Issue ID | 609007 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10173355 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 10/11/06 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds on the highway, there was a thumping noise coming from the steering wheel column. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the intermediate steering shaft and shaft pitman needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the intermediate steering shaft needed to be lubricated. The manufacturer was alerted, and determined the intermediate steering shaft lubrication was a part of general maintenance. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56822 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ORIENT, OH |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T421XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 02/11/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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 | HAYDOCY PONTIAC GM |
Dealer's telephone number | 614-279-8880 |
Dealer's city | COLUMBUS |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 43228 |