Issue ID | 201934 |
Internal NHTSA # | 855800 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 13/01/00 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Gas gauge acted erratically. Warming up vehicle while sitting in idling position for about 10 minutes and all of sudden heard a loud noise. Vehicle stopped running, smoke was coming out from around the fuel tank. Contacted dealer. Still under warranty, was told that the wiring harness that is attached to the fuel tank had a short, it was melted. *ak *ml |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | N POLE, AK |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19R2WRXXXXXX |
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 | 01/10/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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