Issue ID | 1382667 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10993347 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 02/06/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The 7 way trailer plug on this vehicle will not hold the trailer plug firmly, resulting in the plug coming loose during normal driving conditions. One obvious issue is that the flap holding the plug in is upside down from any other configuration i've seen, allowing the plug to sag. This is a serious safety risk as i have had several instances where lights and even the trailer brakes have stopped operating while in transit , after i gave verified that they worked when i started out. I then am a hazard to my fellow motorists and my family. This trailer plug worked flawlessly with my previous truck. Gms solutions blame the trailer or plug, but given the orientation of the plug and the number of owners that seem to have this issue, i believe a better solution should come from them. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GT12UE88GFXXXXXX |
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 | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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