NHTSA Complaint #10416987 — 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10416987
Vehicle 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 157,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

FAULTY WIRING HARNESS THAT BURNS UNDER THE DASHBOARD/GLOVEBOX ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (FEET AREA). THE HARNESS CONTROLS THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN SPEEDS 1,2,3 SETTING AND HAS A RESISTOR. THE WIRING HARNESS/LOOP BEGINS TO MELT AND SUBSEQUENTLY BURN. MY PASSENGER BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION AFTER IT SINGED HIS SHIN; I UNPLUGGED THE WIRING LOOP PRIOR TO CATCHING ON FIRE. THERE ARE MANY ONLINE COMPLAINTS AT CHEVY COLORADO FORUMS I.E. EDMUNDS ETC. THANK YOU. *TR

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