NHTSA Complaint #11564586 — 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11564586
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 1, 2023
Date Filed	January 10, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Vehicle, when parked in garage with key in the ignition, will start all by itself. There have been several times in the past when I could hear the car attempt to start itself unsuccessfully in the garage as well. I run down to remove the key from the ignition when this happens. Idling engine in an enclosed garage can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning to home owner and occupants. Removing key from ignition when parked alleviates problem however this has happened several times now both in and out of garage. One owner vehicle since new, no other keys or objects on key ring/fob when this has happened. Vehicle has 75k miles. Problem began at around 70k miles. Car has been garaged and well cared-for it’s entire life.

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