NHTSA Complaint #11482838 — 2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11482838
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 3, 2022
Date Filed	September 4, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Exhaust manifold/down pipe to cat. The exhaust pipe broke just past where it hooks up to the engine block. The breakage caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin while not moving and at idle. The vehicle has 80K plus miles so was out of warranty. I fixed the issue myself since I have the technical and mechanical know how. There never was any check engine or other warning lights. Nothing caused the issue other than normal everyday driving. I had to disconnect the exhaust from the block and after the cat. I welded the pipe back together and fixed the issue. I could have bought a replacement part for over $400, but that was not possible on our budget at this time.

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