NHTSA Complaint #10222548 — 1997 CHEVROLET S10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10222548 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET S10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 42,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | RI |
Consumer Description
SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, I CANNOT GET THE CORRECT FUEL AMOUNT TO SHOW ON THE GAUGE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WAITING FOR A RECALL WITH NO LUCK. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE GAUGE SAYS I HAVE FUEL. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE. I WAS PLACED IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION MORE THAN ONCE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. CHEVROLET WANTS ME TO PAY $220.00 FOR PARTS AND ANOTHER $175.00 LABOR AND I CANNOT AFFORD THAT AMOUNT. *TR
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