Issue ID | 837355 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10374980 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/09/08 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra k3500 (na). The contact stated that the front and rear tire pressures were different and when the vehicle was in four wheel drive it was difficult for the vehicle to maintain full traction; the failure almost caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer made ten attempts to diagnose a failure. The dealer rotated the drive shaft and rebuilt the rear end; however, the problem continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified who informed the contact that those were the charteristics of the vehicle and offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 25,000. The failure mileage was approximately 2,680. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2680 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
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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