NHTSA Complaint #10562677 — 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10562677
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 1, 2014
Date Filed	February 3, 2014
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

WHILE IDLING HEARING VERY LOUD CLICKING NOISE FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND MY #1 SPARK PLUG JUTTING IN AND OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. ALSO SMELL BURNING RUBBER/GAS SMELL. VERY TIRED OF THIS VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURE'S UNWILLINGNESS TO SAY THERE IS MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. THIS IS THE 5TH ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE!!!!!!!! *TR

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