Issue ID | 1656382 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11321111 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | COLORADO |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 14/03/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving 30 to 45 mph, the brake pedal was firm. The contact made a turn and the vehicle came to a complete stop independently. The check engine warning light illuminated with code p0017 (camshaft position). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that pieces of metal detached from the vacuum pump into the engine, which damaged the driver side camshaft, the vacuum pump, camshaft position sensor and the driver side camshaft needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the camshaft solenoid due to metal on the screen and metal was also in the oil needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the independent mechanic and was not repaired. The contact called martin chevrolet (23505 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90505), and informed the dealer of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | INGLEWOOD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GCHSBEA1G1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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