Issue ID | 965963 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10500381 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/12/12 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 chevy cruze. Consumer writes in regards to a distinctive burning odor coming from under the vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for the burning odor. From the first day of purchase, the consumer noticed a burning smell coming from outside of the vehicle. The smell became progressively stronger and stronger. The further the vehicle was driven, the stronger the burning odor became. The consumer has since traded the vehicle, for a different year. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | COLCHESTER, CT |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/12/12 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MJ SULLIVAN |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | NEW LONDON |
Dealer's state code | CT |
Dealer's ZIP code |