Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006081696 Incident Date: Sep, 21 2006
Consumer's City: PORT ORANGE Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: TRAILBLAZER Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:rack and pinion
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GNDS13S732 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 10 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a city street, there was a popping noise coming from the steering wheel, upon applying brake pressure, the steering wheel locked and crashed into another vehicle. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. the vehicle sustained minor damage however, the police were not alerted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 10/27/06. *jb