NHTSA Complaint #978633 — 1989 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	978633
Vehicle	1989 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	February 2, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

AT 22,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED PURCHASE CAR NEW . TT

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