NHTSA Complaint #11121103 — 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11121103
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 8, 2017
Date Filed	August 20, 2018
Mileage	35,312 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVORLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST SMOKE SEEPED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND EXTREME PRESSURE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET (16666 S HIGHLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336, (909) 333-6924), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,312.

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