NHTSA Complaint #10047297 — 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10047297 |
| Vehicle | 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 132,900 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KS |
Consumer Description
1ST TIME: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TOTAL INTERNAL, AT AROUND 63000 MILES, EARLY SUMMER 2000. CALLED CHEVROLET FOR REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIR, REQUEST DENIED. MAINTENANCE DONE PER SCHEDULE. REPLACED WITH USED TRANSMISSION WITH 6000 MILES ON IT. 2ND TIME: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, INTERNAL. REVERSE AND NEUTRAL GO FORWARD. ABOUT 132900 MILES ON CAR. NOVEMBER 2003. CAR SET IN NEUTRAL NEARLY HIT CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. MAINTENANCE DONE PER SCHEDULE. OVERHAULED/REBUILT AT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. *LA
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