2003 Pontiac Grand Prix: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 12, 2026 · Engine · IL · fire

The vehicle overheated and caught fire.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine · 69,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While the contact's vehicle was parked at a fuel station, she was informed that smoke was coming from the vehicle. The contact moved the vehicle away from the fuel pumps. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that someone attempted to open the hood and noticed flames inside the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The police was at the scene, but no report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 69,000. *dt

Filed May 28, 2019 · 233,000 miles · AZ · fire

Car was parked. I heard a loud "whoosh" noise and then flames came from under my hood. I quickly cut my battery cables to hopefully save my car. I received a recall notice but when I call the dealership for repair they tell me to contact gm motors since the damage (recall) already happened. Gm sent me back to dealer. Please help!

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. Upon entering the parked vehicle, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was on fire. The contact did not see the fire because it extinguished itself. The fire and police departments were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Engine · 106,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire was extinguished by the contact. A police report was not filed. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact researched the VIN online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Engine · 226,000 miles · WI · fire

Car was idling in a drive through and smoke began pouring out of engine compartment. Shut off car and popped hood and the engine was on fire (visible flames) underneath where oil would be added to car. Fire department was called to extinguish fire. Previous owner repaired 2009 recalled part but I was unaware of 2015 recall.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Engine · 236,000 miles · MI · fire

The car had a recall. The engine oil dripped into the manifold and caught fire. The car is totaled now. I was inside of a walmart and the car was parked outside.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Engine · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Engine · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand prix. After just pulling out of a parking lot, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. While still in the vehicle, the contact noticed that there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed flames coming from the hood by the windshield. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Engine · 182,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, smoke emitted under the hood and caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Engine · 179,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the service engine indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) months later. The contact exited the vehicle, upon receiving notification of the recall, and smoke appeared in the engine compartment. A firefighter extinguished the flames and provided an inspection report of the failure. A fire report was not filed. The manufacturer stated that they would open a claim in three business days to further investigate how the failure occurred. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence because it was damagad excessively due to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 22, 2016 · Engine · 177,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was dripping onto the exhaust manifold. As a result, the wiring harness, brake lines, and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000. Parts distribution disconnect.