Issue ID | 399643 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10004910 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | LUMINA |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 27/01/03 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel filter burned up inside gas tank. The wires were burned and the plastic body was burned and charred. Mechanic was surprised that there was no fire or explosion. He said it was probaly a manufacturer defect and being that i had a full tank of gas saved the car from going on fire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2G1WL52MXT1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/04/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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