Issue ID | 627025 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10188370 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 21/06/06 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra extended cab. He received a recall notice from the manufacturer to repair and replace the driver and passenger side seat belt. The recall repair was completed 06/21/06 and stated that the seat belts worked for two months. On 08/2006 the driver side seat belt failed. The contact is unable to lock the seat belt due to it being lodged into the seat cushion. Two months after the seat belt stopped operating normally. While driving the vehicle the seat cushion separated, dropped to the floor and both arm rest on the passenger and driver side fell off of the seat. The dealer stated that he was responsible for replacing the seat belt. The cost of the seat belt was $75. 00 and the seat cushion was $500. 00. The contact filed a complaint with gmc? S consumer assistance center and was given case# 71-494868469. The failure mileage was 15000 and the current mileage was 169000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELKHORN, WI |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T0X1XXXXXX |
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 | 21/09/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PETERSON GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | 847-395-3700 |
Dealer's city | ANTIOCH |
Dealer's state code | IL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 60002 |