NHTSA Complaint #11109540 — 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11109540
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 2, 2018
Date Filed	July 4, 2018
Mileage	53,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MY CAR SMELLS LIKE BURNING WIRES. MY AC TURNS FROM COLD TO HOT WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING ANY BUTTONS. MY PHONE CHARGER IN THE MIDDLE COUNCIL DOESN'T WORK. I ONLY HAVE 53000 MILES ON THIS CAR.

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