Issue ID | 1139697 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10664031 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/11/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We were driving on rt 206 in jersey and the steering wheel locked up and the car went off the road. The car was totaled. About a week later i received a letter from chevy stating this is a known issue that the steering had increased friction and can cause the steering to lock up. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILFORD, PA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PC5SH7C7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
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Type of restraint | |
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