NHTSA Complaint #10237692 — 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10237692
Vehicle	1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 19, 2007
Date Filed	August 11, 2008
Mileage	161,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MAKES AT LEAST FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTS, THE MUFFLER PRODUCES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC A FEW TIMES AND THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 182,895 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.

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