Issue ID | 834288 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10372001 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 21/10/08 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2008 gmc sierra 3500hd has a chatter when turning, gm is aware of the problem and has a bulletin for a repair, however the repair may or may not completely solve the issue it didn't on mine. While turning the rear axles stays in a lock position and doesn't allow the rear tires to turn separate speeds this can cause the vehicle to go into a skid without notice and they set front and rear tire pressures different and the door stickers confirm that this is like driving a 4 wheel drive with small tires on the front and big tires on the back. Not only does this cause driveline failures but also could become unsafe and cause a loss of control. I have spun out more than once while turning at low speeds and once was on the way home from the dealer after the service manager told me it was fixed he "drove it himself" it has ruined the tires and now they are rebuilding the rear axle with only 25000 miles on it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2600 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MONTROSE, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GTHK33698FXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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