Issue ID | 1383785 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10994234 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/12/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant on the ground. The contact's wife also noted smoke emitting from the vehicle while the engine was running. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water outlet was leaking coolant out of the engine onto the transmission. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BLACKSTONE, VA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PF5SC4C7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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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