Consumer Complaint Detail
PONTIAC / TRANS SPORT / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004270558 | Incident Date: Mar, 23 2004 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: PA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: TRANS SPORT | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1GMDX03E7WD | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 15 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 21 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Diagnosed with intake manifold gasket failure on 1998 pontiac trans sport with 3.4 v6 engine. oil and antifreeze mixed and fixed by dealer at cost of $890. with no assistance from general motors. all to common problems on this engine and the 3.1 v6 with speculation that the dexcool antifreeze deteriates gasket. could possibly be true since gasket is now made out of a diffrent material. at this time it is imperative that nhtsa forces general motors to recall these engines and reimburse all owners who have paid out of pocket for repairs. this vehicle in question was well maintained and items were changed way above recommended service schedule. vehicle also developed a rough idle with no obvious cause with possible explanation of internal engine damage. these intake gasket failures could be the reason for numerous engine fires witnessed on the highway. also i am the original owner. thank you . *ak |