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2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fire · 704210 · 2009-01-15

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
TRAILBLAZER
Year
2005
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Miles at failure
50,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO DETERIORATE THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL GATE UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE FAILURE AT $350, WHICH IS HALF OF THE PRICE THEY ARE CHARGING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10255211
Machine
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