Issue ID | 925910 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10462687 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 21/06/12 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving approximate 30 mph with the air conditioner activated when a strong odor of sulfur emitted through the air vents. While parking, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and a burning smell circulated inside of the vehicle. There was no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected underneath the hood and there was no smoke or flames visible; however the entire hood compartment overheated. Also, the hood was extremely hot to the touch. The vehicle was in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,180. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3180 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | YOUNGSTOWN, OH |
VIN pattern | KL1TD5DE2BBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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