Issue ID | 553689 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10130819 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 06/07/05 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the dash area of the vehicle caught on fire, it started around the ignition switch. They do have a recall not sure if it includes this vehicle. The vehicle started without the keys in the ignition after turning it off, and that was when it caught on fire. This happened on july 6, 2005. The fire department and insurance company came out and inspected vehicle. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ST PETERSBURG, FL |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1249V7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | RAMP CHERVOLET |
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