Issue ID | 1507343 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11142256 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 09/07/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph, smoke appeared under the hood resulting in a fire. The fire was detected from under the engine. The local fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GOSHEN, IN |
VIN pattern | 2GNALPEK2D1XXXXXX |
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? | |
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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 | 10 |
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