NHTSA Complaint #735393 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	735393
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Filed	November 1, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION SHUTS DOWN ENGINE WHEN PUT IN GEAR, ENGINE SHUTS OFF LIKE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED UP

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