Issue ID | 482517 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10073485 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 11/05/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer attempted to start vehicle but it failed to do so. Consumer lifted up the hood and noticed that main wire to starter caught on fire. The driver was able extinguish the fire. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the ignition switch due to a worn out relay switch. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC5242V7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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