NHTSA Complaint #10558013 — 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10558013
Vehicle	2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	December 29, 2013
Date Filed	December 31, 2013
Mileage	157,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000. UPDATED 2/11/14*CN ALSO, THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AS WELL. UPDATED 02/18/14

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