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Mar 20, 2025 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of th...

Mar 20, 2025 Suspension Crash 220,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of th...

Mar 20, 2025 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of th...

Mar 20, 2025 Suspension Crash 220,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of th...

Nov 2, 2015 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

MY PICKUP TRUCK WAS IN MOTION WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET I HAD TO SLOW DOWN. THE BRAKE-PETAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHILE TRYING TO STOP. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF STREET I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR METAL BRAKE...

Nov 2, 2015 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

MY PICKUP TRUCK WAS IN MOTION WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET I HAD TO SLOW DOWN. THE BRAKE-PETAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHILE TRYING TO STOP. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF STREET I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR METAL BRAKE...

Jun 24, 2015 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

WHILE TOWING MY BOAT I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. WE WERE ON A DIRT ROAD WITH NO TRAFFIC AND WERE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKE LINES A LEAK WAS FOUND IN ONE OF THE LINES UNDER THE DRIV...

Jun 24, 2015 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

WHILE TOWING MY BOAT I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. WE WERE ON A DIRT ROAD WITH NO TRAFFIC AND WERE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKE LINES A LEAK WAS FOUND IN ONE OF THE LINES UNDER THE DRIV...

May 3, 2015 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES HAVE ROTTED OUT AND FAILED IN TRAFFIC MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT NOTICE. ALSO THE LEAF SPRING HANGERS ROTTED AND BROKE. THE REAR BUMPER IS A RUSTED MESS. THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING THAT WAS WASHED ASHORE. HEAVY DUTY ROT. THE BODY AND CAB INSIDE STILL LOOK NEW. SO...

May 3, 2015 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES HAVE ROTTED OUT AND FAILED IN TRAFFIC MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT NOTICE. ALSO THE LEAF SPRING HANGERS ROTTED AND BROKE. THE REAR BUMPER IS A RUSTED MESS. THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING THAT WAS WASHED ASHORE. HEAVY DUTY ROT. THE BODY AND CAB INSIDE STILL LOOK NEW. SO...

Jan 31, 2015 Service Brakes 152,630 mi

BRAKES FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BARELY SLOWED DOWN THE TRUCK AT ALL. THIS WAS DUE TO A BRAKE LINE THAT RUSTED THROUGH. THE REPAIR WAS $765. HAD I BEEN IN AN AREA WITH HIGHER TRAFFIC THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 31, 2015 Service Brakes 152,630 mi

BRAKES FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BARELY SLOWED DOWN THE TRUCK AT ALL. THIS WAS DUE TO A BRAKE LINE THAT RUSTED THROUGH. THE REPAIR WAS $765. HAD I BEEN IN AN AREA WITH HIGHER TRAFFIC THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 65,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED THRU CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LOSE BRAKES ENTIRELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OUT OF FLORIDA, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER SINCE NEW. NEVER DRIVEN ON SALTY WINTER ROADS OR SNOW. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 65,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED THRU CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LOSE BRAKES ENTIRELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OUT OF FLORIDA, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER SINCE NEW. NEVER DRIVEN ON SALTY WINTER ROADS OR SNOW. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 173,500 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP, WHICH HAS SPENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE IN VIRGINIA, LOST ITS BRAKES WHILE I WAS TOWING A DUAL-AXLE TRAILER AND BOAT. THANKS TO GOD'S PROTECTION, THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AS MY MADE MY FINAL STOP RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, SO I WAS BARELY MOVING. HAD THIS HAPPENED JUST MOMENTS EA...

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 173,500 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP, WHICH HAS SPENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE IN VIRGINIA, LOST ITS BRAKES WHILE I WAS TOWING A DUAL-AXLE TRAILER AND BOAT. THANKS TO GOD'S PROTECTION, THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AS MY MADE MY FINAL STOP RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, SO I WAS BARELY MOVING. HAD THIS HAPPENED JUST MOMENTS EA...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 255,413 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH 3 OF MY CHILDREN TO A FOOTBALL PRACTICE. WAS ON MO STATE HWY 70 DOING APPROX. 60MPH. AN INCIDENT OCCURRED AHEAD OF ME WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMMEDIATE SLOW DOWN. HIT MY BRAKES HARD(LIKE ALL OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME) AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND TRUCK LOST AT LEAST 90PCT OF BRAKI...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 255,413 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH 3 OF MY CHILDREN TO A FOOTBALL PRACTICE. WAS ON MO STATE HWY 70 DOING APPROX. 60MPH. AN INCIDENT OCCURRED AHEAD OF ME WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMMEDIATE SLOW DOWN. HIT MY BRAKES HARD(LIKE ALL OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME) AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND TRUCK LOST AT LEAST 90PCT OF BRAKI...

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System Fire 212,000 mi

DROVE MY SON TO FOOTBALL PRACTICE PARK TRUCK IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT ABOUT 1 HR LATER FAN BOWER MOTOTR CAUGHT FIRE BURNED UP THE DASH ,WINSHELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME PUT IT OUT. *TR

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System Fire 212,000 mi

DROVE MY SON TO FOOTBALL PRACTICE PARK TRUCK IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT ABOUT 1 HR LATER FAN BOWER MOTOTR CAUGHT FIRE BURNED UP THE DASH ,WINSHELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME PUT IT OUT. *TR

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

PULLED ON TO ROAD WHILE TOWING BOAT AND COULD NOT STOP. BRAKE PEDDLE TO FLOOR. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. REPLACED SOME LINES AND PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *JS

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 142,813 mi

TRUCK WAS PARKED. WENT TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE BACK BY THE DRIVER REAR WHEEL RUPTURED. ON CLOSER INSPECTION, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES AS THEY ARE SO RUSTY AND CORRODED. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS FORTUNATE ...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

PULLED ON TO ROAD WHILE TOWING BOAT AND COULD NOT STOP. BRAKE PEDDLE TO FLOOR. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. REPLACED SOME LINES AND PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *JS

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 142,813 mi

TRUCK WAS PARKED. WENT TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE BACK BY THE DRIVER REAR WHEEL RUPTURED. ON CLOSER INSPECTION, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES AS THEY ARE SO RUSTY AND CORRODED. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS FORTUNATE ...

May 21, 2014 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH, I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I PUMPED THE BRAKES A COUPLE TIMES TO REGAIN PEDAL PRESSURE WITH NO LUCK. I WAS LUCKY THAT NO OTHER CARS WERE AT THE INTERSECTION OR ELSE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT FOR SURE. ...

May 21, 2014 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH, I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I PUMPED THE BRAKES A COUPLE TIMES TO REGAIN PEDAL PRESSURE WITH NO LUCK. I WAS LUCKY THAT NO OTHER CARS WERE AT THE INTERSECTION OR ELSE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT FOR SURE. ...

Apr 5, 2014 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN I NOTICED MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS FEELING SOFT, THE NEXT TIME I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT ALL. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVERS SIDE...

Apr 5, 2014 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN I NOTICED MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS FEELING SOFT, THE NEXT TIME I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT ALL. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVERS SIDE...

Feb 10, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4 BY 4. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A GRINDING SOUND, SO I THOUGHT TO LIMP IT HOME. BAD IDEA, I WAS THE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD YOUR CALIPER ON, SO THAT IS YOUR WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM, WELL IT MADE MY WHEEL LOCK UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT T...

Feb 10, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4 BY 4. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A GRINDING SOUND, SO I THOUGHT TO LIMP IT HOME. BAD IDEA, I WAS THE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD YOUR CALIPER ON, SO THAT IS YOUR WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM, WELL IT MADE MY WHEEL LOCK UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT T...

Sep 30, 2013 Service Brakes 122,342 mi

THE BRAKES IN MY GMC PICKUP TRUCK FAILED DUE TO SEVERELY RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINES. TWO LINES BURST , ONE AFTER THE OTHER , AS I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK. AN INSPECTION REVEALED EXTENSIVE AND PREMATURE RUST THROUGHOUT THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ALL OF THE BRAKE...

Sep 30, 2013 Service Brakes 122,342 mi

THE BRAKES IN MY GMC PICKUP TRUCK FAILED DUE TO SEVERELY RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINES. TWO LINES BURST , ONE AFTER THE OTHER , AS I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK. AN INSPECTION REVEALED EXTENSIVE AND PREMATURE RUST THROUGHOUT THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ALL OF THE BRAKE...

Sep 7, 2013 Service Brakes 115,236 mi

TRAVELLING TO WORK ONE MORNING ON A BUSY, WELL TRAVELED ROAD I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS A FEW CARS AHEAD OF ME AND WE ALL HAD TO STOP FOR THE RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN TO THE FLOOR AN...

Sep 7, 2013 Service Brakes 115,236 mi

TRAVELLING TO WORK ONE MORNING ON A BUSY, WELL TRAVELED ROAD I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS A FEW CARS AHEAD OF ME AND WE ALL HAD TO STOP FOR THE RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN TO THE FLOOR AN...

Aug 6, 2013 Service Brakes 59,441 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2013 Service Brakes 61,600 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2013 Service Brakes 59,441 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2013 Service Brakes 61,600 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT. *TR

Aug 1, 2013 Service Brakes 80,968 mi

WHILE DRIVING WEST ON CENTRAL AVENUE IN PEDAL, I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO STEVENS STREET. I FELT NO RESISTANCE AND LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF I HAD MISSED THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMEHOW, BUT IT HAD PUSHED WITH NO RESISTANCE TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY...

Aug 1, 2013 Service Brakes 80,968 mi

WHILE DRIVING WEST ON CENTRAL AVENUE IN PEDAL, I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO STEVENS STREET. I FELT NO RESISTANCE AND LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF I HAD MISSED THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMEHOW, BUT IT HAD PUSHED WITH NO RESISTANCE TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY...

Jul 14, 2013 Service Brakes 61,542 mi

BRAKE LINE LEAK FROM RUST HOLE IN BRAKE LINE BELOW DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. I HAVE GM VEHICLES THAT ARE MUCH OLDER THAN THIS ONE AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. 1977 CHEVY, ETC. I FEEL A RECALL IS IN ORDER, I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAM...

Jul 14, 2013 Service Brakes 61,542 mi

BRAKE LINE LEAK FROM RUST HOLE IN BRAKE LINE BELOW DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. I HAVE GM VEHICLES THAT ARE MUCH OLDER THAN THIS ONE AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. 1977 CHEVY, ETC. I FEEL A RECALL IS IN ORDER, I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAM...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 120,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRONT AND BACK ON BOTH SIDES BROKE OFF , THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS TRUCK. *TR

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 120,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRONT AND BACK ON BOTH SIDES BROKE OFF , THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS TRUCK. *TR

Nov 24, 2012 Service Brakes 105,321 mi

REPEATED BRAKE FAILURES DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Nov 24, 2012 Service Brakes 105,321 mi

REPEATED BRAKE FAILURES DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE I WENT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR INDICATING A LOSS IN BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE AND A HIGHLY CORRODED BRAKE LINE JUST TO THE REAR OF THE ABS HYDRAULI...

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE I WENT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR INDICATING A LOSS IN BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE AND A HIGHLY CORRODED BRAKE LINE JUST TO THE REAR OF THE ABS HYDRAULI...

Sep 16, 2012 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOPLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL HAD TO GO THRU THE RED LIGHT AND AROUND 3 CARS IN FRONT OF ME, RUBBED THE CURB TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP. RUST AND CORROSION ON THE STEEL REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED LINE FAILURE. *TR

Sep 16, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOPLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL HAD TO GO THRU THE RED LIGHT AND AROUND 3 CARS IN FRONT OF ME, RUBBED THE CURB TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP. RUST AND CORROSION ON THE STEEL REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED LINE FAILURE. *TR

Sep 16, 2012 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOPLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL HAD TO GO THRU THE RED LIGHT AND AROUND 3 CARS IN FRONT OF ME, RUBBED THE CURB TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP. RUST AND CORROSION ON THE STEEL REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED LINE FAILURE. *TR

Sep 16, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOPLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL HAD TO GO THRU THE RED LIGHT AND AROUND 3 CARS IN FRONT OF ME, RUBBED THE CURB TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP. RUST AND CORROSION ON THE STEEL REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED LINE FAILURE. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Service Brakes 68,352 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. HAD IT REPAIR...

Aug 20, 2012 Service Brakes 68,352 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. HAD IT REPAIR...

Aug 17, 2012 Service Brakes 125,415 mi

WHILE BACKING MY TRUCK UP TO ATTACH A TRAILER, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING ABILITY. MY TRUCK RAN INTO THE TRAILER, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION, IT IS EVIDENT THAT THERE IS A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE R...

Aug 17, 2012 Service Brakes 125,415 mi

WHILE BACKING MY TRUCK UP TO ATTACH A TRAILER, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING ABILITY. MY TRUCK RAN INTO THE TRAILER, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION, IT IS EVIDENT THAT THERE IS A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE R...

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU AND HAD COMPLETE BRAKE LOST. THE RUSTED LINES ARE AT THE ANTI-LOCK PART THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NEXT TO THE FRAME. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW AND KEEP IT IN GREAT SHAPE. *TR

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU AND HAD COMPLETE BRAKE LOST. THE RUSTED LINES ARE AT THE ANTI-LOCK PART THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NEXT TO THE FRAME. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW AND KEEP IT IN GREAT SHAPE. *TR

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED TO MAKE A TURN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED TO MAKE A TURN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Jul 13, 2012 Service Brakes 137,520 mi

I WAS GOING TO GO TO THE STORE WITH MY TRUCK AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I LOOKED UNDER THE DOOR AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS RUNNING ONTO THE DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS ALL RUSTY AND FAILED. I WAS GOING TO BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND CON ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WO...

Jul 13, 2012 Service Brakes 137,520 mi

I WAS GOING TO GO TO THE STORE WITH MY TRUCK AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I LOOKED UNDER THE DOOR AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS RUNNING ONTO THE DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS ALL RUSTY AND FAILED. I WAS GOING TO BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND CON ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WO...

Jul 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE TRAVELING 25 MPH AND THE FUEL TANK FAILED AND BEGAN TO LEAK GASOLINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME OUT TO DISPOSE OF THE GASOLINE. THE TANK WAS CUT OFF AND SECURED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BECAUSE...

Jul 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE TRAVELING 25 MPH AND THE FUEL TANK FAILED AND BEGAN TO LEAK GASOLINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME OUT TO DISPOSE OF THE GASOLINE. THE TANK WAS CUT OFF AND SECURED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BECAUSE...

Jul 2, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND FELT A DRAGGING SENSATION AND SCRAPING NOISE. I PULLED THE TRUCK OVER, LOOKED UNDERNEATH EXPECTING TO SEE THE MUFFLER DRAGGING. I WAS SOMEWHAT SURPRISED TO SEE THE GAS TANK RESTING ON THE STREET. THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE STREET. I CALLED AAA ...

Jul 2, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND FELT A DRAGGING SENSATION AND SCRAPING NOISE. I PULLED THE TRUCK OVER, LOOKED UNDERNEATH EXPECTING TO SEE THE MUFFLER DRAGGING. I WAS SOMEWHAT SURPRISED TO SEE THE GAS TANK RESTING ON THE STREET. THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE STREET. I CALLED AAA ...

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

I GOT INTO MY GMC APPLIED THE BRAKES BEFORE STARTING THE TRUCK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT OUT AND DISCOVERED FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, ABOUT IN LINE WITH THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

I GOT INTO MY GMC APPLIED THE BRAKES BEFORE STARTING THE TRUCK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT OUT AND DISCOVERED FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, ABOUT IN LINE WITH THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR

Jun 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500 4WD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW IN JUNE OF 2000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CORROSION ISSUES ARE BECOMING OVERWHELMING. YESTERDAY, A BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STATE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY,...

Jun 15, 2012 Suspension 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500 4WD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW IN JUNE OF 2000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CORROSION ISSUES ARE BECOMING OVERWHELMING. YESTERDAY, A BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STATE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY,...

Jun 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500 4WD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW IN JUNE OF 2000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CORROSION ISSUES ARE BECOMING OVERWHELMING. YESTERDAY, A BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STATE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY,...

Jun 15, 2012 Suspension 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500 4WD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW IN JUNE OF 2000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CORROSION ISSUES ARE BECOMING OVERWHELMING. YESTERDAY, A BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STATE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY,...

Jun 11, 2012 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WHILE PULLING A SMALL ENCLOSED TRAILER AND GOING DOWN A HILL I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR BRAKES. I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH A REDLIGHT AND MISSED ANY VEHICLES IN THE INTERSECTION, STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW MY SPEED. CROSSED OVER AN INTERSECTION FOR A BIKE TR...

Jun 11, 2012 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WHILE PULLING A SMALL ENCLOSED TRAILER AND GOING DOWN A HILL I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR BRAKES. I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH A REDLIGHT AND MISSED ANY VEHICLES IN THE INTERSECTION, STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW MY SPEED. CROSSED OVER AN INTERSECTION FOR A BIKE TR...

May 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,074 mi

WHILE POSITIONING MY GMC SIERRA PICKUP TO BACKUP MY UTILITY TRAILER THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING CAPABILITY. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND SQUIRTING OUT OF A BURST OPEN METAL BRAKE LINE LOCATED ON A FRAME MEMBER UNDER THE AREA OF THE RADIATOR....

May 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,074 mi

WHILE POSITIONING MY GMC SIERRA PICKUP TO BACKUP MY UTILITY TRAILER THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING CAPABILITY. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND SQUIRTING OUT OF A BURST OPEN METAL BRAKE LINE LOCATED ON A FRAME MEMBER UNDER THE AREA OF THE RADIATOR....

Apr 16, 2012 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.

Apr 16, 2012 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,800 mi

COMPLETE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT BRAKE HAD STOPPED WORKING SOMETIME AGO, ONLY THE REAR BRAKE HAD BEEN WORKING. THE DEALER "REPLACED REAR PADS AND ROTORS AND PARKING...

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,800 mi

COMPLETE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT BRAKE HAD STOPPED WORKING SOMETIME AGO, ONLY THE REAR BRAKE HAD BEEN WORKING. THE DEALER "REPLACED REAR PADS AND ROTORS AND PARKING...

Feb 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,625 mi

RUSTY, CORRODED BRAKE LINES HAS CAUSED TWO BRAKE FAILURES. *TR

Feb 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,625 mi

RUSTY, CORRODED BRAKE LINES HAS CAUSED TWO BRAKE FAILURES. *TR

Jan 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,100 mi

CORRODED HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED BRAKING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A STOP WHICH REQUIRED HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE THAN TYPICAL APPLICATION, CAUSING THE CORRODED LINE TO BURST.

Jan 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,100 mi

CORRODED HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED BRAKING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A STOP WHICH REQUIRED HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE THAN TYPICAL APPLICATION, CAUSING THE CORRODED LINE TO BURST.

Jan 14, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 14, 2012 Suspension 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 14, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 14, 2012 Suspension 99,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK IS CRACKED SEVERAL INCHES IN A COUPLE OF PLACES AND ROTTED. IT IS VERY THIN AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SOLID TO WELD TO AND REPAIR IT. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 100000 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT FOR SIX YEARS AND TAKE EXCELLE...

Jan 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,467 mi

THE LOWER HALF OF THE REAR GAS TANK STRAP HAS ROTTED OUT AND DISLODGED FROM THE UPPER HALF OF THE STRAP. THE FRONT STRAP ALSO HAS VISIBLE CORROSION. A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO FIND THE LOWER HALF OF THE STRAP, AS I WAS MOVING FIREWOOD ON MY PROPERTY. I FEEL BLESSED THAT I ...

Jan 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,467 mi

THE LOWER HALF OF THE REAR GAS TANK STRAP HAS ROTTED OUT AND DISLODGED FROM THE UPPER HALF OF THE STRAP. THE FRONT STRAP ALSO HAS VISIBLE CORROSION. A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO FIND THE LOWER HALF OF THE STRAP, AS I WAS MOVING FIREWOOD ON MY PROPERTY. I FEEL BLESSED THAT I ...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BLEW APART CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT, AND DRAMATICALLY DECREASED THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. HAD THIS LINE REPLACED BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS NOTIFIED BY PERSONNEL THAT ALL OF THE LINES WERE IN BAD CONDITION, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BLEW APART CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT, AND DRAMATICALLY DECREASED THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. HAD THIS LINE REPLACED BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS NOTIFIED BY PERSONNEL THAT ALL OF THE LINES WERE IN BAD CONDITION, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ...

Nov 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA SHOULD BE OPENING INVESTAGATIONS CONCERNING THE BRAKE LINE CORROSION INCIDENTS. WE JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED US TO HAVE THIS IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND STILL HAVE NO TRUCK YET. THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE NHTSA TO HAV...

Nov 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA SHOULD BE OPENING INVESTAGATIONS CONCERNING THE BRAKE LINE CORROSION INCIDENTS. WE JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED US TO HAVE THIS IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND STILL HAVE NO TRUCK YET. THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE NHTSA TO HAV...

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,071 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT,JUST THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FAILED LINE AND SAID ALL MY LINES AND ABS UNIT WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO FOUND MY RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER WAS RUSTED OFF AND THE SP...

Oct 29, 2011 Suspension 94,071 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT,JUST THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FAILED LINE AND SAID ALL MY LINES AND ABS UNIT WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO FOUND MY RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER WAS RUSTED OFF AND THE SP...

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,071 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT,JUST THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FAILED LINE AND SAID ALL MY LINES AND ABS UNIT WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO FOUND MY RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER WAS RUSTED OFF AND THE SP...

Oct 29, 2011 Suspension 94,071 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT,JUST THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FAILED LINE AND SAID ALL MY LINES AND ABS UNIT WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO FOUND MY RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER WAS RUSTED OFF AND THE SP...

Oct 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE- SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED BRAKE LINES. HAD TO HAVE EVERY BRAKE LINE CHANGED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE; THE FIRST TIME IN 2005 WITH 70,000 MILES AND THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 10/16/11 WITH 85,000 MILES. BRAKE LINES BROKE AND ALL FLUID CAME OUT, NO BR...

Oct 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE- SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED BRAKE LINES. HAD TO HAVE EVERY BRAKE LINE CHANGED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE; THE FIRST TIME IN 2005 WITH 70,000 MILES AND THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 10/16/11 WITH 85,000 MILES. BRAKE LINES BROKE AND ALL FLUID CAME OUT, NO BR...

Oct 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

MULTIPLE BRAKE LINE FAILURE, AND FUEL LINE FAILURE DUE TO TO ROTTED LINES ALONG DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL. DUE TO POOR QUALITY FACTORY INSTALLED COMPONENTS. THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS, 2 WITH BRAKE LINES , 1 WITH FUEL LINES. APPROX. OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE SO FAR , (AND NOT COMPLETED YET), IS OVER $1,500...

Oct 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

MULTIPLE BRAKE LINE FAILURE, AND FUEL LINE FAILURE DUE TO TO ROTTED LINES ALONG DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL. DUE TO POOR QUALITY FACTORY INSTALLED COMPONENTS. THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS, 2 WITH BRAKE LINES , 1 WITH FUEL LINES. APPROX. OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE SO FAR , (AND NOT COMPLETED YET), IS OVER $1,500...

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

SEVERAL BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF ANY BRAKING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE WITHOUT A TRUCK. DO TO THIS DEFECT GMC HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THIS WILL NOW COST ME TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO MAKE MY TRUCK SAFE TO DRIVE. GMC NEED...

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

SEVERAL BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF ANY BRAKING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE WITHOUT A TRUCK. DO TO THIS DEFECT GMC HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THIS WILL NOW COST ME TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO MAKE MY TRUCK SAFE TO DRIVE. GMC NEED...

Jul 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE STRAP FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FUEL LINE STRAP HIMSELF TO PREVENT IT FROM HANGING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 96,000. THE VIN WA...

Jul 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE STRAP FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FUEL LINE STRAP HIMSELF TO PREVENT IT FROM HANGING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 96,000. THE VIN WA...

Jun 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,302 mi

ON 9 JUNE 2011, I WAS TOWING MY 8,000 LB CAMPER BACK FROM THE DEALER WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, I USED MY CAMPER BRAKES TO STOP THE TRUCK AND FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAD TO TRAVEL ABOUT 30 MILES WITHOUT BRAKES PULLING MY CAMPER USING ONLY THE CAMPER BR...

Jun 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,302 mi

ON 9 JUNE 2011, I WAS TOWING MY 8,000 LB CAMPER BACK FROM THE DEALER WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, I USED MY CAMPER BRAKES TO STOP THE TRUCK AND FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAD TO TRAVEL ABOUT 30 MILES WITHOUT BRAKES PULLING MY CAMPER USING ONLY THE CAMPER BR...

May 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,850 mi

BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVEWAY, APPLIED BRAKE AND PEDAL DROPPED TO FLOORBOARD WITH LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND ALL BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED, WITH A RUPTURE IN THE LINE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

May 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,850 mi

BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVEWAY, APPLIED BRAKE AND PEDAL DROPPED TO FLOORBOARD WITH LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND ALL BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED, WITH A RUPTURE IN THE LINE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Mar 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 20, 2011 Structure 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 20, 2011 Structure 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 139,740 mi

ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER PULLING OVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID ON THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. BE IT KNO...

Mar 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WOULD NOT LATCH. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE BECOMING STUCK AND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REMAIN LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE WOULD HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND PLACE HIS ARM O...

Mar 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WOULD NOT LATCH. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE BECOMING STUCK AND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REMAIN LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE WOULD HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND PLACE HIS ARM O...

Oct 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,300 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE BRAKING POWER WAS DIMINISHED AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED. HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE OR STRUCTURE BEEN IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK THERE WOULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND INJURIES. A VISUAL INSPECTI...

Oct 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,300 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE BRAKING POWER WAS DIMINISHED AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED. HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE OR STRUCTURE BEEN IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK THERE WOULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND INJURIES. A VISUAL INSPECTI...

Aug 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED FROM SECOND GEAR INTO FIRST GEAR UNTIL THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INSURANCE COMPANYS REPAIR FACILITY WHERE SHE WAS I...

Aug 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED FROM SECOND GEAR INTO FIRST GEAR UNTIL THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INSURANCE COMPANYS REPAIR FACILITY WHERE SHE WAS I...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY DITCH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY DITCH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,645 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA BRAKE LINE CORROSION ISSUE. RUPTURED STEEL LINE BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR. 1). AFTER A HARD STOP DUE TO OTHER MOTORIST PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ME THE BRAKES WERE NOT AS FIRM AS BEFORE. 2). THE NEXT MORNING I FOUND AN OIL SPOT ON DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE RESERVOIR HALF EMPTY. INVESTIGATE...

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,645 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA BRAKE LINE CORROSION ISSUE. RUPTURED STEEL LINE BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR. 1). AFTER A HARD STOP DUE TO OTHER MOTORIST PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ME THE BRAKES WERE NOT AS FIRM AS BEFORE. 2). THE NEXT MORNING I FOUND AN OIL SPOT ON DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE RESERVOIR HALF EMPTY. INVESTIGATE...

Apr 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. TODAY I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM; WHILE COMING UP TO A LIGHT ON A STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH, I LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS OF NO USE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT (THANK GOD) BUT AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK TOWED ...

Apr 18, 2010 Parking Brake 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. TODAY I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM; WHILE COMING UP TO A LIGHT ON A STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH, I LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS OF NO USE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT (THANK GOD) BUT AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK TOWED ...

Apr 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. TODAY I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM; WHILE COMING UP TO A LIGHT ON A STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH, I LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS OF NO USE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT (THANK GOD) BUT AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK TOWED ...

Apr 18, 2010 Parking Brake 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. TODAY I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM; WHILE COMING UP TO A LIGHT ON A STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH, I LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS OF NO USE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT (THANK GOD) BUT AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK TOWED ...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,400 mi

MY FRONT BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND RUPTURED AND STARTED LEAKING FLUID. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO TOWED FOR REPAIR. *TR

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,400 mi

MY FRONT BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND RUPTURED AND STARTED LEAKING FLUID. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO TOWED FOR REPAIR. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Parking Brake 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP WITH DISC BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE PARKING BRAKE IS A HORSESHOE SHAPED BRAKE SHOE THAT IS TO GRAB A BRAKE DRUM DESIGNED INTO THE REAR WHEEL ROTOR. I HAVE USED THE PARKING BRAKE ABOUT FIVE TIMES( EXAGGERATED) IN THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD...

Mar 18, 2010 Wheels 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP WITH DISC BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE PARKING BRAKE IS A HORSESHOE SHAPED BRAKE SHOE THAT IS TO GRAB A BRAKE DRUM DESIGNED INTO THE REAR WHEEL ROTOR. I HAVE USED THE PARKING BRAKE ABOUT FIVE TIMES( EXAGGERATED) IN THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD...

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE PICKUP HAS AND STILL DOES STICK WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY/SLOWLY FORWARD OR BACKWARD AS IN PARALLEL PARKING. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE IN HOT WEATHER. THE DEALER, DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, TOLD ME THEY FOUND NO DEFECT AND KNEW OF NO DEFECT. I LEFT IT GO. MY FRIEND ...

Mar 18, 2010 Parking Brake 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP WITH DISC BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE PARKING BRAKE IS A HORSESHOE SHAPED BRAKE SHOE THAT IS TO GRAB A BRAKE DRUM DESIGNED INTO THE REAR WHEEL ROTOR. I HAVE USED THE PARKING BRAKE ABOUT FIVE TIMES( EXAGGERATED) IN THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD...

Mar 18, 2010 Wheels 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP WITH DISC BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE PARKING BRAKE IS A HORSESHOE SHAPED BRAKE SHOE THAT IS TO GRAB A BRAKE DRUM DESIGNED INTO THE REAR WHEEL ROTOR. I HAVE USED THE PARKING BRAKE ABOUT FIVE TIMES( EXAGGERATED) IN THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD...

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE PICKUP HAS AND STILL DOES STICK WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY/SLOWLY FORWARD OR BACKWARD AS IN PARALLEL PARKING. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE IN HOT WEATHER. THE DEALER, DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, TOLD ME THEY FOUND NO DEFECT AND KNEW OF NO DEFECT. I LEFT IT GO. MY FRIEND ...

Jan 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,658 mi

ON OR ABOUT 18 OCT 2009 AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY 2000 GME 1/2 TON TRUCK IT FAILED TO STOP AS NORMAL. I ALMOST HIT MY TRAVEL TRAILER. THE BRAKES MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE THAT SOUNDED AS IF IT CAME FROM AROUND THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I HAD IT REPLACED, THIS DID NOT ELIM...

Jan 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,658 mi

ON OR ABOUT 18 OCT 2009 AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY 2000 GME 1/2 TON TRUCK IT FAILED TO STOP AS NORMAL. I ALMOST HIT MY TRAVEL TRAILER. THE BRAKES MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE THAT SOUNDED AS IF IT CAME FROM AROUND THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I HAD IT REPLACED, THIS DID NOT ELIM...

Dec 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

WHY IS IT THAT FOUR PEOPLE I KNOW WHO OWN GMC VEHICLES ALL HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THEIR ABS SYSTEMS BY PULLING THE FUSE? THE WHEEL SENSORS HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ISN'T THE ABS SYSTEM SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE? I THINK SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH ...

Dec 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

WHY IS IT THAT FOUR PEOPLE I KNOW WHO OWN GMC VEHICLES ALL HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THEIR ABS SYSTEMS BY PULLING THE FUSE? THE WHEEL SENSORS HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ISN'T THE ABS SYSTEM SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE? I THINK SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH ...

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS IT IS DIFFICULT TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #05V379000, SERVICE BRA...

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS IT IS DIFFICULT TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #05V379000, SERVICE BRA...

May 6, 2009 Structure 87,568 mi

ROCKER PANELS ARE RUSTED OUT. *TR

May 6, 2009 Structure 87,568 mi

ROCKER PANELS ARE RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAD A RECALL IN 2006 FOR SEVERE CORROSION AREAS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BUT TWO YEARS LATER HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND COVERAGE WAS DENIED. *NJ RECALL # 05V379000. *JB

Mar 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAD A RECALL IN 2006 FOR SEVERE CORROSION AREAS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BUT TWO YEARS LATER HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND COVERAGE WAS DENIED. *NJ RECALL # 05V379000. *JB

Dec 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID REAR ENDING THE PRECEDING VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO T...

Dec 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID REAR ENDING THE PRECEDING VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO T...

Apr 1, 2008 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTO BODY SHO...

Apr 1, 2008 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTO BODY SHO...

Feb 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,633 mi

DIED ON HIGHWAY, CRANKED BUT WOULDN'T START, ENDED UP BEING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION ROTOR, CRANKSHAFT WENT OUT AND BURNT UP THE OTHER TWO. FEW DAYS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN, DIED ON HIGHWAY, CRANK BUT WON'T START, HAD TO REPLACE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION ROTOR, AGAIN WITH I...

Feb 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,633 mi

DIED ON HIGHWAY, CRANKED BUT WOULDN'T START, ENDED UP BEING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION ROTOR, CRANKSHAFT WENT OUT AND BURNT UP THE OTHER TWO. FEW DAYS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN, DIED ON HIGHWAY, CRANK BUT WON'T START, HAD TO REPLACE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION ROTOR, AGAIN WITH I...

Dec 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA WITH DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR A SECOND TIME TO REPAIR THE ABS SYSTEM. HE STATED IN 2005 HE HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED DUE TO PREMATURE ACTIVATION. *KB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE RECALL BE EXTENDED TO COVER RECURRENCES OF THE SAME PROBLE...

Dec 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA WITH DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR A SECOND TIME TO REPAIR THE ABS SYSTEM. HE STATED IN 2005 HE HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED DUE TO PREMATURE ACTIVATION. *KB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE RECALL BE EXTENDED TO COVER RECURRENCES OF THE SAME PROBLE...

Oct 11, 2007 Seat Belts

2000 GMC SIERRA FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT IS HARD TO PULL AND DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *KB THE CONSUMER INITIALLY REPORTED THE SEAT BELT WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE NEW SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON PA...

Oct 11, 2007 Seats

2000 GMC SIERRA FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT IS HARD TO PULL AND DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *KB THE CONSUMER INITIALLY REPORTED THE SEAT BELT WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE NEW SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON PA...

Oct 11, 2007 Seat Belts

2000 GMC SIERRA FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT IS HARD TO PULL AND DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *KB THE CONSUMER INITIALLY REPORTED THE SEAT BELT WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE NEW SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON PA...

Oct 11, 2007 Seats

2000 GMC SIERRA FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT IS HARD TO PULL AND DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *KB THE CONSUMER INITIALLY REPORTED THE SEAT BELT WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE NEW SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON PA...

Aug 15, 2007 Tires

ON AUGUST 6, 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A SET OF USED 265/75/R E FIRESTONE STEELTEX FROM MYERS TIRES IN MORGAN CITY ,LA. WE DID BUY THEM USED. THE OWNER TOLD US THAT THEY JUST TOOK THEM OFF OF A FORD PICKUP A FEW DAYS BEFORE. SO WE HAD HIM PUT THEM ON OUR 2000 GMC SIERA STEPSIDE PICKUP TRUCK. O...

Aug 15, 2007 Tires

ON AUGUST 6, 2007 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A SET OF USED 265/75/R E FIRESTONE STEELTEX FROM MYERS TIRES IN MORGAN CITY ,LA. WE DID BUY THEM USED. THE OWNER TOLD US THAT THEY JUST TOOK THEM OFF OF A FORD PICKUP A FEW DAYS BEFORE. SO WE HAD HIM PUT THEM ON OUR 2000 GMC SIERA STEPSIDE PICKUP TRUCK. O...

Aug 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK. ABS SENSORS ARE CORRODED AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT WAS IN FOR RECALL 1 AND A HALF YEARS AGO AT 40,000 MILES. NOW AT 48,500 IT IS DOING THE SAME THING WITH ABS. DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE FIX. IN ADDITION THE DEALER NOW WANTS ME TO REPLA...

Aug 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK. ABS SENSORS ARE CORRODED AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT WAS IN FOR RECALL 1 AND A HALF YEARS AGO AT 40,000 MILES. NOW AT 48,500 IT IS DOING THE SAME THING WITH ABS. DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE FIX. IN ADDITION THE DEALER NOW WANTS ME TO REPLA...

Jun 26, 2007 Tires 59,989 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. ON JUNE 22, 2007, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT I EQUIPMENT THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,00...

Jun 26, 2007 Tires 59,989 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. ON JUNE 22, 2007, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT I EQUIPMENT THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,00...

Jun 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE ABS ACTIVATES AND REDUCES THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE HER VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 00V055000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT A...

Jun 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE ABS ACTIVATES AND REDUCES THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE HER VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 00V055000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT A...

May 2, 2007 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA SLE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ,AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY , CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MASH IN HER FACE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TWO HEAD INJURIES, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AN AMBULANCE....

May 2, 2007 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA SLE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ,AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY , CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MASH IN HER FACE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TWO HEAD INJURIES, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AN AMBULANCE....

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,800 mi

IN REGARDS TO NHTSA RECALL ID 05V379000. MAILED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GMC ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. TRUCK EXHIBITING ISSUE NOTED IN RECALL. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER RECALL AND CHARGE US $42 FOR DIAGNOSTICS FEE. THEY EVEN NOTED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS NEEDED ...

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,800 mi

IN REGARDS TO NHTSA RECALL ID 05V379000. MAILED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GMC ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. TRUCK EXHIBITING ISSUE NOTED IN RECALL. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER RECALL AND CHARGE US $42 FOR DIAGNOSTICS FEE. THEY EVEN NOTED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS NEEDED ...

Nov 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,759 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *TS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE BUT THE SAME DAY THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER . THE DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO. *NM

Nov 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,759 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *TS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE BUT THE SAME DAY THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER . THE DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO. *NM

Nov 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

MY GAS GUAGE ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP IS ACTING ERATIC. IT GOES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I DID A SEARCH ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS BEING REPORTED TO AUTOMOTIVE HELP SITES BY A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. SOME SAY ...

Nov 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

MY GAS GUAGE ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP IS ACTING ERATIC. IT GOES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I DID A SEARCH ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS BEING REPORTED TO AUTOMOTIVE HELP SITES BY A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. SOME SAY ...

Sep 21, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED. THE USED CAR LOT SAID ALL THE CLUNKING IN THE REAR AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WAS DUE TO AN ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS NEW AUTO DEALERS AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE SOURCE. I HAVE PHONED GM AND THEY SAY IT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER HEARD OF CLUNKING NOISE...

Sep 21, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED. THE USED CAR LOT SAID ALL THE CLUNKING IN THE REAR AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WAS DUE TO AN ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS NEW AUTO DEALERS AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE SOURCE. I HAVE PHONED GM AND THEY SAY IT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER HEARD OF CLUNKING NOISE...

Sep 21, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED. THE USED CAR LOT SAID ALL THE CLUNKING IN THE REAR AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WAS DUE TO AN ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS NEW AUTO DEALERS AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE SOURCE. I HAVE PHONED GM AND THEY SAY IT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER HEARD OF CLUNKING NOISE...

Sep 21, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED. THE USED CAR LOT SAID ALL THE CLUNKING IN THE REAR AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WAS DUE TO AN ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS NEW AUTO DEALERS AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE SOURCE. I HAVE PHONED GM AND THEY SAY IT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER HEARD OF CLUNKING NOISE...

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND SHOES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.

Aug 9, 2006 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE ON MY VEHICLE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING MY SPARE TIRE TO DROP ONTO THE ROAD AND FORCING VEHICLES BEHIND ME TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. *JB

Aug 9, 2006 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE ON MY VEHICLE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING MY SPARE TIRE TO DROP ONTO THE ROAD AND FORCING VEHICLES BEHIND ME TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. *JB

Aug 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL TOUCHED THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RUSTED BRAKE LINE . UPDATED 8/30/2006 - *NM

Aug 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL TOUCHED THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RUSTED BRAKE LINE . UPDATED 8/30/2006 - *NM

Aug 1, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE METAL PIECE ON THE BACK OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WHERE THE SEAT BELT LOOPS THROUGH HAD BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 05C003000; CHILD SEAT: HARNESS , BUT THE FREE IN-HOME REMEDY K...

Aug 1, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE METAL PIECE ON THE BACK OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WHERE THE SEAT BELT LOOPS THROUGH HAD BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 05C003000; CHILD SEAT: HARNESS , BUT THE FREE IN-HOME REMEDY K...

Jul 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN ERRATIC AND IS NOW CONSISTENTLY REPORTING THE TANK IS EMPTY EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP AND IT WILL THEN KEEP FLIPPING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES AFTER FILL UP. I CANNOT TRUST THE GAUGE ANY LONGER TO TELL ME WHEN THE TANK IS ...

Jul 8, 2006 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN ERRATIC AND IS NOW CONSISTENTLY REPORTING THE TANK IS EMPTY EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP AND IT WILL THEN KEEP FLIPPING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES AFTER FILL UP. I CANNOT TRUST THE GAUGE ANY LONGER TO TELL ME WHEN THE TANK IS ...

Jul 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN ERRATIC AND IS NOW CONSISTENTLY REPORTING THE TANK IS EMPTY EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP AND IT WILL THEN KEEP FLIPPING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES AFTER FILL UP. I CANNOT TRUST THE GAUGE ANY LONGER TO TELL ME WHEN THE TANK IS ...

Jul 8, 2006 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN ERRATIC AND IS NOW CONSISTENTLY REPORTING THE TANK IS EMPTY EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP AND IT WILL THEN KEEP FLIPPING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES AFTER FILL UP. I CANNOT TRUST THE GAUGE ANY LONGER TO TELL ME WHEN THE TANK IS ...

Jun 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM AS THE 2000 CHEVROLET SIVERADO. THE FUEL GAUGE READ ERRADICALLY THEN LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ONE EVEN THOUGH TANK FULL OF FUEL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS DEFECT. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL LEVELING SENSOR....

Jun 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM AS THE 2000 CHEVROLET SIVERADO. THE FUEL GAUGE READ ERRADICALLY THEN LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ONE EVEN THOUGH TANK FULL OF FUEL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS DEFECT. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL LEVELING SENSOR....

May 26, 2006 Visibility 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO POWER UP. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CABLES FRAYED DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST THE SLIDER MECHANISM. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 6/23/2006 - *NM

May 26, 2006 Visibility 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO POWER UP. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CABLES FRAYED DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST THE SLIDER MECHANISM. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 6/23/2006 - *NM

Apr 17, 2006 Visibility 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ENGAGED IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE BOLTS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ARMS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLE...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING FOLLOWED BY SMOKE ERUPTING FROM THE FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA WITH NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE CURB IN NEUTRAL AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION ON THE SKID PLATES, THERE W...

Apr 17, 2006 Visibility 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ENGAGED IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE BOLTS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ARMS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLE...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING FOLLOWED BY SMOKE ERUPTING FROM THE FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA WITH NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE CURB IN NEUTRAL AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION ON THE SKID PLATES, THERE W...

Apr 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,978 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE FUSE TO THE ABS TO HAVE BRAKING POWER AT LOW SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED ...

Apr 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,978 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE FUSE TO THE ABS TO HAVE BRAKING POWER AT LOW SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED ...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO SHIFT INTO THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS. WHEN THE SHIFTER FAILS THE DIGITAL GAUGES FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTS NORMALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. UPON INSPECTION THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WAS U...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO SHIFT INTO THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS. WHEN THE SHIFTER FAILS THE DIGITAL GAUGES FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTS NORMALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. UPON INSPECTION THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WAS U...

Mar 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,103 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE SENSORS REPLACED NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES ANTILOCK. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART DUE TO CORROSION.

Mar 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,103 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE SENSORS REPLACED NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES ANTILOCK. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART DUE TO CORROSION.

Mar 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,513 mi

SLAVE CYLINDER ON HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FAILED INSTANTLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STOPPING ABILITY. OCCURRED AT HOME IN DRIVE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF TRAVELING ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. *NM

Mar 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,513 mi

SLAVE CYLINDER ON HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FAILED INSTANTLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STOPPING ABILITY. OCCURRED AT HOME IN DRIVE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF TRAVELING ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. *NM

Feb 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKING ON BUMPY OR UNPAVED DOWNHILL SLOPE. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STIFF AND THE TRUCK KEPT GOING RIGHT OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO 55 MPH TRAFFIC LUCK BEING WITH ME NO CARS OR TRUCKS WERE COMING.

Feb 11, 2006 Power Train 39,000 mi

TRUCK DRIVE TRAIN MAKES CLUNK NOISE WHEN I FIRST START OFF FROM A STOP, ALSO IN REVERSE. WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE JUST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 39000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW IT HAS WORN OUT THE BUSHING IN THE TAIL SHAFT OF THE TRA...

Feb 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE OR MANUAL INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES @37000 MILES HAD TO PUT KEY IN DOOR LOCK AND HOLD KEY TO EXTREME LEFT AND PULL HANDLE AT SAME TIME TO GET PASSENGER OUT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS STILL BROKE. *JB

Feb 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKING ON BUMPY OR UNPAVED DOWNHILL SLOPE. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STIFF AND THE TRUCK KEPT GOING RIGHT OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO 55 MPH TRAFFIC LUCK BEING WITH ME NO CARS OR TRUCKS WERE COMING.

Feb 11, 2006 Power Train 39,000 mi

TRUCK DRIVE TRAIN MAKES CLUNK NOISE WHEN I FIRST START OFF FROM A STOP, ALSO IN REVERSE. WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE JUST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 39000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW IT HAS WORN OUT THE BUSHING IN THE TAIL SHAFT OF THE TRA...

Feb 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE OR MANUAL INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES @37000 MILES HAD TO PUT KEY IN DOOR LOCK AND HOLD KEY TO EXTREME LEFT AND PULL HANDLE AT SAME TIME TO GET PASSENGER OUT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS STILL BROKE. *JB

Feb 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP DRIVING 3 TO 5 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE FUSE WAS TAKEN OUT TO DEACTIVATE THE ABS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000 REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED I...

Feb 10, 2006 Structure 144,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT LAST YEAR (ODI# 10125958) ABOUT MY ONE TAILGATE CABLE BREAKING AND GM TELLING ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TAILGATE CABLE RECALL NHTSA#04V129000 GM RECALL#04007. I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE NHTSA OR GM. SINCE THEN MY OTHER CABLE HAS BROKEN MAKING MY TAILGATE...

Feb 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP DRIVING 3 TO 5 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE FUSE WAS TAKEN OUT TO DEACTIVATE THE ABS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000 REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED I...

Feb 10, 2006 Structure 144,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT LAST YEAR (ODI# 10125958) ABOUT MY ONE TAILGATE CABLE BREAKING AND GM TELLING ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TAILGATE CABLE RECALL NHTSA#04V129000 GM RECALL#04007. I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE NHTSA OR GM. SINCE THEN MY OTHER CABLE HAS BROKEN MAKING MY TAILGATE...

Jan 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. AFTER EXAMINING THE SPARE TIRE RETAINING CABLE I FOUND IT HAD RUSTED IN HALF ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL. IF THE TIRE HAD FALLEN OUT 30 SECONDS EARLIER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MULTI CAR PILE UP WITH POSSIBLE...

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES DAMAGED BY ROAD SALT CORROSION, CAUSING REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE UP AND BRAKE DISKS TO DELAMINATE. REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. *JB

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES DAMAGED BY ROAD SALT CORROSION, CAUSING REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE UP AND BRAKE DISKS TO DELAMINATE. REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. *JB

Jan 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. AFTER EXAMINING THE SPARE TIRE RETAINING CABLE I FOUND IT HAD RUSTED IN HALF ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL. IF THE TIRE HAD FALLEN OUT 30 SECONDS EARLIER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MULTI CAR PILE UP WITH POSSIBLE...

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES DAMAGED BY ROAD SALT CORROSION, CAUSING REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE UP AND BRAKE DISKS TO DELAMINATE. REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. *JB

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES DAMAGED BY ROAD SALT CORROSION, CAUSING REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE UP AND BRAKE DISKS TO DELAMINATE. REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. *JB

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,072 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ABS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK UPDATED 1/23/2006 - THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS ...

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,072 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ABS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK UPDATED 1/23/2006 - THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS ...

Dec 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL 05V37900 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY GOING 8-10 MPH AND THE CONSUMER TRAVELED 200-300 FEET BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. HE TOOK THE...

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL 05V37900 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY GOING 8-10 MPH AND THE CONSUMER TRAVELED 200-300 FEET BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. HE TOOK THE...

Dec 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL 05V37900 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY GOING 8-10 MPH AND THE CONSUMER TRAVELED 200-300 FEET BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. HE TOOK THE...

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL 05V37900 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY GOING 8-10 MPH AND THE CONSUMER TRAVELED 200-300 FEET BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. HE TOOK THE...

Dec 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. BOTH WHEEL SENSORS WERE CLEANED BY THE DEALER UNDER THIS RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED THE CONTACT ABS FAILURES. RECURRED. THE ABS ENGAGED AT LOW SPEEDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS CE...

Dec 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. BOTH WHEEL SENSORS WERE CLEANED BY THE DEALER UNDER THIS RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED THE CONTACT ABS FAILURES. RECURRED. THE ABS ENGAGED AT LOW SPEEDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS CE...

Dec 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI LOCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN AND STATE OF RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE DUE...

Dec 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI LOCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN AND STATE OF RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE DUE...

Dec 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

REGARDS GM RECALL ON BRAKE SENSOR CORROSION. DEALER (JIM CAUSLEY PONTIAC-GMC MT. CLEMENS, MI) CLAIMS GM IS WRONG ABOUT REPAIR TAKING 1 HOUR. DEALER CLAIMS REPAIR TAKES MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS. WHO IS LYING? IS DEALER GIVING 4 HOUR ESTIMATE TO DISCOURAGE REPAIR? IS GM NOT REIMBURSING DEALER ENOUGH TO ENCO...

Dec 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

REGARDS GM RECALL ON BRAKE SENSOR CORROSION. DEALER (JIM CAUSLEY PONTIAC-GMC MT. CLEMENS, MI) CLAIMS GM IS WRONG ABOUT REPAIR TAKING 1 HOUR. DEALER CLAIMS REPAIR TAKES MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS. WHO IS LYING? IS DEALER GIVING 4 HOUR ESTIMATE TO DISCOURAGE REPAIR? IS GM NOT REIMBURSING DEALER ENOUGH TO ENCO...

Dec 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS CAMPAIGN #05V379000 AND 05V161000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE ABS LIGHT HAS...

Dec 7, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS CAMPAIGN #05V379000 AND 05V161000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE ABS LIGHT HAS...

Dec 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS CAMPAIGN #05V379000 AND 05V161000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE ABS LIGHT HAS...

Dec 7, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS CAMPAIGN #05V379000 AND 05V161000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE ABS LIGHT HAS...

Dec 2, 2005 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Dec 2, 2005 Air Bags

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Dec 2, 2005 Wheels

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Dec 2, 2005 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Dec 2, 2005 Air Bags

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Dec 2, 2005 Wheels

VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO COULD IDENTIFY THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I SAID PARKING BRAKE - ALL STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SAME WITH THE WHEEL HUB. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN MY SON ...

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT PLANS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT PLANS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 19, 2005 Electrical System 162,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT RUSH HOUR APPROACHING TRAIN STATION. MANY PEOPLE WERE WALKING ALONG SIDEWALKS AND SOME IN THE STREET. I WENT TO USE MY HORN TO WARN THEM OF MY COMING AND IT FAILED TO WORK. ON THE WEEKEND I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK TO REPLACE THE HORNS . I TOOK THEM OFF AND I TESTED TH...

Nov 19, 2005 Electrical System 162,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT RUSH HOUR APPROACHING TRAIN STATION. MANY PEOPLE WERE WALKING ALONG SIDEWALKS AND SOME IN THE STREET. I WENT TO USE MY HORN TO WARN THEM OF MY COMING AND IT FAILED TO WORK. ON THE WEEKEND I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK TO REPLACE THE HORNS . I TOOK THEM OFF AND I TESTED TH...

Nov 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 126,000 mi

STOPPING TO RUN AN ERRAND ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR OF MY 2000 GMC PICKUP. THE DOOR WHICH HAS A POWER LOCK WOULD NOT OPEN. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK HAS APPARENTLY FAILED RENDERING THE DOOR INOPERATIVE. AFTER A SHORT PANIC ATTACK, I HAD TO EXIT MY VEHICLE FROM THE...

Nov 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 126,000 mi

STOPPING TO RUN AN ERRAND ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR OF MY 2000 GMC PICKUP. THE DOOR WHICH HAS A POWER LOCK WOULD NOT OPEN. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK HAS APPARENTLY FAILED RENDERING THE DOOR INOPERATIVE. AFTER A SHORT PANIC ATTACK, I HAD TO EXIT MY VEHICLE FROM THE...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE DEALER ONLY PARTIALLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. THE DEALER SAID THEY PERFORMED THE REPAIR THAT WAS INDICATED ON...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE DEALER ONLY PARTIALLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. THE DEALER SAID THEY PERFORMED THE REPAIR THAT WAS INDICATED ON...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD THE MANUFACTURER THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF RUST. THE DEALER TOLD ...

Nov 15, 2005 Steering

TWO FAILURES OF STEERING SHAFT WITHIN 50,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Steering

TWO FAILURES OF STEERING SHAFT WITHIN 50,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 9, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND THE ABS DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAK...

Nov 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND THE ABS DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAK...

Nov 9, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND THE ABS DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAK...

Nov 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND THE ABS DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAK...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, COMPLETE DETERIORATION OF BRAKING SURFACE OF ROTORS FRONT AND REAR LEADING TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM. REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR ROTORS AND PAD SETS FRONT AND REAR. ALSO UNWANTED ANTILOCK ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO SENSOR OR ABS COMPONENT FAILURE OR MIS-PROGR...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, COMPLETE DETERIORATION OF BRAKING SURFACE OF ROTORS FRONT AND REAR LEADING TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM. REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR ROTORS AND PAD SETS FRONT AND REAR. ALSO UNWANTED ANTILOCK ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO SENSOR OR ABS COMPONENT FAILURE OR MIS-PROGR...

Oct 31, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME HE HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY FOUND THERE WAS A CRACK IN AN INTERNAL HUB. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND LUBRICATION. THEY REPLACED ALL D...

Oct 31, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME HE HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY FOUND THERE WAS A CRACK IN AN INTERNAL HUB. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND LUBRICATION. THEY REPLACED ALL D...

Oct 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD . HE PUMPED THE BRAKES TO STOP WHICH CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED UNDER 10 MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY *AK

Oct 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD . HE PUMPED THE BRAKES TO STOP WHICH CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED UNDER 10 MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY *AK

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO I TOOK MY 2000 SIERRA TRUCK TO MY GMC DEALER AFTER EXPERIENCING A FEW LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATIONS AND BRAKE FAILURES CAUSING ME TO DRIFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SINCE TANDOM LOG TRUCKS ARE FREQUENT TRAVELERS ON OUR LOCAL ROADS, I WANTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. MY GMC SE...

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO I TOOK MY 2000 SIERRA TRUCK TO MY GMC DEALER AFTER EXPERIENCING A FEW LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATIONS AND BRAKE FAILURES CAUSING ME TO DRIFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SINCE TANDOM LOG TRUCKS ARE FREQUENT TRAVELERS ON OUR LOCAL ROADS, I WANTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. MY GMC SE...

Oct 24, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BREAK FAILURE ON 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS (NHTSA RECALL #05V161000, GM RECALL NUMBER 05042) HOWEVER THE CURRENT RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE VEHICLES SOLD WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE THE EXACT SAME PA...

Oct 24, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BREAK FAILURE ON 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS (NHTSA RECALL #05V161000, GM RECALL NUMBER 05042) HOWEVER THE CURRENT RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE VEHICLES SOLD WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE THE EXACT SAME PA...

Oct 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,113 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODED (RUSTED). *JB

Oct 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,113 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODED (RUSTED). *JB

Oct 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT IT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. ...

Oct 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP 4X4. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, THE ABS HAS ACTIVATED WITHOUT NEED MORE THAN FORTY TIMES AT LOW SPEED. SEVERAL TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT! THE DEALERSHIPS I'VE TALKED TO HAVE DONE NOTHING.. AS OF LATE, I'VE SEEN ON THE ...

Oct 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK. WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT IT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. ...

Oct 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP 4X4. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, THE ABS HAS ACTIVATED WITHOUT NEED MORE THAN FORTY TIMES AT LOW SPEED. SEVERAL TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT! THE DEALERSHIPS I'VE TALKED TO HAVE DONE NOTHING.. AS OF LATE, I'VE SEEN ON THE ...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 6 MPH AND BELOW. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS BRAKING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH HIS DEALER, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WAS UPSET BECAUSE HIS STATE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 6 MPH AND BELOW. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS BRAKING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH HIS DEALER, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WAS UPSET BECAUSE HIS STATE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL...

Oct 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

DT: THE RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO SHORT OUT. THE BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS DID NOT AFFECT NORMAL USE OF THE HEADLIGHTS OR THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR...

Oct 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

DT: THE RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO SHORT OUT. THE BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS DID NOT AFFECT NORMAL USE OF THE HEADLIGHTS OR THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR...

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

DT:THE OWNER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT STOP SIGNS. THE ABS PROBLEMS BEGAN LAST YEAR. THE OWNER HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL SENSORS AND RINGS REPLACED. THE BRAKES WORKED OKAY FOR A WHILE. THEN ON JULY 28 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND APPROACHING ...

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

DT:THE OWNER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT STOP SIGNS. THE ABS PROBLEMS BEGAN LAST YEAR. THE OWNER HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL SENSORS AND RINGS REPLACED. THE BRAKES WORKED OKAY FOR A WHILE. THEN ON JULY 28 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND APPROACHING ...

Sep 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

CONSUMERS AIRBAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SDM CONTAINED AN ANOMALY WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILING TO DEPLOY. *TS THE CONSUMER APPARENTLY FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

CONSUMERS AIRBAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SDM CONTAINED AN ANOMALY WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILING TO DEPLOY. *TS THE CONSUMER APPARENTLY FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 26, 2005 Structure 97,258 mi

TAIL GATE SUPPORT CABLE HAS BROKEN. *NM

Sep 26, 2005 Structure 97,258 mi

TAIL GATE SUPPORT CABLE HAS BROKEN. *NM

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ABS KICKED IN AT LOW SPEEDS. SHE HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS. THE CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 ON ABS BRAKES IN OTHER STATES, BUT NOT IN CALLER'S STATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID HER STATE WAS NOT ...

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ABS KICKED IN AT LOW SPEEDS. SHE HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS. THE CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 ON ABS BRAKES IN OTHER STATES, BUT NOT IN CALLER'S STATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID HER STATE WAS NOT ...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2000 GMC SIERRA ABS ACTIVATES EVERYDAY AT LEAST ONCE WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS A STOP SIGN, PARKING SPACE ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. PAVEMENT IS DRY. I MUST QUICKLY RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH IT AGAIN FIRMLY TO STOP. I'VE BUMPED ANOTHER CAR AND MY...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2000 GMC SIERRA ABS ACTIVATES EVERYDAY AT LEAST ONCE WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS A STOP SIGN, PARKING SPACE ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. PAVEMENT IS DRY. I MUST QUICKLY RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH IT AGAIN FIRMLY TO STOP. I'VE BUMPED ANOTHER CAR AND MY...

Sep 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES ON GMC PICKUP AT 21,000 MILES FAILED, AND HAD THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED ON 7-30-04. THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS OF 10 MILES OR LESS. ON 8-26-05 HE HAD THE RUST CLEANED OFF BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES AGAIN AT 23,890 M...

Sep 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES ON GMC PICKUP AT 21,000 MILES FAILED, AND HAD THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED ON 7-30-04. THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS OF 10 MILES OR LESS. ON 8-26-05 HE HAD THE RUST CLEANED OFF BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES AGAIN AT 23,890 M...

Aug 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,900 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT, CAUSING ME TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES I WAS MORE CAUTIOUS WHEN STOPPING, SO ACCIDENTS WERE AVOIDED - HOWEVER, BEFORE I WAS ABLET TO GET MY VEHICLE...

Aug 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,900 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT, CAUSING ME TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES I WAS MORE CAUTIOUS WHEN STOPPING, SO ACCIDENTS WERE AVOIDED - HOWEVER, BEFORE I WAS ABLET TO GET MY VEHICLE...

Aug 25, 2005 Steering 141,291 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD BROKE ON H 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONSUMER DID HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONSUMER DID CONTACT GM. THE INFORMATION THEY GAVE HIM WAS THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ON THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHE...

Aug 25, 2005 Steering 141,291 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD BROKE ON H 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONSUMER DID HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONSUMER DID CONTACT GM. THE INFORMATION THEY GAVE HIM WAS THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ON THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHE...

Aug 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,948 mi

PULLING 5TH WHEEL CAMPER ALONG INTERSTATE TRIED TO STOP AT TOLL BOOTH.BRAKES FINE UNTIL ABOUT 10MPH WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WASN,T STOPPING.TRAILER BRAKES STOPPED TRUCK.DEALER SAID RUST ON SENSORS.ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED AT 48,000 MILES DUE TO ROTORS ROTTING AWAY.PADS WERE DAMAGED BY R...

Aug 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,948 mi

PULLING 5TH WHEEL CAMPER ALONG INTERSTATE TRIED TO STOP AT TOLL BOOTH.BRAKES FINE UNTIL ABOUT 10MPH WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WASN,T STOPPING.TRAILER BRAKES STOPPED TRUCK.DEALER SAID RUST ON SENSORS.ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED AT 48,000 MILES DUE TO ROTORS ROTTING AWAY.PADS WERE DAMAGED BY R...

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

DT: THE ABS SENSOR IN BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BECAME A PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BUT NOW IT IS A PROBLEM AGAIN. UNDER 5 MPH THERE IS A TOTAL LOSS OF THE BRAKES. COSNUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT. HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR FOR THE FIRST INCIDEN.T WAS PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET B...

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

DT: THE ABS SENSOR IN BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BECAME A PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BUT NOW IT IS A PROBLEM AGAIN. UNDER 5 MPH THERE IS A TOTAL LOSS OF THE BRAKES. COSNUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT. HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR FOR THE FIRST INCIDEN.T WAS PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET B...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY SONS BASEBALL GAME WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES ,AND THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES STARTED BUZZING. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW ENOUGH FOR THE PARK TO ENGAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON DRY PAVEMENT ...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 105,000 mi

ABS BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED WHEN TRYING TO STOP. I HIT A SMALL TREE AND ALMOST HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. *NM

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY SONS BASEBALL GAME WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES ,AND THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES STARTED BUZZING. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW ENOUGH FOR THE PARK TO ENGAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON DRY PAVEMENT ...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 105,000 mi

ABS BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED WHEN TRYING TO STOP. I HIT A SMALL TREE AND ALMOST HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: CONTACT STATED PARKING BRAKE NEVER WORKED SINCE HE BOUGHT THE TRUCK. HE HAD IT REPAIRED AT EWING BUICK GMC IN 2004. TRUCK HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. NO RECALL NUMBER WAS AVAILABLE. HE FELT THAT THE REPAIR WORK SHOUL...

Aug 4, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: CONTACT STATED PARKING BRAKE NEVER WORKED SINCE HE BOUGHT THE TRUCK. HE HAD IT REPAIRED AT EWING BUICK GMC IN 2004. TRUCK HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. NO RECALL NUMBER WAS AVAILABLE. HE FELT THAT THE REPAIR WORK SHOUL...

Aug 3, 2005 Structure 44,750 mi

THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE ( ONE ) RUSTED THROUGH . BULLETIN NO.04007A ISSUED OCT 22, 2004 DOES NOT COVER THIS PROBLEM SINCE MY TRUCK WAS BUILT ON, OR ABOUT, AUGUST OF 1999 AND THE START DATE OF THE EXISTING RECALL IS 10/99. PLEASE REFERENCE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10010543. *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Structure 44,750 mi

THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE ( ONE ) RUSTED THROUGH . BULLETIN NO.04007A ISSUED OCT 22, 2004 DOES NOT COVER THIS PROBLEM SINCE MY TRUCK WAS BUILT ON, OR ABOUT, AUGUST OF 1999 AND THE START DATE OF THE EXISTING RECALL IS 10/99. PLEASE REFERENCE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10010543. *NM

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE CONSUME COULD FEEL THE ABS KICKING IN, HE COULD FEEL IT PULSATING. THIS MORNING HE JUMPED A CURB, AND WENT ONTO A SIDEWALK BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS, BELOW 5 MPH. WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE BRAKES WILL WOR...

Jul 22, 2005 Structure 102,000 mi

DT: HEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPENED,OWNER REALIZED THAT THE PASSNEGER SIDE CABLE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. OWNER WAS AFRAID THAT THE TAILGATE WILL FALL OFF BECUASE THERE WAS ONLY ONE CABLE HOLDING IT.THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 WAS ISSUED, BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE DEALERSHIP WILL ...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE CONSUME COULD FEEL THE ABS KICKING IN, HE COULD FEEL IT PULSATING. THIS MORNING HE JUMPED A CURB, AND WENT ONTO A SIDEWALK BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS, BELOW 5 MPH. WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE BRAKES WILL WOR...

Jul 22, 2005 Structure 102,000 mi

DT: HEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPENED,OWNER REALIZED THAT THE PASSNEGER SIDE CABLE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. OWNER WAS AFRAID THAT THE TAILGATE WILL FALL OFF BECUASE THERE WAS ONLY ONE CABLE HOLDING IT.THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 WAS ISSUED, BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE DEALERSHIP WILL ...

Jul 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ALL OF THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER CURRENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSORS FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. THE WHEEL SENSORS WERE BAD. OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS, ...

Jul 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ALL OF THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER CURRENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSORS FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. THE WHEEL SENSORS WERE BAD. OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS, ...

Jul 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ALL OF THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER CURRENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSORS FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. THE WHEEL SENSORS WERE BAD. OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS, ...

Jul 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ALL OF THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER CURRENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSORS FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. THE WHEEL SENSORS WERE BAD. OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS, ...

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,310 mi

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA, THE VEHICLES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES COME ON AT LOW SPEED, WHEN THE CONSUMER PUTS PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES AT FOR EXAMPLE 10 MPH THE ABS KICKS IN, THERE ARE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE NO OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,310 mi

DT: 2000 GMC SIERRA, THE VEHICLES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES COME ON AT LOW SPEED, WHEN THE CONSUMER PUTS PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES AT FOR EXAMPLE 10 MPH THE ABS KICKS IN, THERE ARE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE NO OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC. HE HAD TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY THAT WAS HOUSED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS SOME RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLES BUT NOT FOR HIS MODEL. THERE WERE FOUR WIRES IN THE FUEL TANK TWO OF THE FOUR WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *JB

Jul 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC. HE HAD TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY THAT WAS HOUSED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS SOME RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLES BUT NOT FOR HIS MODEL. THERE WERE FOUR WIRES IN THE FUEL TANK TWO OF THE FOUR WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *JB

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKES ARE FAILING BELOW 5 MPH WHEN THE ABS TRIES TO ENGAGE, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT WHAT SPECIFICALLY WAS WRONG WITH THE ABS. *AK

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKES ARE FAILING BELOW 5 MPH WHEN THE ABS TRIES TO ENGAGE, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT WHAT SPECIFICALLY WAS WRONG WITH THE ABS. *AK

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,367 mi

DT: THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, USUALLY BETWEEN 40-5O MPH *AK THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE A LOT OF STRESS ...

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,367 mi

DT: THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, USUALLY BETWEEN 40-5O MPH *AK THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE A LOT OF STRESS ...

Jun 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,375 mi

WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT DOING AROUND 5MPH, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING MY TRUCK NOT TO STOP. BECAUSE MY TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP I HIT THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPOT AHEAD OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS CAR. I AM GOING TO TAKE MY 2000 GMC SIERRA TO...

Jun 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,375 mi

WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT DOING AROUND 5MPH, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING MY TRUCK NOT TO STOP. BECAUSE MY TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP I HIT THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPOT AHEAD OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS CAR. I AM GOING TO TAKE MY 2000 GMC SIERRA TO...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS FAILED UNDER 15 MPH. WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN OR BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE CONSUMER FELT A BIT OF SHUTTER AND ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED FREQUENTLY AS THE SENSOR BECAME WORSE. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT ABS S...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT SLOW SPEED OVER IRREGULAR( BUMPY) SURFACE. THE ABS ACTIVATES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WITHIN A SAFE DISTANCE.THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLEANED THE MOUNTING SURFACE FOR THE ABS SENSORS. THIS WAS...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS CAUSING TRUCK TO FEEL LIKE IT'S NOT GOING TO STOP. I HAVE IT AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW AND THEY TELL ME BOTH SENSORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I ONLY HAVE APPROX. 22,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. IT'S A 2000 SIERRA

Jun 20, 2005 Structure 125,000 mi

NHTSA #04V129000 GM RECALL #04007 MY VIN:[XXX] GM TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. GM'S RECALL NOTICE THAT I SEE ON MYGMLINK.COM AFTER ENTERING MY VIN STATES "ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION MAY C...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS FAILED UNDER 15 MPH. WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN OR BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE CONSUMER FELT A BIT OF SHUTTER AND ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED FREQUENTLY AS THE SENSOR BECAME WORSE. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT ABS S...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT SLOW SPEED OVER IRREGULAR( BUMPY) SURFACE. THE ABS ACTIVATES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WITHIN A SAFE DISTANCE.THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLEANED THE MOUNTING SURFACE FOR THE ABS SENSORS. THIS WAS...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS CAUSING TRUCK TO FEEL LIKE IT'S NOT GOING TO STOP. I HAVE IT AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW AND THEY TELL ME BOTH SENSORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I ONLY HAVE APPROX. 22,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. IT'S A 2000 SIERRA

Jun 20, 2005 Structure 125,000 mi

NHTSA #04V129000 GM RECALL #04007 MY VIN:[XXX] GM TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. GM'S RECALL NOTICE THAT I SEE ON MYGMLINK.COM AFTER ENTERING MY VIN STATES "ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION MAY C...

Jun 14, 2005 Power Train 82,000 mi

JANUARY 27, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP D/T LOUD METAL GRINDING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL(DRIVER'S SIDE). THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE SOUND CONTINUED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AND THE BEARING WAS "CLEANED OUT". MAY 7, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TH...

Jun 14, 2005 Power Train 82,000 mi

JANUARY 27, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP D/T LOUD METAL GRINDING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL(DRIVER'S SIDE). THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE SOUND CONTINUED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AND THE BEARING WAS "CLEANED OUT". MAY 7, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TH...

Jun 14, 2005 Power Train 82,000 mi

JANUARY 27, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP D/T LOUD METAL GRINDING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL(DRIVER'S SIDE). THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE SOUND CONTINUED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AND THE BEARING WAS "CLEANED OUT". MAY 7, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TH...

Jun 14, 2005 Power Train 82,000 mi

JANUARY 27, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP D/T LOUD METAL GRINDING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL(DRIVER'S SIDE). THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE SOUND CONTINUED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AND THE BEARING WAS "CLEANED OUT". MAY 7, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TH...

Jun 8, 2005 Structure

DT: CONTACT STATES THE CABLES OF THE TAILGATE BROKE TWICE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE, BUT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *AK

Jun 8, 2005 Structure

DT: CONTACT STATES THE CABLES OF THE TAILGATE BROKE TWICE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE, BUT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *AK

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: ABS LIGHT IS COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL, WHEN CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER, THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *TT

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: ABS LIGHT IS COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL, WHEN CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER, THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *TT

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 186,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT IMPROPER TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS DURING BRAKING. EFFECT IS TO LIMIT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT LOW SPEEDS. NEARLY HIT OTHER VEHICLES AND OBJECTS. FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT BUT INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. CONSIDERING DISABLING THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM.

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB 4X4 Z71. I BELIEVE I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY ABS SENSOR AS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS. I PULLED THE FUSE FOR MY ABS AND NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM, BUT AM AFRAID MY BRAKES WILL LOCK UP IN F...

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,885 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. *MR THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER ENTERED A PARKING SPACE. THE CONSUMER FIRMLY HELD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TAPPED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE PADS AND ROTORS. THE BRAKE WERE INTERMITTENT. RUST WER...

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 186,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT IMPROPER TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS DURING BRAKING. EFFECT IS TO LIMIT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT LOW SPEEDS. NEARLY HIT OTHER VEHICLES AND OBJECTS. FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT BUT INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. CONSIDERING DISABLING THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM.

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB 4X4 Z71. I BELIEVE I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY ABS SENSOR AS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS. I PULLED THE FUSE FOR MY ABS AND NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM, BUT AM AFRAID MY BRAKES WILL LOCK UP IN F...

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,885 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. *MR THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER ENTERED A PARKING SPACE. THE CONSUMER FIRMLY HELD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TAPPED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE PADS AND ROTORS. THE BRAKE WERE INTERMITTENT. RUST WER...

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000, GMC, SIERRA. WHILE BEGINNING TO TAKE OFF THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. IF DRIVER PRESSES HARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WOULD RELEASE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2000. HE FILED A COMPLAINT ONCE BEFORE, BUT AFTER FILLING THE COMPLAINT, THE PROBLEM QUIT OCCURRING ....

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000, GMC, SIERRA. WHILE BEGINNING TO TAKE OFF THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. IF DRIVER PRESSES HARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WOULD RELEASE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2000. HE FILED A COMPLAINT ONCE BEFORE, BUT AFTER FILLING THE COMPLAINT, THE PROBLEM QUIT OCCURRING ....

May 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON AND THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE YET. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

May 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,259 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SERRIA TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO INCOUNTER THE ABS FAULT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE WORST PART IS WHEN PARKING IN A PARKING LOT WITH CARS IN FRONT OF YOU. THE TRUCK HAS MARKED DECREASE IN STOPPING. I HAVE ALSO INCOUNTERED WHERE THE PEDAL GETS ROCK HARD.I DON'T GET A LIGHT ON THE DASH OR S...

May 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON AND THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE YET. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

May 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,259 mi

I HAVE A 2000 GMC SERRIA TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO INCOUNTER THE ABS FAULT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE WORST PART IS WHEN PARKING IN A PARKING LOT WITH CARS IN FRONT OF YOU. THE TRUCK HAS MARKED DECREASE IN STOPPING. I HAVE ALSO INCOUNTERED WHERE THE PEDAL GETS ROCK HARD.I DON'T GET A LIGHT ON THE DASH OR S...

May 13, 2005 Suspension 77,026 mi

I HAD THE DEALER DO A SCHEDULE TIRE ROTATION, AND ON THEY WAY HOME I REACHED THE SPEED OF 40 MPH THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE LIKE I WAS GOING OVER SPEED BUMPERS. THIS STOPPED BUT THE FRONT END STILL BOUNCES WHEN EVER YOU GO OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS THE WHOLE FRONT JUST SHAKES YOU HAVE TO USE TWO...

May 13, 2005 Suspension 77,026 mi

I HAD THE DEALER DO A SCHEDULE TIRE ROTATION, AND ON THEY WAY HOME I REACHED THE SPEED OF 40 MPH THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE LIKE I WAS GOING OVER SPEED BUMPERS. THIS STOPPED BUT THE FRONT END STILL BOUNCES WHEN EVER YOU GO OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS THE WHOLE FRONT JUST SHAKES YOU HAVE TO USE TWO...

May 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

REDUCED BRAKING WHEN GOING SLOW OVER BUMPY ROADS OR RAIL ROAD TRACKS.WHEN BRAKING IN THESE CONDITIONS THE ABS WILL PULSE FOR NO REASON AND REDUCE BRAKING.

May 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

REDUCED BRAKING WHEN GOING SLOW OVER BUMPY ROADS OR RAIL ROAD TRACKS.WHEN BRAKING IN THESE CONDITIONS THE ABS WILL PULSE FOR NO REASON AND REDUCE BRAKING.

May 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT HAS BECOME HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE DUE TO REPEATED ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS. AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCKS WILL ENGAGE AND REMAINED ENGAGED, PREVENTING THE TRUCK FROM COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE MATTER HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR. ON SEVERA...

May 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT HAS BECOME HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE DUE TO REPEATED ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS. AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCKS WILL ENGAGE AND REMAINED ENGAGED, PREVENTING THE TRUCK FROM COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE MATTER HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR. ON SEVERA...

May 6, 2005 Steering 65,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH 12 INCES OF SNOW FOR APROX. 100 FEET, A THUMPING NOISE STARTED IN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL AREA. TWO MECHANICS CHECKED IT AND SAID IT WAS NOTHING. AFTER 2 MONTHS THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILED, WAS REPLACED AND THE SOUND STOPPED. SHORTLY AFTER WE STARTED HAVING TROUBLE STOPPING AT SL...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

DT: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AGAIN THIS WAS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS LIKE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT OR GAS STATION. NO ACCIDENTS OR STRANGE SOUNDS. TOOK TO DEALER, AND REPLACED FRONT HUBS WHICH COSTED $936.67. NO OTHER PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE THAT REPA...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,125 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS

May 6, 2005 Steering 65,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH 12 INCES OF SNOW FOR APROX. 100 FEET, A THUMPING NOISE STARTED IN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL AREA. TWO MECHANICS CHECKED IT AND SAID IT WAS NOTHING. AFTER 2 MONTHS THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILED, WAS REPLACED AND THE SOUND STOPPED. SHORTLY AFTER WE STARTED HAVING TROUBLE STOPPING AT SL...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

DT: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AGAIN THIS WAS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS LIKE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT OR GAS STATION. NO ACCIDENTS OR STRANGE SOUNDS. TOOK TO DEALER, AND REPLACED FRONT HUBS WHICH COSTED $936.67. NO OTHER PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE THAT REPA...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,125 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,600 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH) WHEN COMING TO A STOP CAUSING UNEXPECTED ELONGATED STOPPING DISTANCES. HAD TO PULL FUSE TO DISABLE THE ABS MODULE IN ORDER TO BRAKE NORMALLY (BUT W/O ABS). PER GMC DIAGNOSTIC, SPEED SENSORS NOT PUTTING OUT CORRECT READING AT LOW SPEEDS. GMC...

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 mi

BRAKE FAILURE

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE ON GMC 2000 SIERRA 1500 FOR CORROSION, 7/1/2004 AND 10/6/04. REPLACED HUBS. VIN 2GTEK19T8Y127

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 48,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CHATTER AND FAIL TO STOP ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK AT ANYTHING UNDER 10MPH.THIS STARTED LAST OCTOBER. THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED $480 TO CORRECT. SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY BY UNPLUGGING THE FUSE FOR THE ABS SYTEM. STOPS FINE NOW. I ALMOST HIT THE BACK OF MY GARAGE WALL AND STOPPE...

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,600 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH) WHEN COMING TO A STOP CAUSING UNEXPECTED ELONGATED STOPPING DISTANCES. HAD TO PULL FUSE TO DISABLE THE ABS MODULE IN ORDER TO BRAKE NORMALLY (BUT W/O ABS). PER GMC DIAGNOSTIC, SPEED SENSORS NOT PUTTING OUT CORRECT READING AT LOW SPEEDS. GMC...

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 mi

BRAKE FAILURE

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE ON GMC 2000 SIERRA 1500 FOR CORROSION, 7/1/2004 AND 10/6/04. REPLACED HUBS. VIN 2GTEK19T8Y127

May 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 48,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CHATTER AND FAIL TO STOP ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK AT ANYTHING UNDER 10MPH.THIS STARTED LAST OCTOBER. THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED $480 TO CORRECT. SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY BY UNPLUGGING THE FUSE FOR THE ABS SYTEM. STOPS FINE NOW. I ALMOST HIT THE BACK OF MY GARAGE WALL AND STOPPE...

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 96,500 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. HARD TO STOP VEHICLE AT AT LOW SPEEDS [UNDER TEN MILES PER HOUR.]

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,200 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BEGAN ACTIVATING OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMPS IN THE ROAD. ONE DAY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AND TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND HIT THE GAURDRAIL.

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES FAIL BELOW 5-8 MPH.

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 96,500 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. HARD TO STOP VEHICLE AT AT LOW SPEEDS [UNDER TEN MILES PER HOUR.]

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,200 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BEGAN ACTIVATING OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMPS IN THE ROAD. ONE DAY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AND TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND HIT THE GAURDRAIL.

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES FAIL BELOW 5-8 MPH.

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 53,600 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED, LIKE WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN, OR WHEN PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ABS WOULD ACCTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WOULD MAKE STOPPING TRUCK VERY HARD.HAD TO DE ACTIVATE ABS SYSTEM SO TRUCH WAS USEABLE.DEALER STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO REGION OF COUNTRY THAT THE TRUCK WAS USED IN AND WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM!

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 18,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2000 GMC SIERRA, EXT. CAB, 4WD, LESS THAN 19000 MILES. VEHICLE EXIBITED INTERMITTANT LOW-SPEED ANTILOCK BRAKE ACTIVATION. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE MANY "CLOSE CALLS" ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ANTILOCK MOTOR WOULD ACTIVATE UPON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION (VERY LOW PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC LINES), NO DAMA...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 53,600 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED, LIKE WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN, OR WHEN PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. ABS WOULD ACCTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WOULD MAKE STOPPING TRUCK VERY HARD.HAD TO DE ACTIVATE ABS SYSTEM SO TRUCH WAS USEABLE.DEALER STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO REGION OF COUNTRY THAT THE TRUCK WAS USED IN AND WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM!

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 18,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2000 GMC SIERRA, EXT. CAB, 4WD, LESS THAN 19000 MILES. VEHICLE EXIBITED INTERMITTANT LOW-SPEED ANTILOCK BRAKE ACTIVATION. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE MANY "CLOSE CALLS" ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ANTILOCK MOTOR WOULD ACTIVATE UPON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION (VERY LOW PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC LINES), NO DAMA...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,666 mi

THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN STOPPING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED/REPAIRED THE RUSTED REAR BRAKE PADS/DISC. *AK THE REAR ROTORS WERE HEAVILY CORRODED WITH PIECES BREAKING OFF WHICH REDUCED THE BRAKING SURFACE TO LESS THAN 50 %. *JB *NM

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Other 56,000 mi

INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE READINGS WHEN AT A FULL TANK. *AK

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS MALFUNCTIONING ABS WOULD KICK ON DUE TO A BAD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CAUSING A LENGTHING OF STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. *AK AS A TEMPORAY FIX I PULLED THE FUSE FOR THE ABS CONTROLLER TO ELIMINATE THE LEGHTENED STOPPING PROBLEM

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,666 mi

THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN STOPPING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED/REPAIRED THE RUSTED REAR BRAKE PADS/DISC. *AK THE REAR ROTORS WERE HEAVILY CORRODED WITH PIECES BREAKING OFF WHICH REDUCED THE BRAKING SURFACE TO LESS THAN 50 %. *JB *NM

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Other 56,000 mi

INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE READINGS WHEN AT A FULL TANK. *AK

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS MALFUNCTIONING ABS WOULD KICK ON DUE TO A BAD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CAUSING A LENGTHING OF STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. *AK AS A TEMPORAY FIX I PULLED THE FUSE FOR THE ABS CONTROLLER TO ELIMINATE THE LEGHTENED STOPPING PROBLEM

Apr 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

2000 GMC SIERRA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS, ENGINE FAILING TO RESTART, AND THE PASSENGER CAB WAS NOT LEVEL.*MR SHIMS WERE INSTALLED TO MAKE THE CAB LEVEL. THE REAR ROTORS WERE CRYSTALLIZED AND FLAKING OFF WHICH CAUSED PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. THE ABS SENSOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN INTERMITTE...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

THE BRAKE HUBS WERE COMING APART AND RUSTING. BIG CHUNKS OF RUST WAS FALLING OUT OF THE HUB. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 31,000 MILES. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. BRAKE ROTOR SURFACES FOUND TO BE DELAMINATED AND RUSTY. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TT

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

THE BRAKE HUBS WERE COMING APART AND RUSTING. BIG CHUNKS OF RUST WAS FALLING OUT OF THE HUB. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 31,000 MILES. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. BRAKE ROTOR SURFACES FOUND TO BE DELAMINATED AND RUSTY. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TT

Apr 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ACCELERATED PEDAL STUCK. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Structure

THE PAINT IS FALLING OFF THE ROOF OF VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ACCELERATED PEDAL STUCK. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Structure

THE PAINT IS FALLING OFF THE ROOF OF VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

FOG LIGHT LENSES ARE FALLING OUT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *AK *BF *NM

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD BRAKE ANTILOCK PROBLEMS WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. LOUD SOUND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AND PEDAL BECOMES STIFF RESULTING IN SLOW/NO STOPPING. DEALER REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. SAME NOISE SAME RESULTS. DEALER STATES SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACE...

Mar 30, 2005 Steering

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP ON GMC TRUCK.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED HIS POWER STEERING SHAFT BROKE. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

FOG LIGHT LENSES ARE FALLING OUT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *AK *BF *NM

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD BRAKE ANTILOCK PROBLEMS WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. LOUD SOUND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AND PEDAL BECOMES STIFF RESULTING IN SLOW/NO STOPPING. DEALER REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. SAME NOISE SAME RESULTS. DEALER STATES SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACE...

Mar 30, 2005 Steering

PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP ON GMC TRUCK.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED HIS POWER STEERING SHAFT BROKE. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,200 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS RUSTED PREMATURELY. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE ROTORS THREE TIMES, BUT THE CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB ALL THESE REPLACEMENT ROTORS HAD VERY LOW MILEAGE ON THEM AND WOULD NOT PASS PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTIONS. THEY...

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,200 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS RUSTED PREMATURELY. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE ROTORS THREE TIMES, BUT THE CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB ALL THESE REPLACEMENT ROTORS HAD VERY LOW MILEAGE ON THEM AND WOULD NOT PASS PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTIONS. THEY...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH UP ON INCLINE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SLOWED DOWN AND JUMPED OUT THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH UP ON INCLINE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SLOWED DOWN AND JUMPED OUT THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 112,000 mi

DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT WORK IN A COLLISION, DRIVER INJURED, TRUCK TOTALLED. SOME TRUCKS WITH THIS MAKE YEAR AND MODEL DID HAVE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND DID NOT RECIEVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 112,000 mi

DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT WORK IN A COLLISION, DRIVER INJURED, TRUCK TOTALLED. SOME TRUCKS WITH THIS MAKE YEAR AND MODEL DID HAVE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND DID NOT RECIEVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Steering 83,000 mi

TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A LOCAL GOODYEAR STORE TO HAVE A WHINING NOISE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE AND TURNED THE WHEEL IN ONE DIRECTION. WHEN HE TRIED TO TURN IT BACK, IT WOULD NOT TURN. HE PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ADVISED US THAT THE SHAFT ON THE POWER...

Mar 16, 2005 Steering 83,000 mi

TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A LOCAL GOODYEAR STORE TO HAVE A WHINING NOISE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE AND TURNED THE WHEEL IN ONE DIRECTION. WHEN HE TRIED TO TURN IT BACK, IT WOULD NOT TURN. HE PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ADVISED US THAT THE SHAFT ON THE POWER...

Mar 14, 2005 Fuel System, Other 35,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLUCTUATE WHILE DRIVING, THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM FOR CONSUMER NOT KNOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

Mar 14, 2005 Fuel System, Other 35,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLUCTUATE WHILE DRIVING, THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM FOR CONSUMER NOT KNOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 148,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. *AK THE AUTO LIGHTING SYSTEM GOES OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TRIED TO TURN ON THE MANUAL SWITCH DOES NOT...

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 148,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. *AK THE AUTO LIGHTING SYSTEM GOES OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TRIED TO TURN ON THE MANUAL SWITCH DOES NOT...

Mar 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT HAS BURNED OUT THREE TIMES IN 2 YEARS. LEFT FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT HAS NEVER BURNED OUT IN 2 YEARS. DAYTIME SAFETY JEOPARDIZED. NEW BULB INSTALLED EACH TIME. MOST RECENT BURNED OUT BULB IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT HAS BURNED OUT THREE TIMES IN 2 YEARS. LEFT FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT HAS NEVER BURNED OUT IN 2 YEARS. DAYTIME SAFETY JEOPARDIZED. NEW BULB INSTALLED EACH TIME. MOST RECENT BURNED OUT BULB IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,844 mi

VEHICLE SPORADICALLY STARTS. DEALER ADVISED NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP, FILTER. INDEPENDANT SHOP STATED THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. INDEPENDANT FLUSHED INJECTORS AND REPLACED HOSE THAT WAS MELTING FROM GAS AS PER BULLETIN. TRUCK RAN GREAT FOR A WEEK AND THEN PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. ...

Mar 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,844 mi

VEHICLE SPORADICALLY STARTS. DEALER ADVISED NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP, FILTER. INDEPENDANT SHOP STATED THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. INDEPENDANT FLUSHED INJECTORS AND REPLACED HOSE THAT WAS MELTING FROM GAS AS PER BULLETIN. TRUCK RAN GREAT FOR A WEEK AND THEN PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. ...

Mar 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT HUBS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TC

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT HUBS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TC

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE PUMP DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. WHILE ON THE INTERNET, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE SAME YEAR/MAKE AND MODEL WAS BEING RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO ...

Mar 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT HUBS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TC

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT HUBS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TC

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE PUMP DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. WHILE ON THE INTERNET, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE SAME YEAR/MAKE AND MODEL WAS BEING RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO ...

Feb 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 124,300 mi

DURING A RAIN AND THEN FREEZE IN MICHIGAN, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. BY FAILING TO OPERATE, ONCE OPEN IT WILL NOT LATCH UNTIL IT THAWS OUT. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE SO FAR THIS 2004-2005 WINTER. GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN CONTACTED AS WELL. *JB

Feb 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 124,300 mi

DURING A RAIN AND THEN FREEZE IN MICHIGAN, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. BY FAILING TO OPERATE, ONCE OPEN IT WILL NOT LATCH UNTIL IT THAWS OUT. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE SO FAR THIS 2004-2005 WINTER. GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN CONTACTED AS WELL. *JB

Feb 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

WHEN MOVING AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN TURNING LEFT ABS SYSTEM VIBRATED, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ON DRY PAVEMENT. DEALER REPLACED ABS SISNSORS. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. *AK

Feb 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

WHEN MOVING AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN TURNING LEFT ABS SYSTEM VIBRATED, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ON DRY PAVEMENT. DEALER REPLACED ABS SISNSORS. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. *AK

Feb 2, 2005 Fuel System, Other 66,000 mi

NO EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE. THE FUEL GAUGE QUITS READING FULL INSTEAD READS COMPLETELY EMPTY GIVING NO INDICATION OF FUEL LEVEL NOTHING HAS BEEN CURRENTLY DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS IT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF PICKUP BED TO REPLACE SENSOR IN FUEL PUMP. 5 OTHER VEHICLES IN SAME AREA HAVE SAME PROB...

Feb 2, 2005 Fuel System, Other 66,000 mi

NO EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE. THE FUEL GAUGE QUITS READING FULL INSTEAD READS COMPLETELY EMPTY GIVING NO INDICATION OF FUEL LEVEL NOTHING HAS BEEN CURRENTLY DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS IT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF PICKUP BED TO REPLACE SENSOR IN FUEL PUMP. 5 OTHER VEHICLES IN SAME AREA HAVE SAME PROB...

Feb 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED FAILURES OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND, ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS, NEAR COLLISIONS. DEALER QUICKLY IDENTIFIED THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR AS REPLACEMENT OF THE RF WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY, WH...

Feb 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED FAILURES OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND, ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS, NEAR COLLISIONS. DEALER QUICKLY IDENTIFIED THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR AS REPLACEMENT OF THE RF WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY, WH...

Jan 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP(-10MPH AND DRY) THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO OPERATE CAUSING A FAILURE FOR AN ASSURED DISTANCE .WHEEL SPEED SENSORS TO BE CAUSE ,REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN 8 MONTHS LATER WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REPLCED AGAIN. SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FAILURE TO STOP CAUSES ...

Jan 28, 2005 Structure

WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP(-10MPH AND DRY) THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO OPERATE CAUSING A FAILURE FOR AN ASSURED DISTANCE .WHEEL SPEED SENSORS TO BE CAUSE ,REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN 8 MONTHS LATER WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REPLCED AGAIN. SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FAILURE TO STOP CAUSES ...

Jan 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP(-10MPH AND DRY) THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO OPERATE CAUSING A FAILURE FOR AN ASSURED DISTANCE .WHEEL SPEED SENSORS TO BE CAUSE ,REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN 8 MONTHS LATER WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REPLCED AGAIN. SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FAILURE TO STOP CAUSES ...

Jan 28, 2005 Structure

WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP(-10MPH AND DRY) THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO OPERATE CAUSING A FAILURE FOR AN ASSURED DISTANCE .WHEEL SPEED SENSORS TO BE CAUSE ,REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN 8 MONTHS LATER WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REPLCED AGAIN. SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FAILURE TO STOP CAUSES ...

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 60,000 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED TO FAIL--STOPPING BEFORE ENTERING TRAFFIC, STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS, PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES. AT FIRST IT SEEMED THAT MAYBE IT WAS SLIPPERY AND THE BRAKES WERE PULSING OR SOMETHING. THE LAST TIME WHEN I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE WAS WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND THE BRAKES ...

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 60,000 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED TO FAIL--STOPPING BEFORE ENTERING TRAFFIC, STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS, PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES. AT FIRST IT SEEMED THAT MAYBE IT WAS SLIPPERY AND THE BRAKES WERE PULSING OR SOMETHING. THE LAST TIME WHEN I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE WAS WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND THE BRAKES ...

Jan 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING UP FOR GASOLINE THE GAS GAUGE WOULD REGISTER A HALF OF TANK. BUT THE DRIVER FILLED A FULL TANK AT THE GASOLINE PUMP. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT TO BRING IT IN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Jan 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING UP FOR GASOLINE THE GAS GAUGE WOULD REGISTER A HALF OF TANK. BUT THE DRIVER FILLED A FULL TANK AT THE GASOLINE PUMP. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT TO BRING IT IN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Jan 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE TENDS TO SLOW DOWN SLOWLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMING TO AN INTERSECTION, ALMOST CAUSING IT TO HIT PEDESTRIANS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FOR CHECK UP.*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE TENDS TO SLOW DOWN SLOWLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMING TO AN INTERSECTION, ALMOST CAUSING IT TO HIT PEDESTRIANS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FOR CHECK UP.*AK

Dec 14, 2004 Structure

NHTSA RECALL 04V129000. GMC ISSUED A TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAS EXPERIENCED BROKEN CABLES, KEEPING IT FROM MAINTAINING UPWARD POSITION. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Dec 14, 2004 Structure

NHTSA RECALL 04V129000. GMC ISSUED A TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAS EXPERIENCED BROKEN CABLES, KEEPING IT FROM MAINTAINING UPWARD POSITION. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,356 mi

THE REAR ROTORS PREMATURELY WORE OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK GMC STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. THE ROTORS HAD METAL FLAKING THAT WAS BELOW LEGAL TOLERANCE. *SC *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,356 mi

THE REAR ROTORS PREMATURELY WORE OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK GMC STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. THE ROTORS HAD METAL FLAKING THAT WAS BELOW LEGAL TOLERANCE. *SC *JB

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE IT RAN ROUGHLY, AND A SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICEABLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND SAID IT WAS THE PLENUM CHAMBER AND GASKET THAT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMELL LIKE FUEL WHEN STARTING UP. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE IT RAN ROUGHLY, AND A SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICEABLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND SAID IT WAS THE PLENUM CHAMBER AND GASKET THAT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMELL LIKE FUEL WHEN STARTING UP. *AK

Nov 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,515 mi

WHEN COMING TO A NORMAL STOP AND SPEED IS AROUND 5 MPH THE ABS SYSTEM MAKES A LOUD NOISE, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES STIFF AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENED 2 YEARS AGO (THE FIRST TIME - APPROXIMATELY 42,000 MILES) AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. NOW THE SAME PROBLEM...

Nov 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,515 mi

WHEN COMING TO A NORMAL STOP AND SPEED IS AROUND 5 MPH THE ABS SYSTEM MAKES A LOUD NOISE, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES STIFF AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENED 2 YEARS AGO (THE FIRST TIME - APPROXIMATELY 42,000 MILES) AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. NOW THE SAME PROBLEM...

Nov 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THROTTLE BECOMES STICKY WHEN CLOSED. AS A RESULT EXTRA FORCE IS REQUIRED ON THE ACCELERATOR WHEN INITIALY DEPRESSED. THIS IS AN EXTREMLY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALY IN PARKING LOTS OR OTHER TIGHT, HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS SINCE EXTRA FORCE IS REQUIRED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO "BREAK IT FREE" ONCE IT ...

Nov 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THROTTLE BECOMES STICKY WHEN CLOSED. AS A RESULT EXTRA FORCE IS REQUIRED ON THE ACCELERATOR WHEN INITIALY DEPRESSED. THIS IS AN EXTREMLY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALY IN PARKING LOTS OR OTHER TIGHT, HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS SINCE EXTRA FORCE IS REQUIRED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO "BREAK IT FREE" ONCE IT ...

Oct 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS SOME RESISTANCE IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN THE PEDAL DROPPED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING BACKWARDS, THE OWNER HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE BE...

Oct 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS SOME RESISTANCE IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN THE PEDAL DROPPED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING BACKWARDS, THE OWNER HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE BE...

Oct 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE ABS TURNS ON IN MY TRUCK WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO NOT STOP. I TOOK UPART MY HUBS, THE FRONT ABS SENSOR HAS CORROSION IN IT THAT PUTS IT OUT BY A FEW THOUSANDTHS AND IT THINKS IT IS GOING -5 MPH AND TURNS THE ABS ON. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS FOR ME AS I HAV...

Oct 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE ABS TURNS ON IN MY TRUCK WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO NOT STOP. I TOOK UPART MY HUBS, THE FRONT ABS SENSOR HAS CORROSION IN IT THAT PUTS IT OUT BY A FEW THOUSANDTHS AND IT THINKS IT IS GOING -5 MPH AND TURNS THE ABS ON. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS FOR ME AS I HAV...

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 88,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE CABLE UNDER THE VEHICLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *AK *SC

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 88,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE CABLE UNDER THE VEHICLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *AK *SC

Aug 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB

Aug 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRL LIGHT FAILURE GIVES FALSE TURN SIGNAL.*AK

Aug 14, 2004 Tires 34,040 mi

FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T, LT245/75R16, LOAD RANGE C, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON 2000 GMC SIERRA 1/2 TON, 4WD, PICKUP, PURCHASED NEW BY ME, APRIL 2000. ON AUG 14, 2004, APPROX 12:00NOON, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH , PULLING A BOAT/TRAILER ON A STATE MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD IN LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY, M...

Aug 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRL LIGHT FAILURE GIVES FALSE TURN SIGNAL.*AK

Aug 14, 2004 Tires 34,040 mi

FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T, LT245/75R16, LOAD RANGE C, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON 2000 GMC SIERRA 1/2 TON, 4WD, PICKUP, PURCHASED NEW BY ME, APRIL 2000. ON AUG 14, 2004, APPROX 12:00NOON, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH , PULLING A BOAT/TRAILER ON A STATE MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD IN LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY, M...

Aug 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. AFTER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND SURGED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Aug 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,770 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK UP HAS HAD POOR BRAKING FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TO WISCONSIN FROM OUR OHIO HOME ON JULY 1, 2004, I HAD TO BRAKE QUICKLY DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC GOING THROUGH DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. THE BRAKES DID N...

Aug 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. AFTER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND SURGED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Aug 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,770 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK UP HAS HAD POOR BRAKING FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TO WISCONSIN FROM OUR OHIO HOME ON JULY 1, 2004, I HAD TO BRAKE QUICKLY DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC GOING THROUGH DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. THE BRAKES DID N...

Aug 10, 2004 Tires

PLEASE ADD TIRE MODEL AND DOT CODE, P235/75R16, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 GMC SIERRA WITH 25000 MILES. FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AT 75 MPH.*JB THE CONSUMER AND HIS LAWYER SENT TWO PETITIONS REQUESTING THAT NHTSA REOPEN ITS PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION INTO FIRESTONE STEEL TEX ...

Aug 10, 2004 Tires

PLEASE ADD TIRE MODEL AND DOT CODE, P235/75R16, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 GMC SIERRA WITH 25000 MILES. FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AT 75 MPH.*JB THE CONSUMER AND HIS LAWYER SENT TWO PETITIONS REQUESTING THAT NHTSA REOPEN ITS PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION INTO FIRESTONE STEEL TEX ...

Jun 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AT 10 MPH , THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND RUST COVERING THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. FOUR MONTHS PRIOR, THE ROTORS DETERIORATED BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF FACTORY METAL USED. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR, WHIC...

Jun 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AT 10 MPH , THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND RUST COVERING THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. FOUR MONTHS PRIOR, THE ROTORS DETERIORATED BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF FACTORY METAL USED. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR, WHIC...

Jun 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING A 5 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND A TECHNICIAN UNPLUGED THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUSE. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING A 5 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND A TECHNICIAN UNPLUGED THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUSE. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Steering 72,000 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP SPLINE SHEARED.*MR AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A U-TURN. *NM

Jun 23, 2004 Steering 72,000 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP SPLINE SHEARED.*MR AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A U-TURN. *NM

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ABS BRAKES GOTO FULL RELEASE BELOW 10 MPH UNABLE TO STOP. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ABS BRAKES GOTO FULL RELEASE BELOW 10 MPH UNABLE TO STOP. *AK

Jun 18, 2004 Seat Belts

SEATBELT UNLATCHES WITHOUT DRIVER EFFORT- SEVERAL INSTANCES GM STATES THIS IS AN "OUT-OF POCKET" REPAIR. *AK

Jun 18, 2004 Seat Belts

SEATBELT UNLATCHES WITHOUT DRIVER EFFORT- SEVERAL INSTANCES GM STATES THIS IS AN "OUT-OF POCKET" REPAIR. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT WENT ON DURING NORMAL OPERATION. ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WITHIN 3 MONTHS, ABS WERE ENGAGING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS DURING STOPPING, CAUSING MANY NEAR-ACCIDENTS. ABS MODULE REPLACED BY DEALER. PROBLEM PERSISTED, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *JB

Jun 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT WENT ON DURING NORMAL OPERATION. ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WITHIN 3 MONTHS, ABS WERE ENGAGING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS DURING STOPPING, CAUSING MANY NEAR-ACCIDENTS. ABS MODULE REPLACED BY DEALER. PROBLEM PERSISTED, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *JB

Jun 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL,...

Jun 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL,...

May 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. THROTTLE STICKS ON INITIAL CONTACT. *AK

May 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ANTILOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. THROTTLE STICKS ON INITIAL CONTACT. *AK

May 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. THROTTLE STICKS ON INITIAL CONTACT. *AK

May 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ANTILOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WHILE COMING TO A SLOW STOP HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. THROTTLE STICKS ON INITIAL CONTACT. *AK

May 12, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN I WENT IN FOR OIL CHANGE AT 66,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THE PARKING BRAKES WERE WORN OUT. SINCE I DO NOT USE THES THEY MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE.WILL REPLACE WHEN CAN MAKE THE 100 MILE TRIP TO DEALER THAT FOUND PROBLEM. DEALER WHERE PURCHASED WOULD NOT OTHER FIX PROBLEMS WHEN VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRA...

May 12, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN I WENT IN FOR OIL CHANGE AT 66,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THE PARKING BRAKES WERE WORN OUT. SINCE I DO NOT USE THES THEY MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE.WILL REPLACE WHEN CAN MAKE THE 100 MILE TRIP TO DEALER THAT FOUND PROBLEM. DEALER WHERE PURCHASED WOULD NOT OTHER FIX PROBLEMS WHEN VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRA...

May 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,460 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT 5 MPH ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK *NM

May 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,460 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT 5 MPH ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK *NM

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS A 2 SECOND DELAY REACTION BEFORE THE ABS ENGAGED. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES FOR 2 SECONDS. *AK WITHOUT WARNING BETWEEN 4 TO 7 MPH, ABS SYSTEM BLOCKS THE BRAKING ACTION WHICH CAUSED AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE...

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS A 2 SECOND DELAY REACTION BEFORE THE ABS ENGAGED. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES FOR 2 SECONDS. *AK WITHOUT WARNING BETWEEN 4 TO 7 MPH, ABS SYSTEM BLOCKS THE BRAKING ACTION WHICH CAUSED AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE...

Apr 26, 2004 Structure

2000 GMC 1500-HAS BROKEN FRAME ABOVE REAR AXLE. TRUCK HAS BEEN USED TO TOW TRAILER WITH TONGUE WEIGHT NEVER OVER 700#,USING HITCH WITH 1000# RATING.ALSO INSTALLED IS AIR BAGS BETWEEN REAR AXLE AND FRAME, TO ALLOW LEVELING WHEN TRAILER ATTACHED ON HITCH. NO EXPLANATION RECIEVED FROM DEALER OTHER THAN...

Apr 26, 2004 Structure

2000 GMC 1500-HAS BROKEN FRAME ABOVE REAR AXLE. TRUCK HAS BEEN USED TO TOW TRAILER WITH TONGUE WEIGHT NEVER OVER 700#,USING HITCH WITH 1000# RATING.ALSO INSTALLED IS AIR BAGS BETWEEN REAR AXLE AND FRAME, TO ALLOW LEVELING WHEN TRAILER ATTACHED ON HITCH. NO EXPLANATION RECIEVED FROM DEALER OTHER THAN...

Apr 23, 2004 Steering 41,654 mi

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND IT LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES WERE ALSO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DETER...

Apr 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,654 mi

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND IT LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES WERE ALSO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DETER...

Apr 23, 2004 Steering 41,654 mi

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND IT LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES WERE ALSO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DETER...

Apr 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,654 mi

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND IT LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES WERE ALSO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DETER...

Apr 15, 2004 Visibility

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 2WD EXT CAB PICKUP AND TOOK DELIVERY ABOUT 12-23-1999. I REQUESTED CAMPER MIRRORS AND THE PASENGER SIDE CAME WITH REGULAR GLASS, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN THE BLIND SPOTS . GM WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH LATER THE NEWER MODELS CAME WITH A ...

Apr 15, 2004 Visibility

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 2WD EXT CAB PICKUP AND TOOK DELIVERY ABOUT 12-23-1999. I REQUESTED CAMPER MIRRORS AND THE PASENGER SIDE CAME WITH REGULAR GLASS, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN THE BLIND SPOTS . GM WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH LATER THE NEWER MODELS CAME WITH A ...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 9 MONTHS AGO AS A "GMC CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE" FROM A DEALER WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT.NOW, AT ONLY 10,000(NOT HARD) MILES LATER,THE FRONT BRAKE PADS CAME APART & TOOK CHUNKS OF METAL OUT OF BOTH ROTORS,RESULTING IN A $500.00 FRONT BRAKE JOB(NEW ROTORS & PADS).I DON'T THI...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 9 MONTHS AGO AS A "GMC CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE" FROM A DEALER WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT.NOW, AT ONLY 10,000(NOT HARD) MILES LATER,THE FRONT BRAKE PADS CAME APART & TOOK CHUNKS OF METAL OUT OF BOTH ROTORS,RESULTING IN A $500.00 FRONT BRAKE JOB(NEW ROTORS & PADS).I DON'T THI...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 9 MONTHS AGO AS A "GMC CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE" FROM A DEALER WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT.NOW, AT ONLY 10,000(NOT HARD) MILES LATER,THE FRONT BRAKE PADS CAME APART & TOOK CHUNKS OF METAL OUT OF BOTH ROTORS,RESULTING IN A $500.00 FRONT BRAKE JOB(NEW ROTORS & PADS).I DON'T THI...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC SIERRA 9 MONTHS AGO AS A "GMC CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE" FROM A DEALER WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT.NOW, AT ONLY 10,000(NOT HARD) MILES LATER,THE FRONT BRAKE PADS CAME APART & TOOK CHUNKS OF METAL OUT OF BOTH ROTORS,RESULTING IN A $500.00 FRONT BRAKE JOB(NEW ROTORS & PADS).I DON'T THI...

Apr 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

VALVE TAP ON COLD START LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. GMC CLAIMS IT IS CARBON BUILD UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND WILL NOT DAMAGE THE ENGINE. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY. ANY TAPPING SOUND IS INDICATIVE OF LACK OF LUBRICATION AND WILL PREMATURELY WEAR THE ENGINE OR ITS COMPONENTS PARTICULARLY AFTE...

Apr 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

VALVE TAP ON COLD START LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. GMC CLAIMS IT IS CARBON BUILD UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND WILL NOT DAMAGE THE ENGINE. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY. ANY TAPPING SOUND IS INDICATIVE OF LACK OF LUBRICATION AND WILL PREMATURELY WEAR THE ENGINE OR ITS COMPONENTS PARTICULARLY AFTE...

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED. HOWEVER, WHEN VEHICLE WAS AT AN ACCELERATED SPEED BRAKES OPERATED NORMALLY. *AK *MR

Apr 1, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

CONSUMER OPENED THE TAILGATE AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT SIDE TAILGATE STRAP BROKE. *AK *LA

Apr 1, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKING. THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WHEN THE CONSUMER LET THE TAILGATE DOWN. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED. HOWEVER, WHEN VEHICLE WAS AT AN ACCELERATED SPEED BRAKES OPERATED NORMALLY. *AK *MR

Apr 1, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

CONSUMER OPENED THE TAILGATE AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT SIDE TAILGATE STRAP BROKE. *AK *LA

Apr 1, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKING. THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WHEN THE CONSUMER LET THE TAILGATE DOWN. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TAILGATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS PUTTING A 4 WHEEL VEHICLE ON THE BED OF THE TRUCK, AND WHILE DOING SO, TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONED. THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE RUSTED. IT SMASHED THE BUMPER. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TAILGATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS PUTTING A 4 WHEEL VEHICLE ON THE BED OF THE TRUCK, AND WHILE DOING SO, TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONED. THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE RUSTED. IT SMASHED THE BUMPER. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES ROTORS RUSTED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES ROTORS RUSTED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK

Mar 20, 2004 Power Train 63,000 mi

HEARD A WHINING NOISE AND WOULDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD ONLY MOVE VERY SLOWLY FORWARD AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *JB

Mar 20, 2004 Power Train 63,000 mi

HEARD A WHINING NOISE AND WOULDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD ONLY MOVE VERY SLOWLY FORWARD AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *JB

Mar 15, 2004 Structure 144,000 mi

TAILGATE STRAP ON PASS SIDE OF TRUCK BROKE WHILE TAILGATE WAS DOWN AND TAILGATE ACTUALLY CAME OFF AND DAMAGED TAILGATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AFTER THIS. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON DRIVES THIS TRUCK AND 1 TIMES THIS HAPPENED HE WAS ON A BUSY STREET AND COULD NOT GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DRUG THE ...

Mar 15, 2004 Structure 144,000 mi

TAILGATE STRAP ON PASS SIDE OF TRUCK BROKE WHILE TAILGATE WAS DOWN AND TAILGATE ACTUALLY CAME OFF AND DAMAGED TAILGATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AFTER THIS. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON DRIVES THIS TRUCK AND 1 TIMES THIS HAPPENED HE WAS ON A BUSY STREET AND COULD NOT GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DRUG THE ...

Mar 2, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER PLACED A LIGHT WEIGHT BOX OF CLOTHES ON THE TAILGATE AND BOTH CABLES SNAPPED, DROPPING THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE ON HIS LEFT KNEE. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE TWO CABLES HAD PLASTIC SHEATHS OVER THEM TO PROTECT THE METAL CABLES FROM THE WEATHER, HOWEVER WHEN THE TAIL GATES WERE CLOS...

Mar 2, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER PLACED A LIGHT WEIGHT BOX OF CLOTHES ON THE TAILGATE AND BOTH CABLES SNAPPED, DROPPING THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE ON HIS LEFT KNEE. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE TWO CABLES HAD PLASTIC SHEATHS OVER THEM TO PROTECT THE METAL CABLES FROM THE WEATHER, HOWEVER WHEN THE TAIL GATES WERE CLOS...

Feb 29, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK TAILGATE WILL NOT LATCH. IT FALLS DOWN WHILE TRUCK IS MOVING. *JB

Feb 29, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

MY 2000 GMC SIERRA TRUCK TAILGATE WILL NOT LATCH. IT FALLS DOWN WHILE TRUCK IS MOVING. *JB

Feb 28, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

BOTH TAILGATE CABLES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, DUMPING MYSELF AND THE DESK THAT I WAS LOADING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR.*AK

Feb 28, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

BOTH TAILGATE CABLES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, DUMPING MYSELF AND THE DESK THAT I WAS LOADING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH TAILGATE DOWN IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. TAILGATE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH TAILGATE DOWN IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. TAILGATE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WHILE LOADING AN ATV BIKE. AS RESULT, THE BIKE FLIPPED BACKWARDS AND INJURED CONSUMER'S HANDS. THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY RUST DEVELOPING IN THE CABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS MET OTHER CONSUMER'S WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC

Feb 24, 2004 Structure

WHILE BACKING OUT CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED TAILGATE DROPPED OPEN. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WHILE LOADING AN ATV BIKE. AS RESULT, THE BIKE FLIPPED BACKWARDS AND INJURED CONSUMER'S HANDS. THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY RUST DEVELOPING IN THE CABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS MET OTHER CONSUMER'S WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC

Feb 24, 2004 Structure

WHILE BACKING OUT CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED TAILGATE DROPPED OPEN. *AK

Feb 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP WITH THE 5.3 LITER ENGINE. THE THROTTLE STICKS WHEN YOU START OFF IN IT FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE ACCELERATOR HAS A TIGHT SPOT IN IT WHEN YOU FIRST PRESS ON IT. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF IT STICKS TOO MUCH WHEN IT BREAKS LOOSE THE TRUCK WILL GO F...

Feb 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP WITH THE 5.3 LITER ENGINE. THE THROTTLE STICKS WHEN YOU START OFF IN IT FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE ACCELERATOR HAS A TIGHT SPOT IN IT WHEN YOU FIRST PRESS ON IT. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF IT STICKS TOO MUCH WHEN IT BREAKS LOOSE THE TRUCK WILL GO F...

Feb 11, 2004 Steering

I WENT INTO A SLIDE ON ICE ,SPINNING 180 DEGREES, I CAME TO A STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. AFTER I GOT CONTROL I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME AND INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE HELP OF FRIENDS AND A SPECIFIC REPAIR MANUAL. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING SHAFT CO...

Feb 11, 2004 Steering

I WENT INTO A SLIDE ON ICE ,SPINNING 180 DEGREES, I CAME TO A STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. AFTER I GOT CONTROL I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME AND INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE HELP OF FRIENDS AND A SPECIFIC REPAIR MANUAL. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING SHAFT CO...

Feb 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRUCK WON'T START, IDLES ROUGH, BUCKING OR NO POWER, FUEL INJECTORS GUMMED UP, BACKFIRES SOMETIMES WON'T GO OVER 30 MPH*AK

Feb 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRUCK WON'T START, IDLES ROUGH, BUCKING OR NO POWER, FUEL INJECTORS GUMMED UP, BACKFIRES SOMETIMES WON'T GO OVER 30 MPH*AK

Jan 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,600 mi

CONTINUALLY RUSTING, CORRODED, PITTED BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRING FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. REAR ROTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, 9/21/01, ODOMETER=7,743. REAR ROTORS REPLACED AGAIN, 1/22/04, ODOMETER=24,612 AT MY EXPENSE. FRONT ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED (RUSTING HEAVILY) BEFORE NEXT STATE INSPECTION...

Jan 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,600 mi

CONTINUALLY RUSTING, CORRODED, PITTED BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRING FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. REAR ROTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, 9/21/01, ODOMETER=7,743. REAR ROTORS REPLACED AGAIN, 1/22/04, ODOMETER=24,612 AT MY EXPENSE. FRONT ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED (RUSTING HEAVILY) BEFORE NEXT STATE INSPECTION...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NLM THE PROB...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NLM THE PROB...

Jan 20, 2004 Steering 32,600 mi

INTERMITANT POWER STEERING FAILURE ESPECIALLY LEFT TURNS. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Steering 32,600 mi

INTERMITANT POWER STEERING FAILURE ESPECIALLY LEFT TURNS. *AK

Jan 4, 2004 Fuel System, Other

DEAR SIRS, IN JANUARY OF 2000 I PURCHASED A NEW GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TRUCK FROM A GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. IN APRIL OF 2003 THE GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER A FILL-UP. IT WOULD GO FROM FULL TO EMPTY, AND THEN ACT NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT FILL-UP. THE ODOMETER READI...

Jan 4, 2004 Fuel System, Other

DEAR SIRS, IN JANUARY OF 2000 I PURCHASED A NEW GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TRUCK FROM A GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. IN APRIL OF 2003 THE GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER A FILL-UP. IT WOULD GO FROM FULL TO EMPTY, AND THEN ACT NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT FILL-UP. THE ODOMETER READI...

Dec 10, 2003 Structure 71,000 mi

THE TAILGATE CABLES RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK THE TAILGATE WAS BEING LOWERED WHEN THE CABLES UNEXPECTEDLY SNAPPED AND RESTED ON THE BUMPER. THIS HIT THE CONSUMER ON THE LEGS BUT CAUSED NO INJURY. *SCC *JB

Dec 10, 2003 Structure 71,000 mi

THE TAILGATE CABLES RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK THE TAILGATE WAS BEING LOWERED WHEN THE CABLES UNEXPECTEDLY SNAPPED AND RESTED ON THE BUMPER. THIS HIT THE CONSUMER ON THE LEGS BUT CAUSED NO INJURY. *SCC *JB

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,900 mi

CONSUMER STATED ENGINE VALVE WAS KNOCKING. AS A RESULT A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,900 mi

CONSUMER STATED ENGINE VALVE WAS KNOCKING. AS A RESULT A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES-VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AT ONLY 1/2 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS CAUSED ME 1 ACCIDENT,PLUS A 50% INCREASE IN MY INSURANCE-GMC SAYS MY VIN. NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS IN THE YEAR 2000. WHY ,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. *NLM

Dec 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES-VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AT ONLY 1/2 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS CAUSED ME 1 ACCIDENT,PLUS A 50% INCREASE IN MY INSURANCE-GMC SAYS MY VIN. NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS IN THE YEAR 2000. WHY ,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. *NLM

Nov 30, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NO REVERSE. REACTION SHELL GEAR TEETH STRIPPED OUT. COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4L60E TRANSMISSIONS. ONLY 52000 MILES. WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING.*AK

Nov 30, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NO REVERSE. REACTION SHELL GEAR TEETH STRIPPED OUT. COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4L60E TRANSMISSIONS. ONLY 52000 MILES. WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE BRAKES PULSATED AND FELT LIKE PAPER. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND HAD COME APART IN SHEETS AND RUINED THE REAR BRAKE PADS. THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED. *SCC *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE BRAKES PULSATED AND FELT LIKE PAPER. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND HAD COME APART IN SHEETS AND RUINED THE REAR BRAKE PADS. THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED. *SCC *JB

Nov 11, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

2000 2WD SIERRA - SUN GEAR SHELL DEFECTIVE FROM MFG (KNOWN PROBLEM) (1) TOTAL TRANSIMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. (2) TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. *AK

Nov 11, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

2000 2WD SIERRA - SUN GEAR SHELL DEFECTIVE FROM MFG (KNOWN PROBLEM) (1) TOTAL TRANSIMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. (2) TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Tires 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL PULLED IN EITHER DIRECTION. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND SAW THAT BOTH FRONT TIRE TREADS SEPARATED. FIRESTONE TIRES SIZE P265/75R16. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Tires 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL PULLED IN EITHER DIRECTION. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND SAW THAT BOTH FRONT TIRE TREADS SEPARATED. FIRESTONE TIRES SIZE P265/75R16. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 mi

CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BRAKES WERE TOO SPONGY, AND WHEN DEPRESSING THEM THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER ALMOST RAN OVER A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE OF THIS BRAKE FAILURE. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT FOU...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 mi

CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BRAKES WERE TOO SPONGY, AND WHEN DEPRESSING THEM THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER ALMOST RAN OVER A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE OF THIS BRAKE FAILURE. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT FOU...

Oct 17, 2003 Tires 34,000 mi

THREE WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE PIECES OF STEEL WERE STICKING OUT OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. DEALER SAID, "THE TIRES WERE FINE". PRESENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. *AK

Oct 17, 2003 Tires 34,000 mi

THREE WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE PIECES OF STEEL WERE STICKING OUT OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. DEALER SAID, "THE TIRES WERE FINE". PRESENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. *AK

Oct 16, 2003 Visibility 9,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ROLLS DOWN VERY SLOWLY. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL 1999 GM TRUCKS AND UP WITH POWER WINDOWS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Oct 16, 2003 Visibility 9,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ROLLS DOWN VERY SLOWLY. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL 1999 GM TRUCKS AND UP WITH POWER WINDOWS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Sep 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES ,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. *AK

Sep 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES ,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. *AK

Sep 12, 2003 Parking Brake 34,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CABLE WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE. *AK THE END OF THE CABLE BROKE OFF WHICH CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Parking Brake 34,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CABLE WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE. *AK THE END OF THE CABLE BROKE OFF WHICH CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *PH *JB

Sep 3, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND UPON MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP. THIRD DOOR USED TO ACCESS REAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LATCH DURING COLD WEATHER OF 20 DEGRESS OR LOWER. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Structure 20,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND UPON MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP. THIRD DOOR USED TO ACCESS REAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LATCH DURING COLD WEATHER OF 20 DEGRESS OR LOWER. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND UPON MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP. THIRD DOOR USED TO ACCESS REAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LATCH DURING COLD WEATHER OF 20 DEGRESS OR LOWER. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Structure 20,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND UPON MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP. THIRD DOOR USED TO ACCESS REAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LATCH DURING COLD WEATHER OF 20 DEGRESS OR LOWER. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PRODUCES A LOUD NOISE, THEN, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NECESSARY FOR BRAKES TO PERFORM. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PRODUCES A LOUD NOISE, THEN, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NECESSARY FOR BRAKES TO PERFORM. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. 85 KILOMETERS. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. 85 KILOMETERS. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

WE PURCHASED A USED 2000 GMC AND WITHIN A MONTH EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED SO SEVERE YOU COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. THEN IF YOU APPLIED A LOT OF PRESSURE IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD. WE TOOK IT IN AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO A LOCAL GMC DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BO...

Jul 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

WE PURCHASED A USED 2000 GMC AND WITHIN A MONTH EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED SO SEVERE YOU COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. THEN IF YOU APPLIED A LOT OF PRESSURE IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD. WE TOOK IT IN AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO A LOCAL GMC DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BO...

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

CONTINUED HARD STARING, NO STARTING, STALLING, AND SPUTTERING WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

CONTINUED HARD STARING, NO STARTING, STALLING, AND SPUTTERING WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

Apr 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 12,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ABS BRAKES.BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND IN A NORMAL MANNER FOR NO APPARENT REASON.OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND ON DRY ROADS.SEEM'S LIKE THE ABS.ACTIVATES FOR NO REASON BUT DOES NOT STOP VEHICLE.PROBLEM IS WORSE ON BUMPY ROAD'S.HAVE HAD TO AVOID COLLISION'S ON MANY OCCASIONS!

Apr 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 12,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ABS BRAKES.BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND IN A NORMAL MANNER FOR NO APPARENT REASON.OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND ON DRY ROADS.SEEM'S LIKE THE ABS.ACTIVATES FOR NO REASON BUT DOES NOT STOP VEHICLE.PROBLEM IS WORSE ON BUMPY ROAD'S.HAVE HAD TO AVOID COLLISION'S ON MANY OCCASIONS!

Apr 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER BRAKE PAD EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *JB DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED. *TT

Apr 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER BRAKE PAD EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *JB DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED. *TT

Apr 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STARTED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STARTED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. *JB

Mar 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS REGULARLY. IT STICKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL. IT IS VERY HARD TO PRESS THE PEDAL AT TIMES. WHEN I DO PUSH THE PEDAL IT TAKES A LOT OF PRESSURE TO GET IT PUSHED IN AND THE VEHICLE THEN DARTS FORWARD VERY QUICKLY. WHEN IN A TIGHT SPACE THIS CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS AS I...

Mar 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS REGULARLY. IT STICKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL. IT IS VERY HARD TO PRESS THE PEDAL AT TIMES. WHEN I DO PUSH THE PEDAL IT TAKES A LOT OF PRESSURE TO GET IT PUSHED IN AND THE VEHICLE THEN DARTS FORWARD VERY QUICKLY. WHEN IN A TIGHT SPACE THIS CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS AS I...

Mar 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND FACIAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TOTALED. *AK *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND FACIAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TOTALED. *AK *NLM

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ACCELERATED VERY SLOWLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ACCELERATED VERY SLOWLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB

Feb 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED 4X WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AFTER SERVICING. PH

Feb 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED 4X WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AFTER SERVICING. PH

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

HAD TALKED TO DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES COMPLAINING OF ENGINE KNOCK ON START UP. BOTH SERVICE ADVISORS TOLD ME THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IT. I CALLED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE TO GET THE PROBLEM DOCUMENTED AN TO SEE WHAT THEY THINK OF IT. THEY INFORMED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE D...

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

HAD TALKED TO DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES COMPLAINING OF ENGINE KNOCK ON START UP. BOTH SERVICE ADVISORS TOLD ME THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IT. I CALLED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE TO GET THE PROBLEM DOCUMENTED AN TO SEE WHAT THEY THINK OF IT. THEY INFORMED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE D...

Jan 15, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK IN THE IDLE POSITION CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK IN THE IDLE POSITION CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK. TS GAS PEDAL STUCK AND HAD TO BE TAPPED TO GET TO MOVE. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE ENGINE RPMS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM LURGING FORWARD. *TT

Jan 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK. TS GAS PEDAL STUCK AND HAD TO BE TAPPED TO GET TO MOVE. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE ENGINE RPMS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM LURGING FORWARD. *TT

Dec 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING IN NORMAL MANNER (NON-PANIC STOP) AT SLOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH SURFACE OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING "BRAKING BUMPS" ON ASPHALT ROADS. BRAKE PEDAL SHUDDERS BRIEFLY INDICATING ABS IS ENGAGING, THEN BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SOFT AND DEPRESSES FULLY WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF ST...

Dec 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING IN NORMAL MANNER (NON-PANIC STOP) AT SLOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH SURFACE OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING "BRAKING BUMPS" ON ASPHALT ROADS. BRAKE PEDAL SHUDDERS BRIEFLY INDICATING ABS IS ENGAGING, THEN BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SOFT AND DEPRESSES FULLY WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF ST...

Nov 27, 2002 Wheels

THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER BROKE OFF AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS RELEASED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE ROADWAY. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT HAD OCCURRED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT A FASTER SPEED. AN INSPECTION OF THE FAILED ASSEMBLY SHOWS THAT IT IS HELD UP BY A SING...

Nov 27, 2002 Wheels

THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER BROKE OFF AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS RELEASED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE ROADWAY. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT HAD OCCURRED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT A FASTER SPEED. AN INSPECTION OF THE FAILED ASSEMBLY SHOWS THAT IT IS HELD UP BY A SING...

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC. DEALER FOUND THAT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED/REPLACED/REMOVED. *SC. *AK

Nov 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE TECHNICIAN AT DEALER FOUND THAT THE BULBS HAD BURNED FILAMENTS-REPLACED. *SCC

Nov 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER STATED THAT WHEN COLD STARTED, THERE IS A LIGHT TAPPING NOISE. (FOUND BULLETIN #01-06-028 FOR COLD START ENGINE KNOCK) NO CURRENT FIX AT THE TIME AND SHOULD NOT HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE LONGEVITY OF ANY OF ...

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC. DEALER FOUND THAT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED/REPLACED/REMOVED. *SC. *AK

Nov 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE TECHNICIAN AT DEALER FOUND THAT THE BULBS HAD BURNED FILAMENTS-REPLACED. *SCC

Nov 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER STATED THAT WHEN COLD STARTED, THERE IS A LIGHT TAPPING NOISE. (FOUND BULLETIN #01-06-028 FOR COLD START ENGINE KNOCK) NO CURRENT FIX AT THE TIME AND SHOULD NOT HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE LONGEVITY OF ANY OF ...

Nov 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL GETTING STUCK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO HAVE A COMPLETED CLEAN UP ON THE VEHICLE. MR SCC

Nov 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL GETTING STUCK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO HAVE A COMPLETED CLEAN UP ON THE VEHICLE. MR SCC

Nov 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STICKS LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED WHEN THIS OCCUR IT CAUSE A DELAY IN STOPPING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STICKS LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED WHEN THIS OCCUR IT CAUSE A DELAY IN STOPPING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. TS

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Structure

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Electrical System

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Equipment

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERHSIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS PUT IN WRONG, AND ALSO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED TO ALLEVIATE THE VIBRATION.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERHSIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS PUT IN WRONG, AND ALSO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED TO ALLEVIATE THE VIBRATION.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR A LEAK IN THE REAR WINDOW.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Wheels

THE RUBBER FLAPS ON THE FRONT FENDER WELLS FELL OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Structure

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Electrical System

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Equipment

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS...

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERHSIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS PUT IN WRONG, AND ALSO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED TO ALLEVIATE THE VIBRATION.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERHSIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS PUT IN WRONG, AND ALSO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED TO ALLEVIATE THE VIBRATION.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR A LEAK IN THE REAR WINDOW.*JB

Oct 22, 2002 Wheels

THE RUBBER FLAPS ON THE FRONT FENDER WELLS FELL OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME.*JB

Oct 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HAD A COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSING INJURIES. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HAD A COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSING INJURIES. MR

Oct 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS. IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT TO MOVE THE PEDAL FROM THE NEUTRAL (REST) POSITION IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT. CURRENTLY, THE STICKING IS BARELY NOTICEABLE. OTHER TIMES, IT IS VERY APPARENT. NOTE: I...

Oct 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS. IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT TO MOVE THE PEDAL FROM THE NEUTRAL (REST) POSITION IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT. CURRENTLY, THE STICKING IS BARELY NOTICEABLE. OTHER TIMES, IT IS VERY APPARENT. NOTE: I...

Oct 10, 2002 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD. CONSUMER COULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MRTHE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS CONTAINED THE BRAKE MOTION SENSOR WHICH WAS ALL ONE UNIT, CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE. *JG

Oct 10, 2002 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD. CONSUMER COULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MRTHE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS CONTAINED THE BRAKE MOTION SENSOR WHICH WAS ALL ONE UNIT, CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE. *JG

Oct 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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Oct 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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Oct 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Oct 7, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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Oct 7, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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Oct 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS DURING STARTUP. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS DURING STARTUP. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAS STOPPED WORKING AFTER ONLY 18000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAS STOPPED WORKING AFTER ONLY 18000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED MASSIVE TIRE UNDULATION ON THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, WHO ONLY ADJUSTED THE TIRES WITH THE TIRES THAT WOULD BE THE SAME AS THE FAILED TIRES. CONSUMER HAD PURCHASED A NEW SET OF TIRES BY ANOTHER BRAND. CONSUMER STATES THE DEALER...

Sep 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED MASSIVE TIRE UNDULATION ON THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, WHO ONLY ADJUSTED THE TIRES WITH THE TIRES THAT WOULD BE THE SAME AS THE FAILED TIRES. CONSUMER HAD PURCHASED A NEW SET OF TIRES BY ANOTHER BRAND. CONSUMER STATES THE DEALER...

Sep 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL OF 70 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DURING THE ACCIDENT THE TRUCK FRAME WAS BENT. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.*YH

Sep 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL OF 70 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DURING THE ACCIDENT THE TRUCK FRAME WAS BENT. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.*YH

Sep 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 45MPH HIT A UTILITY POLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 45MPH HIT A UTILITY POLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING REAR BRAKE LINE SNAPPED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, AND RESULTING IN HEAVY VIBRATION. WILL BE HARD TO STOP. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING REAR BRAKE LINE SNAPPED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, AND RESULTING IN HEAVY VIBRATION. WILL BE HARD TO STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS ABS BRAKES GRAB AND DON'T STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. ALL FOUR DISC BRAKES ARE FLAKING APART.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS ABS BRAKES GRAB AND DON'T STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. ALL FOUR DISC BRAKES ARE FLAKING APART.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS ABS BRAKES GRAB AND DON'T STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. ALL FOUR DISC BRAKES ARE FLAKING APART.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS ABS BRAKES GRAB AND DON'T STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. ALL FOUR DISC BRAKES ARE FLAKING APART.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL LOSE POWER MOMENTARILY WHEN STRIKING POTHOLES IN THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT'S NORMAL OPERATION. OWNER HAD TO LET HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND DEPRESS PEDAL AGAIN, IMMEDIATELY, TO STOP TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL LOSE POWER MOMENTARILY WHEN STRIKING POTHOLES IN THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT'S NORMAL OPERATION. OWNER HAD TO LET HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND DEPRESS PEDAL AGAIN, IMMEDIATELY, TO STOP TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 9, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE OR GO INTO REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE OR GO INTO REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 20 MPH, FIRST TIME DEALER FOUND LOOSE TERMINAL AT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 20 MPH, FIRST TIME DEALER FOUND LOOSE TERMINAL AT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 20 MPH, FIRST TIME DEALER FOUND LOOSE TERMINAL AT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 20 MPH, FIRST TIME DEALER FOUND LOOSE TERMINAL AT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD NOISE . CONTACTED DEALER , BRAKES LOCKED UP. HAD PART REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jul 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD NOISE . CONTACTED DEALER , BRAKES LOCKED UP. HAD PART REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR IS UNSAFE, COULD BACK INTO SOMEONE. CONSUMER THINKS HE IS FURTHER AWAY FROM OBJECTS THAN HE REALLY IS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR IS UNSAFE, COULD BACK INTO SOMEONE. CONSUMER THINKS HE IS FURTHER AWAY FROM OBJECTS THAN HE REALLY IS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. IT WAS VERY SUBTLE AT FIRST AND I DIDN'T GIVE IT MUCH THOUGHT. I HAD INTENDED TO MENTION IT TO MY DEALER BUT DIDN'T BECAUSE I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO START MY TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT FIVE OR SIX TRIPS TO THE DEALER THEY F...

May 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. IT WAS VERY SUBTLE AT FIRST AND I DIDN'T GIVE IT MUCH THOUGHT. I HAD INTENDED TO MENTION IT TO MY DEALER BUT DIDN'T BECAUSE I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO START MY TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT FIVE OR SIX TRIPS TO THE DEALER THEY F...

May 17, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES BASED ON THE DESCRIPTION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, EVEN IF PROPERLY ARMED BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE CONTENT THEFT - DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM WILL ONLY SOUND IF THE VEHICLE DOOR IS OPENED FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE AFTER THE MANUAL LOCK HAS BEEN UTILIZED FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER FEE...

May 17, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE ELSES GMC OR CHEVROLET REMOTE TRANSMITTER TO DISARM A GMC VEHICLE BY USING THE RESYNCRONIZATION METHOD, TO GAIN ACCESS AND STEAL CONTENTS IN THE VEHICLE. *TT

May 17, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE AUTOMATIC LOCK IS PLAINLY VISIBLE WHEREAS THE MANUAL LOCK IS NOT, MAKING THE AUTOMATIC LOCK THE THIEFS FIRST CHOICE AND AGAIN THE SYSTEM IN UNARMED. WHEN LEAVING THE DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER WINDOW SLIGHTLY OPEN, INTENTIONALLY OR NOT, THE LOCATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (FAC...

May 17, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE IS EXPEREINCING MULTIPLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS BOUNCING, SHAKING, SWAYING AND INSTABILITY IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ON WET SURFACES, ON POTHOLES, CRACKS AND / OR RAISED RIDGES. ALSO TIRES AR...

May 17, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES BASED ON THE DESCRIPTION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, EVEN IF PROPERLY ARMED BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE CONTENT THEFT - DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM WILL ONLY SOUND IF THE VEHICLE DOOR IS OPENED FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE AFTER THE MANUAL LOCK HAS BEEN UTILIZED FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER FEE...

May 17, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE ELSES GMC OR CHEVROLET REMOTE TRANSMITTER TO DISARM A GMC VEHICLE BY USING THE RESYNCRONIZATION METHOD, TO GAIN ACCESS AND STEAL CONTENTS IN THE VEHICLE. *TT

May 17, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE AUTOMATIC LOCK IS PLAINLY VISIBLE WHEREAS THE MANUAL LOCK IS NOT, MAKING THE AUTOMATIC LOCK THE THIEFS FIRST CHOICE AND AGAIN THE SYSTEM IN UNARMED. WHEN LEAVING THE DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER WINDOW SLIGHTLY OPEN, INTENTIONALLY OR NOT, THE LOCATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (FAC...

May 17, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE IS EXPEREINCING MULTIPLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS BOUNCING, SHAKING, SWAYING AND INSTABILITY IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ON WET SURFACES, ON POTHOLES, CRACKS AND / OR RAISED RIDGES. ALSO TIRES AR...

May 14, 2002 Tires

INITIALLY PATCHED THE TIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, THE NEXT PROBLEM WAS AT LEAST TWO TO THREE INCHES AWAY AND WAS BURSTING ON THE INTERNAL WALL OF THE TIRE.

May 14, 2002 Tires

INITIALLY PATCHED THE TIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, THE NEXT PROBLEM WAS AT LEAST TWO TO THREE INCHES AWAY AND WAS BURSTING ON THE INTERNAL WALL OF THE TIRE.

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT LOW SPEED IN WET WEATHER THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT LOW SPEED IN WET WEATHER THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES ARE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THEY GET WET AND RUST, WHICH CAUSES THEM TO DRAG. ROTORS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THIS, CAUSING EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. *AK *JG

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES ARE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THEY GET WET AND RUST, WHICH CAUSES THEM TO DRAG. ROTORS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THIS, CAUSING EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. *AK *JG

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES ARE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THEY GET WET AND RUST, WHICH CAUSES THEM TO DRAG. ROTORS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THIS, CAUSING EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. *AK *JG

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES ARE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THEY GET WET AND RUST, WHICH CAUSES THEM TO DRAG. ROTORS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THIS, CAUSING EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. *AK *JG

Apr 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE HAD VERY NOTICEABLE WEAR ON PADS, BUT BRAKES STILL HAVE GONE OUT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 TIMES FOR BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

SPARE TIRE CANNOT BE REMOVED DUE TO THE TIRE PUSHING UP ON THE TUBE THAT THE TOOL GOES INTO FROM THE REAR BUMPER, CAUSING THE TOOL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE SPARE TIRE WINCH. THIS SITUATION COULD BE HAZARDOUS ON THE HIGHWAYS DUE TO THE FRUSTRATION OF TRYING FOR HOURS TO GET THE TIRE DOWN. ****DIMSII...

Apr 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE HAD VERY NOTICEABLE WEAR ON PADS, BUT BRAKES STILL HAVE GONE OUT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 TIMES FOR BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

SPARE TIRE CANNOT BE REMOVED DUE TO THE TIRE PUSHING UP ON THE TUBE THAT THE TOOL GOES INTO FROM THE REAR BUMPER, CAUSING THE TOOL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE SPARE TIRE WINCH. THIS SITUATION COULD BE HAZARDOUS ON THE HIGHWAYS DUE TO THE FRUSTRATION OF TRYING FOR HOURS TO GET THE TIRE DOWN. ****DIMSII...

Apr 6, 2002 Tires

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT FROM A SMALL, SHARP PIECE OF GRAVEL. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND DROVE HOME. AT HOME I INFLATED THE TIRE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. ALONG WITH DISCOVERING THE GRAVEL PUNCTURE, I OBSERVED 3-4 SPOTS AROUND THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE THAT WERE RAISED...

Apr 6, 2002 Tires

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT FROM A SMALL, SHARP PIECE OF GRAVEL. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND DROVE HOME. AT HOME I INFLATED THE TIRE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. ALONG WITH DISCOVERING THE GRAVEL PUNCTURE, I OBSERVED 3-4 SPOTS AROUND THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE THAT WERE RAISED...

Apr 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STICKS IN CLOSE POSITION. WHEN APPLYING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO GAS PEDAL VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STICKS IN CLOSE POSITION. WHEN APPLYING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO GAS PEDAL VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HAS GONE OUT, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK *YD

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HAS GONE OUT, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK *YD

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT ADJUST SUFFICENTLY TO ELIMINATE BLIND SPOT, MIRROR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NEW MIRROR WORKED THE SAME. DEALER SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THEY ALL ARE. I AM AVERAGE SIZE. THIS WOULD BE WORSE WITH TALL DRIVERS.

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT ADJUST SUFFICENTLY TO ELIMINATE BLIND SPOT, MIRROR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NEW MIRROR WORKED THE SAME. DEALER SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THEY ALL ARE. I AM AVERAGE SIZE. THIS WOULD BE WORSE WITH TALL DRIVERS.

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT ADJUST SUFFICENTLY TO ELIMINATE BLIND SPOT, MIRROR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NEW MIRROR WORKED THE SAME. DEALER SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THEY ALL ARE. I AM AVERAGE SIZE. THIS WOULD BE WORSE WITH TALL DRIVERS.

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT ADJUST SUFFICENTLY TO ELIMINATE BLIND SPOT, MIRROR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NEW MIRROR WORKED THE SAME. DEALER SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THEY ALL ARE. I AM AVERAGE SIZE. THIS WOULD BE WORSE WITH TALL DRIVERS.

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH NGINE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITH NO WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH NGINE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITH NO WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Feb 24, 2002 Tires

UNDER TIRE INSPECTION NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING ON ALL TIRES., *AK (DOT NUMBER: W273WMA369 TIRESIZE: P265/75R16)

Feb 24, 2002 Tires

UNDER TIRE INSPECTION NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING ON ALL TIRES., *AK (DOT NUMBER: W273WMA369 TIRESIZE: P265/75R16)

Jan 30, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN DUE TO REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, ALSO THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD NOT OPEN. *YH

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT, EXPLODING SIDEWALL, COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNCUIRD019 TIRESIZE: P255/70R/1)

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT, EXPLODING SIDEWALL, COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNCUIRD019 TIRESIZE: P255/70R/1)

Jan 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLACK HOSE AGAINST STEEL LINE. TRIED TO TIE UP AN SEPERATE BUT ITS TO CLOSE TO T CONNECTION. BOTH REAR FENDERS CRACKED AND BROKE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL.

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND PRESSING DOWN ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD BECOME STUCK. SOMETIMES DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO HIT/KICK PEDAL TO HAVE IT RELEASED. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHILE THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED ITS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Structure

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND PRESSING DOWN ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD BECOME STUCK. SOMETIMES DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO HIT/KICK PEDAL TO HAVE IT RELEASED. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHILE THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED ITS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 3, 2002 Structure

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE PANEL THAT THERE IS PULSATION. ALSO THERE IS NO ABS NOISE AND LIGHT BRAKING POWER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HEAT VENT CAP KEEPS POPPING OFF AND REPLACED. TAIL GATE BED LINER NOT FLAT, PANEL RIPPLED AND RESCUER REAR PANEL, INSTALL ADDITIO...

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL WORK SOMETIMES AND BACK WILL NOT, AT TIMES PEDAL IS HARD TO PRESS AND VEHICLE BARELY SLOWS DOWN, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL WORK SOMETIMES AND BACK WILL NOT, AT TIMES PEDAL IS HARD TO PRESS AND VEHICLE BARELY SLOWS DOWN, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

REAR GLASS FRAME CRACKED FROM FACTORY AND REPLACEMENT FAILED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH FLAT GLASS NOT THE SLIDING GLASS I ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY .BOTH SIDE QUARTER WINDOWS HAD WIND NOISE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.S

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

REAR GLASS FRAME CRACKED FROM FACTORY AND REPLACEMENT FAILED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH FLAT GLASS NOT THE SLIDING GLASS I ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY .BOTH SIDE QUARTER WINDOWS HAD WIND NOISE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.S

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

REAR GLASS FRAME CRACKED FROM FACTORY AND REPLACEMENT FAILED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH FLAT GLASS NOT THE SLIDING GLASS I ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY .BOTH SIDE QUARTER WINDOWS HAD WIND NOISE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.S

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

REAR GLASS FRAME CRACKED FROM FACTORY AND REPLACEMENT FAILED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH FLAT GLASS NOT THE SLIDING GLASS I ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY .BOTH SIDE QUARTER WINDOWS HAD WIND NOISE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.S

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

TIRE EXPERIENCED BELT TO BELT SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W273 TIRESIZE: P26575R16)

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

TIRE EXPERIENCED BELT TO BELT SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W273 TIRESIZE: P26575R16)

Oct 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, SPIN COUNTERCLOCKWISE, AND HIT THE MEDIAN BARRIER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, ALSO THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC

Oct 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, SPIN COUNTERCLOCKWISE, AND HIT THE MEDIAN BARRIER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, ALSO THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC

Oct 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, SPIN COUNTERCLOCKWISE, AND HIT THE MEDIAN BARRIER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, ALSO THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC

Oct 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, SPIN COUNTERCLOCKWISE, AND HIT THE MEDIAN BARRIER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, ALSO THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC

Oct 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AND HAS BEEN AN ENGINE KNOCK SINCE 7/2000, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, GMC CONTENDS CARBON KNOCK, GETTING WORSE. IDLES ROUGH, TOLD BY DEALER AND GMC IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. GMC SAYS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO HORNOR WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WARRANTY EXPRIRES, AND TH...

Oct 2, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AND HAS BEEN AN ENGINE KNOCK SINCE 7/2000, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, GMC CONTENDS CARBON KNOCK, GETTING WORSE. IDLES ROUGH, TOLD BY DEALER AND GMC IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. GMC SAYS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO HORNOR WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WARRANTY EXPRIRES, AND TH...

Oct 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AND HAS BEEN AN ENGINE KNOCK SINCE 7/2000, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, GMC CONTENDS CARBON KNOCK, GETTING WORSE. IDLES ROUGH, TOLD BY DEALER AND GMC IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. GMC SAYS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO HORNOR WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WARRANTY EXPRIRES, AND TH...

Oct 2, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AND HAS BEEN AN ENGINE KNOCK SINCE 7/2000, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, GMC CONTENDS CARBON KNOCK, GETTING WORSE. IDLES ROUGH, TOLD BY DEALER AND GMC IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. GMC SAYS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO HORNOR WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WARRANTY EXPRIRES, AND TH...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

TIRE SPLIT ON THE INSIDE & OUTSIDE SURFACES. GENERAL TIRE-AMER1550, LT245/75R16M+R DOT ADTTDOA030

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

TIRE SPLIT ON THE INSIDE & OUTSIDE SURFACES. GENERAL TIRE-AMER1550, LT245/75R16M+R DOT ADTTDOA030

Sep 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45-50 MPH AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WITH FORCE PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45-50 MPH AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WITH FORCE PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENCOUNTERED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE BRAKING ON AN OFF RAMP. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 25 MPH. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, ABS MODULE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE, BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED FIRM BUT TOTAL BRAKE LOSS ON ALL 4 WHEELS ENCOUNTERED. EVASIVE STEERING AND RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL RESTORED VEHICLE BRAKING A...

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENCOUNTERED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE BRAKING ON AN OFF RAMP. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 25 MPH. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, ABS MODULE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE, BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED FIRM BUT TOTAL BRAKE LOSS ON ALL 4 WHEELS ENCOUNTERED. EVASIVE STEERING AND RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL RESTORED VEHICLE BRAKING A...

Aug 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A RELATIVELY FAST STOP ON A FAIRLY BUMPY ROAD, BUT WITHOUT SLAMMING ON MY BRAKES, THE TRUCK HAD SLOWED TO ABOUT 30 OR 35MPH FROM APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED AND THE BRAKES FAILED MOMENTARILY, AND THEN CAUGHT AGAIN. WHEN WE FINALLY STOPPED, I ENDED UP HAL...

Aug 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A RELATIVELY FAST STOP ON A FAIRLY BUMPY ROAD, BUT WITHOUT SLAMMING ON MY BRAKES, THE TRUCK HAD SLOWED TO ABOUT 30 OR 35MPH FROM APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED AND THE BRAKES FAILED MOMENTARILY, AND THEN CAUGHT AGAIN. WHEN WE FINALLY STOPPED, I ENDED UP HAL...

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

2000 GMC SIERRA INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT - TRUCK EXPLODED AND BURNED. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

2000 GMC SIERRA INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT - TRUCK EXPLODED AND BURNED. *AK

Aug 10, 2001 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES. CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC STATED THAT WAS THE WAY VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKIN WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON BUMPY ROAD AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR LEAF SPRINGS MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES. CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC STATED THAT WAS THE WAY VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKIN WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON BUMPY ROAD AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 10, 2001 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES. CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC STATED THAT WAS THE WAY VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKIN WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON BUMPY ROAD AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR LEAF SPRINGS MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES. CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC STATED THAT WAS THE WAY VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKIN WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON BUMPY ROAD AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE USED IN PANIC STOP PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, CAUSING A COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED ABS MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE USED IN PANIC STOP PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, CAUSING A COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED ABS MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 40 MPH VEHICLE HOPS/VIBRATION IS FELT IN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS, VEHICLE VIBRATES AND HOPS. *AK

Jul 26, 2001 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 40 MPH VEHICLE HOPS/VIBRATION IS FELT IN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS, VEHICLE VIBRATES AND HOPS. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THE ACCIDENT CAUSED THE GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TO EXPLODE AND BURN. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PULLING OFF ROAD ONTO DIRT, GRAVEL, OR GRASS AT ANY SPEED ABOVE ABOUT 10MPH, THE BRAKES BECOME UNRESPONSIVE, VIBRATE, FADE, FAIL TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND PEDAL PRESSURE BECOMES EXCESSIVE AND SEEMS TO LOCK UP. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. VERY SCARY! SHOULD THIS SYSTEM ENG...

Jul 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THE ACCIDENT CAUSED THE GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TO EXPLODE AND BURN. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PULLING OFF ROAD ONTO DIRT, GRAVEL, OR GRASS AT ANY SPEED ABOVE ABOUT 10MPH, THE BRAKES BECOME UNRESPONSIVE, VIBRATE, FADE, FAIL TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND PEDAL PRESSURE BECOMES EXCESSIVE AND SEEMS TO LOCK UP. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. VERY SCARY! SHOULD THIS SYSTEM ENG...

Jul 17, 2001 Steering

IT GREATLY CONCERNS ME THAT A FAILURE IN THE POWER STEERING SHAFT OCCURS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED 3 TIMES. ARE THEY JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED?*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Steering

IT GREATLY CONCERNS ME THAT A FAILURE IN THE POWER STEERING SHAFT OCCURS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED 3 TIMES. ARE THEY JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED?*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND TURNED WHEELS TO GO, AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT. BRAKE WAS PRESSED DOWN, AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. POWER STEERING PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE REPLACED. SHAFT BROKE INTERNALLY.*AK *SLC

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH WITH ALL WINDOWS SHUT AND MY AIR CONDITION ON WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE EXT-CAB WINDOW JUST BLEW RIGHT OUT OF THE TRUCK. THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW SHUT HIT ONE OF THE KIDS IN THE HAND AND ENDED UP IN THE PASSENGER SIDE POCKET. THE WINDOW HIT THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK ...

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH WITH ALL WINDOWS SHUT AND MY AIR CONDITION ON WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE EXT-CAB WINDOW JUST BLEW RIGHT OUT OF THE TRUCK. THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW SHUT HIT ONE OF THE KIDS IN THE HAND AND ENDED UP IN THE PASSENGER SIDE POCKET. THE WINDOW HIT THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK ...

Jun 18, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CHANGED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WHEN SHE TURNED LEFT TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 18, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CHANGED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WHEN SHE TURNED LEFT TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55MPH UP ON AN INCLINE TRIED TO PASS A TRUCK WHICH STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT. HIT REAR 2 WHEELS OF TRUCK HEAD- ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ALONG CHEST. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *YH

Jun 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55MPH UP ON AN INCLINE TRIED TO PASS A TRUCK WHICH STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT. HIT REAR 2 WHEELS OF TRUCK HEAD- ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ALONG CHEST. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *YH

May 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROAD ALL 4 WHEELS SPIN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL SHUTTERS, AND BRAKES GET HARD. THEN, THERE ARE NO BRAKES, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKED FAILURE PRIOR.*JB

May 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROAD ALL 4 WHEELS SPIN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL SHUTTERS, AND BRAKES GET HARD. THEN, THERE ARE NO BRAKES, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKED FAILURE PRIOR.*JB

May 23, 2001 Tires

I HAD ONE BLOW-UT, ON THE RIGHT FRONT, AND AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, OF THE REMAINING TIRES, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE ALSO...THE CORE WAS COMING THRU THE SIDEWALL, AND THE 2 REAR TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND...

May 23, 2001 Tires

I HAD ONE BLOW-UT, ON THE RIGHT FRONT, AND AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, OF THE REMAINING TIRES, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE ALSO...THE CORE WAS COMING THRU THE SIDEWALL, AND THE 2 REAR TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND...

May 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 53 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 53 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 16, 2001 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER COMES ON WHEN THE RECIRCULATE BUTTON IS SELECTED FOR AIR SOURCE AND CANNOT BE SHUTOFF AGAIN WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE CONTROL HEAD 3TIMES AND CHECKED THE WIRING BUT CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO ...

May 16, 2001 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER COMES ON WHEN THE RECIRCULATE BUTTON IS SELECTED FOR AIR SOURCE AND CANNOT BE SHUTOFF AGAIN WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE CONTROL HEAD 3TIMES AND CHECKED THE WIRING BUT CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO ...

May 9, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE HAS A CRACK OF 3 QUARTERS GOING DOWN ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 9, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE HAS A CRACK OF 3 QUARTERS GOING DOWN ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER CAN NOT GET EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE OUT OF VEHICLE WITH TOOLS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER DUE TO A BENT PLASTIC SHAFT THAT WAS BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER CAN NOT GET EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE OUT OF VEHICLE WITH TOOLS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER DUE TO A BENT PLASTIC SHAFT THAT WAS BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BURNS 3QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN CHANGES HAS 21750 MILES. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BURNS 3QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN CHANGES HAS 21750 MILES. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN A CLOSED POSITION, AND THEN IT WILL SUDDENLY TAKE OFF, WHICH CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CLAIMS DEFECT IS DUE TO A DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. THROTTLE BODY SHOULD BE CLEANED EVERY 15,000 MILES. CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE THIS INFORMATION IS NOT STATED IN OWNER'S...

Apr 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE HOSE@ RGT FRT IS RUBBING RIM WHEN TURN WHEEL AND HAS BEEN. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT...

Apr 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN A CLOSED POSITION, AND THEN IT WILL SUDDENLY TAKE OFF, WHICH CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CLAIMS DEFECT IS DUE TO A DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. THROTTLE BODY SHOULD BE CLEANED EVERY 15,000 MILES. CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE THIS INFORMATION IS NOT STATED IN OWNER'S...

Apr 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE HOSE@ RGT FRT IS RUBBING RIM WHEN TURN WHEEL AND HAS BEEN. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AS NORMAL TO APPROACH A STOP AND DRIVING OVER BUMP BRAKES WILL GO TO FLOOR AND FAIL FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THEN EVENUTALLY STOP ABOUT 3 CAR LENTHS LATER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. 2. FIRST START OF DAY , BACKING OUT AND APPLYING BRAKES BRAKES WILL GRAB HARD , THIS WILL OCC...

Apr 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AS NORMAL TO APPROACH A STOP AND DRIVING OVER BUMP BRAKES WILL GO TO FLOOR AND FAIL FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THEN EVENUTALLY STOP ABOUT 3 CAR LENTHS LATER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. 2. FIRST START OF DAY , BACKING OUT AND APPLYING BRAKES BRAKES WILL GRAB HARD , THIS WILL OCC...

Apr 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OPERATES VERY POORLY, AND RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN TRAVELING OVER GRAVEL ROADS/BUMPY ROADS, OR RAILROAD TRACKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OPERATES VERY POORLY, AND RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN TRAVELING OVER GRAVEL ROADS/BUMPY ROADS, OR RAILROAD TRACKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Tires Crash

AT 26K MILES THE TIRES HANDLED POORLY IN WET AND SNOWY WEATHER, THE TREADS ARE LOW FOR THE VEHICLES MILEAGE (GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST P235/75R16 - DOT T3024545). NLM

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE VEHICLES ABS SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Mar 28, 2001 Tires Crash

AT 26K MILES THE TIRES HANDLED POORLY IN WET AND SNOWY WEATHER, THE TREADS ARE LOW FOR THE VEHICLES MILEAGE (GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST P235/75R16 - DOT T3024545). NLM

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE VEHICLES ABS SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH TIRES THAT WERE INADEQUATE FOR TRAILER TOWING AND OFF ROAD TRAVEL, THE DEALER REFUSES TO CHANGE THE TIRES BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT REQUEST THE CHANGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/75R16 MAX LOAD 2601 LBS AT 44 PSI, 4 PLY LOAD RATING B). NLM

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH TIRES THAT WERE INADEQUATE FOR TRAILER TOWING AND OFF ROAD TRAVEL, THE DEALER REFUSES TO CHANGE THE TIRES BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT REQUEST THE CHANGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/75R16 MAX LOAD 2601 LBS AT 44 PSI, 4 PLY LOAD RATING B). NLM

Mar 26, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT CRANK. BATTERY/STARTER/ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT OK. SECURITY LIGHT ON DASH LIGHTS UP WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATES LIKELY A SECURITY SYSTEM OR COMPUTER PROBLEM, STATED DEALER WOULD CALL GM TECH SUPPORT FOR HELP. MULTIPLE CALLS TO DEALERSHIP ARE NOT RETURNED. TRUCK S...

Mar 26, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT CRANK. BATTERY/STARTER/ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT OK. SECURITY LIGHT ON DASH LIGHTS UP WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATES LIKELY A SECURITY SYSTEM OR COMPUTER PROBLEM, STATED DEALER WOULD CALL GM TECH SUPPORT FOR HELP. MULTIPLE CALLS TO DEALERSHIP ARE NOT RETURNED. TRUCK S...

Mar 23, 2001 Suspension

TRUCK IS 2000 EXT CAB LB 1/2 TON. ON CONCRETE FWYS, AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE TRUCK "BOUNCES" (NOT VIBRATES). THE FWY I HAPPEN TO DRIVE TO WORK ALWAYS CAUSES BOUNCING. I'VE CHANGED SHOCKS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. ALL NEW GM LONGBED (2500, CHEVYS, ETC) ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. YOU CAN SEE US ALL DRIV...

Mar 23, 2001 Suspension

TRUCK IS 2000 EXT CAB LB 1/2 TON. ON CONCRETE FWYS, AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE TRUCK "BOUNCES" (NOT VIBRATES). THE FWY I HAPPEN TO DRIVE TO WORK ALWAYS CAUSES BOUNCING. I'VE CHANGED SHOCKS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. ALL NEW GM LONGBED (2500, CHEVYS, ETC) ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. YOU CAN SEE US ALL DRIV...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES TIRE SIZE WAS NOT PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY AND IT WAS NOT CALIBRATED FOR THE TIRE SIZE WHICH CAUSED THE ABS SYSTEM NOT TO OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES TIRE SIZE WAS NOT PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY AND IT WAS NOT CALIBRATED FOR THE TIRE SIZE WHICH CAUSED THE ABS SYSTEM NOT TO OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH ON A SIDE STREET MAKING A TURN INSIDE OF PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH ON A SIDE STREET MAKING A TURN INSIDE OF PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED WHILE STOPPING BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES RIGID AND VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. AT THIS POINT AN EMERGENCY OR PANIC STOP WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED WHILE STOPPING BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES RIGID AND VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. AT THIS POINT AN EMERGENCY OR PANIC STOP WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES, VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP, AND THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH BRAKING ACTION TO STOP VEHICLE FROM HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES, VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP, AND THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH BRAKING ACTION TO STOP VEHICLE FROM HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A DITCH EMBANKMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED VARIOUS INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FILL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A DITCH EMBANKMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED VARIOUS INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FILL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE CHANGING GEARS CONSUMER HEARD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT, PROBLEM RETURNED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE CHANGING GEARS CONSUMER HEARD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT, PROBLEM RETURNED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Feb 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Feb 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T DEPRESS TO STOP TRUCK, BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED 1ST TIME, STILL IN SHOP THIS TIME, STRUCK CURB TO STOP. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T DEPRESS TO STOP TRUCK, BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED 1ST TIME, STILL IN SHOP THIS TIME, STRUCK CURB TO STOP. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T DEPRESS TO STOP TRUCK, BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED 1ST TIME, STILL IN SHOP THIS TIME, STRUCK CURB TO STOP. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T DEPRESS TO STOP TRUCK, BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED 1ST TIME, STILL IN SHOP THIS TIME, STRUCK CURB TO STOP. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Steering

CLAMP CAME OFF A HOSE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Steering

CLAMP CAME OFF A HOSE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT EXPERIENCES THUMPING, THE NOISE CAN BE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED WHEN GREASING THE DRIVESHAFT YOKE OR SPLINE, HOWEVER THE THUMPING DOES COME BACK. *SLC

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT EXPERIENCES THUMPING, THE NOISE CAN BE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED WHEN GREASING THE DRIVESHAFT YOKE OR SPLINE, HOWEVER THE THUMPING DOES COME BACK. *SLC

Jan 24, 2001 Suspension

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING AND STOPPING. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL DURING A RIGHT BEND IN ROAD. ALSO HEADLIGHTS DIM AND GO BACK WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING AND STOPPING. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL DURING A RIGHT BEND IN ROAD. ALSO HEADLIGHTS DIM AND GO BACK WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Suspension

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING AND STOPPING. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL DURING A RIGHT BEND IN ROAD. ALSO HEADLIGHTS DIM AND GO BACK WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING AND STOPPING. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL DURING A RIGHT BEND IN ROAD. ALSO HEADLIGHTS DIM AND GO BACK WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER APPLIED GAS TO CROSS INTERSECTION, NOTHING HAPPENED, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF GOING THROUGH GEARS, VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED AGAIN. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT GRIP AS WELL AS THEY USED TO, WHEN USING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE TAKES A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Visibility

THE HEATER AT TIMES BLOWS COLD AIR, ON ONE OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WERE SO FOGGED AND WOULD NOT CLEAR BECAUSE THE HEATER FAILED. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION THAT THE DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE, MANY ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE REPLACING THE FOLLOWING: LEFT REAR AXLE, 2 DIFFERENT BRANDS OF TIRES, NEW BRAKES, AND NEW ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BOTH HANDS AND A STRONG GRIP HAVE TO BE USED TO KEEP VEHICLE UN...

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER APPLIED GAS TO CROSS INTERSECTION, NOTHING HAPPENED, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF GOING THROUGH GEARS, VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED AGAIN. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT GRIP AS WELL AS THEY USED TO, WHEN USING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE TAKES A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Visibility

THE HEATER AT TIMES BLOWS COLD AIR, ON ONE OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WERE SO FOGGED AND WOULD NOT CLEAR BECAUSE THE HEATER FAILED. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION THAT THE DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE, MANY ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE REPLACING THE FOLLOWING: LEFT REAR AXLE, 2 DIFFERENT BRANDS OF TIRES, NEW BRAKES, AND NEW ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BOTH HANDS AND A STRONG GRIP HAVE TO BE USED TO KEEP VEHICLE UN...

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

I HAD NO TROUBLE WITH THE TIRES UNTIL LATE MAY, 2000. DURING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF JUNE 2000, I HAD FIVE FLATS ON THESE TIRES. APPARENTLY, THE TEMPERATURE IN TEXAS WAS A FACTOR. THERE WAS NEVER ANY FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE HOLE IN THE TIRE. THE HOLES WERE ALWAYS OF A RUPTURE TY...

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURES WHEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE COMPLETLY WARMED AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE MODE. IF TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE "3" NO PROBLEMS OCCUR AT ANY ENGINE SPEED. DEALER STATES ON REPAIR ORDER, "NORMAL CONDITION AT THIS TIME UNTIL AN UPDATE COMES OUT". SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY DEALER...

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURES WHEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE COMPLETLY WARMED AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE MODE. IF TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE "3" NO PROBLEMS OCCUR AT ANY ENGINE SPEED. DEALER STATES ON REPAIR ORDER, "NORMAL CONDITION AT THIS TIME UNTIL AN UPDATE COMES OUT". SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY DEALER...

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

I HAD NO TROUBLE WITH THE TIRES UNTIL LATE MAY, 2000. DURING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF JUNE 2000, I HAD FIVE FLATS ON THESE TIRES. APPARENTLY, THE TEMPERATURE IN TEXAS WAS A FACTOR. THERE WAS NEVER ANY FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE HOLE IN THE TIRE. THE HOLES WERE ALWAYS OF A RUPTURE TY...

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURES WHEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE COMPLETLY WARMED AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE MODE. IF TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE "3" NO PROBLEMS OCCUR AT ANY ENGINE SPEED. DEALER STATES ON REPAIR ORDER, "NORMAL CONDITION AT THIS TIME UNTIL AN UPDATE COMES OUT". SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY DEALER...

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURES WHEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE COMPLETLY WARMED AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE MODE. IF TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE "3" NO PROBLEMS OCCUR AT ANY ENGINE SPEED. DEALER STATES ON REPAIR ORDER, "NORMAL CONDITION AT THIS TIME UNTIL AN UPDATE COMES OUT". SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY DEALER...

Jan 5, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY. DIVIDER. I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT AND THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. I WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BUT WAS SEVERLEY SORE AND BRUISED. I DID MISS ONE DAY OF WORK. THE TIRE WAS ...

Jan 5, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY. DIVIDER. I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT AND THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. I WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BUT WAS SEVERLEY SORE AND BRUISED. I DID MISS ONE DAY OF WORK. THE TIRE WAS ...

Dec 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. DEALER THINKS ALTERNATOR IS AT FAULT. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. DEALER THINKS ALTERNATOR IS AT FAULT. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. DEALER THINKS ALTERNATOR IS AT FAULT. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. DEALER THINKS ALTERNATOR IS AT FAULT. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Tires

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERANT DOT # ON FOUR TIRES .I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FOR ME. BUT FIRESTONE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT THE TIRES. GMC DEALER SAYS THERE ARE BELTS THAT ARE SEPARATED IN THE TIRES. DOT ON TWO TIRES ARE VN73 THE OTHER TWO ARE...

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Tires

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERANT DOT # ON FOUR TIRES .I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FOR ME. BUT FIRESTONE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT THE TIRES. GMC DEALER SAYS THERE ARE BELTS THAT ARE SEPARATED IN THE TIRES. DOT ON TWO TIRES ARE VN73 THE OTHER TWO ARE...

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Suspension

BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND FROM REAR OF TRUCK FROM 55MPH TO 75MPH HAD RIMS CHANGED DUE TO CHROME PITING DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NO CLUE ON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Wheels

BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND FROM REAR OF TRUCK FROM 55MPH TO 75MPH HAD RIMS CHANGED DUE TO CHROME PITING DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NO CLUE ON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Suspension

BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND FROM REAR OF TRUCK FROM 55MPH TO 75MPH HAD RIMS CHANGED DUE TO CHROME PITING DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NO CLUE ON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Wheels

BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND FROM REAR OF TRUCK FROM 55MPH TO 75MPH HAD RIMS CHANGED DUE TO CHROME PITING DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NO CLUE ON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 23, 2000 Steering

THIS FAILED ONCE BEFORE AND HAVE ONLY GONE 5000 MILES SINCE IT WAS FIXED AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Nov 23, 2000 Steering

THIS FAILED ONCE BEFORE AND HAVE ONLY GONE 5000 MILES SINCE IT WAS FIXED AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAD THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AT 3500 MILES AND EVER SINCE THEN HAS HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS, THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER .

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAD THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AT 3500 MILES AND EVER SINCE THEN HAS HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS, THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER .

Nov 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRP IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS. IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM NEW WITH THE 2000 MODELS. CHECK GMC TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRP IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS. IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM NEW WITH THE 2000 MODELS. CHECK GMC TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE HESITATES, JERKS, TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES(ABS)LOCK UP OVER SLIGHT BUMPS. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE HESITATES, JERKS, TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES(ABS)LOCK UP OVER SLIGHT BUMPS. *CJ

Nov 5, 2000 Suspension

TRUCK VIBRATES ON ACCELERATION FROM STOP TO 20MPH. *AK

Nov 5, 2000 Suspension

TRUCK VIBRATES ON ACCELERATION FROM STOP TO 20MPH. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 54 MPH TRUCK REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS. TRUCK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 31, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 54 MPH TRUCK REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS. TRUCK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON UNEVEN SURFACE THE RESPONSE IS NOT NORMAL. BRAKES WILL GRAB/RELEASE, AND SOMETIMES BEGIN TO PICK UP SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON UNEVEN SURFACE THE RESPONSE IS NOT NORMAL. BRAKES WILL GRAB/RELEASE, AND SOMETIMES BEGIN TO PICK UP SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Steering Crash

BRAKES SEEM TO SPUTTER WHEN DEPRESSED HEAVY/LIGHT @ ANY SPEED. THIS PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. GENERAL TIRE BRAND-REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALL ON FREEWAY @ 75MPH-RAN OVER NOTHING. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPLACE @ NO COST, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM HAS NOT ACCURED YET. STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS FEELS...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES SEEM TO SPUTTER WHEN DEPRESSED HEAVY/LIGHT @ ANY SPEED. THIS PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. GENERAL TIRE BRAND-REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALL ON FREEWAY @ 75MPH-RAN OVER NOTHING. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPLACE @ NO COST, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM HAS NOT ACCURED YET. STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS FEELS...

Oct 18, 2000 Steering Crash

BRAKES SEEM TO SPUTTER WHEN DEPRESSED HEAVY/LIGHT @ ANY SPEED. THIS PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. GENERAL TIRE BRAND-REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALL ON FREEWAY @ 75MPH-RAN OVER NOTHING. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPLACE @ NO COST, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM HAS NOT ACCURED YET. STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS FEELS...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES SEEM TO SPUTTER WHEN DEPRESSED HEAVY/LIGHT @ ANY SPEED. THIS PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. GENERAL TIRE BRAND-REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALL ON FREEWAY @ 75MPH-RAN OVER NOTHING. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPLACE @ NO COST, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM HAS NOT ACCURED YET. STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS FEELS...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. HE TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HIM THAT THE TIRE WASN'T ON RECALL. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS#AT P265/75R16 AND DOT # 73WMA479 MADE IN CANADA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK THE CUSTOMER HA...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. HE TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HIM THAT THE TIRE WASN'T ON RECALL. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS#AT P265/75R16 AND DOT # 73WMA479 MADE IN CANADA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK THE CUSTOMER HA...

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE FAULTY CIRCUIT CLUSTER IN THE DASHBOARD CAUSED ALL GUAGES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *YH

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT24575R16 )

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT24575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WIND NOISE. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM CARRIER, AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW REAR TIRES. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Equipment

TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM CARRIER, AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW REAR TIRES. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WIND NOISE. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM CARRIER, AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW REAR TIRES. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Equipment

TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM CARRIER, AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW REAR TIRES. NLM

Sep 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, HORN DID NOT WORK.*AK

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS TO REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE IS CUTTING THROUGH/ TOWARDS THE BED AREA, AND IT IS RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS TO REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE IS CUTTING THROUGH/ TOWARDS THE BED AREA, AND IT IS RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH FIRESTONE, WILDERESS AT, P26575R16. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO TIRES. TREAD DESIGN DID NOT GIVE OFF TRACTION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Tires Crash

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH FIRESTONE, WILDERESS AT, P26575R16. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO TIRES. TREAD DESIGN DID NOT GIVE OFF TRACTION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH FIRESTONE, WILDERESS AT, P26575R16. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO TIRES. TREAD DESIGN DID NOT GIVE OFF TRACTION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Tires Crash

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH FIRESTONE, WILDERESS AT, P26575R16. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO TIRES. TREAD DESIGN DID NOT GIVE OFF TRACTION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE WHILE BACKING, LEAVING THE TRUCK DISABLED IN DRIVEWAY. NLM

Sep 11, 2000 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE WHILE BACKING, LEAVING THE TRUCK DISABLED IN DRIVEWAY. NLM

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Seats

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Seats

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 GMC, SIERRA, TIRE SIZE P26575R16, DOT # VN73WMA489. TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. SECOND INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING REPLACEMENT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. TIRES HAD AROUND 16 THOU...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 GMC, SIERRA, TIRE SIZE P26575R16, DOT # VN73WMA489. TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. SECOND INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING REPLACEMENT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. TIRES HAD AROUND 16 THOU...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires Crash

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON TX SH 123 IN OUTSIDE LANE. SUDDENLY, MY TRUCK FELT LIKE IT WAS NUDGED FROM BEHIND, LIFTED UP AND WENT INTO A BACKWARDS SLIDE ACROSS 3 LANES INTO THE OUTSIDE NORTHBOUND LANE. I WAS STRUCK THERE BY A CHEVY ASTRO VAN, AND PUSHED OFF THE ROAD INTO THE BARDITCH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE T...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires Crash

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON TX SH 123 IN OUTSIDE LANE. SUDDENLY, MY TRUCK FELT LIKE IT WAS NUDGED FROM BEHIND, LIFTED UP AND WENT INTO A BACKWARDS SLIDE ACROSS 3 LANES INTO THE OUTSIDE NORTHBOUND LANE. I WAS STRUCK THERE BY A CHEVY ASTRO VAN, AND PUSHED OFF THE ROAD INTO THE BARDITCH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE T...

Aug 24, 2000 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT ON THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE UPON DELIVERY WHICH CAUSES A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE, DEALERSHIP ORDERED PART HOWEVER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE UPGRADED REPLACEMENT UNIT AT THIS TIME. *MJS

Aug 24, 2000 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT ON THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE UPON DELIVERY WHICH CAUSES A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE, DEALERSHIP ORDERED PART HOWEVER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE UPGRADED REPLACEMENT UNIT AT THIS TIME. *MJS

Aug 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CANCELLATION WARNING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY FOR TURN SIGNAL, AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE TURN SIGNAL REAMAINS BLINKING. *AK

Aug 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CANCELLATION WARNING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY FOR TURN SIGNAL, AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE TURN SIGNAL REAMAINS BLINKING. *AK

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

I HAVE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 265/75 R16 TIRES ON MY PICK-UP. I AM A DISABLED PERSON AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT CAME ON MY GMC TRUCK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE 16" TIRES ALONG WITH THE 15" TIRES WICH FIRESTONE HAS BEEN RECALLING. I URGE ...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

I HAVE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 265/75 R16 TIRES ON MY PICK-UP. I AM A DISABLED PERSON AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT CAME ON MY GMC TRUCK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE 16" TIRES ALONG WITH THE 15" TIRES WICH FIRESTONE HAS BEEN RECALLING. I URGE ...

Aug 8, 2000 Steering

TIE ROD CAME UNBOLTED WHILE DRIVING SLOW SPEED IN LINE TO BOARD A STATE FERRY. LOST STEERING. VERY LUCKY WE WERE NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Steering

TIE ROD CAME UNBOLTED WHILE DRIVING SLOW SPEED IN LINE TO BOARD A STATE FERRY. LOST STEERING. VERY LUCKY WE WERE NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDALS ON A SUDDEN STOP ON BUMPY ROADS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT TAKES THE TRUCK A LONGER TIME TO STOP THAN NORMAL. THIS ALMOST CASUED ME TO REAR END CARS ON MORE THAN ONE ...

Jul 22, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDALS ON A SUDDEN STOP ON BUMPY ROADS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT TAKES THE TRUCK A LONGER TIME TO STOP THAN NORMAL. THIS ALMOST CASUED ME TO REAR END CARS ON MORE THAN ONE ...

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDALS ON A SUDDEN STOP ON BUMPY ROADS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT TAKES THE TRUCK A LONGER TIME TO STOP THAN NORMAL. THIS ALMOST CASUED ME TO REAR END CARS ON MORE THAN ONE ...

Jul 22, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDALS ON A SUDDEN STOP ON BUMPY ROADS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. IT TAKES THE TRUCK A LONGER TIME TO STOP THAN NORMAL. THIS ALMOST CASUED ME TO REAR END CARS ON MORE THAN ONE ...

Jul 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Interior Lighting Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MP CONSUMER HIT FRONT SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND BROAD SIDED INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Interior Lighting Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLE...

Jul 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MP CONSUMER HIT FRONT SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND BROAD SIDED INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED UNDER RECALL 10178. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP IS BUZZ POST GMC IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED UNDER RECALL 10178. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP IS BUZZ POST GMC IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS. *AK

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL INTERMITTANTLY FEELS AS THOUGH THERE IS AIR IN THE LINE AND NEEDS TO BE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF AMBIANT TEMPERATURE OR ENGINE TEMP. THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AT 1515 MILES PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OW...

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL INTERMITTANTLY FEELS AS THOUGH THERE IS AIR IN THE LINE AND NEEDS TO BE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF AMBIANT TEMPERATURE OR ENGINE TEMP. THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AT 1515 MILES PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OW...

Jun 23, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK, IT WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK, IT WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOTDEPRESS. THEN, UPON HITTING IT AGAIN , THERE WAS VIBRATION. ON ROUGH ROADS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP. MIGHT AS WELL NOT HAD ANY BRAKES. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOTDEPRESS. THEN, UPON HITTING IT AGAIN , THERE WAS VIBRATION. ON ROUGH ROADS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP. MIGHT AS WELL NOT HAD ANY BRAKES. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOTDEPRESS. THEN, UPON HITTING IT AGAIN , THERE WAS VIBRATION. ON ROUGH ROADS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP. MIGHT AS WELL NOT HAD ANY BRAKES. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOTDEPRESS. THEN, UPON HITTING IT AGAIN , THERE WAS VIBRATION. ON ROUGH ROADS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP. MIGHT AS WELL NOT HAD ANY BRAKES. *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG & STEERING LOCKED UP. VEHICLE DRIFTED OVER TO A MAIL BOX & INTO A DITCH. DEALER HASN'T INSPECTED VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

Jun 2, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG & STEERING LOCKED UP. VEHICLE DRIFTED OVER TO A MAIL BOX & INTO A DITCH. DEALER HASN'T INSPECTED VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. ALSO, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF BRAKING SYSTEM ON THOSE VEHICLES. *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. ALSO, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF BRAKING SYSTEM ON THOSE VEHICLES. *AK

May 15, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS PERIODICALLY LOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS PINS DRIVER AGAINST SEATBACK, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LEAN FORWARD TO CHECK MIRRORS, LOOK OVER SHOULDER ETC. FOR LANE CHANGE. DEALER REFUSES TO ADDRESS PROBLEM.

May 15, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS PERIODICALLY LOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS PINS DRIVER AGAINST SEATBACK, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LEAN FORWARD TO CHECK MIRRORS, LOOK OVER SHOULDER ETC. FOR LANE CHANGE. DEALER REFUSES TO ADDRESS PROBLEM.

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ANTI-SKID BRAKES WERE HEARD ENGAGING, BUT BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. CONSUMER HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKES, AND APPLY THE PEDAL AGAIN TO STOP. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ANTI-SKID BRAKES WERE HEARD ENGAGING, BUT BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. CONSUMER HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKES, AND APPLY THE PEDAL AGAIN TO STOP. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

May 4, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE. CONSUMER SAID WHEN HE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

May 4, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE. CONSUMER SAID WHEN HE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE PULLING A LOAD VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AT 5 TO 20 MPH. WILL VIBRATE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS WHEN IT HAS THE RIGHT LOAD ON IT. NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND YET. *AK *ML

Apr 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE PULLING A LOAD VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AT 5 TO 20 MPH. WILL VIBRATE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS WHEN IT HAS THE RIGHT LOAD ON IT. NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND YET. *AK *ML

Apr 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED IT DID'T LAST 24HRS. I DID HAVE DUAL EXHAUST PUT ON THIS TRUCK .I CONTACTED THE DEALER BEFORE THIS WAS DONE TO MAKE SURE. I WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THE CONVERTERS WERE NOT TOUCHED EVERYTHING SHOULD BE FIND/ STILL FALL UNDER WARRANTY EXCEPT NEW MUFFLERS AND PIPES. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED IT DID'T LAST 24HRS. I DID HAVE DUAL EXHAUST PUT ON THIS TRUCK .I CONTACTED THE DEALER BEFORE THIS WAS DONE TO MAKE SURE. I WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THE CONVERTERS WERE NOT TOUCHED EVERYTHING SHOULD BE FIND/ STILL FALL UNDER WARRANTY EXCEPT NEW MUFFLERS AND PIPES. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY FLASH OFF AND ON WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLASH SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE DARK. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY FLASH OFF AND ON WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLASH SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE DARK. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STICKS WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO SKID AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STICKS WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO SKID AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END AND DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT COMMENCED AT 15-35 MPH, AND SECOND INCIDENT STARTED AT 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END AND DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT COMMENCED AT 15-35 MPH, AND SECOND INCIDENT STARTED AT 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 14, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END AND DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT COMMENCED AT 15-35 MPH, AND SECOND INCIDENT STARTED AT 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END AND DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT COMMENCED AT 15-35 MPH, AND SECOND INCIDENT STARTED AT 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 14, 2000 Suspension

TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED, DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DEALER, AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 8 WEEKS, NOW INTO FIFTH MONTH AND NO SETTLEMENT. DEALER CLAIMS FIRESTONE NOT RESPONDING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

POOR DESIGN OF STEERING COLUMN UPPER SHAFT CAUSED IT TO FAIL EVERY 10,000 MILES.MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF DEFECT. BUT, NO CORRECTIVE ACTION IS AVAILABLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

POOR DESIGN OF STEERING COLUMN UPPER SHAFT CAUSED IT TO FAIL EVERY 10,000 MILES.MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF DEFECT. BUT, NO CORRECTIVE ACTION IS AVAILABLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR , THEN TRUCK STOPPED. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM AFTER THE THIRD TIME. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR , THEN TRUCK STOPPED. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM AFTER THE THIRD TIME. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH, PUT FOOT ON BRAKES AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. THEY SAID BRAKES WERE WORKING PROPERLY.*AK

Feb 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH, PUT FOOT ON BRAKES AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. THEY SAID BRAKES WERE WORKING PROPERLY.*AK

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 12/13/99 WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TOURQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND STALLED THE TRUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE CROSSING THE LEFT LANE. WITH DIFFICULTY, TRUNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. LUCKLY THERE WAS VER...

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AND DRIVERS AIR BAGS DURING A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE RESULTED IN INJURIES. PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST, KNEES, NECK, AND HEAD TRAUMA WHILE DRIVER SUFFERED SUBDURAL HEMOTOMA, INJURY TO BOTH KNEES AND WRIST AS WELL AS MOUTH, THROAT, FACE, HAED AND RIBS. NLM

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AND DRIVERS AIR BAGS DURING A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE RESULTED IN INJURIES. PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST, KNEES, NECK, AND HEAD TRAUMA WHILE DRIVER SUFFERED SUBDURAL HEMOTOMA, INJURY TO BOTH KNEES AND WRIST AS WELL AS MOUTH, THROAT, FACE, HAED AND RIBS. NLM

Dec 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING OVER 30 MPH, CAUSING STEERING TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. VIBRATION WILL FADE AFTER SPEEDS OF 50 MPH. DEALER HAS CHECKED TIRES/ WHEELS, CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK *YC

Dec 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING OVER 30 MPH, CAUSING STEERING TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. VIBRATION WILL FADE AFTER SPEEDS OF 50 MPH. DEALER HAS CHECKED TIRES/ WHEELS, CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK *YC

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: WHILE DRIVING ON AVENUE AT 35-40MPH, I CROSSED A RAILROAD CROSSING WHILE BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL APPEARED TO GO TO THE POINT OF LEAST RESISTANCE, OR NEAR THE FLOOR BOARD. ALSO, WHILE STOPPED AT INTERSECTIONS, NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL VERY SLOWLY MOVING TO THE FLOOR WHILE FOOT ON BRAKE PED...

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: WHILE DRIVING ON AVENUE AT 35-40MPH, I CROSSED A RAILROAD CROSSING WHILE BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL APPEARED TO GO TO THE POINT OF LEAST RESISTANCE, OR NEAR THE FLOOR BOARD. ALSO, WHILE STOPPED AT INTERSECTIONS, NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL VERY SLOWLY MOVING TO THE FLOOR WHILE FOOT ON BRAKE PED...

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS BECAUSE OF BRAKE AND STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE. YH

Aug 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DIRT HILL AT 3 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FREE WHEELED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH DUE TO THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. ALSO, FRAME IS BENT.*AK

Aug 10, 1999 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DIRT HILL AT 3 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FREE WHEELED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH DUE TO THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. ALSO, FRAME IS BENT.*AK

Aug 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DIRT HILL AT 3 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FREE WHEELED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH DUE TO THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. ALSO, FRAME IS BENT.*AK

Aug 10, 1999 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DIRT HILL AT 3 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FREE WHEELED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH DUE TO THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. ALSO, FRAME IS BENT.*AK

Aug 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON LOOSE DIRT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL BRAKES LET GO. THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, BENDING THE FRONT FRAME RAILS AND FRONT CROSS MEMEBER. DRIVER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-40 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMA...

Aug 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON LOOSE DIRT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL BRAKES LET GO. THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, BENDING THE FRONT FRAME RAILS AND FRONT CROSS MEMEBER. DRIVER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-40 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMA...