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Hole warn in front passenger side brake line from battery cable going to engine starter motor. The shielding on electrical cable rubbed and wore a hole in the brake line causing fluid to flow out and caused brakes to fail. No one was injured and no accident. I was backing out of the driveway the brakes failed, next I saw a large puddle of fluid on driveway, I just put it in park. The battery cable crosses over the break line and both are fastened to the frame near each other. I can provide break line and photo. The van has 60,000 miles on it, I purchased it new in 2005.
When I normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture I can send mail my E mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition module failed, and made the necessary repairs. The manufacturer was notified and advised that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express cargo van. The contact was traveling 50 to 55 mph when the engine stalled. The security warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. Intermittently the vehicle also failed to start. The contact stated the failures were caused by the anti theft system. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
- Neshotah, WI, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express G2500. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire originated in the interior wires within the dashboard or instrumental panel area. The flames spread to the driver seat, passenger front seat and the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further investigation. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
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- Plymouth, MN, USA