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Per the dealership bob bell Chevrolet;bel air md;410-877-9800. The recall for the ignition switch 02 V 070 000 was already done on consumers vehicle, but the consumer never brought the vehicle in for service prior to the present time. The dealership is refusing to honor the recall.
The ignition switch failed. The bypass switch was disconnected and the ignition replaced at consumers expense. The consumer is requesting refund for the repair cost of defective parts. The vehicle would not start at times only a clicking sound is heard. The starter was replaced, but the problem still exists. Also, the engine light stayed illuminated and it intermittently runs rough at idle.'s
The consumer received recall 02V-070 in April but was informed by the technician that the parts would not be available until July. Two weeks later smoke started coming from the steering column while the vehicle was being driven. The technician informed the consumer that wires had burned destroying the computer system. The consumer had to pay for all repairs. The manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer for the repairs.
Consumer was notified of a safety recall regarding the problems experienced with starting the vehicle. As a result the vehicle was repaired at a cost to the consumer. The repairs fall under the product safety recall and consumer wishes to be reimbursed, 02V07.
- Chandler, AZ, USA
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Consumer received recall notification (02V070000) in April 2002, the letter stated the parts would not be available until July 2002, consumer called on July 5, 2002 and was informed to come in after the holiday weekend, however on July 6, 2002 while driving, smoke began coming out of the steering column and the entire vehicle was destroyed.
Prior to recall notification (02V070000) consumer went in for a tune up, after the tune up the vehicle seemed as though it did not want to start, however the following day as consumer was leaving from work, she tried to start the vehicle and it did not respond, she waited at least 15 minutes before trying to start the vehicle again, then all of a sudden the steering column began smoking and was making a loud noise, consumer then had the vehicle towed and the dealership replaced the ignition switch, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs that were made.
Dealer denied vehicle to be serviced for the ignition switch recall 02-V-070-000/ manufacturer's recall id 02008. Recall letter was received in April 2002.
Prior to recall notification (02V07000), vehicle would not start, a new starter was installed, on the second occasion consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle and it would click several times before turning over, then on July 20, 2001 while attempting to start the vehicle, the passenger compartment became filled with smoke which was emitting from the steering column which resulted in a fire, consumer is now seeking restitution for the damages incurred.(attorney timothy hill on behalf of client)
Prior to receiving recall notification, the engine and steering wheel were smoking and it would not start, dealer replaced starter and battery. Consumer is requesting a refund, recall #02008-S, NHTSA campaign id # 02V070000.
Vehicle's ignition switch failed 2 days prior to receiving recall notice. Ignition switch was replaced by personal mechanic. However, GM refuses to reimburse consumer.
Consumer received recall 02 V 070 000 in mail. However, consumer had repairs done prior to receiving recall letter. Chevrolet did not want to reimburse consumer the money spent on the repairs.
NHTSA recall 02 V 070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch. Dealer:kin dickson Chevrolet; waldorf, md; phone# 301/645-700) wanted to charge for a diagnostic check before recall repairs could be performed. Feel free to provide any further information.
Driver noticed smoke coming from steering column, driver pulled over and took key out of igniton, but vehicle kept running, would not turn off. Towed truck came to pick up vehicle, and notice that steering wheel was locked and would not unlock. Also, could not put vehicle into neutral. Defect possibly caused by ignition burning out.
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- Bel Air, MD, USA