The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. There was an oil leak in the intake manifold which has caused a fire in the engine. The damage was under the hood where the engine was located. He received recall notice NHTSA#08V118000, engine and engine cooling and took his vehicle to the dealer but they are refusing to repair the vehicle stating that they had to speak with the manufacturer before they could repair the damaged that was caused by the recall failure. The manufacturer was called and stated that they had to obtain approval from another division due to the fire and that it would take 30 to 60 days before he would have an answer for the dealer regarding the repair. For six months, the contact has made several attempts to speak with someone regarding the failure and approval for the repair. The dealer was called again but they have refused to repair the vehicle per the recall. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 226,081.

- Jasper, TN, USA

I contacted GM about NHTSA campaign id number: 08V118000 and their corresponding GM recall no. 07035. The service rep advised me that the recall had already been performed by the previous owner. I explained to the rep that neither he or I could guarantee that it was fixed properly. My engine is seeping oil out where described in the recall and is pools up in the engine and if I did have to stop fast oil would certainly fly forward onto the exhaust. I can also see the rubber gasket pieces breaking down where it looks as if the oil is leaking from. I only noticed this when I took off the plastic engine cover to inspect a fuel line. I simply want it noted that they may have recorded it as being fixed but I don't think it was fixed properly if the condition still exists.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

Our son was driving down the road when he noticed flames coming out of the hood and down the side of the car. He couldn't get it to stop completely but did get it slowed down enough to jump out. The fire died down a little but flared back up, the fire department had to put it out. The police were called but didn't make a report because their wasn't a accident.

- Conway, AR, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. When the contact started the vehicle she noticed a loud popping sound in the front end of the vehicle and after a few minutes, she noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 250,000.

- Heidelverg, MS, USA

Engine caught fire due to an oil leak, the fire spread. Destroyed the engine. This happened on a day it was raining. I pulled into a rest area. That was when smoke was seen coming from under the hood. I lifted the hood and the front of the engine was on fire.

- West Gardiner, ME, USA

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix recall id NHTSA: 08V118000. I had this repair done as requested. But my complaint to the dealer was that if the front one is failing, putting oil on the manifold to cause a fire. Then why are they not replacing the back one" my gtp is leaking oil from the back gasket, dripping on the plugs, wires as well and is dripping on the manifold and exhaust pipe. It also is smoking and has a burning oil smell. Why were they both not replaced"

- Wautoma, WI, USA

I have a 1997 Grand Prix GT N/a 3800 engine with engine oil leaking from the front rocker panel gasket however the recall only covers the S/C'd version of this vehicle there is engine oil sitting on the top of the motor, also there is oil built up all the way down the one side of the engine coming from this location I am concerned that there will be an engine fire with this leaking oil.

- Scottdale, PA, USA

I had parked my car outside my parents' home and I was inside when it caught fire. Someone came and told me that my car was on fire. It was completely burned up before the fire department arrived. My 1997 Grand Prix was a total loss. I had not had any trouble with it, I had it serviced regularly. It just caught fire spontaneously. I have previously reported this incident to you and I have just read on msnbc that GM is now in the process of a recall on this vehicle.

- Kevil, KY, USA

I drove my car to work and parked it in a private lot. I went into work and attended to my job for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, a friend informed me that my car had caught on fire in the parking lot. I went outside to see for myself, and I found that the fire department had already arrived and were extinguishing the fire. There was no warning or signs of a fire before I left my car to go into work, and I still do not know how it started. As a consequence of this engine fire, the car was a total loss. The fire was contained to the engine compartment, but it totally destroyed the engine itself. I reported the incident to my insurance company and the claim is still being processed.

- Canton, NY, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact arrived home and shut off the vehicle. Four minutes later, he attempted to restart the vehicle and noticed smoke underneath the hood. More smoke began to appear shortly after and then flames ignited underneath the hood. The contact grabbed the water hose located in front of his vehicle and extinguished the fire. The manufacturer stated that they would replace the rocker cover gasket as stated in NHTSA campaign id number 08V118000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and current mileages were 236,000.

- South Haven, MI, USA

I went to work February 21, 2008. Within 10 minutes they was announcing my license plate over the intercom. The security office met me on my way down and said my car had caught on fire and that they tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher until the fire department came but it was a bad fire and it was nothing either one of them could do. My car had to be junked. Everything underneath the hood burned beyond recognition.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact started the vehicle and it caught fire. The cause of the failure has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 143,000.

- Lake Wood, CO, USA

On the day indicated my 2yr old and I were traveling on the freeway when the car suddenly caught fire. After the fire department put out the fire it was determined the fire started with in the engine compartment. The car had no problems and I maintained all needed service to the vehicle.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

- the contact stated vehicle exploded while attempting to start the engine. It was a cold morning, and on the third attempt the engine compartment exploded. The contact stated that she had no problems prior to starting the vehicle.

- Ripley, NY, USA

Another motorist waved me to pull over; the engine caught on fire.

- Williston, FL, USA

Engine coolant leaking from intake manifold. Repair shop says" if its any consolation it is a design defect by the manufacturur" well its not any consolation, it cost me $600 to fix a design flaw?

- Eastlake, OH, USA

When the consumer attempted to start the engine, it exploded. As a result, the vehicle caught fire. No injuries reported. The vehicle is considered a total loss. Please provide additional information....

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

While vehicle was checked for dashboard lights mechanic found that engine head cracked. Vehicle was leaking oil, and oil sensor light was on all the time.

- Boone, IA, USA

Very large and quick spreading fire in engine compartment while driving. Car was totaled.

- Pleasantville, NJ, USA

Vehicle stalls intermittently when slowing down, at a stop or at 30-40 mph. Vehicle had been examined by dealer numerous times, unable to find the cause of problem.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA