2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 239,000 miles · SC

Fire department said my car burned up cold in the yard electrical from the fuse box passenger side. The alarm went off I looked outside flames was going thru windshield thru the dash tires was burning called fire dept. 02/04/2020. Car is totalled. I never had any issues with the car..it just burst into flames. It had not been driven, engine was cold. It was parked had been parked over 24 hours. Grove fire dept responded starr sc. I will just have to send a picture later. It's dark now

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 250,000 miles · KS · fire

Engine caught fire as I was coming home I put it out with water .car drove just fine has fresh oil change

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 166,540 miles · ND · fire

Recall n140574, case #[xxx] on 2/7/19, my son's car got stuck 2 blocks from home on a residential street. The grand prix was driven there to see if he could be pushed out, and got stuck - along with 4 other cars. We tried to push the car out, but it wouldn't move. We left the car running while trying to push the other vehicles. While walking from the car, we heard popping sounds, and saw a flames under the hood - passenger's side. My friend reached in and shut it off. I called the police. Fire trucks put out the fire, and a tow truck was called to get the car off the snow route and taken to an accident impound. The next day, I called gm and was assigned a case. A week later, I was assigned a pac unit rep, to investigate my case. I have many emails and pictures following my case. Gm has provided a lot of misinformation, lack of communication, and no problem resolve. There were issues involving the title, but I resolved. I had to take the pictures for the investigation, even though I was told reps would be sent over. I went to a local dealership, where the service department tried to contact the pac unit. They also did not respond to him. After many visits to gateway dealership and assistance getting my information to somebody with general motors, it was determined the recall caused the fire. Oil dripped on the manifold. My car still sits in the impound at $30 a day. I have left numerous messages and emails asking for updates and resolve. The last I was told is that gm would repurchase my car, and send the paperwork to sign. That was 2 weeks ago! The local service rep had to stop helping me due to a job change, so I am left not knowing what is happening. The pac and gm customer service are not returning calls or responding. Can someone please help?? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · IN

Oil leak due to faulty valve covers/gasket on engine which results in burning smell and loss of oil quickly. Per mechanic report, "leaking valve covers and intake gaskets". This has been confirmed by 2 different mechanics. We have been told that our VIN was not included in 2 recalls for this same type of problem even though the recall has been on the same year make and model.

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 230,000 miles · IL · fire

My car was parked turned off . I went into a store and came back out to my car in flames it is destroyed and I am devastated. The fire started under the hood where the engine is the engine is destroyed. Tires burnt up completely undriveable.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Engine · 126,433 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that courtesy chevrolet (1233 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, 602‑604‑3060) repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,433.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Engine · 170,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked inside the contact's garage, it caught on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Engine · 298,000 miles · MO · fire

5 years ago I had my engine replace due to the manifold melting. I wasn't sure what caused it. About 6 weeks ago my car caught fire. I just parked the car in a school parking lot and went into the school. A parent told me my car was smoking. When I came out I saw the smoke. The smoke started to build quickly and shortly afterward I saw a glow from the fire under the hood. Shortly after that the engine was totally on fire. The fire and police department came out.

Filed May 13, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 130,000 miles · KY · fire

On friday may 11 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, my car was parked & shut off in my driveway when I heard a loud "bang" noise. I ran to my window & saw flames & black smoke rolling out from under the hood of my car. It had exploded & caught on fire in less than 1 min after I got out, shut it off, pulled the keys & walked in my home. Fire department & police responded. I have pictures, & filed a fire & police report.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Engine · IL · fire

Car caught on fire while driving on the highway

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling) and 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer had not supplied the parts to the unknown local dealer within a reasonable time frame and the contact experienced a fire related to one of the two manufacturer recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had just left a refueling station and noticed a burning odor. After the vehicle was parked and the contact exited the vehicle, a fire started. A fire inspector extinguished the flames and stated that the fire entered the front passenger side of the vehicle under the dashboard. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed due to the failure and the insurance company towed the vehicle to their location. The insurance company advised the contact to check the status of the manufacturer recall. The vehicle owner contacted the manufacturer, but had not received a response. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Engine · 138,000 miles · IA · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The contact opened the hood and found the engine in flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed . The police were at the scene, but did not know of any police report filed. The contact sustained a minor burn that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed by a private towing company. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and planned to investgate. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect.