Car is consistently making a burning smell and the dealer is refusing to acknowledge it. i went there 2000 miles ago, they claimed it was a break in smell. the smell is still there and once again they are calling it a break in smell. i mean the car has 8400 miles. how long does it have to break in for? nhtsa, please step in and help us. gm is creating this possible fire hazard and their franchises are not helping.
When my gas engine is warmed up and up to operating temperature, there would be this burnt plastic smell coming from under the hood. it's been happening like this for the past 3000 miles or so. it's a clear burnt plastic smell from under the hood, and it is always after the engine is completely warmed up. i use my gas engine all the time. the dealership claims it is normal for hybrid to burn stuff off as it isn't run all the time, but the car has 6700 miles. it's a stretch to blame it on break in oil. some of the smell gets into the cabin when i am stopped, but it is very strong when i get out the car and walk by. it's been happening for a few months now.
While driving the vehicle at around 60 mph, the 'check engine' light came on and a message saying 'shift to park' appears on the dashboard. once the vehicle was stopped at the traffic light, the driver shifted to park and was not able to pull down to drive again. vehicle was stranded in the middle of the road while cars were approaching from behind with high speed. after repeated attempts to press the vehicle 'start' button, we finally were able to pull down to neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. vehicle needed to be towed to dealership for diagnosis.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet volt. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked forward violently, slowed down to 45 mph, and then stalled. also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact immediately powered off the engine in the middle of traffic. the vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by the police and towed to maher chevrolet (located at 2901 34th st n, st petersburg, fl 33713). the dealer found several failure codes and the transmission fluid pump outlet seal, internal filter, and spacer plate were all replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5251855943. the approximate failure mileage was 12,125.