NHTSA Complaint #10265169 — 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10265169
Vehicle 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 170,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State LA

Consumer Description

AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO START MY VEHICLE THAT MORNING I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE HOOD WAS RAISED, THE ENGINE WAS IN FLAMES. WE HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *TR

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