NHTSA Complaint #533960 — 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	533960
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 2, 1998
Date Filed	February 24, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

DESIGN OF THE ENGINE ALLOWS FOR THE SPARK PLUG WIRES TO WRAP AROUND AND UNDER THE ENGINE CAUSING THEM TO OVERHEAT AND MELT RESULTING IN SHORTING OUT AND FAILURE OF THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, THREE REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURES.

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