NHTSA Complaint #11669621 — 2008 CADILLAC STS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11669621
Vehicle	2008 CADILLAC STS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 2, 2016
Date Filed	June 27, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repairs, causing me be be out $3000+ dollars for repairs should have been covered by the warranty.

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