Issue ID | 1593588 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11245009 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 18/08/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle began to roll down the street. The contact stopped and shut off the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but could not be serviced. The vehicle was then driven to vera cadillac (300 s university dr, pembroke pines, fl 33025, (954) 998-1684) where the mechanic stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 156,693. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156693 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PEMBROOKE, FL |
VIN pattern | 3GNEC12JX8GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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