NHTSA Complaint #11484566 — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11484566
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 16, 2021
Date Filed	September 15, 2022
Mileage	61,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that he noticed oil spots on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspection, he checked under the vehicle and noticed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a recall for the failure had been previously performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

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