NHTSA Complaint #10336233 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10336233
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 1, 2010
Date Filed	June 14, 2010
Mileage	142,712 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER DENIED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,712. UPDATED 7/26/10 *CN UPDATED 07/29/10*JB

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