Radiator Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

We got a low coolant light on our dashboard, and found the coolant resevoir to be completely empty. This was less than 3k miles since the coolant system was serviced - drained, refilled, and new radiator hoses installed. After refilling, we found a small coolant leak on the ground under the engine (when parked on a dry surface indoors - normally the car is in the driveway, where snow, ice, and rain may have masked a long-time small leak). On 3/3/03, our local midas repair shop found that the intake manifold gasket was failing, causing the leak. It was replaced (along with thermostat and some other gaskets, which were little additional expense), at a cost of over $900. Note that this is the vehicle primarily used by my (pregnant) wife and our 2 year old son, and that I myself work about 30 miles from home, so we were headed for incovenience at best, disaster at worst. Note that the vehicle uses dexcool coolant, as required by the manufacturer for proper treatment of its aluminum radiator.

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Consumer took vehicle to local dealer where a faulty module was replaced possibly relating to the radiator housing. Consumer continues to receive recall o-00058s notices after the dealer said they did the recall work. Manufacturer said that there is no record of the work being done. Manufacturer told consumer that they now show that recall work has been done and the matter is closed, however, when consumer asked for a written statement of the recall work performed, they refused to send a letter and referred consumer back to the dealer who recently still sent reminder cards to bring the vehicle in for the recall work to be done.

Vehicle overheated, and engine leaked coolant. Heat increased in front on the floor and through the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who was unable to determine or diagnose the problem.

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