Issue ID | 1493341 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11122998 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/08/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A/c condenser and hose defective manufacturing causing it to malfunction and cease working. Has happened on numerous models but gmc refuses to to cover the costs associated with this. Items needed to repair are out of stock causing long delays in getting repair. Driving in the extreme heat in socal with small children is not safe. Would like for your agency to help in protecting the consumer by standing up to gmc / chevy to hold them accountable for this faulty manufacturing. There is a pending class action lawsuit in tn i believe and countless social media posts about this widespread problem yet it remains the burden of the consumer to not only pay out of pocket but to wait for repairs because parts are out of stock. 1st quote was $1600, then gmc said they would pay for a portion bringing the costs down to approximately $700. Its a huge financial burden that shouldn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTER RANCH, CA |
VIN pattern | 3GTU2VEC7EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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