General Motors recalls 1.41 million vehicles to fix a problem that has caused more than 1,345 engine fires. This is not the first recall by GM to try to fix the oil leak. Look here to see if yours is involved.

For the third time, GM will try and fix the oil leak that may cause your engine to catch fire. Most of the 1.41 million vehicles involved in the recall are more than ten years old and were a part of the 2007 and 2009 recalls.

CNN reports: GM said 1,345 of the cars caught fire after they were previously fixed by dealers. So even car owners who had their vehicles repaired will need to bring them back for another fix. There is no charge to owners for the repairs. GM has yet to come up with a fix that will solve the problem

In the reported fires, oil leaked onto a hot manifold in the engine. GM say's this happens after hard braking.  About 85% of the fires took place when the car was shut off, and there was no one around the car, GM spokesman Alan Adler said.

The recall includes several Pontiac and Oldsmobile models, brands that have since been closed by GM. Owners of those cars can go to any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac dealership for the repair

The models included in the recall are:

  • 1997-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala
  • 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  • 998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  • 1997-2004 Buick Regal

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