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Sedans Pontiac Grand Prix Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003
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Hi everyone, my 2002 grand prix had an engine compartment fire on March 11, 2006 and after much research by searching the web it become clear that the fire was caused the defective MOP intake manifold. I am looking for others that have had this experience with there GM 3800 series II engine made from 1996 to 2003. If you know anyone with same experience of an engine compartment fire in with there 3800 series II engine would you please respond.
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Replying to: ecfgm3800 (Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am) |
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Replying to: bedens (Aug 30, 2006 6:13 am)
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Replying to: ecfgm3800 (Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am)
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Our Grand Prix was totalled by fire in less than 15 min. The fire department was called but too late. The car smelled hot. Shut car off opened hood and flames erupted and within minutes it was a ball of fire. Contacted GM their response was basically too bad.. sorry to hear that... we can't do anything. They suggested we get the car towed from the wreckers and take it to the nearest GM dealer to inspect it to see why it burned. We explained that the car was totally burned. They said well it is just our recommendation. All this to be done out of our pocket. We contacted the GM dealer and he said he didn't think that was a great idea and thought GM was crazy. I then contacted our attorney and he advised to contact GM again and inform them we would contact Better Business Bureau and if need be go the legal route. GM called back 3 days later and said they would send an investigator. After a month they let us know the investigator couldn't determine the cause of the fire.... geeeee really??? And, there was nothing more they could do. We are now proceeding with the BBB and if need be the legal route. Cars just don't burn up... this was a well maintained vehicle and thank goodness no one was injured. What is it going to take before they acknowledge they have a problem? Hopefully nothing as serious as personal injury. GM needs to step up to the plate |
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Replying to: samny (Sep 05, 2006 11:05 am)
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Replying to: bedens (Sep 19, 2006 5:02 am) Their investigator could not determine the cause due to the severe burning. Surely, they have to have some culpability in this...................... |
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Replying to: ecfgm3800 (Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am) |
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