NHTSA Complaint #10928271 — 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10928271
Vehicle	2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 26, 2016
Date Filed	November 28, 2016
Mileage	6,650 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER COVER SEAL AND CAP SEAL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,650.

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