Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / CAVALIER / 1995

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002086988 Incident Date: Jan, 18 2002
Consumer's City: WISCONSIN RAPIDS Consumer's State: WI
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: CAVALIER Model Year: 1995
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#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 18 2002 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2001
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Total loss of vehicle. went to start my car, wouldn't start. turned key, starter clicked, but engine didn't turn over. turned key again, engine did not turn over. turned key to "off" position, then the engine began to turn over, with the key in the "off" position. removed key and went into house. app. 15 minutes later car was completely engulfed in flames. fire department stated "electrical malfunction" was cause of fire. prior to this fire have had several experiences of car not starting for a week at a time and then suddenly will start. this all began after having recall work done appx. 2 years ago on pcm.*ak