1999 Pontiac Pursuit

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling1
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Apr 18, 2012MI227,000 miFire
  Engine and engine cooling

  TL* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand pursuit. The contact was at a stop when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The hood was opened and flames began pouring from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that a specialist would contact her at a later date.the failure and the current mileages were 227,000.

• Jul 25, 2011TN24,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  TL* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac pursuit. the contact stated that the brakes failed; making it difficult to stop the vehicle at any time. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the vehicle failure. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 24,500. The…

  TL* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac pursuit. the contact stated that the brakes failed; making it difficult to stop the vehicle at any time. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the vehicle failure. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 24,500. The vin was unavailable. updated 08/31/2011 *ln the dealer repaired the brake linkage by installing a grease fitting, but it didn't resolve the problem. . The second time it fail, the consumer was informed a new booster was needed. Updated 09/01/11

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
• 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
• 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
• 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
• 10138217This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10137475This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.

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