NHTSA Complaint #11498289 — 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498289
Vehicle	2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 10, 2022
Date Filed	December 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

On this vehicle the manufacturer is using plastic exhaust brackets. This bracket broke while driving on interstate. This caused the entire exhaust system to drop. When this happens the pipes underneath the car can break and cause serious damage to underside of vehicle which can then cause sparking and explosion or vehicle crash. Looking at pics below you will see the defective plastic part is GM Part# 42708943.

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