Issue ID | 623184 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10185473 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | SILHOUETTE |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 18/08/06 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This complaint is for a defect in a 2001 oldsmobile-siloutte van. As i was driving on a main highway at 55mph(cruise set) the van went out of control and almost rolled. The van swerved also in oncoming traffic. I managed to get it under control but was a very scary ordeal! I had the van towed to my car dealer and found out a sensor attached to the motor (approx 2ft long) came loose and got caught in the serpetine belt. The car dealer repair department re-attached this part where it belonged. Luck- there was no on-coming traffic!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PENNOCK, MN |
VIN pattern | 1GHDX23E51DXXXXXX |
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 | 11/04/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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