Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While driving various speeds, the low oil indicator illuminated. When the contact exited the vehicle, she noticed oil on the ground leaking from the engine. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the contact was informed that an oil leak was detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gaskets were leaking, which could cause a fire and render the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) in april of 2016 at ballas buick gmc (5715 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (567) 202-1198). The contact called ballas buick gmc regarding the recent failure, but they would not assist since the vehicle was previously serviced under the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000. The VIN was not available.
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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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that oil was leaking out of both the front and rear valve covers. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), but did not include the rear valve cover and gasket. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 132,000.
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.
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.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Burnt valve it only runs on 5 cylinders instead of 6 the repair is 3,200 quoted by mechanic.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed to repair the vehicle 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
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.
Our car burned up almost completely, starting in the engine area. The fire appeared after driving and parking the car. Policemen and firemen came to extinguish and said car was so destroyed any further investigation would be possible. We have photos of the car and other witnesses. After we had it towed and crushed, gm recall 15757 came out. However they are not applying this recall to our car. Do we have any rights?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 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.
I started smelling a strong gasoline smell - so opened the hood to check what was the cause. I took off the engine cover and discovered that the 3/8" quick connector at fuel rail was dripping fuel all over the intake manifold. Yikes!!! The potential for a fire is/was huge. I do not know how long this has been happening.
I recently received a recall notice from gm, recall# 15757, first week of march 2016 regarding the engine's front valve cover and gasket to be replaced with new parts due to drops of engine oil that may deposit on the exhaust manifold which could cause an engine fire. I called dealership and was told parts were still not available and I was placed on a waiting list. On april 9, 2016, my car started on fire due to oil leak. The car was parked for 5 minutes before smoke and fire started to come from under the hood. The fire dept. Did come out and put the fire out, however, the entire engine compartment is totaled. I contacted the dealership on april 11th, in which the dealership still did not have the recall parts available. I was given general motor's phone#, contacted them and explained the situation, in which we were told that someone would come out in 48 hrs to assess damage. However, on april 13th, I received a phone call from an advisor stating that further information is needed from me. No one has come out to assess damage as originally stated, as well, I had to email several pictures and paperwork that was requested. When I attempt to contact the advisor through email or phone, she does not respond to any of my inquiries. I explained we are in need of a rental since I'm out a vehicle, however, I was told that is not their concern, as well, it could take 20-30 business days to determine anything. I'm not sure if I should entrust gm to take care of this situation or get legal advice. I also have pictures available from my phone, however, the form would not allow me to upload due to the size.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
We received a gm recall notice #15757 in december 2015 and again in february 2016, we contacted the local dublin ca dealer in mid march and was told parts are on back order and we would get a call when it. Today on april 12 I called again and "there's a part problem" and the parts are still on the way. I find this hard put to believe since the original december recall notice. Are we getting the stall around?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v7001000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while parked, a strong odor of burning oil was noticed and fumes of smoke were seen coming from under the hood. The contact further observed the vehicle by looking into the engine and noticed excessive oil. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2001 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 15v‑701 repairs and seeks reimbursement. *ld according to the invoice, thermostat, intake manifold and valve cover gasket were replaced.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that it was informed that there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The hood of the vehicle was opened and there were flames. The infant occupant was removed from the vehicle and the fire department was altered. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The medical attention was required for the infant occupant. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. When starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to assist. The contact found that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While parked, the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the fire damaged nearby vehicles. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that the consequence related to this recall could result in a fire. The contact stated that the failure experienced directly related to the recall. The vehicle did not receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
Got in car and turned ignition key. Heard a loud kaboom and smoke started pouring out from under the hood. No warning lights activated. Flames shooting out from under hood. Vehicle was stationary. Sitting in my car port.. Fire company called. Fire extinguished. Engine blown up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that there was a burning odor under the hood of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. While attempting to start the vehicle, a loud noise suddenly came from the engine. The driver opened the hood and discovered flames coming from the engine. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 267,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front of the vehicle began smoking excessively. The contact was able to pull over and open the hood of the vehicle where it was discovered that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contacts neighbor extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) several months after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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