Issue ID | 1657195 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11321717 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 20/04/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 50 mph, a deer ran in front of the vehicle causing extreme front end damage. The contact stated that the deer ended up under the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy however, smoke or powder was seen coming from the front floor board area. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact stated as the front seat passenger she hit the dashboard and sustained injuries to her left side, specifically left arm, shoulder, and jaw area. No medical attention was needed. The contact stated that the front seat belts no longer latches due to the collision. The dealership was not made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was taken to a collision center. The vehicle had not been repaired or failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CAMP WOOD, TX |
VIN pattern | 1GT12UE86GFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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