Issue ID | 439105 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10039372 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 11/09/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The throttle body on our 1997 gmc safari came apart sending pieces into the engine and failing in a wide open throttle condition that was not controllable by the driver. This occurred when the driver entered the freeway and the car accelerated through 85 miles per hour without any depression of the accelertor. The driver had to continuously apply brake pressure to keep speed somewhat under control. The only means to control the engine was to turn it off. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CYPRESS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GKDM19W7VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/08/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CERRITOS PONTIAC GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | (562) 865-3880 |
Dealer's city | CERRITOS |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 90703 |