Issue ID | 1700827 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11366999 |
Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 20/10/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated while her granddaughter was parking the vehicle, when she saw smoke coming from the hood. The contact stated the driver was not aware if any warning lights were illuminated. The driver exited the vehicle and when opened the hood, she saw fire and sustained burns on her right hand. The contact stated the drivers stepfather was able to extinguished the fire with water hose. The fire department was contacted but was not aware of they filed a fire report. A police report was not filed. The driver did not seek medical attention for her injuries. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. *bf*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 137000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FOUNTAIN INN, SC |
VIN pattern | 1G1PE5SB1D7XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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