NHTSA Complaint #10009297 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10009297
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	February 25, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

OIL LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE.*JB

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