Issue ID | 1104904 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10629392 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TRAVERSE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 26/08/14 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving my children to school a warning light came on to check power charging system but then it went off. A few minutes later my air conditioning shut off and the power saving mode light came on followed a few minutes by the battery warning light. Later that evening i had my husband follow me to a nearby auto shop to have the car checked out. The air would not even come on and i drove less than 2 miles to the shop. Near the auto shop after having the car checked out and told to replace the battery i attempted to drive home with the intent to return the next day since it was closing time and no work could be done. The car experienced a complete power failure at a major intersection. The alternator had failed on a car less than 3 years old and under 50,000 miles. I have done research and this is a fairly common issue with the 2012 traverse and is not considered a flaw or cause for concern or recall. Does someone need to die before this problem is addressed? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47687 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SUNRISE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1GNKRFED4CJXXXXXX |
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 |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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