# 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1255139` · 2016-01-22 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PONTIAC
- **Model:** GRAND PRIX
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 158,000
## Narrative
THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY HUSBAND'S WORKPLACE. HE CAME OUT AND STARTED THE ENGINE LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE A/C VENTS. SO, HE QUICKLY SHUT OFF THE CAR AND GOT OUT. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. HE HAD TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT.
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