Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / EXPRESS / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 0000256963 Incident Date: Jan, 01 1970
Consumer's City: CHESTERLAND Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: EXPRESS Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GAHG39U731 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 20 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving consumer smelled a burning odor. within seconds the cabin was in smoke, then flames. upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer the fire started from the rear of the van. consumer felt it was due to the rear license plate lamp socket, recall 03v217000, but was not sure. the van will be inspected by a chevrolet inspector.*ak