10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,969 miles
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The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Spark. While driving approximately 45-50 mph, there was an abnormal smoke odor in the cabin of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the fire started from inside the vehicle and spread throughout the vehicle. A fire report was filed. The contact was informed by the fire department that the fire might have been caused by an electrical issue, but was unable to substantiate the claim. The vehicle was towed to baker's recovery and towing. There were no injuries sustained. Paul-richard GMC (769 w main St, peru, in 46970, (765) 323-4317) was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
- Summitville, IN, USA
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- Matthews, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Spark. While driving approximately 30 mph, the entertainment screen and instrument panel lighting failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
- Matthews, NC, USA
- Thomson, GA, USA