Pontiac Firebird Engine problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. As a result, the technician informed the contact that the oil pan gasket and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 1/12/16 *cn the consumer stated with the oil leaking, it was coming in contact with the exhaust manifold. Updated 02/04/16.*Jb

I was driving my car making an exit off the freeway & as I looked over my shoulder too make sure it was safe to merge over I seen there was smoke coming out of the tailpipe I went to turn back around & smoke was also coming from the sides of the steering wheel , I went too put my eyes back on the road & the whole front end of the car was on fire . *Tr

Engine oil leak problem since august. I have had car checked on two (2) occasions by my mechanic. He stated it could need a new oil pan or the rear main seal. The car only has 50,000 miles on it and has been very well maintained. I am the original owner and not too happy that I am facing costly engine repairs for this well cared for car. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1977 pontiac fire bird. Thee contact was driving 30 mph when the engine caught fire. The contact was able to drive to the side of the road without injury. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was available. The origin of the fire was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The supercharger in my 2000 pontiac grand prix gtp caught fire caused an engine fire while I was driving in slow, heavy traffic. *Tr

I have numerous problems with the cooling system with this 2002 grand am. First thermostat went. Had thermostat replaced -- car continued to run hot , losing power and shut off.... Have replaced water pump, hoses, and intake valve and problem still existed with car losing pressure and running hot. Also had head gaskets replaced because of this problem.... This car has stopped on me 4 times on the highway.... In checking out other complaints there seems to be problem with the cooling system.... What can I do to have this car repaired -- can a recall be issued.... Professionals are at a loss as to what the problem is???? *Tr

The 1999 pontiac grand am - possibly the worst car ever made. At 30,000 miles, the alternator was replaced. At 40,000 miles, the intake manifold was replaced. Recalls replaced the steering wheel & center console, and other recalls have been made. At 50,000 miles the alternator was replaced again. Shortly after the warranty ran, major engine problems caused a $2,500 complete engine replacement. Under 90,000 miles, the gas gauge stopped working and the brake lights needed rewiring. Now, under 92,000 miles a...

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving 10 mph, the contact noticed smoke rising from underneath the hood. He managed to pull over and exit the vehicle before it burst into flames. There were no warning indicator lights present and no previous failures. The vehicle was driven for thirty minutes before the fire began. The vehicle was towed and has not been inspected by the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 77,284.

Leak in both upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. Had to have it repaired twice and now vehicle still isn't running correctly.....Cost of $600.00 Plus many headaches.

I own a 98 pontiac grand prix,black,four door automatic.I have been paying for this car for about two years.I went to start my car and it was dead so we hooked it up to a power save jumper cable box(the one that doesnt need another car to charge the battery) it still wouldnt start so my step father (who is a mechanic) came over to help, we hooked it back up to the jumper cables and he tryed to turn it over, nothing.... I leaned in to try and turn it over and my fuel injector manifold exploded. The plastic casing...

While driving the engine stopped running. The timing chain and gear(s) broke as well as valve train damage. The car only has 41,000 miles but is out of warranty. Gm takes no responsibility.

2000 Pontiac firebird had a faulty intake manifold gasket. *Kb the consumer stated he had to pay for 3 separate repairs. *Jb

Bought the car in jan. Of 98, and didn't have any problems with it until 700 miles. That is when the gas pedal stuck for the first time. It went to the floor and I didn't have any control over it. Luckily I was on a rural road and shut the car off and it stopped. It happened 2 times after that, one time taking me 100 mph. The final time I was in heavy traffic and had no choice but to put it in neutral, which blew my motor and cost me 4000 to replace. I would appreciate some help because this is a life threating problem. *Jb

The car engine caught on fire is the major thing, but also you could always hear noises from the wheels got them inspected twice and the people said nothing was wrong. *Jb

Before the failure of my brakes for about 2 months I had this noise ever so often and slipping feeling when braking. I also started to have bad traction according to my traction light and my abs and brake light would come on after either going over railroad tracks or turning a right hand turn or hitting a pot hole. I would then have to restart my car to get rid of the messages on the dash telling me what was wrong. I had them check at the local dealership and new brake pads and rotors where put on all the way...