NHTSA Complaint #10296840 β€” 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10296840
Vehicle 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 66,537 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHEN WATER MADE CONTACT WITH THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO THE NORMAL SPEED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT WHENEVER WATER ENTERED THE TRANSMISSIONS PROTECTION SHIELD IT CAUSED THE VEHICLES SPEED TO DECREASE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIELD. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $570.00. THE CONTACT IS ALSO UNABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD SINCE THE HEATER MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE WARRANTY EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,537.

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