NHTSA Complaint #10464589 — 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10464589
Vehicle	2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 7, 2010
Date Filed	July 8, 2012
Mileage	84,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

AFTER A 3 MILE RIDE, BACKING UP TRUCK NOTICED SMOKE THEN FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE MELTED ALL ELECTICAL LINES, DESTROYED HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. WEATHER WAS PERFECT, AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE BEEN ON. *TR

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