Issue ID | 1386567 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11000667 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | IMPALA |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 20/06/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Sun roof exploded while driving northbound at highway speed (70 mph) on interstate 84 enroute to butte, mt. In rural idaho; 1766 miles on new 2017 impala premiere vehicle at approximate 3:45 pm mdt. No other cars around, no where near overpass, sounded like gunshot in car. Outside air temp around 75 degrees. No evidence of any rocks or projectiles. Some glass chards found on trunk. Internal cloth cover was closed or glass could have seriously injured driver and passenger. Glass chards were captured and retained by cloth cover but fine pieces came through fine mesh holes. Took vehicle to local chevrolet dealer (butte gm) and was advised this was not a warranty item as no such occurances have been reported to date. Have contacted gm customer service and am awaiting disposition. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1766 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUTTE, MT |
VIN pattern | 2G1145S31H9XXXXXX |
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 | 16/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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