NHTSA Complaint #11043215 — 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11043215
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 15, 2017
Date Filed	November 4, 2017
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE WIRING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT RUNNING IN A DRIVEWAY. THIS CAUSED ABOUT 2000 IN DAMAGES TO THE VEHICHLE.

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