10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,668 miles

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problem #5

Aug 212004

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,340 miles
Right after the vehicle was parked and ignition turned off. A underhood fire occurred, causing substantial damage. All electrical wiring, plastic and rubber parts were totaled. The fire department put out the fire. And after their investigations, they could not fine the cause of the fire. I do not see a recall for this situation on your website. Do I have an recourses?.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 022003

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
I own a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp. This car was in perfect condition under the hood and throughout the vehicle. After driving approx. 1 1/2 hours the car was shut off..., security system set and after approx. The car alarm went off only to find my car in flames! this had started under the hood. The car is a total loss. It was lost in a matter of 5 minutes. Air bag from passenger side went off sending it thru the back window and shattering it. GM had an investigator look at my vehicle to determin if it was the fault of a GM. Of course GM said that there was not enough proof that it was a faulty part or anything else. I had this vehicle serviced and inspected less than 2 weeks prior to loss and nothing was visibly wrong. I can't understant what caused this nor am I satisified with was I was told by GM. I would like to know if there as been anyother case like this. Please any information you can provide me with would be very helpful.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Sep 082003

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
06/10/02 Pontiac Grand Prix VIN# [xxx] was taken to mitchell Pontiac in san angelo, Texas re# action # PE01038, recall# 02V286 & GM recall # 02049. This recall involves the total replacement of the rack and pinion steering assembly. Mitchell Pontiac replaced a bearing and returned the vehicle. Subsequently, loud knocks from the affected area, total loss of head lights, air conditioning failure and other problems arose. The vehicle was then returned on 09/08/03 for repair of these problems. Mitchell Pontiac refused to rectify the situation. GM was contacted and stated that there was nothing that they could do. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 132003

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
Intermittently, since 2000, automobile headlights and blower have shut of for a period of 5-10 seconds. This summer, when conditions are extremely hot, the headlight function, and the ac will not work unless I set the fan speed to 5, and the A/C selector to maximum when temperatures cool, functions return to normal.

- Durango, CO, USA

problem #1

Aug 152000

Grand Prix

  • miles
Consumer has multiple problems with the vehicle. No coverage from warranty over 36,000 miles. Consumer chose to take vehicle to a mechanic. There were problems with the sensors. ABS light stayed on. Also, changed the brakes with hopes it would rectify the problem. Mechanic found that there was a problem with the ABS power pack(the brain of the system) in the left rear wheel. The dash was removed & the electrical wiring was burnt out. There was a faulty relay system that wiped out the wiring module. The consumer has to wait becuase ther is a shortage of GM parts.

- De Soto, MO, USA