Issue ID | 715872 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10261610 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 25/01/09 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 50-60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact was smoking a cigar and disposed the ashes out of the driver's side window. Suddenly, he smelled a burning odor. He observed that the hot ashes had fallen onto the bottom cushion of the driver's seat. The foam seat cushioning began to smolder, but no flames appeared. Immediately, the seat cushion was extinguished with liquid. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not assist with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the hazards of the seat cushion not being flame and smoldered-resistant. The soiled seat cushion has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 11,300. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRAINTREE, MA |
VIN pattern | 1GCEC14X98ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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