Issue ID | 363388 |
Internal NHTSA # | 762503 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 13/05/02 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Left front wheel bearing is failing. Wheel could come off vehicle in event of failure. Hub unit is a sealed assembly and cost to repair is $600 per side. Know three other people with same failure. Two dealerships and one independent repair facility confirm this failure is common to this vehicle. I have never had wheel bearings fail and certainly not before the tires wore out.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND BLANC, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GKDT13W1X2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/06/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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