Issue ID | 451781 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10048261 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 1987 |
File date | 20/06/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1987 gmc jimmy caught on fire while driving.*mr consumer smelled smoke while driving. She pulled over to the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The entire vehicle suffered fire damage. Consumer stated she filled the vehicle with oil earlier in the day and spilled some onto the engine, and that may have caused the fire. *ph |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | MINERAL RIDGE, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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