10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
180,000 miles

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problem #1

Mar 112015

Trailblazer

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While at an automated car wash, the driver side window switch short circuited without warning. As a result, flames appeared and engulfed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report and a police report were filed. Both the contact and the passenger suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V248000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Grove City, PA, USA

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