Elect. Failures/fires

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Chevrolet vehicles. Closed 16 July 1987.

Investigation
PE87003
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
27 October 1986
Closed
16 July 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the fan motor, blowerresistor, wiring, insulation, and the A/C control module have been reportedas defective.there is no pattern of defect.no reported injuriesstatus:closed 6/30/87.======

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ChevroletBLAZER1983–1984
ChevroletS101983–1984
GMCJIMMY1983–1984
GMCS151983–1984

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.