Issue ID | 373082 |
Internal NHTSA # | 565858 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/06/01 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Prior to recall notification (02v07000), vehicle would not start, a new starter was installed, on the second occasion consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle and it would click several times before turning over, then on july 20, 2001 while attempting to start the vehicle, the passenger compartment became filled with smoke which was emitting from the steering column which resulted in a fire, consumer is now seeking restitution for the damages incurred.(attorney timothy hill on behalf of client)*jb |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | KNOXVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1244S7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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