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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired
by juliehaugland
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Dec 13, 2006 (6:29 am)
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My vehicle also started on fire. I parked and went in a department store for 5 minutes and when i came out it was in flames. I think we should try to start a large complaint with GM. Anyone with me?
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Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired [juliehaugland]
by gtp03daw
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Dec 13, 2006 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: juliehaugland (Dec 13, 2006 6:29 am)
Good Luck...I can't even get Pontiac to tell me the VIN number ranges of the NHTSA's investigation and recall of
Grand Prix for engine fires...
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Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired [juliehaugland]
by chats1
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Dec 13, 2006 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: juliehaugland (Dec 13, 2006 6:29 am)
I had a 1999 GTP which when I bought a new 2002 GTP my nephew got. Last year the 99 went on fire 5 minutes after he parked it. It was totalled. The insurance company settled with him; he had no problems at all; they gave him what the dealer in his area would be getting for the car; he was very satisfied. I think it is up to the insurance companies to go after GM. I honestly do not think that you will get anywhere with GM. It is very difficult to sue large companies. If you do try, get the lawyer to take his fee on a contingency basis. I now have a 2006 GXP -- hopefully no fires. This is quite scary and seems to be very common, as I read these posts. chats1
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Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [ecfgm3800]
by jmac74
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Jan 08, 2007 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: ecfgm3800 (Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am)
My Pontiac GTP 2000 caught fire Feb 28,2005 while I was driving it. It was pretty scary since the car just died and I didn't have any control. I was lucky not to get hurt. My insurance company said it was from a faulty fuel line going into the engine. I have some other people and we are trying for a class action lawsuit. Anyone interested please respond to my email at JMcCarthy925 aol.com.
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Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [ecfgm3800]
by spaniard82
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Jan 25, 2007 (3:31 pm)
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Replying to: ecfgm3800 (Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am)
Well, add me to the infamous list. I had a 2001 Grand Prix GTP. It happened yesterday. Came home back from the dentist, parked on the driveway, went into my home office, heard strange noise, came back out, saw the engine compartment on fire. Call fire dept. and fire was put out but not before the car was gone. Car was driving fine just before.
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99 grandprix fire
by tando
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Jan 25, 2007 (8:17 pm)
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My wife was driving our 99 grand prix, with 3.1 l v6 home from work yesterday. She smelled smoke inside th car, and with 30 seconds found the seat getting hot. She got out, and found the seat was on fire under her!! Within minutes, the car was totally engulfed, and was destroyed. There were no heated seats, and she does not smoke, so it was not a cigarette...any ideas??
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Re: 99 grandprix fire [tando]
by outdoorlady
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Jan 25, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: tando (Jan 25, 2007 8:17 pm)
This is a totally new account of any fire in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP I have heard of. The fire department that investigated my fire said it must have been a electrical shortage in the engine compartment. I am thankful your wife was not injured. These fires are getting way too common. I did fill out the online form with the NHTSA but heard nothing. 
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Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [njbrain]
by superglide9375
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Jan 26, 2007 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: njbrain (Sep 04, 2006 4:49 pm)
yea i did same thing-i just pressed down on it a little bit and it did it-i think ill wrap in some a foam sleeve or something-later
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Re: 1999 Grand Prix Fire [bixxli]
by superglide9375
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Jan 26, 2007 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: bixxli (Sep 19, 2006 4:27 am)
u know there was a service bulletin-NOT A RECALL-as i was told by dealer-catalytic converters are getting too hot-and the insides might be gettingflakey-anyway i didnt wait for anything to happen-changed it myself-maybe its something u guys could look at.-later
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Re: 99 grandprix fire [tando]
by superglide9375
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Jan 26, 2007 (8:57 pm)
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Replying to: tando (Jan 25, 2007 8:17 pm)
catalytic converter-service bulletin-go to ntsa web site and i think they have a list of all service bulletins and recalls-hope this helps
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