10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 8
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,020 miles
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Key was place inside of ignition and vehicle wouldn't turn on. Dealership wa saware of problem.
- North Royalton, OH, USA
While attendant was servicing vehicle he placed key inside of ignition, and vehicle wouldn't turn over. Ignition switch started smoking, and vehicle caught on fire.
- Antelope, CA, USA
While backing up consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition switch. Then, flames. He shut off engine, and fire went out. Consumer called Chevrolet customer service about the recall on ignition, it has not been determined if this vehicle was affected by recall.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
Ignition switch failure.
- Chicago, IL, USA
While placing key inside of the ignition vehicle will not turn on at all.
- Chicargo, IL, USA
I got the letter about the recall of the ignition starter switch that might cause a fire. On Saturday, that is exactly what happened. I had the car repaired, but didn't know until Monday when I got the letter from GM. I am very upset that they told me to wait until July for them to get the repair kit. In other words... I have to drive around for 3 months worrying about my safety and where I might break down. My wife and I were planning on driving to Florida for 2 weeks and now I might have to cancell. I think they should compensate me with a rented car until they fix mine. It's like telling me that I have an oven that might go on fire if I use it for the next 3 months. I wouldn't use the oven so why would I use my car. It is unsafe. What happens if it does catch fire or cause a fire to surrounding objects. How safe can it be to drive around with a car that might catch fire"??" hep me!
- Howard Beach, NY, USA
On Thursday, May 31, 2001, the vehicle ailed to start and was jump started. We then drove home (5 mins' drive away) and parked the vehcle in our carport. About 5 mins later a neighbor came to tell us that the vehicle was on fire. The fire originated in the steering wheel column (probably due to a problem with the ignition) and destroyed the ignition, wiper switch, turn signal switch and the covers. Additional damage was done while trying to put out the fire. The fire brigade was called to the scene. The incident could have been much more serious if the fire had not been spotted so quickly.
- Redwood City, CA, USA
Ignition switch failed. Nlm
- Tustin, CA, USA
While driving the vehicle bucks at one point as if it lacks gas and it also stalls. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer recieved recall to replaced PCM. PCM replaced 4 times however problem still exist. Consumer received recall to replace the ignition switch.
- Orchid Park, NY, USA
Front brake pads/rotor wore out, causing vibration when brakes are applied. Also dealer replaced engine mounts/ignition switch. Brake line was found rubbing against axle shaft and was fixed. In addition, front end shakes/vibrates.
- Franklin, TN, USA
Defect within ignition system is causing vehicle to become inoperative, engine will not start. Dealer has replaced ignition switch 4 times, defect is still occurring.
- Idaho Falls, ID, USA
- Torrington, CT, USA