Issue ID | 598190 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10165074 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 27/07/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | (1) 2005 chevrolet avalanche 1500. 119,000 miles, 95% interstate. Vehicle does not tow, go off road, or engage in other activities which would increase the stress on the drive train beyond normal wear and tear. Transmission has received regular maintenance per the manufacturers recommendations. (2) part failed during merge onto highway from complete stop. Failure resulted in a power loss to vehicle, making acceleration very difficult and maximizing vehicle speed at 35 mph. Traffic behind vehicle had to significantly slow down to avoid accident. (3) dealer replaced torque converter and immediately shipped part off site before request for returned part. Dealer claims customer abuse. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STOUGHTON, WI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 01/06/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | STARK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP |
Dealer's telephone number | 608.873.5661 |
Dealer's city | STOUGHTON |
Dealer's state code | WI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 53589 |