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1G6YV36A985600474
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
CADILLAC
Vehicle Model
XLR
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1G6YV36A*85
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
2008
Plant City
BOWLING GREEN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Series2
Roadster
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors
2
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4600.0
Displacement (CI)
280.70922283576
Displacement (L)
4.6
Engine Model
LH2
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Has Occupant Sensor
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
1G6
World Manufacturer Identifier
YV36A
Vehicle Descriptor Section
9
Check Digit
85600474
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
15 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,550
CO2 Emissions
493.72222222222223 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
2008 CADILLAC XLR
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence:
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Remedy:
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
Campaign: 11E009000
Owner Complaints (3)
Total Complaints
3
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
0
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY IN OUR GARAGE, THE GASOLINE VAPORS ARE WAY TOO STRONG! LITERALLY CAN KNOCK YOU OVER AS YOU OPEN THE DOOR BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND CLOSED-UP GARAGE. DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF IT'S RECENTLY BEEN FILLED WITH GASOLINE OR IF IT'S DEPLE..."
ODI #10969271
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC XLR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTU..."
ODI #10679528
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