Issue ID | 1535536 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11174779 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 17/10/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Shaking or flickering, headlights when driven on rough road surfaces flicker or shake like blinking you're eyes real fast very distracting for myself and other drivers w. S. P. Said it is a defective equipment issue send complaint to a. G. Wa. A. G. Ida. Idaho also send complaint to b. B. B. And n. H. T. S. A. Had truck in 4 times for repair found problem bulletin number 18 -na-001 doc. Id. 4924668 complaint to gmc talked with 5 times closed my complaint 02-06-2019 there is no fix for these headlights. Bought this truck new 10-17-18 problem was noticed driving it home from kellogg ida. To spokane wa. Took truck in at 536 miles found problem took truck home it didn't fix the problem took it in again 659 it didn't fix the took it in again the third time in at 822 miles hand me document no. 4924668 and information no. 18-na-001 headlamp shakes or flickers do not fix. Took truck to dave smith gmc dealer in kellogg ida. Found same problem had truck 4 days same bulletin . Cmc closes the case will let me know when and if it can be fixed in the future said it could take years. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPOKANE, WA |
VIN pattern | 1GT42WCG5JFXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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