Issue ID | 638721 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10198326 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 22/06/07 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The vehicle has a sensor that engages the air bags. The contacts wife is 5'8 and 130 lbs. When she sits in the front passenger seat, the air bag fails to engage. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it is working properly. The contact is concerned that if his wife is in the passenger seat during a crash, the air bag will not protect her. However, when the contact is in the passenger seat, the air bag sensor engages. He weighs approximately 230 lbs. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 2,300. Updated 08/30/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WRIGHTSVILLE, PA |
VIN pattern | KL1TG666668XXXXXX |
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 | 21/06/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | IG BURTON |
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