Issue ID | 669404 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10223070 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 27/03/08 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Gm technical bulletin 00-07-30-022c (automatic transmission) failure of reaction sun gear with only 36,xxx miles (2002 gmc sierra 1500 4. 8l). This appears to have been a problem for at least a decade with continual failures until gm upgraded the defective components in 2003. Repair estimates could be over $2,000. Cash available = $200. Gm should take responsibility for known defective parts. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36193 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE ELSINORE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC14V42ZXXXXXX |
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 | 21/07/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
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Date of manufacture | |
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Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CARRIAGE MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | TEMECULA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
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