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2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	900857
Internal NHTSA #	10443132
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	TRAVERSE
Model Year	2009
File date	15/10/11
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the heat adjuster knobs in the rear of the vehicle became extremely hot to the touch. The heater was not activated when the contact noticed the failure. When the heat was activated, the knobs would become scorching hot. A rear passenger touched the knob and sustained burns to her hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the vehicle was designed for the knobs to become hot because there were bulbs inside the knobs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 29,800.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	29800
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ATASCOSA, TX
VIN pattern	1GNER23D99SXXXXXX
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	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	19/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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