NHTSA Complaint #10556451 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10556451
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 17, 2013
Date Filed	December 17, 2013
Mileage	133,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE IS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP 3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED SEDAN. THERE IS A STRONG BURNING SMELL THAT CAN BE SMELLED BY ANYONE WHO IS EXITING THE VEHICLE OR STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION. THE "LOW OIL LEVEL" LIGHT IS NOW ILLUMINATED ONLY THREE DAYS AFTER THE SMELL WAS DETECTED. OIL LEVEL EXTREMELY LOW AS VALIDATED BY FLUID CHECK. VEHICLE TAKEN TO GARAGE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION FOR FEAR THAT THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE AS SEEN IN RECALLS SECTION. *TR

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