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2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	717918
Internal NHTSA #	10263280
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	SILVERADO 1500
Model Year	2008
File date	16/06/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. Whenever the ignition was started, a sulfuric egg odor expelled throughout the air vents. In addition, the driver and passenger experienced nausea and vomiting due to being exposed to the odor. They are in the process of being tested for the symptoms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on fifteen separate occasions for the identical failure, but there were no resolutions. The catalytic converter was replaced and the failure continued. The authorized dealer stated that there were no other alternatives to correct the failure. The technician suggested that the high ox-fuel may have caused the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 10 and current mileage was 5,033. Updated 4/16/09 cnn the gauges were acting erratic. The door lock mechanism rattled, the right and left blinkers didn't work. Updated 04/21/09.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	TUCSON, AZ
VIN pattern	1GCEC14078ZXXXXXX
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	01/05/08
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	O'RIELLY CHEVROLET INC
Dealer's telephone number	520-571-2292
Dealer's city	TUCSON
Dealer's state code	AZ
Dealer's ZIP code	85732

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2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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