1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [grngtp]

Written by: cruster68 on Apr 13, 2009 09:49 PM

The recall is NOT only for supercharged engines. Last Mon Apr 6th, I was driving to my daughters school to pick her up. I drive through the neighborhood the whole way there. Half way there, I smelled something burning. Got to a stop sign, and smoke was pouring from the front of the car. No engine lights. Nothing. I pulled the car over, turned it off, and got out to inspect ... Read More...

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [desi521]

Written by: jettech on Mar 17, 2009 11:36 PM

Take a look at this site. It explains the recall. http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/gm/pontiac_grand_prix.htm?gclid=CKKT9dztq5kC- FRlcagodtUBBKA Read More...

over heating

Re: over heating [toryb]

Written by: mrstasevich on Feb 08, 2009 06:56 PM

hi, i have a 1996 pontiac grand prix, and i had an overheating problem so i traced it to the blown lower intake gasket. it is pretty hard to spot because the leaking usually ends up behind the generator and the power steering pump. it can be up to 1000 dollars to fix at a shop and up to 400 if you do it yourself. hope this helped. Read More...

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [elujan2006]

Written by: slove1 on May 21, 2008 06:03 AM

I had a 1997 pontiac grand prix gt wich i took very good care of and October 2007 I was driving home and my car stalled it was on fire and literally burned to the ground and as you can imagine i was devistated because not only my car but all my dog grooming supplies was in the trun. I only had libility insurance so lost everything! Please help me, I don't even know where to ... Read More...

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [saint3]

Written by: mgardner1976 on Mar 24, 2008 08:35 AM

Well, it looks as if I'm getting nowhere with Pontiac CAC. My Grand Prix GTP burned last January. My insurance company totaled it obviously. Once I found out about the recall, I contacted Pontiac CAC and have been told that there is nothing they can do for me because of 'the policy'. Been through 3 levels of their management so far with no luck....... Read More...

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [grngtp]

Written by: bedens on Mar 20, 2008 06:38 AM

My car that burned was a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT not GTP and when I stopped the car I didn't smell ANYTHING. Read More...

Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [ecfgm3800]

Written by: jodi84 on Feb 25, 2008 11:28 AM

i have a 2000 pontiac grand prix gt and a few weeks ago mine caught fire i drove it to the store and back home and about 5-10 min later there it was on fire. my dad bought it new and i got it a year ago. it was the best car i've had and the only car i have. i called gm and they sent it to thier insurance i dont know what to do and thier slow about calling me back! *JODI* Read More...

Pontiac Grand Prix Climate Control/AC

Re: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AC problems [bxd]

Written by: n8ten97 on Aug 15, 2006 05:37 PM

I appreciate your help bxd! Il check it out and let you know the results. -n8ten97 Read More...

Re: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AC problems [n8ten97]

Written by: bxd on Aug 15, 2006 11:43 AM

One of your vacuum lines is bad. In this year it's common for the line that runs by the battery and down to the vacuum reserve tank to get rubbed through. Take the battery out, and look for a fairly thin, hard plastic line. Should run by the battery and down to a ball-shaped tank under the driver's side front end of the car. Follow along it's complete path up through the ... Read More...

Re: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AC problems [n8ten97]

Written by: mmxer on Aug 14, 2006 10:16 PM

My 95 does this. I beleave its suspose to to keep power up. Only does it when I really gun it. Personally I like it. my old car the AC would drain massive power (4c) with shitty acceleration, no problem with this car. Read More...