Issue ID | 1469070 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11097288 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TRAX |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 21/05/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact was driving . While driving 35 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and smoke was seen coming from the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle, exited, and noticed flames under the engine and front tires. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 930. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 930 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRIGHTON, MI |
VIN pattern | 3GNCJKSB1HLXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/03/23 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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