NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,902 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix exhaust system problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 182008

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,788 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact smelled something burning every time she started the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off, she noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that both intake valve cover gaskets were leaking and that the vehicle did not have a surcharge engine. Pontiac stated that they would not pay for the repairs. The VIN, purchase date, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 91,801 and failure mileage was 91,788. Updated 4/7/08 updated 04/07/08

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Nov 022007

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The oil valve cover leaked and caused the spark plugs to catch fire. The contact had to use a fire extinguisher to douse the fire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, a mechanic replaced the plug wires. The failure recurred two weeks later. The mechanic looked under the vehicle and discovered that both the front and back valve covered gaskets were leaking, which was the cause of the fire. GMC stated that his VIN was not included in the recall; however, the contact believes the recall should be expanded to include his vehicle. The VIN, engine size, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 109,000 and failure mileage was 108,000.

- Jumping Branch, WV, USA

problem #2

Aug 022004

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,820 miles
The engine check light and coolant light came on. The coolant in the container was boiling. The intake valve was defective, and the coolant was going into the oil.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

problem #1

Jan 182001

Grand Prix

  • miles
Sudden engine failure while merging on highway nearly caused major accident dealer detected failed egr valve and replaced.

- Kingston, NH, USA

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