Issue ID | 300426 |
Internal NHTSA # | 745281 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAVANA |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 12/05/01 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My automatic transmission completely lost all of it's fluid while i was driving and left a cloud of smoke which caused me to stop. When i saw a pool of transmission fluid, i looked under the van and noticed that the exhaust crossover pipe had caused the fluid to ignite under the van and flames were visible under the vehicle. At this point, i ordered my wife to get out of the van because of the flames. A motorist must have called the mt. Morris fire department because a fire truck arrived at the sceen. I had already put the flames out by using a fire extinguisher that i carry. My van had to be towed to albert chevrolet in mt. Morris (they were one of the few dealerships that were open on saturday). The dealer stated that the transmission alone is listed for $1,350. 00 plus labor and any addition fluids and/or parts. I estimate this to cost approximately $2,500. 00.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRIDGEPORT, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GDFG15R4V1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/12/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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