# 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `514309` · 2004-12-29 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PONTIAC
- **Model:** GRAND PRIX
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 78,000
## Narrative
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE, IT EXPLODED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.  THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  *JB...*AK
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