Issue ID | 1653285 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11318830 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 13/03/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2018 gmc sierra hd experienced an electrical short or overload, causing a thermal event that melted areas around the rear defrost circuit. Lots of smoke and burning smell, but luckily, i did not see flames. The exact issue is currently being addressed under gm recall# "n192265660 rear window defroster thermal events", however my vin is not included. The issue i had is exactly what is described and i believe should be included in the recall. I've attached a few images of the burned, melted and broken parts. Again, i'm lucky there was only smoke when this happened, and no fire. Please review and advise |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLUMBIA, MD |
VIN pattern | 1GT12UEYXJFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 20 |
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