NHTSA Complaint #10040121 — 1998 GMC SIERRA UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040121
Vehicle	1998 GMC SIERRA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date Filed	September 17, 2003
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE'S WAS A SIZZLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE PLASTIC OR CELLOPHANE SEALANT STRIP FOR THE CARBURETOR GASKET LOCATED BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR AND THROTTLE CAME UNSEALED AND FELL OFF. THIS CAUSED GASOLINE TO POUR OUT ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE OF EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION. *NLM

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