Issue ID | 605450 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10170605 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 09/10/06 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Passlock/theftlock system enables with known key in system preventing the vehicle from starting or shutting down while driving disabling power steering and brake systems. A google search indicates this is a very common problem in all gm vehicles equipped with this system. Gm's attitude is lackadaisical toward this issue at best. Dealers will not disable system and after hundreds of dollars are spent on fixing the problem, it still exists. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CONROE, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC524XV7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/08/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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