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1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Charlotte, NC
Tl contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that he was unable to turn his steering wheel while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replac...read more / reply »
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Hillsboro, IL
1997 pontiac grand prix engine compartment caught on fire approximately 10 minutes after parking. called fire department which stated cause was electrical. engine compartment total loss. hood damaged by fire departtment. to gain entry., p...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Chicago, IL
Brought car to dealer for regular oil change and was told the oil was full of coolant. was told by mechanic that this was a common" problem ,and he had changed several upper intake manifold gaskets on pontiac grand prix 3.8 v6 engines ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Grand Haven, MI
I parked my 97 grand prix gtp at the ottawa area intermediate school district on the morning of april 27, 2007 and went into the building. about 5 minutes later i heard someone yell my name and that my car was smoking. when i got to the f...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Delray Beach, FL
Air bag problem light has been on for years and now i find there has been a recall for my car but only for newer cars like 2006 if i remember what i was told a few years ago.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Waterloop, IA
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. the contact stated on february 3, 2007 when she attempted to put the vehicle in reverse she noticed there was no power steering, there were no warning indicators. the current a...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Waterloop, IA
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. the contact stated on february 3, 2007 when she attempted to put the vehicle in reverse she noticed there was no power steering, there were no warning indicators. the current a...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Clearlake Oaks, CA
While driving car light on dash began to flash as i slowed to read it car shut off. i was just going to try to restart it when i noticed smoke coming out from under hood. i got out of car and was going to go get my husband who was a little ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Ripley, NY
Tl* - 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.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Berkeley, IL
I own a pontiac grand prix 97, 3.8. i have come to have a problem with my car overheating due to my manifold intake gaskets. i recently went to the shop to have them fixed and the shop owner told me this is the defect from the dealer whic...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in York, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was scheduled for the recall repair # 02v286000, for the steering: rack and pinion, at the service dealer. the bearing was replaced, but due to an unavailable tool, the rack and pinion was not replaced a...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Springfield, OH
I had problems with my steering on my grand prix. i didn't receive any recalls. i took it to the shop in march 2006. i was told the rack and pinion would need replaced. a few months later, i received notification from my insurance compa...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Pontiac, MI
Dt*: the contact stated due to the last 8 characters of the vin, the vehicle was not included in recall 02v286000 regarding steering:rack and pinion. the steering operated normally when turned to the left, but the power assist failed for ri...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Williston, FL
Another motorist waved me to pull over; the engine caught on fire.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Crofton, MD
1997 pontiac grand prix experiencing same consequences as nhtsa campaign # 02v286000 or gm recall # 02049. loss of power steering when steering left that is getting progressively worse. took car to dealer, states vin# does not show recall...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Grove, OK
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph and lower, the steering was difficult. there was also a popping noise in the steering column while turning either right or left. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Sandy, UT
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph when turning left the vehicle veers to the right due to the lower pinion bearings. there is a nhtsa recall #02v286000 concerning the steering rack and pinion however the recall did not corre...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Sandy, UT
Steering:rack and pinion-this is an ongoing problem. i bought my 97 grand prix gtp in march 2003. the recall for the steering issued supposedly was done prior to me driving it off the lot. in september of 2004 i began to have problems tu...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Marion, NC
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for rack and pinion gear repair. steering would not turn left. after the vehicle was repaired the steering was worse and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer had to order a new rack and pi...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Laurel, MD
Dt: the contact stated while driving on the freeway at 55 mph the vehicle stalled. he managed to pull off to the side of the road, and turned the vehicle off, then back on and proceeded to drive the vehicle home. he took the vehicle to ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Shade, OH
Dt: the contact states vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle had been sitting for 30 minutes before the fire. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. the fire marshal inspected the vehicle and concluded the fire was electrical....
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Scottsplain, NJ
Dt: the contact stated the loop that attaches the hood latch broke off ,and hit the windshield on the contact's son's vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no free remedy. updated. 01/19/06.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Benton, KY
Recall 02049,02v286000-steering rack-n-pinion was performed by larry stovesand's pontiac,gmc inc3100 irvin cobb drive paducah ky 42003,on my 97 pontiac grand prix on 04/29/05. the car had none of the describe problems at or before this tim...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Carmel, IN
Positive battery terminal has failed 3 times on my 1997 pontiac grand prix. the first time was still under warranty in 1999. the dealer replaced with another delco battery. the second time was june, 2004, delco would not replace the batt...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Shakopee, MN
Dt: consumer's wife was making a left hand turn and lost all power steering. no previous problems. there was a recall 02v286000 repairs performed on the vehicl. the recall involves steering within rack and pinion. did not receive recall ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Muskegon Heights, MI
I pulled into a car wash stall and shut my car off to wash it. after washing it i got back in my car and tried to put it in gear, but the shifter would not move. thank god i had my cell phone, i had to call my husband out of work to come ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Varnville, SC
First my key would not release out of the ignition. i have to have something stuck up in the release button thingy to get it to release the key. now the shifter will not move unless you depress the shift lock release button. thank god i kne...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Varnville, SC
First my key would not release out of the ignition. i have to have something stuck up in the release button thingy to get it to release the key. now the shifter will not move unless you depress the shift lock release button. thank god i kne...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Billings, MT
While driving down the road at night, the headlamps seem to shake. upon further inspection, it was discovered that the right headlamp lens was loose and the left headlamp lens was loose as well. the reason the shake was noticeable is becaus...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Eastlake, OH
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?
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Forest Hillls, NY
012703 recall p02049-s indicating that there was a problem with the lower pinion bearing in the power steering which may separate. 062703 took 1997 pontiac to cunningham of bayside had repairs done invoice#pncs37064. 050705 enroute to visi...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Oak Grove, MO
The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has gone out. this effect the power steering and the anti-lock brakes. the problem is that a new cost $700.00. our gtp doesn't have traction control and we are unable to find a used or reman. eb...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Oak Grove, MO
The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has gone out. this effect the power steering and the anti-lock brakes. the problem is that a new cost $700.00. our gtp doesn't have traction control and we are unable to find a used or reman. eb...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Columbus, IN
Contact states: has a 1997 grand prix, the headlights would flash on/off intermittently; the blower fans would almost always go off, and had no heat or defroster. had electrical problem fixed. stated that it turned out it was the ignitio...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Columbus, IN
Contact states: has a 1997 grand prix, the headlights would flash on/off intermittently; the blower fans would almost always go off, and had no heat or defroster. had electrical problem fixed. stated that it turned out it was the ignitio...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Columbus, IN
Contact states: has a 1997 grand prix, the headlights would flash on/off intermittently; the blower fans would almost always go off, and had no heat or defroster. had electrical problem fixed. stated that it turned out it was the ignitio...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Fayetteville, PA
Rocker panel is completely rusted out. contacted pontiac and they won't do anything about it. my car is a '97 and i have older cars that did not rust as bad as this.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Mifflintown, PA
I have a 1997 pontaic grand prix. the headlight lens (glass) comes off while traveling down the road. this creates an unsafe condition being that there is a projectile that could hit another vehicle or a pedestrian and cause serious injury...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Highland Lakes, NJ
While sitting at a traffic light driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. vehicle did not hit or run over any debris. today, the passenger's side air bag deployed inadvertently without running over or hitting any debris.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Bel Aire, KS
I have a 1997 grand prix with a 3.8 liter v6 that has a leaking intake manifold which i have been told is a common problem. the car leaks about a quart of coolant a month and i have been told that it is going to get worse quickly if i don'...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Elkview, WV
This is a safety issue, because the vehicle engine could overheat due to loss of coolant or leave your family stranded in the middle of no where. general motors pontiac division bulletin 01-06-01-007a issued 07/18/2001, provides limited inf...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Waikoloa, HI
A clanking noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. steering wheel would be hard to turn. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the steering wheel needed to be replaced due to the rack and pinion soleno...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Monroe, CT
Kumho tire on my 97 pontiac grand prix blew out, resulting in accident
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Rock Hill, SC
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. ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Springfield Gardens, NY
Transmission slipping. mr the transmission was first replaced at 22,748 miles. 8,000 miles the transmission had to be replaced again. the third transmission is now having problems.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Beachwood, OH
Mid way making a left hand turn, the steering wheel temporarily locked up. this caused the consumer's vehicle to hit a curb. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the consumer believed there was a direct correlation ...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in San Francisco, CA
Right after the vehicle was parked and ignition turned off. a underhood fire occurred, causing substantial damage. all electrical wiring, plastic and rubber parts were totaled. the fire department put out the fire. and after their investiga...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Saxonburg, PA
Service engine light is on most of the time. goes off occasionally, then comes back on. problem started a few months ago. had computer diagnostics done several times on this car, but they can find nothing wrong. oil changes are made every 3...
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Bloomington, IN
Problems with windshield wipers and steering. (nar) the vehicle was taken to the dealer for steering noisel. the dealer attempted to repair the vehicle but was unable to alleviate the noise.
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX in Clarkton, NC
Consumer had problems starting the vehicle . they took it to be serviced, and dealer found that the steering wheel broke. there was no reported injuries.
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