Was entering hwy 285 northbound when fellow motorist caught my attention that fire was coming out the bottom of my car. Tried to stop but didnt have any brakes, so I put the car in park and jumped out as the flames engulfed the engine compartment of the car. I feel that it was due to a defected recall part that was suppose to prevent what has happen to my car. I was the second owner of this car which was garaged and in immaculate condition.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and traction control lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the rotors, brake pads, brake lines, and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

- Albert Lea, MN, USA

We own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix purchased new. In the last 6 months the brake lines in the rear of this car have broken twice resulting in complete brake failure and very near accidents. I am 62 years old and have owned dozens of cars. This is the first time I have ever had a failure like this. It is obviously cause by defective or substandard materials.

- House Springs, MO, USA

I first had problems with my brakes at 19,000 had to have the from rotors turned and new Napa brake shoes, this was done at a certified Napa repair shop. The cost was approx. $175. Then about 35000 miles I started having trouble stopping so I took it to another Napa shop and he told me the rotors front and rear needed to be replaced along with new brake shoes all around. I replaced both rotors and shoes and now am experiencing the same problem at 43000 miles. I need to know who I can contact since this problem is not going to get better and it is getting very expensive.

- Foley, AL, USA

My car caught fire 6-5-03. General Motors sent an investigator out. On 7-2-03 I received a call from GM. They told me the report was my problem they would not take any responsibilty for the fire. I drove my car aprox. 15 miles that morning to my kids daycare. I pulled up to the front of the daycare and cut the car off and it started smoking and flames came from under the hood. Everything under the hood is melted no brake lines, fuel line or wires. I have not done anything to the car but change the oil. The oil was last changed aprox. Two months before that. Cars are not designed to just catch fire. I put my kids and a daycare full of kids in jeopardy that day. Just to add a little to my complaint. I have left about 6 messages since July 3 for the GM rep, kevin drew, to call me without success. When I purchased my car it only had 51,000 miles. I had trouble with bill heard dealership from day I drove the car off the lot it had problems. It took 4 months (1) the pistons was making awful noise. (2) the security light was flashing (3) the cig. Lighter had a burning smell when pushed in. I have a copy of the complaints, findings and action taken on a service report provided by bill heard. In that report it states that they found burnt and melted wire they removed the wiring harness and replaced wires. I left a message for kevin drew asking him to call me because I know for a fact that the wire going to the fuse box was melted. Everything under the hood is melted no wires, brake line or fuel line exist anymore. The region of the fire is the area of all the wires, computer box etc. In the middle of the hood at the center up toward the top close to the windshield.. this happened at a daycare. I was parked no more than 3 feet from the building.

- Covington, GA, USA

The problem(s) are with both a 1998 and 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The problems were as followed: Engine components, steering, suspension, braking system, battery, fuel system, transmission, structural, the wheels were noisy, there were visual component defects, the radio was defective, and the interior light on the door was inoperative. Jg scc

- Santa Ana, CA, USA