NHTSA Complaint #10553692 — 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10553692
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 21, 2013
Date Filed	November 25, 2013
Mileage	43,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX - 43,600 MILES. DRIVING NORMALLY ALONG A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND ALL INSIDE ELECTRICAL BEGIN FLASHING LIKE A STROBELIGHT. VEHICLE DIES SOON AFTER. TAKEN TO MECHANIC, ANALYSIS DONE AND FAULTY ALTERNATOR IS THE CULPRIT. GM CLAIMS VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. AFTER LESS THAN 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP (AND BUYING BRAND NEW), ALREADY HAVE TO REPLACE A MAJOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. *TR

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