NHTSA Complaint #8010096 — 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8010096
Vehicle	1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	May 20, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER IMMEDIATELY DUE TO HEAD GASKET BLOWING. INSIDE COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH STEAM AND PIPES AND HOSES BURSTED. VEHICLE WAS IN FOR RECALL SEPTEMBER 2001. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

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