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Gmc Terrain Engine Safety Report | Aug 30, 2013
Reported on Aug 30, 2013
| TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL PIPE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, CAUSING THE REAR CARGO CARRIER BASKET TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BUMPER AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,232. | |
| Make: | Gmc |
| Model: | Terrain |
| Manufactured by: | General Motors LLC |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | 0 person(s) were injured. |
| Was a death reported? | 0 person(s) died. |
| Was a fire reported? | Y |
| Location: | PITTSBURG CA |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 2CTFLUE57B6 |
| Mileage: | 25000 miles. |
| Speed: | 50 MPH |
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| Was a police report filed? | N |
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