Issue ID | 204328 |
Internal NHTSA # | 718642 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 21/12/99 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The original delco battery leaked acid from the positive side terminal. This is a risk for a chemical burn and corrosion to the chassis. This is my third new gm car that had the original delco battery leak out the side positive terminal. I believe this is a problem with factory original delco batteries. The first time was with a 91 cadillac sedan deville, the second was with a 93 chevrolet silverado 3500 dually truck. I believe delco batteries have a serious design flaw that is ongoing. Gm delco does not appear to have fixed the design flaw. These three batteries leaked when they were three years old. I sold the 91 cadillac and bought a 99 cadillac. I don't trust the battery and plan to pull the battery at 24 months before it leaks acid. I will never buy a delco replacement. I still have the cavilier battery sitting in a puddle of acid in the garage. Let me know if you need a picture or if somebody needs to see it. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1G1JF52T4V7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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