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2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ENGINE

fire · 1261189 · 2016-02-16

Vehicle

Make
PONTIAC
Model
GRAND PRIX
Year
2001
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ENGINE
Miles at failure
154,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

GOT IN CAR AND TURNED IGNITION KEY. HEARD A LOUD KABOOM AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED. FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. SITTING IN MY CAR PORT.. FIRE COMPANY CALLED. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. ENGINE BLOWN UP.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10836334
Machine
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