Issue ID | 1703768 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11374305 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 28/10/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, an explosion occurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact called onstar and a police was sent out to assist with moving the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was later towed to roger dean chevrolet (2235 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409). The contact stated that three days later, the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the timing chain failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired due to the repair cost. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated that the two year extended warranty had expired. The contact called a transporter to transport the vehicle back to her residence in delaware. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MILLSBORO, DE |
VIN pattern | 1GNFLEEK2DZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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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