NHTSA Complaint #10193097 — 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10193097 |
| Vehicle | 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA |
| 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 | MI |
Consumer Description
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK. REPLACEMENT OF GASKET RESULTING IN COSTLY REPAIR AT ONLY 52000 MILES. *AK
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