NHTSA Complaint #11163307 — 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11163307 |
| Vehicle | 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 148,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | DC |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANI, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DEALER. THE FAILURE WOULD COST BETWEEN $600 AND $700 TO REPAIR. *JS
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