NHTSA Complaint #10501402 — 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10501402
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 21, 2011
Date Filed	March 5, 2013
Mileage	9,118 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

THE HEATER BLOWS AIR AT 215 DEGREES CAUSING THE HEATER VENTS TO BECOME VERY HOT, AND UNTOUCHABLE. THE OWNER IS UNABLE TO USE THE HEATER FULLY BECAUSE IT IS LIKE BEING IN A SAUNA. GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NO RESOLUTION BECAUSE THE ISSUE IS A DESIGN ISSUE. THE OWNER IS PROCEEDING WITH THE LEMON LAW. *TR

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