Consumer Complaint Detail
PONTIAC / BONNEVILLE / 1996

0 Injured

0 Death

No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 003249018 | Incident Date: Nov, 22 2003 |
Consumer's City: BRIGHTON | Consumer's State: TN |
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
Model Name: BONNEVILLE | Model Year: 1996 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 03 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Feb, 13 1996 |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Air intake plenum on the bonneville 3.8 liter engine failed allowing coolant to enter the engine. the engine immediately locked up when the water entered the piston area. this failure caused damage to the pistons and the valves. engine is damaged beyond repair and must be replaced. *nlm |