2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire/ totaled, towed to junk yard and consumer states still receives engine oil deposit onto manifold exhaust recall notice.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15V701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. The consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that made them useless and the power steering assist and failed. Also, the rear valve cover was leaking.

- Aurora, CO, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to front valve cover gasket recall parts currently not available consumer states the engine plastic "beauty" cover should not be removed until redesign cover becomes available.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine seized due to loss of oil pressure and rotating assembly came through engine block causing engine fire. Consumer requests reimbursement for engine exhaust manifold recall repairs. GM denied the consumers request, because they claimed the repair that was performed, was not the repair covered by the recall. The consumer stated the replacement engine caught on fire two months after it was replaced, due to oil deposited on the exhaust manifold.

- Wichita, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the rear gasket was leaking. The contact became aware of the issue due to the oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) for the front gasket; however, the rear gasket was not a part of the recall. The contact also previously experienced an engine compartment fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/15/16 the consumer stated the rear gasket is leaking oil. Updated 06/22/16.

- Fillmore, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 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. Updated 06/17/16 updated 06/22/16.

- Lake Waccamaw, NC, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regard to recall notice 15-757. The dealer informed the consumer, the repair was expensive. They stated he would have to pay for the repair and request reimbursement from GM. A private mechanic informed the consumer, there was a leak coming from the vehicle.

- Michigan City, IN, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire recall notice issues. The consumer stated she received a recall notice, three months after the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It was towed to a salvage yard.

- Champaign, IL, USA

The contact owned a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While the vehicle was parked, the engine compartment caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 04/13/16

- North Hugo, MN, USA

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

My cars intake gasket failed. Oil leak all over motor and on rear exhaust pipe. Could smell oil burning. Bottom of motor and trans. Very wet with oil. Dealer stated valve cover gaskets also leaking. Front valve gasket replaced per tsb recall 2-3 years ago for oil leak and motor fires

- Alliance, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while parked with the engine in operation, she noticed smoke emitting from under the hood. The engine was turned off and the contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. A by-passer extinguished the small flames under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. After the failure occurred, the contact discovered a safety recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08V118000 (engine and engine cooling. The contact experienced the consequence of a fire as indicated in the recall and planned to notify the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

- Darlington, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parked and unoccupied, the vehicle ignited into flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed and remained at the contact's residence. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 08V118000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall campaign. The contact stated that the failure was very similar to that described as a consequence of the recall defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Garrison, KY, USA

I had drove approx. 2 miles, parked car, went inside, 10 to 15 minutes later, our friend ran in, our car was on fire. Since this occurrence, I have found out about the recall (calls), engine and engine cooling. We have never received these recalls. The description given in EA07008, seems to match. This vehicle is a lose, the fire melted everything but the metal, the tires are even melted on the front. When we ran outside, the fire was in the engine compartment.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

Ok, I have been having problems with my car since 9/16/10. The first thing that started happening was the electric system. The car would cut off while I was riding (no matter where I was) so I invested some money into getting the problem fixed, so at lest I thought I did. Now my engine stopped all of sudden(11/15/11). That gutted my heart because I put everything I had into that car for it just to quit.

- Indianola , MS, USA

I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix that I've loved and had for at least the last 6 years. And 10-15 minutes after parking in my driveway 3 feet away, I heard a loud pop and hiss outside to find smoke & flames shooting from the hood! I had to call 911 to put out fire and was scared to death my just filled gas tank would ignite and blow up the car and our house right next to it! I only have liability so insurance can't do a thing. It was a very close call and I'm investigating how and why this happened. I was lucky it didn't happen as I was just driving it. The entire front end was burnt up. There is no repairing what happened. Everything plastic is melted and gone and everything is fried.

- Princeville, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated the vehicle engulfed into flames five moments after exiting and the flames traveled to the nearby residence. The fire department extinguished the flames which originated from the engine as a result of oil seepage. The vehicle and the entire house were declared completely destroyed. There was no personal injury. The contact received a manufacturer voluntary recall one week prior to the failure. The recall consequence occurred before the vehicle was actually repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Newark, DE, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and vehicle fire the consumer stated she received the recall notice two months after the vehicle caught on fire.

- Talihina, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated recall 08V118000 (engine and engine cooling) was performed on the vehicle in late 2009. While parking, the vehicle caught fire. The fire started in the engine and smoke was coming from under the hood. He was able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. His insurance company had the vehicle towed in order to investigate the fire. The insurance company determined that the fire was due to the recall and that it was done incorrectly or not done at all. He called the manufacturer who stated that his vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 86,086.

- Revere, MA, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, was East bound in the right hand lane on the Ohio turnpike when the engine caught fire. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0791-91) updated 02/15/11

- North Olmsted, OH, USA