Issue ID | 302964 |
Internal NHTSA # | 889361 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAPRICE |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 17/05/01 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Wires for fuel sending unit have burned and melted, including electrical fuel connector plug inside gas tank, causing a fire hazard. Consumer has replaced unit, and noticed that new part was redesigned and been modified, indicating a problem with old design. Consumer still has original unit. *ak *slc |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OAK CREEK, WI |
VIN pattern | 1G1BL52P7TRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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