Issue ID | 604632 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10169950 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | SATURN |
Model | RELAY |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 13/05/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2006 saturn van is designed with the characteristic of running out of fuel when operating on an incline (nose up or nose down), with a 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. After this occurred the 2nd time i complained to the dealership and asked them to repair. They stated they were aware of the characteristic and that it could not be repaired. They cautioned me to not allow the gas level to drop below 1/2 tank. They stated this was listed as a characteristic of the car in the owners manual and that released them from responsibility.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
VIN pattern | 5GZDX23L46DXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 21/01/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SATURN OF LEXINGTON |
Dealer's telephone number | 859 268-2161 |
Dealer's city | LEXINGTON |
Dealer's state code | KY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 40509 |