NHTSA Complaint #10005248 — 1996 GMC JIMMY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10005248
Vehicle	1996 GMC JIMMY
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 28, 2003
Date Filed	February 4, 2003
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

COOLANT PROBLEMS WITH 96 GMC JIMMY. SLUDGE IN SYSTEM. PLUGGED HEATER CORE. COOLANT EVAPORATION.

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