Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

inuvik

angryowner2001 said:

I recently received a recall notice from GM, recall# 15757, first week of March 2016 regarding the engine’s front valve cover and gasket to be replaced with new parts due to drops of engine oil that may deposit on the exhaust manifold which could cause an engine fire. I called dealership and was told parts were still not available and I was placed on a waiting list. On April 9, 2016, my car started on fire due to oil leak. The car was parked for 5 minutes before smoke and fire started to come from under the hood. The fire dept. did come out and put the fire out, however, the entire engine compartment is totaled. I contacted the dealership on April 11th, in which the dealership still did not have the recall parts available. I was given General Motor's phone#, contacted them and explained the situation, in which we were told that someone would come out in 48 hrs to assess damage. However, on April 13th, I received a phone call from an advisor stating that further information is needed from me. No one has come out to assess damage as originally stated, as well, I had to email several pictures and paperwork that was requested. When I attempt to contact the advisor through email or phone, she does not respond to any of my inquiries. I called again yesterday, 4/18/16, and spoke to a different advisor who stated that my current advisor will contact me within 24-48 hrs. This is completely frustrating and cause I have no idea what will take place with my car. I'm using someone else's vehicle as of now and I explained to the GM advisor that I don't have a car, however, I was told that is not their concern, as well, it could take 20-30 business days to determine anything. I'm not sure if I should entrust GM to take care of this situation or persue legal advice. Has anyone recently encountered an engine fire due to the recall and has GM stepped up and took fully responsibility for their issue?!?

Thanks much!

No engine fire yet, but I know it's leaking. Going to schedule a repair soon. The recall # I get is: N150757

angryowner2001

Well, just as of today, the dealership contacted us to notify us that the parts are available. So, 2 months after the Recall notice was sent out, parts are now first available. Hopefully, you get your car fixed in a timely manner.

the_33brains

I have for years seen problems with the O ring seals That post to seal the fuel lines to the fuel rail on Pontiac gran prix gt . any of those engines from 1998 up 2003. get the new seals . quality is up to you where you buy. if you buy cheap then you will end up with cheap. best of luck to all.

Just_Me1970

Are these GTs supercharged?

Just_Me1970

They had a recall for fires on the 3800 series 2 non supercharged engines. Oil leaking into exhaust manifold causing fires.

dbrooke

Would just like to state that this is still happening. I have no clue if GM a has ever taken responsibility for it, but i’m in a bad spot. Would love to hear that someone has received some kind of reimbursement somewhere! My car just caught on fire in a parking lot earlier today.