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2G2WS522841••••••2004 Pontiac SIERRA
8on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
4injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Steering 2Electrical System 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireNov 2025
The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the "Low Oil" message was displayed monthly, requiring oil to be added to the engine. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke in the cabin near the floor on the passenger’s and driver’s…
EnginefireMar 2015
I pulled up to a friends house, go inside, and 5-10 minutes later we hear a loud boom! So we look at each other wondering what caused it. We look outside and the car was engulfed in flames. The fire department ruled it as and electrical fire. I had the car only 34 days and it is…
Air BagscrashFeb 2015
The contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle spun out uncontrollably and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and both legs. The front passenger sustained…
SteeringDec 2016
Car shuts off t times unexpectedly a ticking sound power steering issues I don't feel safe for me and my kids driving but not all can afford a new car these cars are high risk and I would like to be compensated for this paid off vehicle please consider our safety and take these…
Electrical SystemSep 2006
The horn is unpredictably intermittent-you never know when it will not work -there is no pattern. Wiring checks ok and relay has been replaced suspect intermittent computer horn relay control but have not been able to test at failure. Vehicle has only 4600 miles. Have seen same…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G2WS522841140473 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.