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#299 of 317 Re: Mines gone too [zacknhs] by jettech Jun 10, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: zacknhs (Jun 10, 2009 2:55 pm) If most of the fire was emanating from the left, front wheel well, then I would tell your insurance company that that is exactly how most of these cars have burned, because of the defect. I have researched and read a lot of messages about this problem and that is the one constant fact that was prevalent in most of the cases...the fire, or flames were shooting out from the left, front wheel well.   Because of the mods that you have done I think you are going to have a tough time with your insurance company. They always look for any loopholes not to pay. But, if you have any witnesses or video of the flames coming from the wheel well then you should be able to argue that that is how they all have burned up, and it shouldn't matter that you had mods done. At least, that's how I see it. But, I'm no expert.   My car burned and I received full market value for it from my insurance company. I just received a call the other day from an attorney for the insurance company who is suing GM and he said that he thought they had a very good chance to win, and that I would more than likely get my deductible back. That is left to be seen yet.   Good luck. Replies to this message: zacknhs (Jun 10, 2009 5:46 pm)
#300 of 317 Re: Mines gone too [jettech] by zacknhs Jun 10, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: jettech (Jun 10, 2009 5:11 pm) When you say left you mean passenger side? b/c that is where most of the flames were on my car the flames def started on that side.
#301 of 317 98 gtp fire by doughboy3 Jun 15, 2009 (3:43 pm)
After reading all of your stories, about your engine fires I thought I would chime in. On december 1st 2008 my wife drove to work ten minutes from our house, parked the car and within five minutes a lady came in and said that a car was on fire sure enough it was ours. The fire dept was called and was on the scene in just minutes but the car was totaled. We had recieved a recall notice four days prior and had set up an appointment to have it fixed. We were sick, we loved our car. All we wanted was to get it fixed. After waiting for three months (Mr Brian Swartz) called us back and offered us 900.00 dollars (salvage price) and said we should be grateful that GM even admitted guilt. Furious we dicided to take them to small claims court. We would have taken the blue book value at the begining. But they said no deal and would not even call us back. At the day of court their lawyer asked us what we would settle for we asked for 3000.00 but settled for 2750.00. So in hind sight it can be done if your are patient( p.s. took six months). Hope this helped, and yes we purchased another GTP, Still Love That Car:)
#302 of 317 97 gran prix fire by mmcginnis Jul 03, 2009 (9:52 am)
I was driving down the road today my 97 gran prix sputtered a little bit and died. When I went to restart the car I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. As I raised the hood to investigate the engine went up in flames. I immediately called the fire department and they had to come out and put the fire out. When I got home I immediately google this and found out the gran prix had been recalled. I did not know this nor did I receive a notice from any place. The insurance company I have does not really seem that concerned about this since they had it towed to a auto body shop. I tried to explain the engine is destroyed and completely melted. Has anyone had similar problems with 97 gran prix. Who else should I contact. Thanks for any help you can provide. Replies to this message: stadlereric (Jul 28, 2009 11:54 am) grngtp (Jul 28, 2009 1:22 pm) cmabry (Jul 29, 2009 6:30 am) juliehaugland (Jul 29, 2009 6:38 am) and 7 more...
#303 of 317 Re: 97 gran prix fire [mmcginnis] by stadlereric Jul 28, 2009 (11:54 am)
Replying to: mmcginnis (Jul 03, 2009 9:52 am) Today I got to work and 10 minutes later somebody ran over and told me my car was on fire, needless to say I did not believe them. Well it was true my 2002 GTP went up in flames today in parking garage. Fire Dept. came and put the fire out but the car is totaled.   Have there been any lawsuits about this or has anything received anything from GM. Has nyone called GM and received any results? Replies to this message: grngtp (Jul 28, 2009 1:22 pm) cmabry (Jul 29, 2009 6:30 am) juliehaugland (Jul 29, 2009 6:38 am) bradleybones (Sep 22, 2009 1:54 pm) and 6 more...
#304 of 317 Re: 97 gran prix fire [stadlereric] by grngtp Jul 28, 2009 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: stadlereric (Jul 28, 2009 11:54 am) Sorry about the fire and totaling the car.   Did you have the recall work done on the valve cover gasket that was part of the safety recall?   Jeff
#305 of 317 Re: 97 gran prix fire [stadlereric] by cmabry Jul 29, 2009 (6:30 am)
Replying to: stadlereric (Jul 28, 2009 11:54 am) I talked with GM for about 2 months and they finally decided NOT to cover the "problem". My insurance company did cover the costs and the sued GM. I do not know how it turned out with the lawsuit. (but do not expect anything from GM) Good luck with it. Replies to this message: juliehaugland (Jul 29, 2009 6:38 am) bradleybones (Sep 22, 2009 1:54 pm) grngtp (Sep 22, 2009 2:55 pm) and 4 more... tommy231 (Sep 22, 2009 5:08 pm)
#306 of 317 Re: 97 gran prix fire [cmabry] by juliehaugland Jul 29, 2009 (6:38 am)
Replying to: cmabry (Jul 29, 2009 6:30 am) My car was totalled due to engine fire in April 2006. My insurance totalled the vehicle less my $500 deductible. After hearing about the recall I contacted GM. They did refund me my $500 deductible that the insurance company took. I suggest calling GM. They are taking care of the problem. They have issued the recall. I have received dozens of notifications from them regarding the recall. If the vehicle is titled in your name, you should be getting recall notices. Bring your vehicle in and have it repaired. If you already suffered a total loss, contact GM. They will take care of you. I would like to add that I had to sign an agreement that I would not take part in any future law suits regarding the issue though. Good luck everyone! Replies to this message: bradleybones (Sep 22, 2009 1:54 pm) grngtp (Sep 22, 2009 2:55 pm) bradleybones (Sep 28, 2009 5:45 pm) and 2 more... bradleybones (Sep 28, 2009 5:57 pm) tommy231 (Sep 22, 2009 5:08 pm)
#307 of 317 hey [zacknhs] by jamison1990 Aug 04, 2009 (11:09 am)
Replying to: zacknhs (Jun 10, 2009 2:55 pm) whats still usable and will u sell it? and if so how much? i got a 1998 grand prix gt 2 door
#308 of 317 timing chain by grady4 Sep 09, 2009 (4:55 pm)
I just purchased a 1998 pontiac grand prix GT 3.8L with 130,000 miles on it. I can't find out if the timing belt or chain has ever been replaced. Will it ruin my engine if it breaks? Has anyone experienced this issue? I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback. Is this something I should replace right away?   Thanks   Chris Replies to this message: tommy231 (Sep 09, 2009 5:42 pm)

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