NHTSA Complaint #11531435 — 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531435
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 1, 2023
Date Filed	July 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Purchased car from dealer on 7/1, car seemed fine at dealer and then died. Took car to oil change place, discovered underneath frame completely rotted out. Called dealer, dealer unwilling to fix, replace or refund vehicle. Had car further inspected to find complete engine, transmission, frame, axle, steering, brake issues. There were no signs of anything wrong at the dealership.

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