NHTSA Complaint #10045959 — 1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10045959 |
| Vehicle | 1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 55,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
1990 VINTAGE GENERAL MOTORS 350 CI ENGINE HAS A PEWTER HEATER HOSE CONNECTOR ON THE ENGINE THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL AND PRONE TO FAILURE. THE CONNECTION HAS A SHORT LIFE FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS AND WILL EASILY BREAK AT THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING ENGINER TO OVERHEAT. THE FAILURE CAN OCCUR ON A HOT ENGINE WHILE A MECHANIC IS WORKING ON ENGINE AND RESULT IN SCALDING FLUID ON THE MECHANIC. I HAVE TWO VEHCILES WITH THE ENGINE/CONNECTOR AND BOTH HAVE FAILED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM BY GMC. *AK
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