1997 Head Gasket May Fail Prematurely

There have been reports of premature head gasket failure; an updated gasket design is available to correct this problem.

This issue affects model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2011, 2012, 2013, .

1997 105,000 Miles

Vehicle currently not repair as it is $ 2500 repair and not sure its worth the repair.
1997 94,000 Miles

Small leak then loss of radiator fluid
1997 103,537 Miles

it is not fixed. I have extended warranty and they won't cover it bc they say because the car overheated it caused the head gasket to blow. I don't believe that. I feel like this issue is not my fault
1997 66,000 Miles

I had a new engine put in prior to a flood issue insurance paid they put another engine in with 45 thousand on it. My car now has 90 thousand on it engine with 66,000. it is an external leak and fighting with progressive for them to fix it. repair cost estimates 1800- 2000 k on it. might as well get a new engine right?

1997 Common Problems