NHTSA Complaint #10048886 — 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10048886
Vehicle 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 150,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State TN

Consumer Description

HEAD GASKET ON MY 96 PONTIAC SUNFIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD. MY CAR WENT FROM 195 OPERATING TEMP TO 260 WITH IN 1 MINUTE. THE CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED TREMENDOUS INJURIES.*AK

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