| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002089330 | Incident Date: Jan, 19 2002 |
| Consumer's City: ALEXANDRIA | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SEVILLE | Model Year: 1994 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1G6KY5294RU | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 01 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 31 1994 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Engine shut down while driving up mountain road due to overheating. problem diagnosed by dealer as blown head gaskets due to loosening of head bolts. problem is use of steel bolts directly in aluminum block which vibrate loose over time, causing loss of engine coolant. widely recognized problem by repair shops and there is a technical sevice bulletin addressing this repair; nevertheless cadillac claims it is not aware of any design defect and refuses to assist with repair. repair cost $4,600 to rebuild engine or $7,800 to replace engine. problem developed with no warning and caused occupant and family to be stranded.*ak |
