NHTSA Complaint #10152052 — 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10152052
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 11, 2006
Date Filed	March 6, 2006
Mileage	81,979 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION THE PLASTIC PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED GAS TO POOL IN THE INTAKE AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM

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