NHTSA Complaint #11195729 — 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11195729
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 28, 2018
Date Filed	April 11, 2019
Mileage	225,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

THE IGNITION LOCKS UP WHEN SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. IT WON'T LET THE KEY TURN THE WHOLE WAY OFF AND LOCKS IT IN PLACE FOR ANYWHERE FROM A MINUTE TO 5 MINUTES. SOMETIMES IF YOU SLAM THE SHIFTER IN PARK IT WILL RELEASE BUT NOT ALWAYS.

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