Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / ASTRO / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001156137 Incident Date: Sep, 12 2001
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: ASTRO Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GNDM19WXYB Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 13 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Nov, 30 1999
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While vehicle was parked it caught on fire from the electical wiring harness. also, firemen stated that fire came from wires where fuses were located. contacted dealer. vehicle at dealership.*ak certified technician stated the fire originated from a loose or improper connection at the firewall bulkhead wiring connector, the excessive resistance created by the loose connection caused the wiring insulation or its associated connector to overheat and melt. *slc