NHTSA Complaint #761276 — 1997 GMC SIERRA

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	761276
Vehicle	1997 GMC SIERRA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	April 22, 2002
Date Filed	April 29, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

WAS INFORMED BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 5.7 LITER ENG. FACTORY INSTALLED FRONT / REAR SEALER IS WEAK MATERIAL. NEED TO INSTALL GASKET TYPE SEAL. DEFECT CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR PURCHASE OF NEW ENGINE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK

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