In April 2009, General Motors recalled 1.5 million vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that they said may cause engine fires. According to the official press release, oil may run under the heat shield and ignite a small fire that may spread and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. General Motors will repair the defect in the recalled vehicles at no charge.c

• Buick Regal: 1997 to 2003

• Chevrolet Impala: 2000 to 2003

• Chevrolet Lumina: 1998 to 1999

• Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 1998 to 2003

• Oldsmobile Intrigue: 1998 to 1999

• Pontiac Grand Prix: 1997 to 2003c

1. Chevrolet: 1-800-630-2438
2. Oldsmobile: 1-800-630-6537
3. Pontiac: 1-800-620-7668, www.pontiac.com
4. GM Owner Center: www.gmownercenter.com
5. National Highway Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236
6. National Highway Vehicle Safety: www.safercar.govc