NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,000 miles

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 122015

Grand Prix

  • 41,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke appearing from the hood. The contact coasted the vehicle to an emergency lane, opened the hood, and noticed that the fuse box ignited into flames. The contact placed a towel on the fuse box, which extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Tomball, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 232014

Grand Prix

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the fuse box began to catch fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuse box and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

- 243 Hopewell Rd, TX, USA

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