1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel system Problems

“Car caught fire in my driveway and was destroyed on 04/05/2016, engine fire. My driveway was fried, imprint of car still there. I filed a claim with GM last year.,have not heard a thing since. Vehicle loss was $2800 driveway repair is $3200”

“I went to the store, drove about 40 feet and got stuck in snow. Realized I was bottomed out in snow when I opened my door. I didn't try to get unstuck. I shut off engine and went into house. Several minutes later, I heard a noise and looked out and saw flames shooting from under hood. I immediately called 911 and fire department was there within 5 minutes and truck was there within 10. They immediately asked me if the car was left running at the time the fire started. I said, no, I was inside at least 20 minutes before I heard this noise and looked out. …”

“2 days ago we had a huge snow storm. I was trying to get my car unstuck. The car was idling and I was outside digging out the car, and my girlfriend was sitting in the car, she said it was smokey inside. I just thought it was overheating, and it got worse and worse. I finally thought, ok this just isn't overheating, so I shut the car off and popped the hood. The whole rear of the engine was on fire. I got the fire out and managed to save the car. About 6 months ago I had a engine light come on and the code said small evap leak. He said it was my cold air intake and my gas cap. …”

“I drove this vehicle home from work, approximately 25 miles. Parked in my garage and went in the house, approximately 10-15 minutes later, my wife, daughter and I left to go out to eat, we drove 10 miles to the restaurant. We were in the restaurant no more late 10 minutes when someone commented there was a vehicle out front smoking, I realized that it was our vehicle, and went outside, I approached the car and smelled a burning smell vs. Overheating smell. I lifted hood and saw the engine was on fire, I proceeded to put out the fire with nearby snow, and with a fire extinguisher. …”

“While driving north bound on us 31 highway on the morning of march 12, 2004, the car suddenly died in heavy traffic. With some effort, I was able to pull the car over to the side of the road. When I tried to restart the car, it would start and suddenly die again. Had car towed to nearest GM dealer for repair. There was no early indication of a malfunction (ie. No warning lamps of a potential problem). Root cause was determined to be a fuel pump resistor. Searching this website revealed that a recall had been conducted for a certain region regarding this malfunction. …”