NHTSA Complaint #10259805 — 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10259805
Vehicle	2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 9, 2009
Date Filed	February 24, 2009
Mileage	51,550 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

OVERHEATED ENGINE AFTER MECHANIC OPENED AND TOPPED OFF HOT SURGE RECOVERY BOTTLE WITH COLDER GM DEX COOL COOLANT & CREATED A SUDDEN AND ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHEN AN AIR POCKET FORMED DUE TO LACK OF COOLANT IN THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DAMAGED BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. FIRE POSSIBLE. *TR

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