Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 115000 | 5 | 05/19/1999 |
| Several problems at different times.olt fell out of rear of engine cradle causing loss of steering. went into the ditch and could have been serious if it had happened at a different location. severe oil leak in engine, origin unknown.ilting mechanism in steering column is loose which caused bracket to break and allows steering wheel to move up and down. while steering wheel is down and being turned, the car dies. seat tilt mechanism on front passenger seat does not hold seat back in upright position. white smoke comes out of steering column after the car is started. rear brake calipers rust causing brakes to lock up and score the rotor. *ak | |||
| 2 | 05/31/1993 | ||
| While driving driver noticed a puff of smoke coming from steering wheel. dealer will be notified.*ak this smell of something burning had occured twice. the dealer indicated the 1994's were recalled for this problem and it should be recalled now too. *yh | |||
| Continous problem with vehicle, vehicle towed several times, however vehicle is still not dependable, vehicle check gauge light illuminates now, possibly related to electrical system. cj | |||
| 09/03/2000 | 4 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Electrical system failure after smoke and shorted out p/locks, interior lights, blinkers | |||
| At least once a week the vehicle has to be jump started because it just dies. when jump starting the vehicle, smoke comes from the steering column. the problem has been reported to the dealership. vehicle will be brought to the dealership on november 22nd for this problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Failure of either the battery or/and alternator at least three times. i have owened car since new. | |||
| 09/05/1999 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Please provide a fix, too hard to keep replacing every 2-3 months. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 3 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| This 3.4l dohc is known for frying alternators. i've heard many cases. *ak | |||
| 11/26/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Alternator and mirror switch failed. | |||
| 01/24/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Alternator replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 6 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Smoke coming from steering column many times. smell burning wiring. smoke emitted from side near hazard switch. please address this issue!!!!. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Smoke frequently is emitted from steering column. there seems to be a possible connection with the hazard switch (like a short).*ak | |||
| 05/07/2001 | |||
| Consumer noticed smoke coming from steering column. flashers and turn signals weren't working. consumer had an appointment at dealer. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| On-going / intermittent problem with smoke coming from horn assembly; inspected by dealer on two occasions, and informed that horn must be disassembledto locate the problem which would be at consumer's cost. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1998 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| The vehicle filled up with smoke that came from the steering column area while driving. vehicle was towed to dealership where dealer stated that the directional assembly shorted out and melted the wires, resulting in a fire. those parts have been replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| Smoke coming from steering wheel when car is started, and when it is being driven. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Excessive smoke and heat from steering column while driving. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1999 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| Car cuts out and chugs - there was a emissions module recall done on this vechile in late oct-early nov. of 98 since then we have had this chugging - it feels like the car is not getting gas or that thecar is having computer problems 2 weeks after recall was done on this car alternator and battery went out , that wasn't all the brakes quit we had to replace 3 alternators before finally it started working right again . then aprox. a month later it started cutting out while you tried to excel. any and all help will be appreciated | |||
| 10/13/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Ignition module failed. | |||
| 02/10/1997 | 07/06/1996 | ||
| Upon starting vehicle a steady stream of smoke poured out of the steering column caused by a short in ignition wiring. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1997 | 1 | 07/06/1996 | |
| A steady stream of smoke poured from steering column when vehicle was started. burning smell was noticed prior to incident. | |||
| Car was parked went to start car it wouldn't start took to dealer it was the alternator when driving and hit a bump it felt like there are no shocks. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Ecm, spark plugs, prom and oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The steering column had been smoking when the turn signals were used then one evening the ignition switch caught fire. the whole dash and steering wheel column, and instrument cluster had to be replaced. if your steering wheel smokes when you use your signals have it checked. *jb | |||
| 05/22/1999 | 15 | 11/04/1998 | |
| I own a 1993 pontiac grand prix that i purchased used in 1998. 2 years ago, occassionally smoke started to come out of the steering wheel when i would start the car, fearing it would catch on fire, i would only drive it when i really had to. i have talked to pontiac and they said more complaints would have to come in for them to do anything. my father-in-law bought a 2000 grand prix and last week it did the same thing. can we get a recall on this? | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Upon starting, noticed smoke coming out from steering column, vehicle caught on fire in the ignition switch area. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Smoke occasionally comes from steering column when key is turned. *dsh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/05/1993 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| 09/18/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Starter motor replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/07/2001 | |||
| Consumer noticed smoke coming from steering column. flashers and turn signals weren't working. consumer had an appointment at dealer. *ak | |||
| When you start the auto you get a stream of smoke and you smell wires burning. no fires seen. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Upon starting car smoke emits from steering column on numerous occassions. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/08/2003 | 1 | 07/02/2003 | |
| 1993 pontiac grand prix, smoke coming from the steering column. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Smoke coming from steering column, burnt electrical smell | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Upon starting the car in the morning, smoke eminated from the steering column/wheel assembly filling the interior with smoke and a strong burnt electrical odor. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1996 | |||
| When starting the vehicle, smoke appears from behind the steering wheel. please describe. *ak | |||
| 04/13/1996 | |||
| Smoke is coming from the steering after reported problems with the instrument panel cluster. please describe. *ak | |||