Consumer Complaint Detail

PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004308115 Incident Date: Oct, 26 2004
Consumer's City: DANBURY Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: GRAND PRIX Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: NOT AVAILAB Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 28 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 60 mph, the engine died. a few minutes prior to this occurring the transmission felt like the gears were dropping. when the engine died the vehicle immediately lost power steering. the consumer pulled off the road, removed the keys from the ignition, let the vehicle sit for 10 seconds before restarting. the vehicle restarted. the dealership will be contacted. the consumer was informed by other grand prix owners that this is a common problem with these vehicles in which a chip has to be replaced. *jb