Consumer Complaint Detail

SATURN / SC1 / 1998

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003237204 Incident Date: May, 31 2003
Consumer's City: SAN DIEGO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: SC1 Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G8ZR1270XZ Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 15 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: At 60-65 mph driver heard a knocking sound. the noise level increased rapidly, then, engine stalled. vehicle was in traveling lane on the highway, consumer exited vehicle, and ran to shoulder. vehicle was rear ended by 5-6 different vehicles.*ak dealer stated engine seized due to no oil in reservoir, this caused a hole in the engine block. consumer had oil change done 200 miles prior to this incident. please provide dollar amount of damage to vehicle.