# 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1261189` · 2016-02-16 · 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:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 154,000
## 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.
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