The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling). Immediately after the repair, the odor was present again. The dealer stated that the manifold gaskets needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the remedy expressed in the recall was insufficient in correcting the failure. Currently, the failure still persists. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.

- Hartville, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received a safety notice for the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe. The manufacturer would not assist because the issue had not yet been escalated into a recall. Additionally, the parts were unavailable to perform the necessary repairs. The safety notice stated that oil on the manifold may cause a fire. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. There had been no failure to date. The approximate current mileage was 70,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Vehicle had a bad burning smell. Dealership replaced the manifold gasket. However, burning smell continued; while driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, and exploded 3 times. There was no warning other than the burning smell prior to the fire. The vehicle was totaled.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

2000 Pontiac grant prix GT bought in August 2000, problems include: 1) 22-July-2002, (36,040 miles), tie rod worn badly, had excessive clearance and needed to be replaced. 2) 30-September-02, (38,697 miles), serpentine belt (I understand general maintenance for this particular problem). 3) 21-Oct-2002, (39,181 miles), replaced intake manifold. In the 3 incidents above, I understand changing a serpentine belt when needed, but for my tie rod to be worn and replaced within 2 yrs of owning this vehicle is not a normal maintenance item for a practically brand new car. The intake manifold being replaced around the same time is just unheard of. The intake manifold's from what I understand from the GM dealer are made of plastic, which then I was told that plastic is a better "heat sink" than metal is! I am an engineer and work with metals and plastics all the time and know for sure that metal is a much better heat sink than plastic is. Plastic melts with heat! my car repeatably stalls at red lights, stop signs, turning corners, and sometimes just stalls when I'm driving down the road. I really shouldn't have to keep bringing my car for repairs, it's practially brand new and I pay nearly $400/month to have these on going problems! currently my driver side rear brake caliper is bent and was told that it's going to cost me $500 to replace 2 calipers (because I guess one just can't be replaced without replacing the other back one). I take good care of my car, with regular cleanings, oil changes and general maintenance. I'm weary of taking my car on extended trips out of town for the fear that it's going to leave me stranded. If there is any way, I could get a response from you asap, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, robert sweeney

- Greenville, NC, USA