Issue ID | 1709902 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11378647 |
Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | COLORADO |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 03/09/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact rented a 2020 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the warning "failed seat belt" suddenly displayed and when pressing the brake pedal the vehicle would not stop and smoke was present in the cabin of the vehicle. After coasting to a stop the occupants exited the vehicle and flames were present coming from the under the vehicle. A bystander extinguished the flames and the fire and police departments came to the scene and filed reports. The vehicle was later towed away. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the incident and the vehicle was examined but no information was available. The failure mileage was 10,000. *bf*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SHREWSBURY, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1GCGSCEN4L1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/11/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL |
Dealer's telephone number | |
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