Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 990603007C | 04/01/2001 | 990603007B | 619369 | A condition may exist in which the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| 990603007B | 01/01/2000 | 990603007A | 609721 | Some customers may comment on the following conditions: 1) the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. 2) low fuel chime sounds prematurely. 3) fuel gauge may fluctuate from full to empty. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| 990603007A | 10/01/1999 | 990603007 | 6088901 | Conditions with inaccurate fuel gauge / fluctuates, premature low fuel chime. *tt | 01/11/2000 |
| 990603007 | 08/01/1999 | 607586 | Some customers may comment that the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, and the low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt | 09/29/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 161813 | ||
| Early monday morning got into car as normal to go to work, turned the key to start and immediatly there was a loud thump then smoke started pouring out of hood area, i opened the hood and the engine was engulfed in flames, the noise was so loud it woke my family in which they called the fire department by then i had already ran to my boat to retrieve my fire extinguisher to put the fire out, luckily i had the extinguisher and was able to cancel fire department call and put the fire out by myself, now i am awaiting estimate from mechanic to see if engine can be salvaged or if it is a total loss | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| When i turned the ignition key to start my vehicle there was an explosion and fire in the engine compartment, shattering the plenum, breaking the guard cover and disabling the electrical system. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| My 1999 grand prix gtp when it get a little hot shut off with no warning. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2009 | 135533 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix. within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, the brake line failed. the contact pulled into her driveway and noticed that she was no longer able to brake. she took the vehicle back to the sales dealer and they repaired the failure, although she noticed in march of 2009 that the battery failed. the contact purchased another battery. the same day, the fuel pump and fuel filter malfunctioned, which the contact noticed when the vehicle was shut off. the contact had the failures replaced, but the vehicle still would not remain on. she had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or spoken with the manufacturer. the current mileage was approximately 135,700 and failure mileage was 135,533. | |||
| 02/29/2008 | 115000 | 1 | 05/15/2007 |
| Was driving home from a trip, and shortly after filling my car up with gas, i heard a 'bang', and the engine bay burst into flames. after this happened, i pulled over, and by the time i actually stopped the car, the fire was already entering the inside of the car. by the time i exited the car, the front half was completely on fire. by the time i walked around 100 feet away from the car, the entire car was engulfed in the fire. so far it is uncertain what actually caused the fire, and it is currently being investigated by my insurance company. there was nothing that could be done to correct the failure, as the car was a total loss. i am very upset that this happened, and if my kids would have been in the car at the time of the fire, i may not have been able to get them out of the car in time. the fire spread very, very fast... i've never seen anything like it. prior to this incident, the car was trouble free, and this came as a complete surprise. i am even more upset now, because i found out that i'm not the only one who has had this problem with their pontiac grand prix gtp, infact, there are a lot of reports identical to my own. general motors really needs to step up and do something about this. this is a major safety hazard, and could easily get someone killed. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle used to get 324 miles to a full tank of gas, now it only gets 207 miles, the driver information center will not register digitally over 279 miles, dealership is offering little or no assistance, vehicle has been taken to dealer every other day for 2 months. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 05/27/2002 | |||
| While driving under 30mph engine check light came on as vehicle started to accelerate. engine started to sputter and misfire, causing consumer to take vehicle back home. vehicle would not restart due to engine locking up, and causing starter to completely fail. dealer determined that intake manifold cracked. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Massive fuel leak on day of taking ownership and driving 8 miles; seal replaced/repositioned. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out and died without warning, vehicle was inspected,and fuel pump was replaced, however problem has not been corrected. *ak *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/12/2007 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire after parked. investigation determined origin b/t fuel lines and supercharger. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 92000 | 1 | 11/11/2005 |
| The car had been setting for 10 days or so, when i tried to start it i heard a loud bang and i saw smoke. the intake manifold exploded and caught the engine on fire. my wife called 911 but i got the fire put out before the firemen got here. *jb | |||
| 01/22/2003 | 37165 | 1 | 02/21/1999 |
| Vehicle idles rough, coolant is leaking from top of motor, replace intake plenum and gasket, replace spark plugs, fuel injection service. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 01/01/2099 | |
| After running for a period of time vehicle will not restart; happened 3 different times in hot weather in past 4 months and will restart after sevearl hours on it's own. pontiac dealers cannot recreate problem therefore, will not check why no fuel is getting to injectors. when roadside assist came they checked injections and was getting no fuel towed three times. i paid to check fuel lines and change fuel filter and battery which fuel filter did not have to be changed. nor did the battery need to be changed. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 32000 | 2 | 08/15/2002 |
| Vehicle was idling rough on two separate occasions. took vehicle in for service, all fuel injectors have been replaced, one of them twice. vehicle still idles rough on occasion.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 74963 | 2 | 09/01/2002 |
| For several weeks, the steering in my 99 pontiac grand prix has been failling while turning left at low speeds. suprise, suprise!! today, 7/13/03 i hit another vehicle while pulling into a car wash when i lost left turn power steering and could not avoid his car. i was turning off of a busy street and was almost rear ended as well. i am very angry, as this is the 5th time i was almost killed in my 1999 grand prix. the first 4 times were on the highway, when my car lost total engine power with no warning. after 6 weeks of having it in and out of a certified gm repair shop, and having a complete fuel system overhaul, the gm mechanic tore down everything under the hood to find that the fuel system sensor had never been attatched. please advise on any legal action against gm that may me of benefit to me, as well as how to demand a recall on the 99 pontiac grand prix.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/26/2001 | 20232 | 1 | 02/21/1999 |
| Engine hestitates upon acceleration. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 10/31/2007 | 139000 | 1 | 01/28/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix gt 3800. the vehicle had been parked for ten minutes when the contact noticed the fire department extinguishing a fire in his vehicle. the fire department smashed the front driver side window, opened the hood latch, and hosed down the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the fire was confined to the engine compartment. the fire damaged the upper portion of the engine, wiring and cables, fuse box, and belts. the front passenger side on the hood had an 8- inch burn mark. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 139,000. updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer was informed the problem may have been with the fuel pressure regulator. updated *jb | |||