My car is overheating even though it shouldn't be overheating and I just found out my car was in a recall but for some reason even though I am experiencing the same problem as the recalled ones, it's saying my VIN isn't in recall which isn't fair since I am dealing with literally the same issue. Last year it started overheating and my husband and I just started car-pooling with his car. A few months ago everything on the car got fixed and the car was fine until about a week or two after then it was overheating and so now I have to run the heat to keep the car from getting too hot. I had a few people looking at it and they cannot explain why it's overheating like that because the coolant fluids are moving and everything but there is no explanation as to why it is still getting hot. Someone suggested I look into a recall and now I am but it's saying that my model wasn't affected, which clearly is affected.
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine overheating
9 of the 308 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 3
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Difficulty with ignition switch, key gets stuck. Visibility diffculty when using. Windshied wipers. Oil leak/coolant leak.
I have had nothing but trouble with this pontic grand prix gt window motors three ABS brake brain leaking coolant I have spent over 3000 dollars repairing this car and now I have coolant leaking in my motor. By far the worst car I ever had shame on you gm you had to know.
My 2001 grand prix was having a cooling and engine malfunction..cause the engine to overheat causing a potential fire hazard..my grand prix is not supercharged however, the same problem described with the supercharged happened to this vehicle...
3.8 liter supercharged engine coolant leak - lower intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant. I have read about the recall or class action suit about the coolant leaks on 3.8 liter engines that are not supercharged. I would like to know why they never included superchared engines. I have a 1997 buick regal and a 2001 pontiac grand prix that were both at a gm dealership and they have this problem and it needs to be fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle had been parked for ten minutes, the contact was informed that it was overheating and a small amount of smoke was coming from the engine compartment. She walked to the vehicle and heard a small sound before flames shot out of the hood and underneath the vehicle. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Both front tires and all the wiring underneath the hood were completely melted. The vehicle was towed to a shop and has not been repaired. An investigation was found that explained this exact failure, but no recalls were available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 160,000.
I am an owner of a 2001 grad prix sedan, 3.1 l v6 engine, with 76,300 miles. On 1 april 2007 I took the car to have an oil change I was told that the coolant leaks head or intake that cannot change the oil to please contact the dealer or a mechanic. On 2 april 2007 I took the car to be service by john hine pontiac, it was then that a service advisor stated that my car needed a intake manifold gasket reseal, and flush/cleaning cooling. I have found out that gm is having a lot of problems with the intake manifold gaskets don't always seal properly. It seems there is a wide problem that gm has not inform consumers and we have to pay to have it fix when it should be the company who should try to resolve this issue at no cost. I am asking for your help in the name of a lot of consumers who are in the same predicament and we all are asking if there is a lawsuit already or how do we ask gm to fix this issue.
Dt: the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. Had to use a special orange kind of antifreeze. Took this vehicle to the dealer 11-22-04 had coolant leak at the intake. January 6, 2005 a coolant light would stay on and replaced sensor. Had a coolant leak again . The dealer stated they needed to replace head gaskets .
Pontiac 2001 grand prix has 49,000 miles and radiator is filled with sludge and losing coolant. Dealer examination reveals bad manifold intake valve with coolant and oil mixing in reservoir and engine compartment. Researched on internet and found hundreds of similar complaints for various gm makes over last several years. Some incidents reported manifold intake exploded and resulted in fire. This needs to be addressed by gm. Estimated cost of repairs $700 -$1,000. Dealers are aware of problem and try to hide that fact, basic consumer fraud,
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- Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
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Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
9 of 308 owner complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix (3%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 3 recalls and 90 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 96Stalling 14Check engine light 10ABS 9Headlights 9No deployment 8Transmission failure 7Loss of power 6
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