the fire went out on its own and placed a cloth on top of the hood. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed that antifreeze was spraying outward. The fire had melted the fuses and valve cover; a brown substance was in the coolant; a red substance was spilling out of the manifold, and the timing belt had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact was made aware that there was one unrepaired recall associated with the VIN under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 68,894 miles · CA · fire

It was driving fine and I pulled into a parking lot and noticed that the steering became really hard then smelled something burning so I parked then started seeing smoke come from underneath the hood so I opened it and saw a small flame toward the back of the engine luckily I had a jug of water in the trunk and put it out and there was power steering fluid sparyed all over I'm assuming the fire melted a hose. The car still start but it doesn't sound good probably melted the spark plugs wires I'm sure . * (recall related incident) ts

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Engine · 189,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the oil cap o ring for the valve cover leaked onto the exhaust pipes. The failure created a possible fire hazard when near a hot area. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact noticed an issue with the vehicle prior to the o ring leak. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for an unknown recall repair before the original leak and the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket and valve cover. The dealer and the contact did not agree on everything that was covered under the recall repair. The contact made further repairs on his own before the o ring leak occurred. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that there was no warranty coverage for the recalls. The failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Engine · 221,300 miles · IA

I ended up getting a recall card in my mailbox I called the local dealer for my 2001 pontiac grand prix gtp your tried to make a appointment with them they told me to be would order the parts call me back when they arrived and set up an appointment date well maybe about a week or less later as I was driving heard a loud bang lost most of my compression more than half my horsepower started to spit and sputter and die when I was coming up to a stop sign or light pulled over stopped expected what was going on had the inclination due to the recall notice that the valve cover and valve leak causing oil to drip on exhaust manifold and catch on fire other mine did not catch on fire it did blow my piston up I instantly called my insurance company to get a tow truck to bring my vehicle when I get back home had my insurance company note that there was a recall I did call the company and have been waiting a week or so for a return phone call this was on a friday night I then decided to have to wait till monday for the service department to be open again as I called the local dealership to inform them what happened and that I believed it was part of the recall notice I got they informed me that I could go ahead and pay their outrageous inspection charge and then if it deemed not to be part of that problem I would be liable for all parts and repairs including the recall issue or I can wait another month or two with my blown up motor in my vehicle park in my driveway I told them it was kind of ridiculous that they would literally take a month or two to get me my parts when I could go across the street to an autozone or o'reilly's auto and pick the parts up for them they informed me that if I wanted to bring it in for the inspection right and pay the fees fine if not I would have to sit and wait or I can bring it in and if it was part of the recall fault unfortunately I could not...

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Engine · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle in a parking area, the vehicle started emitting smoke. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and suddenly an intense fire started under the hood, which melted the engine assembly and various components near the part. 911 emergency was contacted and the fire department later came to extinguish the flames. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a yard and destroyed from the flames. The insurance company did not inspect nor diagnose the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. Four months later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) which started mid april 08,2009 and was unable to determine why the manufacturer had not sent the notice before the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Engine · 175,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was smoke emitting from between the hood and the windshield which resulted into flames. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road and the contact extinguished the fire. The contact drove the vehicle home and called the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Engine · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. After driving and shutting off the vehicle, there was an abnormal explosion coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed flames at the top of the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that oil was dripping from the valve cover gasket onto the exhaust manifold, which caused the fire. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Dec 3, 2016 · Engine · 160,000 miles · MI · fire

I purchased this car in the beginning of november 2016. The first time I started the car after bring it home, it exploded and the motor started burning. The car was parked at 38059 judd rd, belleville, mi 48111 when I turned the key over it exploded. I found out that there was a recall on the vehicle motor leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold that could catch on fire. I called gm on the recall. I sent pictures just as they asked me to. They responded to me that they found the incident was not from the recall, however I could take the vehicle to the dealership and get $650.00. How can they determine the recall from pictures? I have over $2200.00 invested into this car that I purchased less then two weeks before the car exploded. I didn't even drive the car one time after brining it home. I believe that I am getting cheated. I feel that they should at least replace the car with something similar. What can I do to get a better resolution? If you email me I can forward pictures. I am not able to attach the pictures on this page.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 189,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While driving 25 MPH flames emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire without warning the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 189,000. Updated 02/23/17*lj consumer stated airbags did not deploy updated 7/6/18*jb

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 2 miles · TX · fire

My vehicle caught on fire while in motion. This happened during a trip to nuevo laredo, tamaulipas mexico. It was reported to gm in detail and extensively, a copy of the title, an affidavit and the invoice where the remaining were sold to a junk yard were all mailed to an address provided. I never received a response from gm. Every phone number that has been provided to me leads nowhere. I emailed mr. Jeffrey m boyer vice president of global vehicle safety at gm this afternoon with cc to mr. Anthony foxx the secretary of the department of transportation. See the attached notice. *the date that I am providing is estimated since it happened a long time ago and I don't have my notes with me.

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · Engine · 111,000 miles · IL · fire

I was driving on the expressway and as I was exiting I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. As I pulled over to a side street the power steering went out, battery light and check oil lights went on and the car completely died. When I looked under the hood there was a fire. I have not had any problems with the vehicle prior but did take the car in a few months ago for gm recall 15757.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Engine · IL · fire

2001 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire under hood after recall 15757- under hood fire repairs. *smd the consumer stated despite having the recall performed, on march 18, 2016, the vehicle caught on fire anyway on july 10, 2016. The vehicle was declared totaled.