NHTSA Complaint #10191953 — 2002 BUICK CENTURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10191953 |
| Vehicle | 2002 BUICK CENTURY |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 59,263 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED A PIECE OF FUEL INJECTION DETACHED AND BLEW OFF THE VALVE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE REPAIR COST $1,200. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,263. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ
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