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454 reportsMileage unknown · Sep 16, 2006
Wheels
FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR MY FOUR TIRES HAVE CONTINUALLY BEEN LOOSING AIR. EVERY FEW DAYS I HAVE TO FILL THEM UP. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE FINISH ON MY CHROME RIMS IS BUBBLING OFF (A CONDITION CALLED POROCITY) AND BREAKING THE SEAL ON THE TIRES. BECAUSE I HAVE OVER 36,000 MILES ON MY CAR (IT'S A 2004 MODEL) I AM BEING T…
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FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR MY FOUR TIRES HAVE CONTINUALLY BEEN LOOSING AIR. EVERY FEW DAYS I HAVE TO FILL THEM UP. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE FINISH ON MY CHROME RIMS IS BUBBLING OFF (A CONDITION CALLED POROCITY) AND BREAKING THE SEAL ON THE TIRES. BECAUSE I HAVE OVER 36,000 MILES ON MY CAR (IT'S A 2004 MODEL) I AM BEING TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER, WHO WAS ADAMANT ABOUT HELPING ME BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE. I THEREFORE WENT TO ANOTHER PONTIAC DEALER WHO RESEALED THE TIRES BUT MADE MATTERS WORSE. THEY STARTED LEAKING AT A FASTER RATE. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS DEALER FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW, WHO ASSURES ME THAT HE IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN IN DEALING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RIMS. AT THIS POINT IN TIME, HE WILL NOT EVEN RETURN MY CALLS. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A CAR THAT IS TWO YEARS OLD AND HAS THE FINISH ON THE CHROME RIMS BUBBLING OFF AND CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. THESE RIMS COST $600. EACH AND I DO NOT THINK THAT A CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THAT WAS PUT ON THEIR CAR. YOU CANNOT TELL ME THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. EVERY TIME THE TIRES ARE LOW, MY STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND I CANNOT HANDLE THE CAR. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE? *JB
NHTSA ODI #10168442
1,500 miles · Sep 16, 2006
Electrical System
THE HORN IS UNPREDICTABLY INTERMITTENT-YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT WORK -THERE IS NO PATTERN. WIRING CHECKS OK AND RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED SUSPECT INTERMITTENT COMPUTER HORN RELAY CONTROL BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TEST AT FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 4600 MILES. HAVE SEEN SAME COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE ON INTERNET. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168437
23,000 miles · Sep 15, 2006
Tires
OEM BF GOODRICH COMP T/A TIRES. 225/55/R17 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP COMP/G ~23,000 MILES. TREAD DEPTH EVEN ACROSS ALL FOUR TIRES AT 7/32 OF AN INCH. ALL FOUR TIRES DEVELOPED A CONTINUOUS CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING ALL FOUR UNDER GM/PONTIAC WARRANTY WITH BF GOODRICH G-FORCE MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS IS O…
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OEM BF GOODRICH COMP T/A TIRES. 225/55/R17 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP COMP/G ~23,000 MILES. TREAD DEPTH EVEN ACROSS ALL FOUR TIRES AT 7/32 OF AN INCH. ALL FOUR TIRES DEVELOPED A CONTINUOUS CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING ALL FOUR UNDER GM/PONTIAC WARRANTY WITH BF GOODRICH G-FORCE MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS IS ONE OF THE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SERIOUS INJURY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10168371
56,587 miles · Sep 12, 2006
Structure
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - WATER LEAKAGE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD VIA THE AIR/HEAT FAN BELT AREA. SOAKING ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL PONTIAC DEALERSHIPS WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE BOTH SEEN SEVERAL 04 GRAND PRIX MODELS COME INTO THEIR DEALERSHIPS WITH THIS PROBLEM. …
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - WATER LEAKAGE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD VIA THE AIR/HEAT FAN BELT AREA. SOAKING ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL PONTIAC DEALERSHIPS WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE BOTH SEEN SEVERAL 04 GRAND PRIX MODELS COME INTO THEIR DEALERSHIPS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY ONE OF TWO THINGS. A PROBLEM WITH THE DEFLECTOR FOR THE FRESH AIR VENT BY THE COWEL OR IT COULD BE THE WATER HOSE LEADING FROM THE SUN ROOF THAT COULD BE CLOGGED. THE FACT THAT WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IN THE ARE WHERE THE WATER IS COLLECTING COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORT, AS THE AREA THAT THE WATER IS COMING THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE. I VIEW THIS IS AS A DEFAULT IN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. I AM AFRAID THAT LEFT UNATTENDED TO THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. BOTH DEALERSHIPS HAVE INDICTED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THAT THIS MATTER WOULD TAKE SEVERAL HOURS TO CORRECT AND ESTIMATED A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $230.00 TO CORRECT THIS MATTER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168060
42,500 miles · Sep 12, 2006
Power Train
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BEARINGS ALREADY ONE TIME THIS YEAR AND NOW THE OTHER SIDE IS "ROARING" THIS IS AN '04 WITH 44000 MILES. THIS IS AGGRAVATING AND I AM SURE THAT I AM NOW CHANGING BRANDS. I HAVE 2 FORDS AND 2 GM'S AND I CONTINUALLY HAVE ISSUES WITH THE GM'S. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10167929
15,900 miles · Sep 6, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. ENGINE HESITATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ALSO EXPERIENCED AS IF THE CAR DOES NOT REACT TO GAS PEDAL AND IS NOT IN GEAR. HESITATION ALSO EXPERIENCED RIGHT BEFORE ENGINE STALLED (LIGHTING CONTINUED TO WORK). DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE ISSUE AND SAYS THE COMPUTER HAS NOT RECORDED THE ISSUE. …
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THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. ENGINE HESITATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ALSO EXPERIENCED AS IF THE CAR DOES NOT REACT TO GAS PEDAL AND IS NOT IN GEAR. HESITATION ALSO EXPERIENCED RIGHT BEFORE ENGINE STALLED (LIGHTING CONTINUED TO WORK). DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE ISSUE AND SAYS THE COMPUTER HAS NOT RECORDED THE ISSUE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10167509
47,000 miles · Sep 6, 2006
Steering
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM; HOWEVER WOULD NOT SELL THE CONTACT A NEW PART BUT OFFERED…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM; HOWEVER WOULD NOT SELL THE CONTACT A NEW PART BUT OFFERED A KIT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/04/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10167446
54,000 miles · Aug 21, 2006
Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE REPLACED INCLUDED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, AND IGNIT…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE REPLACED INCLUDED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, AND IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10166155
45,000 miles · Aug 11, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10165238
39,000 miles · Aug 3, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingSeat BeltsVisibility
I LEASE A 2004 GRAND PRIX. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THREE PROBLEMS: 1) THE DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. 2) THE CAR OVERHEATS. 3) THE BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10164429
Official recalls
7Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Feb 9, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Sep 12, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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