Issue ID | 546612 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10125490 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/06/05 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: steering position sensor failed for the third time when making a turn. The resistance went away, it turned free. The consumer told the dealer it happened frequently. The sensor was replaced twice and this was third time. *ak this caused the operator to make an uncontrolled over-steer turn. *sc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55210 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DURANGO, CO |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14R2WZXXXXXX |
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 | 19/06/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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Dealer's name | PAP MURPHY MOTORS |
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