Issue ID | 966879 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10500581 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 26/02/13 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Traveling at 60mph on turnpike pulling long heavy trailer in rain at night with moderate to heavy traffic. Sudden shutdown of all systems. Engine shut off and all electrical systems shut down. Unable to restart or get electrical systems to work. Worked vehicle to shoulder and had it towed to a dealership. Waiting for them to open to diagnose and repair. This mechanical and electrical failure had the potential for a catastrophic incident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | UNION, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GT424C83CFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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