NHTSA Complaint #11573975 — 2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11573975
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 2, 2024
Date Filed	February 26, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Alternator failed within 3 years and only after 45,000 miles. GM refuses to take any liability even though several other people experiencing same defect and part rated for over twice that length of period.

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