NHTSA Complaint #10554861 — 2005 GMC SIERRA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10554861
Vehicle	2005 GMC SIERRA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 4, 2013
Date Filed	December 4, 2013
Mileage	147,526 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

FAULTY CASTECH HEADS ARE LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE OIL. GM IS AWARE THAT THE 5.3L V8 ENGINES HAVE FAULTY HEADS, AND THEY REFUSE TO PLACE A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT RIGHT TO NOT STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE IN THE $5000 RANGE. *TR

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