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2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER — STEERING

crash · 451925 · 2004-01-27

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
BLAZER
Year
2003
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
15,174
Speed
36 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING 36 MPH GOING AROUND CURB, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND AND REMAINED IN THE SAME POSITION. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER OF GMC SENT AN ENGINEER TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. GMC DENIED THE REPORT ISSUED BY THE TECHNICIAN ON THIS ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10055915
Machine
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