10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Mar 072001

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine was overheating during normal operation of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a dealership and replaced radiator cap because of a defective spring. Then, when traveling at approximately 70 mph, engine stalled suddenly. Took all of consumer's effort to bring vehicle to side of road. Dealership stated that head gasket was considered to be defective which caused the engine to stall. Private mechanic was currently rebuilding/remanufacturing the engine.

- Slidell, LA, USA