NHTSA Complaint #10218035 — 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10218035
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET AVEO
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of Incident	February 13, 2008
Date Filed	February 14, 2008
Mileage	3,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN HIS WIFE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND WORKED FOR THREE MONTHS. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HE WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID EVERYTHING GM SUGGESTED, BUT THE FAILURE STILL EXISTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,860 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 03/04/08. *LJ THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. UPDATED

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