1999 Pontiac gran prix. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

valve covers leaks oil on to the exhaust and started a lil fire

- Fishers , IN, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. After the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and parked, it caught fire. The contact noticed black smoke under the hood and an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The mechanic was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. The fire department was not notified and there was no fire report filed. A diagnostic test was not performed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Henrico, VA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 08V118000 (engine and engine cooling), however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hatfield Buick GMC (301 E redlands blvd, redlands, ca 92373, (909) 748-5385) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Yucipa, CA, USA

Car started on fire twice causing other damages besides recall defect. I was driving the car when these fires happened. Also I do not know if the air bags in this car are takata or not. I don't need these air bags to cause problems. The GM dealer seems to be harassing me about fixing this recall.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

Hover heating, says low coolant when I first drive it. I added coolant but at times it says low coolant. Spilling coolant.

- Pasco, WA, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While the vehicle was in a parking space in a lot, it erupted into flames under the hood near the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to a yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) years later and notified the manufacturer that the failure caused catastrophic damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer provided no recourse for the contact because the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available.

- Bay Springs, MS, USA

The cars headlights will randomly shut off or only high beams will work, the 3800 motor has many issues with parts malfunctioning over and over no matter what manufacturer that's used to supply the parts oem or aftermarket, I've replaced many maf, tps, iac, cps sensors over the brief amount of time owning pretty much any vehicle equipped with the 3800 series II V6, gauge clusters randomly stop working but that a known GM issue for multiple vehicles for several years, coolant corossian and internal rust from dex cool coolant

- Sikeston, MO, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine) two days before the vehicle caught fire. After driving approximately 40 mph, the contact observed an abnormal odor and black smoke emitted from the hood without warning. When the contact opened the hood, flames were present. The contact was unaware if a report was filed. The fire department helped to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Lawrenceburg, KY, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parked in the garage, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to smoke from the engine compartment. The vehicle caught fire after being pulled over to the side of the freeway. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Middleton, TN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. Neither a fire nor a police report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,496.

- Jonesboro, AR, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving approximately 35 mph, black smoke appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact shut off the vehicle to stop the smoke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined; however, the technician stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 10/21/16

- Roanoke, VA, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 154,000.

- Bear, DE, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Daleon, GA, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed the temperature gauge rose abnormally. The contact also observed smoke and flames from the front end and evacuated the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The fire department was alerted and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 06/21/17 contact stated her brother who happened to be the owner of the car was handicapped and became ill and passed away on May 21,2017. Contact would like to have this problem corrected so that this problem from happening to people in the future. Updated 6/15/18

- Bear, DE, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Nye, MT, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Athens, GA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact noticed oil dripping under the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. Thirty minutes after driving back to his house, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact opened the hood and the front end of the vehicle burst into flames. With the help of his son, the contact extinguished the fire. There was no police or fire report. Two days later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact notified a local dealer who came to the contact's home and towed the vehicle to the shop for investigation. The manufacturer notified the contact that the investigation showed that there was no evidence the fire was caused by malfunctioning of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Roscoe, IL, USA