10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 79,210 miles
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The fuel pump is leaking and now will allow fuel to get from the fuel tank to the carburetor. It was parked for a few minutes and when returned to vehicle it wouldn't start. Have noticed the smell of raw fuel emitting from the vehicle prior to this incident.
- Medford, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph and became involved in a crash. The front driver's side of the vehicle was impacted and the front end caught on fire. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. The driver of the vehicle sustained a concussion and a back injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene and inspected by investigators who could not determine the cause of the fire because the fuel tank was located in the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
- Brooklyn, NE, USA
- Richmond, VA, USA