Seems like a bad motor gasket cause it’s a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all
Pontiac Grand Prix oil consumption problems
23 of the 5,184 owner complaints about the Pontiac Grand Prix describe excessive oil consumption, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical mileage
- 150,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20071
- 20062
- 20051
- 20045
- 20023
- 20012
- 20002
- 19991
- 19983
- 19971
- 19942
Often reported together
Fire or smoke 6Headlights 2Sudden acceleration 1Overheating 1Misfire 1Hesitation 1Fuel gauge 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
I ended up getting a recall card in my mailbox I called the local dealer for my 2001 pontiac grand prix gtp your tried to make a appointment with them they told me to be would order the parts call me back when they arrived and set up an appointment date well maybe about a week or less later as I was driving heard a loud bang lost most of my compression more than half my horsepower started to spit and sputter and die when I was coming up to a stop sign or light pulled over stopped expected what was going on had the inclination due to the recall notice that the valve cover and valve leak causing oil to drip on exhaust manifold and catch on fire other mine did not catch on fire it did blow my piston up I instantly called my insurance company to get a tow truck to bring my vehicle when I get back home had my insurance company note that there was a recall I did call the company and have been waiting a week or so for a return phone call this was on a friday night I then decided to have to wait till monday for the service department to be open again as I called the local dealership to inform them what happened and that I believed it was part of the recall notice I got they informed me that I could go ahead and pay their outrageous inspection charge and then if it deemed not to be part of that problem I would be liable for all parts and repairs including the recall issue or I can wait another month or two with my blown up motor in my vehicle park in my driveway I told them it was kind of ridiculous that they would literally take a month or two to get me my parts when I could go across the street to an autozone or o'reilly's auto and pick the parts up for them they informed me that if I wanted to bring it in for the inspection right and pay the fees fine if not I would have to sit and wait or I can bring it in and if it was part of the recall fault unfortunately I could not...
During hard braking, engine oil drips onto the engine exhaust manifolds. There is a strong smell of burning oil when parking the car after driving. The VIN was originally listed as being eligible for the federal safety agency recall # 15v201, but a recent search does not list it any longer even though it exhibits the condition. I am concerned with the risk of an engine compartment fire if this is not repaired soon.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that there was a premature internal fracture that caused oil to leak onto the motor and exhaust manifold. The dealer was notified of the failure twice and stated that they did not have a part to remedy the failure. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle to determine the origin of the fracture. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the motor. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) more than a year after experiencing the failure. The contact was unable to determine when the part would become available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to specify when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. While having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed oil leaking from the vehicle onto the engine block. The contact mentioned that the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Recall has been open since april 2nd 2015 it is january 27th 2016, gm recall # 14574 and still no resolved issue. I am advised to keep my car outside in the middle of winter so there is no accidental fire started. I would like this issue resolved. I drive my car everyday and everyday I'm thinking, is today the day I "brake hard" "causing oil" "to leak onto the manifold" and my engine bay catches fire. This is not right. I feel as thought they are trying to push this off until less people have held onto their older pontiac vehicles. Please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle and the odor of burning oil was present while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact also indicated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) was received in december of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 122,000.
I am not happy with the lack of steps that gm is taking to address the recall on my minor son's car. The recall issued april 2015, but I didn't get a letter until today, december 18, 2015. Their letter states they don't have parts and when I called my dealership service department to ask when they would, they said "at least not for a few months". This recall states that hard braking can cause oil to leak....engine compartment fire. We can't avoid hard braking if trying to avoid a car accident and now we have to worry about the engine catching on fire! This is unacceptable. You need to force gm to fix these cars now, not in "at least a few months".
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared and there was a strong odor of burning oil. The contact checked the engine and noticed oil leaking from the rear head gasket onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
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: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · 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 Pontiac Grand Prix oil consumption
Which Pontiac Grand Prix years have excessive oil consumption problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (5 complaints), 1998 (3 complaints) and 2002 (3 complaints).
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