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2002 CHEVROLET Z71 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 injured · 456568 · 2004-02-24

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
Z71
Year
2002
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Miles at failure
35,423

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S GAS TANK BLEW OUT WHEN REFUELING AT GAS STATION, CAUSING A LARGE GAS SPILL BY THE GAS PUMP AND STATION. FIRE DEPT AND POLICE RESPONDED AS THEY WERE CALLED TO THIS INCIDENT. THE PERSON PUMPING THE GAS WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AFTER INHALING THE FUEL, CAUSING A HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND VOMITING. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10058911
Machine
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