| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004256203 | Incident Date: Jan, 23 2004 |
| Consumer's City: BLACKSBURG | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SL | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 24 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 18 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving at app. 45 mph on a city road there was a loud clunking sound in the engine followed by a continuous rattle. i pulled off the road and turned off the vehicle. the serpentine belt had come off the pulley by 3/4 inch. i proceeded to get the belt so that it would not work itself off. i promptly went to the local exxon and pulled off the belt and put the car on a lift. after inspection it was noted that the alternator bracket..an extension of the engine block, had broken off cleanly. after consulting with the mechanics there, and 2 other ase certified mechanics, it was determined that the cause was a defect in the casting of the engine block. i contacted the local saturn dealership who was of no help. i will be having the braking tig welded back on monday, then driving to the dealership with pictures and documentation asking for reimbursement of the cost. *la |
