Issue ID | 874245 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10417928 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 02/08/11 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving vehicle through residential area, smoke and subsequent flames seen coming from center dash of 2006 aveo. Vehicle stopped in street and fire extinguisher used to control fire and battery disconnected. Fire department responded and inspected vehicle. Vehicle towed to mechanic shop and inspection revealed drl module, airbag control module, and evaporator core housing blackened and melted along with multiple areas of the wiring harness melted. A report was filed with general motors customer service and a claim submitted to their central claims division for consideration. Vehicle has not been repaired and is currently in storage awaiting decision from general motors. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MCALLEN, TX |
VIN pattern | KL1TD56646BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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