NHTSA Complaint #781976 — 1997 CHEVROLET S10

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	781976
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET S10
Component	SUSPENSION
Date Filed	February 23, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

VEHICLE MAKES A GROWLING NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. ALSO CLATTERS AND CLINKS. DEALER CLAIMS CAN'T HEAR A NOISE. ALSO GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS, SHOWS A FULL TANK, EVEN THOUGH TRUCK HAS ONLY 1/4 OF A TANK.

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