Consumer received recall 00V287000 concerning engine starter. Consumer stated that remedy did not correct problem.

- St Joesph, MN, USA

Consumer received recall notice 00V287000/ engine starter. Consumer took it to dealer. Dealer advised consumer that parts were not in, and they would notify consumer when parts came in. It has been almost 60 days since consumer spoke to dealer.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

After receiving a recall notice for ignition switch vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. Consumer asked dealer if fire was caused by ignition switch recall, but dealer told consumer that fire had started at starter, and not at ignition switch.

- Aubrey, TX, USA

Recall 00V207000/ manufacturer's recall 00079; vehicle won't start unless holding key in start position. Dealer claimed vehicle needed a new fuel pump, and wanted to charge $744.28. Consumer received a recall issued in December, and kit was not available until March. Consumer has contacted Pontiac, and they were trying to work with consumer, believing she might have a case.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The ignition switch failed resulting in vehicle fire.

- Unk, UN, USA

Received recall 00V287000/ignition switch in December 2000. Been in contact with dealership until finally consumer was informed that parts will not be available until sometimes in March.

- Hallandale, FL, USA

Recall 00V287000/ ignition switch: Vehicle experienced a problem with a clicking sound upon starting vehicle, and asked dealer to inspect vehicle. Service manger Mr. Ron capaldi replied that if diagnostic showed that problem was not part of recall consumer would be billed for that inspection. This happened at burns pontaic in marlton, NJ; phone # 856/ 983-1115. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Canton, NJ, USA

Consumer turned key in the ignition to start vehicle & it started smoking. Consumer turned vehicle off and got out to call someone. Consumer was notified that vehicle had flames coming from it. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer will be contacting the manufacturer.

- Erda, UT, USA

EA00007; consumer put key in ignition and smoke started coming from underneath steering column. Consumer suffered smoke inhalation while trying to get out of vehicle. Vehicle then tried to turn over, and start by itself without keys in ignition.

- Newark, DE, USA

A fire occured at the steering column area due to a ignition switch short which overheated igniting the switch and surrounding areas. Nlm

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

Had parked vehicle in garage. Heard horn go off. Husband opened door to check & flames shot out. Called fire department. Fire was extinguished. Inside of vehicle was destroyed. Fire department indicated fire originated in the ignition switch due to a short in the electrical wires.

- Adogden City, UT, USA

When starting vehicle smoke came out of the steering column because the igntion swtich shorted out and burned. The vehicle is being repaired by the dealership.

- Corydon, IN, USA

When putting the key into the ignition, smoke started coming from the steering column between the dash and steering wheel, car was off. The starter engaged to start the engine in car, and fire started inside of the vehicle. No warrant., dealer contacted and will estimate damages. Provide further information.

- Flatwoods, KY, USA