Issue ID | 717917 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10263280 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 16/06/08 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the 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 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
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 |