NHTSA Complaint #564117 — 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	564117
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	February 7, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 5,600 MILES WITH A LOSS OF 2 QUARTS OF ENGINE OIL, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS NORMAL, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OIL IS BEING BLOWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN.*JB

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