| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005050354 | Incident Date: Nov, 30 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PALM BAY | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: IMPALA | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2G1WH55K329 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 20 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 06 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Mis-diagnosis and willful negligence vehicle was brought in for diagnosis of engine knocking and loss of power upon acceleration at highway speeds. dealership diagnosed a clogged catalytic converter, however, the symptoms returned within 15 days. now the dealership says that the engine is damaged and must be replaced at a cost of $5,000. the vehicle was only purchased 6 weeks ago at a cost of $12,000. the first repair was made under warranty, however, now the vehicle is beyond warranty. *jb |
