NHTSA Complaint #10638782 — 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10638782
Vehicle 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 137,400 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SMOKING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE COMBINATION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,400.

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