Issue ID | 98529 |
Internal NHTSA # | 817800 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | SILHOUETTE |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 18/10/97 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at approx 30-35 mph coming off exit ramp started slowing down , applied brakes ,no brakes, no steering ,loss of power /electrical power. Kept pressing brakes; put car in park, restarted engine, engine started, hit gas pedal, started to proceed, went to hit brakes, again loss of power. This defect kept occurring everytime when hitting brakes, drove vehicle to local gas station. Mechanic felt something wrong with program. Called dealership, towed vehicle. Dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. This defect is a potential for an accident. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EASTON, CT |
VIN pattern | 1GHDX03E8VDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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 | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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