Consumer Complaint Detail

CADILLAC / DEVILLE / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002181922 Incident Date: Aug, 07 2002
Consumer's City: TEANECK Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: DEVILLE Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G6KD54Y01U Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 11 2002 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: There was a short under the dashboard and smoke was coming from dashboard. contacted dealer who was not willing to do anthing. *ak consumer called roadside assistance who took down the info and never picked up the vehicle. the information was never passed on to the dispatcher. the fumes almost caused consumer to have a collision while going 65 miles per hour. consumer has been experiencing problems with this vehicle since purchase. the engine light kept illuminating and the brake hose was loose. consumer tried to have the dealer buy the vehicle back but they refused. *jg