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.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. When the vehicle was started, a knocking sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called chuck nicholson gmc inc at 330‑735‑6049 (located at 135 w broadway st, dover, oh 44622) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 199,000.
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.
Out of no where my engine oil started leaking out , I put more oil in to and watched in run out the car like water.
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.
I got the car from a dealership the kranks which makes me crank up three to four times sometime five every time getting into the car after putting in drive and going on the ship 10 feet the brakes automatically get that hard breaking every time new brakes and put on new pads yet it still does the same coolant want say in the resaval don't know why and makes it run very very hot and smoking
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.
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.
My car was recalled only built after the final assembly date for the recall. Guawtney chev. Stole my series 3 supercharged motor and put a series 2 3.8l motor in it, ii tried to have an investigation done by a neutral party only it was turned over too dewayne bell there own service manager how fair of an investigation do you believe was conducted? He lied and said the cover for my motor was part of recall of course it said 3800 v6 ser. 3 super charged. I have 5 witness that will testify it was sc. Prior to the day they had my car, police officer ran my VIN# eight digit 2 3.8l v6 ssi canadian employee said same thing about motor! I spoke with a woman over recalls in us. She said my car wasn't part of recall concerning oil dripping on engine block causing fire hazard I've discovered why. General manager jamie cobb has gotten involved and lied as well. Case# 8-3040394409 have the persons name that I spoke with somewhere, could definitely use some help here ladies and gentlemen what is our society coming to when individuals in a corporation stoop this low? Thank-you for your time. Would leave contact info I'm not hard to find for with all of your accessibility. 06/07/17
Car caught on fire while driving on the highway
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.
In an effort to have multiple outstanding safety recalls addressed on the subject vehicle, I contacted by phone a local gm dealer (lone star chevrolet, 18900 northwest freeway, jersey village, tx 77065 281‑517‑7733), whose contact information is listed in multiple recall notices received by me. I was informed by the dealer representative with whom I spoke that "they don't do recalls on this vehicle" and that I would need to contact some other gm dealership in order to have these safety recalls addressed.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Brake line failure, brake line corroded and were leaking brake fluid resulting in brake failure in the vehicle. Vehicle towed to freehold buick gmc (freehold, nj) where they informed me that there are no recalls on the issue and provided me an estimate to replace 2 brake lines at a cost of over $2,000.00. The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 was performed on vehicle at this dealership on or about 9/2017. Even after the recall was done, smoke and oil still appear on the front exhaust manifold. It doesn't appear that this recall repaired the issue as described. In addition, the dealership failed to follow the recall instructions and never discarded the oil filler neck and plastic engine cover as described in the recall. Vehicle only has 80,000 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the back valve cover was leaking engine oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Car shuts off t times unexpectedly a ticking sound power steering issues I don't feel safe for me and my kids driving but not all can afford a new car these cars are high risk and I would like to be compensated for this paid off vehicle please consider our safety and take these dangerous recall vehicles off our streets. And set forth etc. Thanks
Burnt valve should be 6 cylinder only runs on 5 cylinders as a result of the valve covered gasket. Will cost over 3 grand to fix. As quoted by mechanic. I submitted an early one complaint but the system put in 2001 it was supposed to be 2004. 2004 pontiac grand prix not 2001, 2004. It shakes a lot when you try to drive it. I never got a recall notice on engine problem. I got one for the key problem never received any thing on brakes or air bags as brakes have also been a big problem with car as well as engine leaks why was I not notified.!!!! I could have had a fire.
Vehicle was traveling north, went to turn west, lost control of vehicle striking a wooden bridge guardrail and embankment before returning to roadway. Damage is frontend, hood, headlights, undercarriage, right front wheel, steering components, engine. Daughter transported by ems
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked and the engine was running, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. No injuries were sustained and a fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, due to the extent of the fire, an investigation could not be performed. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The vehicle was destroyed.
Takata recall. Had the car serviced due to warning lights on dash board. Noticed oil on right underside of car near the oil filter and covering everything as far back near the muffler. It had been lleaking for quite sometime. Had a burning smell when car was running warm. Sensor indicated that the ABS brakes the exhaust system & the catylitic converter needs work. Replaced temp. Sensor & fans now work on both sides.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire, but a report was not filed. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine). The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.
I purchased my vehicle, shortly after I brought it in to midas to have it looked at, after I was told extremely bad news that my vehicle had some major problems and it was going to cost a lot of money to fix it but luckily it's under a safety recall for my model make and year, although when I took it in to merit chevrolet I discussed my concerns with them about my vehicle and how a lot of the things discovered wrong with it, had to do with multiple of the recalls. The conversation got nowhere and they told me that since my VIN number wasn't on the recall that it was impossible for the problems discovered to be related to the recalls I was told were related and that there was nothing I can do, unless I wanted to call gm customer service. At this point I'm very frusterated and have already spent so much money on this vehicle and now I'm being told that although each problem I'm having is specified for my year make and model I'm unable to be helped. So also saying that later when this kills me, it will remain not important. I have the federal safety agency #'s of every problem I am experiencing... 15v7010000, 05v046000, 04v299000, 04v287000, 03v331000 and if someone could take me and the issues that my car is having seriously I'd love to bring it in. Merit chevrolet might have switched the valve cover, but they did nothing to resolve the issue of engine oil leaking in my manifold. I arrived there and left there with the same problem and safety hazard. My engine is still at risk of igniting fire and you'd think if someone is going to fix a problem, they would fix the problems that have resulted from that problem because my life is still at risk. (also I was unable to select more than 3 affected parts, and the one more affected is the steering)
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2004 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14574 states removal of engine main cover parts should be replaced with improved design parts. *smd the consumer stated the main cover was missing, as the dealer did not replace it, according to gm's instructions.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling) however, 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. 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 VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle was turned off, a strong burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames underneath the hood. The contact extinguished the flames. The fire department arrived and confirmed the fire was contributed to the engine oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.
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