NHTSA Complaint #885010 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	885010
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	April 4, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL DEFECT KEEPS SHORTENING OUT ALTERNATOR / POWER MIRROR MOTORS AND HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 5 ALTERNATORS WITHIN 5 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

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