Issue ID | 1516651 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11153755 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | VOLT |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 30/09/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet volt. Whether the contact was driving or just physically present inside the vehicle, he began to experience unexplained neurological injuries, hair and memory loss, moles, burns to the left side of the body, shaking, and severe swelling of the head for several months. The contact sought medical attention approximately twelve times and was to the point of almost needing a cane and a wheelchair. The contact stated that approximately 48 hours after being away from the vehicle, his health began to improve significantly. As the failure progressed, the contact downloaded an app that tested for signs of electromagnetic radiation. The app results identified high levels of radiation in the vehicle. The following day, the contact took the vehicle to medved chevrolet (11001 w interstate 70 frontage rd n, wheat ridge, co 80033, 888-730-2381) to share the app findings. With the help of the manufacturer, the dealer concluded that there were high levels of radiation inside the vehicle. The contact was advised to stay out of the vehicle. The contact shared that the vehicle had some electrical repairs performed previously; however, he was informed that it was unrelated to the radiation failure. The contact also stated that the location of where the vehicle would charge overnight was adjacent to his bedroom, which could have been a contributing factor to his declining health. The contact submitted a claim with the manufacturer, which included a statement of everything he experienced, videos, and photo evidence; however, his claim was denied. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAKEWOOD, CO |
VIN pattern | 1G1RA6S56HUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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