Issue ID | 502921 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10091882 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 13/09/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer had the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 02v07000. On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. This recall failed. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FOND DU LAC, WI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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