NHTSA Complaint #11161111 — 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11161111
Vehicle	2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 16, 2018
Date Filed	December 13, 2018
Mileage	199,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CHUCK NICHOLSON GMC INC AT 330-735-6049 (LOCATED AT 135 W BROADWAY ST, DOVER, OH 44622) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

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